UPDATE JUNE 2020
I visited the new location of the much larger Korean supermarket in Dubai, then called 1004 Mart, now known as 1004 Gourmet. New location, new products, new cafe. DEFINITELY WORTH A VISIT. Read on to find out why.
Korean Supermarket in Dubai
1004 Gourmet is an unusual name for a Korean supermarket but then I learnt from the owner/manager Chan that number 1004 translates to Chunsa in Korean but also means Angels which is what they originally wanted to call the shop, so 1004 stayed. The Al Barsha branch was located at number 1004 on the street!
NEW Location of Korean Supermarket in Dubai
Now located in Dubai’s Onyx Tower near The Greens area, park at the P2 level for easiest access to this first floor Korean supermarket in Dubai.
Back in 2011 when I wrote this post..
Prices are sensible, the range of products is impressive and the shop is airy and pleasant to walk around. But above all of this the manager/owner Mr Chan speaks perfect English (albeit with an American accent) He is a great source of information regarding all the products, so I ended up buying a Korean version of light soya sauce (large bottle for Dhs 9.00), some fresh baby bok choi for Dhs 7.00 and frozen white fish fillets (Pollock) for Dhs 30.00.
I also tried a new kind of wheat noodle and a version of what looks like the Thai vegetable Morning Glory, a sort of fresh green water spinach to sautee with oyster sauce and garlic, but it was the Korean version not the Thai version, again I was assured by Mr Chan it would work just as well. It certainly looked incredibly fresh, and I overhead Chan informing an oriental customer that he received deliveries of vegetables every week from Japan and Korea.
I also bought some Japanese marinading sauce for chicken which I’m guessing is similar to Teriyaki sauce but again, nothing was labeled in English, but Chan helped me out. Dubai.
Visiting in June 2020 what's changed?
I bought a selection of products that included red and white miso, mirn, rice vinegar, dumpling wrappers and some fresh items too. I also picked up my lunch from the little cafe at the back, called Kafe Bloom.
Food for good skin too
They also have a very good Korean skin care boutique at the back near the cafe and there were also some clothes on sale too. I confess, I bought a dress, on 50% sale.
Quick Question..
Where do you go to buy your oriental groceries in Dubai or wherever you live? Please leave me a comment in the comment section below. This REALLY HELPS THE BLOG!
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If you are in the US you can check out SFMart.com for your Korean grocery needs.
Hi Monica,
Are they selling grill plate for cooking samgeopsal?
in 1004(korean market) market which is located near to mall of emirates
Hi Rolando,
thanks for the query, I really don’t think they would be selling dresses like this at the shop, at least they were not when I was last there. But did you know there is a Korean Food Festival going on in Dubai at the Crowne Plaza hotel I think, try and connect with them, they would be able to help you I am sure! Would love to see a picture of a Korean dress!
Warmest regards
Monica.
Are they selling HANBOK – traditional Korean dress – in this Korean grocery?
Hmm, haven’t heard of it off the top of my head, I will do some investigating and get back to you. Where have you had this ice cream before? Thanks Monica
HI..
Do you know where i can buy melona ice cream here in Dubai?
When someone writes an paragraph he/she maintains the plan of a user
in his/her brain that how a user can know it. Therefore that’s why this piece of writing is perfect. Thanks!
Thanks for that, I’ve heard about it, do you suggest I try it out for a review ?
Thanks Monica
There’s a Korean restaurant in Al Hudaiba, Al Mina Road, called Mannaland.
Did you have fresh wasabi for sale here??
Hi Monika really impressed and appreciate your effort. very useful.
Best Regards
Uzma
I don’t usually comment but I gotta say appreciate it for the post on this one : D.
Hi Chang, we’ve added your location via Google Maps so should make it easier for readers to find, thanks Monica.
Hi Chang,
we really enjoyed the noodles and will be recommending your products to friends and visitors to the site, do share the post with your customers or contacts on facebook and consider subscribing to keep up with the latest posts on DoinDubai.com
best regards, Monica.
Hi Monica!
Thank you for mentioning us in your blog!
We hope you enjoyed our products and hope to see you again soon!
Chang