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KOREAN SUPERMARKET IN DUBAI

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. 

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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.

KOREAN SUPERMARKET IN DUBAI DOINDUBAI SAUCE BOTTTLES SRIRACHA
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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.

KOREAN SUPERMARKET IN DUBAI DOINDUBAI Dumplings preparation

Visiting in June 2020 what's changed?

Well no sign of Mr Chan the owner, but still some friendly and knowledgable shop assistants who speak good English. The shop is light and airy, very spacious, clean and has a much wider range of Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Thai grocery items. I was sort of in Heaven! 

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.

KOREAN SUPERMARKET IN DUBAI DOINDUBAI bibimbap lunch

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. 

Click the picture for an easy miso chicken recipe here

MISO GLAZED CHICKEN RECIPES DOINDUBAI 1004 GOURMET

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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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20 thoughts on “KOREAN SUPERMARKET IN DUBAI”

  2. Yori Foods

    Great Post!
    Really happy to say that your post is fascinating to read. I never stop myself from saying anything about it. Expecting more blogs.

  8. Monica

    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.

  10. Monica

    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

  12. Latesha

    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!

  13. Monica

    Thanks for that, I’ve heard about it, do you suggest I try it out for a review ?
    Thanks Monica

  18. Monica

    Hi Chang, we’ve added your location via Google Maps so should make it easier for readers to find, thanks Monica.

  19. 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.

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