R-N Market Fresno - Fresno, California

Toon Tran

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Google Review for R-N Market on N Cedar Ave, Fresno
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars)

Pros:

Wide Selection of Asian Groceries: R-N Market shines with its extensive array of Asian food products. From fresh vegetables and exotic fruits not commonly found in regular stores, to a variety of sauces, noodles, and snacks, this market caters well to those looking for authentic Asian ingredients.
Competitive Prices: The prices here are very reasonable, especially for specialty items that are typically marked up at other stores. This makes R-N Market a go-to spot for budget-conscious shoppers who don’t want to compromise on the authenticity of their Asian culinary creations.
Friendly Staff: The employees at R-N Market are helpful and often go out of their way to assist customers in finding products or explaining the uses of unfamiliar ingredients.
Cons:

Store Organization: Newcomers might find the layout a bit confusing. The aisles are not always clearly marked, and some items are placed in unexpected sections, which can make shopping trips longer than anticipated.
Aesthetic and Cleanliness: The store could benefit from some updates in terms of aesthetics and overall cleanliness. While it maintains a basic level of upkeep, enhancing these aspects could greatly improve the shopping experience.
Conclusion:
R-N Market in Fresno is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to dive into Asian cuisine or to find specific ingredients that are hard to locate elsewhere. The store’s impressive selection and competitive prices make it a valuable community asset. While there are areas for improvement in store layout and cleanliness, the positives greatly outweigh these minor drawbacks. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a curious novice eager to explore Asian cooking, R-N Market provides the goods and the atmosphere to inspire your culinary journey. Highly recommended for those in the area seeking a taste of Asia right in their backyard!

Shan

Returned from a weeklong trip and my husband presents me with a(nother) cooking challenge-“let’s” make this ahi sushi-ish dish as he goes on to describe a host of delightful Asian flare…off we go. After having just left Home Depot notorious for their manned self check-out lanes while the aisles remain help free ghost towns, we were FLOORED by the customer service at RN. Yes we spent an hour meandering wide eyed at the possibilities of our untapped market possibilities, but when we got serious, the help was there, and walked with us to find what we needed. And when we finally arrived to the WOMANNED checkout line, we overheard the gal say to the customer, “oh honey you don’t want this” as she ran with the young girl’s head of cabbage having used her powers of perception (the two loaves a bread the dead giveaway) that the youthful shopper was sent by mom for lettuce…off she ran to fetch the right item. Our turn was up but not before I was off on another wild goose chase for seaweed for another idea we concocted while in line. By the time I returned my husband had paid and told me to get in line but the cashier told me to pass the others and head on up and no one seemed to mind at all. Then she asks the obvious…”are you making sushi?” “Gonna try,” we replied.. “Well then this is not the kind you need. This is for soup.” And off she went. We were floored. She had apparently even talked my husband out of a spicy siracha mayo purchase suggesting a better alternative and since we had both ingredients at home she in fact also saved us the cost of a Big Mac combo. We hit the trifecta with having patient customers in line who went on to inform us our cashier was well known for her enthusiastic helpfulness and indeed tragically kind. Definitely going back, and my guess is will easily convince her to teach me how to cook a few dishes.

Krishan Prakash

Great selection of various products. I saw Buldak fried rice for the first time here. I had seen noodles but didn't know that there were a fried rice series available in Buldak brand as well. They also have a decent selection of kitchenware items, fresh vegetables ,meat and other grocery items. Great place for a quick grocery stop.

Nataliia Kasianenko

Just bought some fish at this place. Striped bass and sole. The sales associate packaged the fish for me (double bagged it). I opened up the packages at home and both fish smelled rotten. Awful. I literally went straight home from the store (10 minute drive) so the store is selling rotten product. Stay away from this place, especially in the summer.

I shopped here for a few years, regularly buying fresh fish. Never had a bad experience but this is it for me. I’m not risking food poisoning…

Stoned Soup

Love this place. The meat prices are always good. Fresh seafood where you can literally buy it still swimming. I go for shrimp and crab chips. The lobster ramen is perfect for my lunch. Certain goods are expensive since supply chain problems? Not sure on that but this place was always affordable and for a large amount in store still are. So don't be scared of going by me saying that just watch prices. Staff is always awesome. They're always friendly and helpful even with grouchy or rude customers. Not me lol but I've seen some jerks in there. Professional service. Hard to find items, etc. That's why we get our groceries there.

Tony Williams

This is a great store for the Eastern flavors. While the store does sell American foods, the big draw is the oriental offerings.

The only drawback is some of the prices. Beyond expensive, see pictures.

The store was quite busy, and the workers were eager to help.

They sell fresh and live fish. The live fish were strippers and catfish. If you like fish head soup, this is the place.

The oriental condiments are plentiful, but beware of buying the cheaper sauces as they sell quite a bit of "flavored" sauces. Keep to the natural selections.

Vast amount of fruits and vegetables.

Will definitely return when in the area.

The missing star is only for pricing.

Tiff

Absolutely love this store! The freshest seafood for amazing prices. They have the best selection of fruits and vegetables, many of which you can't find at other stores.

Mrs. K

They've always had what I needed. Prices are nothing to brag about. But they have the most extensive variety of the green tea that I've ever seen. I'd just left the Human Chinese restaurant (that unfortunately closed recently after discovering that my child liked their hot tea). The server let me know what I was looking for was jasmine tea. We went straight to RN Market for something similar. The choices were overwhelming so I purchased the least expensive. I was delighted to have so many options, when my other local shopping options have so many 'flavors' but really so few national varieties.