Lam's Seafood Market

Asian grocery store · International District

Lam's Seafood Market

Asian grocery store · International District

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1221 S King St, Seattle, WA 98144

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Asian market with fresh seafood, produce, groceries, and prepared foods  

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1221 S King St, Seattle, WA 98144 Get directions

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Lam's Seafood Market - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

"This International District market specializes in seafood from the Washington coast as well as Alaska. It’s also a fully-stocked grocery store, so you can do all of your shopping here if you’d like. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/reviews/lams-seafood-market
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16 Seafood Markets In Seattle To Check Out

"This International District market specializes in seafood from the Washington coast as well as Alaska. It’s also a fully-stocked grocery store, so you can do all of your shopping here if you’d like." - aimee rizzo

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/where-to-shop-for-seafood-in-seattle
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Grocery Shopping Guide for Seattle: Supermarkets, Butcher Shops, Fish Markets, CSAs, and More - Eater Seattle

"Lam's started out as a small shop on Main Street in 1991, and has been at its current King Street location for over a decade. In May, the International District grocer expanded to Tukwila with a wide selection of seafood, including sea urchin and geoduck, as well as other Asian snacks and produce." - Megan Hill

https://seattle.eater.com/2020/4/9/21209789/grocery-delivery-curbside-delivery-seattle-csa
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MX T.

Google
2/22/2025 I had an extremely bad experience with a male manager at Lam Seafood located in Chinatown regarding to an electrician fireworks. His attitude is very rude, dishonest and unprofessional to solve my complaint on the item. I have shopped here for 20 years and many cashiers know me. I never come back to shop at Lam Seafood because of his attitude. I am writing here to hope the owner of market can read and improve management in future.

Tommy Dao

Google
Plenty of Asian food especially Vietnamese one. Love it!

Jordan Wells

Google
They have a great selection of imported foods especially the candies another sweet treats however is located right in the center of one of the most highly populated known drug areas and while there are constant police and sheriff's who patrol and try and get things manageable no matter how much they try the problem doesn't seem to be going away it's only ever temporarily halted. This is unfortunate for this business and any others in the area because it can be a dangerous place making people feel unsafe leaving their cars unattended and just walking around in the crowd in general. I'm sure this is causing them to lose quite a bit of business.

uptownsea-review

Google
Lam’s is located in the (current) nexus of the homelessness crisis in Seattle, making it difficult to navigate in and out safely and with frequent police and EMS services literally right outside the entrance and the parking lot. Do not be detoured. It is the place for Asian greens and hard-to-find fruit in Seattle, and is otherwise generally affordable but you’ll need to make another stop for staples, as these tend to be pricey.

Collin Reid

Google
Great place, especially for fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat! The prices are better than basically any other grocery store, but the quality is the same. You're not paying for all the fancy marketing and crap other big supermarkets put up to show off, and they don't make you scour the place looking for deals. Good prices all the time, no need for special sales or coupons!

Luke River

Google
Great selection of Asian food and fruits. They don't charge sales tax and that is a plus. Hope they can expand or improve their store environment abd parkingavailability. Seafood area is smelly and the floor can be slippery. Highly recommended.

K Maher

Google
The one in Seattle is super ghetto with the parking being limited and the service is just pure hostile. There are numerous of sketchy people across the street making parking and walking a bit scary. Once you are inside, the store is super crowded and the veggies, fruits and meats do not look all that great. The Tukwila is much better but still not that great. Even if they are dealing with crime and other issues, I think the service could and should be better.

Danny Tram

Google
The first Lam market is in Chinatown, and the second one is in Tukwila. There are some cons I want to point out in this location. It is so SMALL market, dirty, and unorganized. I understand it is hard to find an excellent and adjacent spot in Chinatown. There is a variety of Asian food, and the quality is between average and good. I have heard someone complain about the rotten fruit. Also, there is plenty of parking, so you don't need to worry about this. The staff is quite friendly. I hope the Lam management can consider redesigning the market to serve their customers better
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Chloe C.

Yelp
they have such a large and beautiful selection of southeast asian goods. im so pleased that they exist!! fully loaded kitchen supplies, bakery/deli, butcher, fresh/live seafood, parking lot.... they dont play. service 10/10 they answer your questions, you gotta be polite ambiance is the ambiance of how an asian market should be best asian market in washington we out here, we represent
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Den P.

Yelp
Absolutely will never step foot in this place again. The area was horrifying. My parents were visiting from out of town, and we stopped by to grab food for dinner. We've never seen a more disgusting, ill-kept place in our lives. There was rotting fruit everywhere, and the smell was awful. The surrounding area had people openly doing drugs, and we felt so unsafe that we had to leave immediately. The Tukwila location is much better--I'd give that one 4.5 stars, but this location is an absolute no.
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Hannah P.

Yelp
I come here 3-5 times a week for their spring rolls when I am craving a snack. They have a huge selection of Vietnamese food and it makes me feel at home as someone who was born and raised in Korean town of Tacoma. Would recommend if you want a busy marketplace for snacks and other groceries.
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Jody O.

Yelp
We've been coming to Lam's for years now. Their prices started out amazing but have gone up just like everything now. There are still great deals on produce, sauces & Asian noodles. Our go to produce items are usually basil, cilantro, green onions, ginger, garlic, bean sprouts & lemon grass. We also get rice noodles, chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, red curry & sesame oil at great prices. We have gotten some marrow bones, short ribs & shrimp there but we prefer to shop for our meat & seafood at Costco. Honestly the smell in those departments is really off putting to us. There also is a large freezer section with lots of Asian dishes as well as prawns & shrimp. If you're making any Asian dishes this is the place to get all of your unique ingredients at a great price!
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Connie B.

Yelp
A lot of missing prices but the food was good and the selection was great. Very cold, dress warm
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Sam E.

Yelp
We actually only went to Dochi for Mochi doughnuts, which was great. They are delicious! I go here every time I'm in town. But from what we can see, the market looks like it'd have everything you'd need. Next time I'm here, I'll walk the market.
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Jay C.

Yelp
This place is your typical Asian/Vietnamese grocery store just a little bit bigger with more variety if items to shop for. The smell is like you're walking along the ocean and you see seafood everywhere in the water. But I am reviewing the hot food section. Ordered the combo plate which consists of rice and two entrees, catfish kho and goat coconut curry. It was good for the price which was 6.99 and the portion was huge. The lady that served me was also very nice.
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Katie L.

Yelp
Be aware buyers! They sneakily sell you this mango for $20. No label whatsoever. Many people in Yelp had this issue and feel scammed before (I just found out this fact after trying to return the mango I bought yesterday and got refused). I've been going to this market thinking I'm supporting a small bussiness but no more. It's not that I cannot pay $20 for a mango - I just feel scammed by their way of doing business. Goodbye Lam's Seafood.

George B.

Yelp
I have been shoping at this location for the last 8 years, since I work in the area, I tipically buy couple of spring rolls for lunch. Today, March 15th. 2024, as I was leaving the market, some young fellow, a business employee demanded to see my receipt. There are couple of issues here. Firstly, I do not pull out my wallet in public, mostly within 10-20 feet away from what was cleartly transient population, that hangs around the entrance of the business. Secondly I tend to not respond to demands from whomever, some young and disrespectful fellow, younger than my sons, who's yet to dicover the inticacies of polite speech in public. Finally if he was that curious, he could have watched the inside of the store insted of hanging out in the parking lot. As I was avoiding this fellow, others came around and shortly I was surrounded by 6 to 8 people, talking over eacheother shoving and pushing me. I asked with a louder voice to be left alone. At that point one other employee rips my food out of my hand, and as I turn around to see who he is, forcefully throws the mangled my food packages into my chest. To put it in clear terms, I was assaulted on the business premises, by a business employee, who took my food and hit me with it. After which he took a boxer's stance, and invited me to punch him. I called the police and filed an assault report. One more point: once I paid for the food the food was mine. Taking it out of my hands, against my will, that is theft! Be very careful shopping here: these people will steal your food and assault you with it! Lucky if you walk away unharmed! Receipt my purchased food in the picture and the food on the ground picture is attached. I also have a picture of the fellow who assaulted me!
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Holy Basil R.

Yelp
Do not buy any drinks in the fridge. They were bad, both with milk or no milk. I notified the girl who check the receipt. She said throw it away. This was a second time I have to throw them away after one sip. They obviously don't care.
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Cindy D.

Yelp
Don't shop here if you have other options. I bought 2 items and after eating them I had diarrhea
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Sandra L.

Yelp
Opened on Christmas and well stocked and staffed. Private parking lots. I shop here a lot for Asian type veggies and products.
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Trinh N.

Yelp
This market is very authentic and remind me a piece of Vietnam. It can be a little dirty and hectic. But they have almost everything you need. However, the area itself can be a little sketchy. Plenty of homeless in the area.
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Chi D.

Yelp
My Vietnamese-born parents love going here almost every weekend. Prices are very reasonable and they have some of our favorites, including trung cut lon (fertilized quail egg / balut) and banh it tran (sticky rice dumpling with mung bean filling). They have a lot of hot savory items that are good, with prices comparable or better than other similar Asian markets.

Aiping S.

Yelp
A very sad experience, on May 25, 2024 at 10:29:01AM, INV#00386933, TRS#389385, my EBT card was stolen for 542.20 USD···········
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Thuy L.

Yelp
DON'T BUY THEIR BAKED GOODS. So freaking stale and hard. Opened it Right after I bought it (within mins), felt it was super hard so I went inside to return it because this should not be sold to anyone. They refused to returned it because I "touched" it and won't be able to resell it. She said if I were to said "I didn't touch it" she would be able to return it and resell it. WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO RESELL THIS TO ANYONE?!!! You can throw this and break someone's window. Freaking hard. Waste of 6.00. But saved you guys from buying this horrible crap. If this is their mentality, DON'T BUY THEIR DELI FOODS.

Phoebe T.

Yelp
I didn't check the bill carefully at the time of buying as I had to bring heavy bags. When I checked the bill at home, there's wrong item in my bill that I had to pay more money.
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Yingbo W.

Yelp
I agree with other reviews, don't buy their precooked stuff (there are indeed flies flying around a lot of the time) and shady mask practices. They leave coconut milk desserts outside of the fridge and I've bought some home and they were spoiled and fermented. I bought seafood here and it was mostly fine but I noticed steep increase in prices relative to last year! I bought 2 live Dungeness crabs with missing claws (cheaper than intact ones) and they were $60 total. This is the same price I can get from some restaurants already cooked with claws, too! Black mussels and clams were $5 a pound, same cost as Whole Foods! I will probably be looking elsewhere for seafood in the future. I bought a fresh "dead" lobster once at a discount and it was totally not worth it. Would not do it again. I don't mind shopping in grungy markets where the floors are dirty and the meat section smelly but at least make your prices cheaper. If you're going to make your prices same as Whole foods, I'm not shopping here anymore. The only things I like buying here are exotic vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Condiments and prepackaged foods are good things to get here, too. They have quite a selection and the prices for products are still good. I prefer buying asian produce and prepackaged food here compared to Uwajimaya or Asian Food Market up north. Stay away from dead seafood, meats, and the deli.
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Liz T.

Yelp
Great seafood prices. The $3.99 a lb for live Dungeness is a bargain. They have a wide selection of fresh seafood and take out meals. Also a big selection of Asian groceries. Definitely a place I would come back to.

Jose S.

Yelp
Great place to find produce from other lands. I highly recommend this place. I found Central American produce
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Justine S.

Yelp
My favorite part of this market is the section that has the deli style food. You can't beat those prices and the selection is big. I like that you can go out of the market and you have food options at the food court too!
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T G.

Yelp
I shop at Lam's because they sell good food at decent prices, but when I came the most recent time I heard RATS squealing and running from behind the walls. They need to remove the rat infestation because nobody wants to buy food from a place so unhygienic. It's no surprise that they have a rat problem due to the place being quite dirty and unsanitary. I would like to continue shopping here but they need to fix this issue. Other than that, I enjoy the food they sell which is why I am disappointed about the uncleanliness here.
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Diana X.

Yelp
Nice to have something like this in the area - the produce is decently cheap, but there's an issue with some of it being past its prime. Once purchased some galangal, only to have it immediately mold the next day...which isn't great and suggests that corners are cut to revive produce on its way out. My advice is to shop wisely, but it's great that there's still some cheaper grocery options in the area.
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Clint W.

Yelp
Whoa. Now I know why people flock to this place. it's always jammed packed when I drive by, which makes me not want to go. I hate crowds and it seems like a place where people are going to play bumper cars. Like most places, you have to look through everything but the proteins looked pretty fresh. Some of the produce was a bit aged, but it had quite a variety. Lots of old school stuff if you are looking for snacks from when you were a kid. I agree it can be super slippery inside and its also freezing. But get your grubs on and saunter through
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Sue L.

Yelp
Lots of variety in fish, veggies, meats. It's a bit Grodi because it's sort of an indoor outdoor market but it's a fun place to go.
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Eva M.

Yelp
I have been going to Lam's Seafood for many, many years now, since it first opened. They had not yet expanded with the covered produce area and no expanded parking. Back then, it was much cleaner, make that much, much cleaner. In the recent years, the place has become much more dirty with limited extensive cleaning. All the extensions seem hodge-podge, with refrigerated and frozen cases plugged in and never cleaned. I stopped buying their cooked foods. BUT, I still go for the fresh produce area. They have one of the biggest selections in reasonable prices. Occasionally, I may buy from the seafood tanks, but I usually prefer to buy from the standalone seafood stores. I haven't bought meat for a long time from Asian markets; they are not USDA labeled. I buy some items from their frozen section, especially the seafood balls, meat balls, etc. Their selection is geared towards Vietnamese and Chinese, limited for other ethnicities.
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Patt S.

Yelp
I would like to give a review only for the delivery system of the store. I have to say that I like this store because the varieties of product they have at this store match my needs. From my experiences, it looks like this is the only Asian grocery store that would deliver on the same day that you order. The app is easy to use but not so accurate since there are lots of thing that are not available. The app offers the delivery time that is not the store hours (so if you don't know about their hours and you pick those time windows, you would not get your order delivered and it would be very hard to contact someone since nobody is working during that time). Also, when you have an issue with delivery, it doesn't seem like anyone at the store would know what was going on and where is your order. The delivery is also not on-time. Anyway, I just wanted to say that the app is not so reliable and the delivery management still has lots of space that should be improved. Otherwise, I love the products and the prices of the produces at this store are reasonable. I would prefer to shop here in person since the staffs are very nice but as a person who doesn't live in the area and appreciate that they have delivery service, I would like to give this review that might be useful for the store to improve in the future.
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Vic C.

Yelp
Located in Chinatown, with it's own parking lot and underground parking. My husband and I decided to come out here on Sunday night to get some seafood to cook at our vacation rental. If you go towards the back, you will find the seafood part of the market (in the front of the store are produce, dry goods, etc). My husband spotted the oysters and decided to get some. So as he scooped out the ones he wanted, I held out the bag for him to place it in (thank goodness there is a restroom available with soap and running water because he did not place the oysters in the bag very nicely without it getting on me). Towards the front, by the registers, there are some baked goods and also cooked food you can pick up. We ended up getting a few Che dessert cups (those Vietnamese desserts with the jelly chewy things in a pudding or coconut milk drink, etc) and a rolled vanilla cake (what good would a vacation be without desserts?). Checking out was pretty easy and quick. Overall, a nice Asian market to get some seafood (as there is plenty of varieties that you can get).
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Mai L.

Yelp
I don't review many markets but I was impressed when I came here to grab a few items . They have fresh seafood and ridiculously affordable prices. I Can imagine this is what shopping at the market in Vietnam feels like . Although the aisles are tight , you can get around to the aisles quicker because you won't have to walk far in between the tight aisles. The crowded spaces keep me moving and prevent me from idling and buying more than I need. Cheap and fresh produce and the cashiers are knowledgeable and friendly . Plan to go early when they open to avoid too much foot traffic and crowded parking lines. Will be coming back here soon or looking for opportunities to shop here for authentic asian foods and fresh seafood .
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Scott X.

Yelp
Excellent Asian Market...the takeaway counter with mostly Vietnamese Specialties served over Rice for about $6 is superb...Open during quarantine, only a few people allowed in at a time so maybe a short wait to enter, gloves and hand sanitizer available on entry... Big Thumbs Up to this place!!!!
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Phuong B.

Yelp
I only come here because they sell exotic fruits you can't by elsewhere. Other than that, this place is extremely filthy and I'm pretty sure it violates every health code possible. On many occasion, I see one of the workers taking out the overfilled bag of trash while bumping into all of the produce and food without a care in the world. The "fresh" seafood is living in dirty, muddy waters that makes BP's oil spill look clean. Many of the fruits are on their way to rotting, but they package the food underneath the fresh fruits so buyers are unaware of the bad fruits below. Lastly, the workers/cashiers are very rude. it's not a pleasant experience, but like I said, they have exotic fruits.
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Rachel H.

Yelp
LAMs is one of our favorite asian markets in the international district. We were introduced to it by a fellow browser at Pike Market when we first arrived in Seattle. My husband was oohing and ahhing over some very beautiful, very expensive scallops at a Pike Market vendor, and a local guy turned to us an said, "Yeah, but have you tried LAMs? Best prices on seafood in Seattle, and great selection." Well, being new to town, we immediately decided to check LAMs out, and while I prefer the quality of the seafood at Mutual Fish (nearby), LAMs Seafood comes in a much more cost effective second place. Unlike Mutual Fish, which is a seafood only operation, LAMs has almost everything else as well. Its got an impressive produce section with all the basic American friendly produce (asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, basil) and lots of hard to get fresh Asian ingredients (fresh Hawaiian rambutan, jackfruit, kefir limes, lotus root, purple basil, japanese eggplant, fresh lycee, etc.) Parking is crazy, but they just added a second lot, which helps. The shopping aisles are way too small making it like a virtual bumper car situation, however if you have any familiarity with Asian markets, you'll know this is par for the coarse, and the selection of ingredients makes this worth a visit.

walt t.

Yelp
Great food value and service. First time here and was impressed! Fresh cut chirashi great selection of beers and wine to choose from. Nothing fancy just simply good and fresh
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Calvin L.

Yelp
Typically a place like this would give me anxiety. Small narrow spaces, large crowd, and a lot of disorganization, but Lam's reminds me of my childhood. My parents used to take me to Vietnamese grocery stores all the time growing up. The sense of community, Asian snacks, and fresh seafood smell makes me feel nostalgic. The affordable price of meats, the convenient deli in the back, and being able to practice my Vietnamese keeps me coming back. This place isn't for everyone, but it's definitely an experience, and not for the light-hearted.
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MyAnne K.

Yelp
My favorite Asian market in downtown. They carry everything from fresh vegetables and fruits to live seafood. I come here every week and always find something new to take home. Prices are great and everyone is friendly.
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Pattrick V.

Yelp
I had this durian before. It is really good and price is fair. Hope they stock it back. I love it
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Tac L.

Yelp
Updated... The operation manager of Lam Seafood has sent me an apology through my Facebook messenger and offered a 50 usd gift but i refused. The review isn't written with my intention of claiming gift card or refund, but helpful feedback, so they can improve their customer service!!!!! Hôm này là rằm tháng riêng mình cũng chẳng muốn sân si làm gì. Nhng mình cảm thấy không đợc vui lắm nên mình xin chia sẻ để mọi ngời cảnh giác... Chuyện là vậy, hôm nay mình có ghé tiệm Lam Seafood ben king street Seattle mua hai(2) con lobster 47.97usd( 14.99/lbs). Khi đem về tới nhà khoảng 10 phút sau ,mình luộc ngay thi mở bịch ra thì thấy một trong hai con đã chết. Ban đầu mình nghĩ chắc nhân viên bán nhầm thôi nên mình đã gọi điện thoại để báo cho tiem biết để rút kinh nghiệm thôi. Tại vì mình nghĩ ai cũng mắc sai lầm mà. Nhng khi nói chuyện với Jimmy, nguoi latino ( ngời đã tự nhận mình là Manager của tiệm) thì ngời đó đã lớn tiếng với mình và khẳng định hai con lobsters còn sống. Ngời ấy nói chuyện rất hung hăng và không cho mình c hội để giải thích nữa. Mình đã cố gắng để làm dịu lại bằng cách : " hey hey hey. I was just calling to let you know what happened to my lobsters and you dont need to shout or argue with me. I am not asking for a reimbursement." Khi mình không thể chịu nổi thái độ phục vụ tồi tệ này thì mình xin nói chuyện với manager thì Jimmy tự nhận mình là manager cua tiệm. Nên mình cũng thôi. Mình là khách hàng rất thân thuộc cua Lam Seafood, dù trớc đó mình cũng thấy không ít ngời phàn nàn về thái độ phục vụ của tiệm. Nhng bạn thân mình thì cha bị gì hết nên mình cũng bỏ ngoài tai. Nhng hôm này mình lại là chính nạn nhân thì mới thấy hi bị hut hung. 48 usd không phải là số tiền nhỏ. Nhng bị nhân viên đối sự với mình nh vậy thì thiệt tình mình không thể nào chấp nhận đợc. Mong tiệm sẽ kiếm đợc Manager tốt hn để không làm xấu tiệm. Mình sẽ không bao giờ mua hang o Lam Seafood nữa!!!!! Thân chào..
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Corinna S.

Yelp
Looking for some alternative grocery shopping options I came across Lam's Seafood Market and decided to go there on a Saturday afternoon. As everywhere else it felt as if the whole city went out for groceries, but at least we found street parking right in front of the store. It's an open market, so be prepared for cooler temperatures in the winter and some flies in the summer I would guess. And don't be fooled by the name, they carry a lot more that just seafood! It starts with fresh fruits and vegetables, dry goods, ready-prepared-meals, then you can get fresh chicken, pork, beef and of course lots of seafood. I understand, that people don't like how the store looks, but if you ever went grocery shopping in a local market in other (mostly) southern countries (like Italy, Spain,...) you won't see any problems. It is not your let's-eat-from-the-floor-clean-chain-Supermarket and that is totally fine for me. I wash my stuff at home either way ;) We made some delicious beef tenderloin, had some nice fruits and made Vietnamese summer rolls with shrimps and chicken. Even though it was pretty crowded I had a good time and we took so many delicious treats with us home that I can't wait to come back. Everybody was friendly, the prices are good, the product selection is great and we like the feeling of being on vacation while shopping for our home fridge!
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Steve A.

Yelp
This seafood market has a good amount of seafood. Just be careful in the seafood area; wet and slippery. They tried to stage a lot of stuffs within the spaces they have, so a little crowed and narrowing isle ways. Also watch out for outdated products or rotten seafood. Got some dead (rotten) shrimps with the live spotted shrimps I paid close to $19.00 a pound. Attached is the expired noodle sold at Lam's Seafood Market. I called no one pickup, plus it's too far for my wife and I to turn back just to get our refund. Hard to spot the molded noodle, and hard to see the dead rotten shrimps they slipped in with the live ones since the bag is closed and priced for us. Just a little something to be aware of. Anyway, that's my review for this store.

Susan X.

Yelp
everything is great except the fact that one time my son ate one of the already made food and he got stomach flu virus for one week! hope it will never happen again.
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Andrew S.

Yelp
I'm a little conflicted on leaving our reviews for this location the quality of the seafood seem to be a little bit sketchy but the variety and quality of their produced seem to be significantly better. I took a photo and I'll have to find of what looked to be mold on a piece of seafood and family as a chef and they said never to shopper for food because it's all gross but the quality of the CPR fruits and vegetables are hard to find as good as it is here.
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Melody L.

Yelp
I've been coming to Lam's ever since I moved to Seattle. For the most part, Lam's meets all my needs for Asian cooking. It has mostly Vietnamese items (understandable, because it is run by Vietnamese folks). However, I can usually get a lot - not all, but a lot - of what I need for my Chinese and Japanese cooking too. The prices are very affordable, especially if you compare them to Uwajimaya. They're usually $1-4 cheaper. The vegetables can be a hit or a miss in terms of freshness, but I usually pick and choose what looks good to avoid any problems. Now, this isn't going to be your bright and shiny supermarket with wide aisles and AC. This place is cheaper for a reason; it's going to feel "dirty". I'm used to SF and NYC Chinatown places so this supermarket feels right at home. There is a five dollar minimum in order to use a credit card and two convenient parking lots.
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Joe V.

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I been in this market many many years, I have business as well. When I bought rice paper in case with round, they gave me and when I got back to my business, they opened and it square, I took it back and exchange, the owner daughter asked me receipt that I did not have with me, they knew me for long time but they refuse to exchange. I did not believe how they run business like this, I am very disappoint that the owner did. No way Jose for me to come back any more. Bad! Bad! Bad!!!!!
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A L.

Yelp
Very decent location in the International District in Little Saigon. Employees speak Vietnamese and English. Some Products are from Vietnam but also have some Chinese products! Lots of vegetables/produce. Good selection of meat. Often busy during weekends so it is best to come during weekdays when people are mostly at work.
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Thao N.

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I absolutely only come here if there's an item or product that I can't get anywhere else because I much rather pay a little bit more to know that what I'm using to make food to eat came from a clean place. Uwajimaya will be the best option for Asian grocery shopping, but unfortunately it mostly sell Japanese products so there's still some things that I need to stop by here for. There's a parking lot, but it's a mess if you ever go on the weekend, it's one of those places that attracts bad drivers that might accidently scratch your car in the lot and run off without leaving a note. Besides that, it's similar to any grocery store around this area, there will be a smell with the live fish tanks. You probably will have to dig through a pile of produce to find one in decent condition. They accept food stamps, I think they accept cards too. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)
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Yukio W.

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They had live shrimp.... I purchased 2lbs... brought it straight home to steam. There were tons of seaweed bark, broken body parts, headless pieces and random heads. There was also a few mangled pieces, I threw all those away. After cooking, more than 1/3 of them we're mushy. That means they were already dead and not edible. Every other shrimp was mushy and slimy (all different sizes, I cook shrimp all the time and I know they were cooked). I'm VERY disappointed! I will never buy fresh/live seafood at Lam's again! So out of 2lbs, I think 1lb was actually edible.
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Angela L.

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I hate to sound mean and have a soft spot for one sweet cashier lady that reminds me of my mother but please be forewarned of possible cross-contamination in the deli due to all the huge flies in the store. Also the quality of seafood and produce has been at a low recently. I sort of just come here for the nostalgia but a lot of people know Lam's because of the affordable prices and decent product quality. Lam's has been around for a long time and I'm sure they'll take care of the issues I'm talking about below. *** This afternoon, I was sold some old, spoiled wild Alaskan spotted prawns. I was looking forward scoring FRESH prawns and deli food, instead I pretty much wasted $20 on old thawed out and spoiled seafood. The meat just crumbles into my hand and is inedible. On the bright side, better to have it crumble in my hand then digest in my stomach. Gigantic flies are taking over the deli. They have premade spring rolls and grilled meats along with hot foods at great prices. But today, after walking through the grocery store for 10 minutes, I noticed huge flies buzzing around landing on raw meats, produce and even settling into the food behind the deli case glass. I skipped out on the food but thought I would be ok with the seafood purchase. Nope. The products are affordable and you're probably fine picking up a few condiments and canned goods but unless you have a street market stomach, watch out for the possibly spoiling meats, produce and fly seasoned food.
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Brendan c.

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It has become my go to place in the International District. I mostly go for the fruit and veg. The food is really fresh and the prices are cheap when compared to Pike or the Farmers markets. Yeah other places are fresh too but $2 for 1 grapefruit isn't worth it. You go to Lam's and you can get a lot and are happy when you leave. They have some of the best tasting oranges in town (I have one friend who goes just for them). You can get all the Asian ingredients you want if you are a foodie. The staff are really nice and helpful. The layout is weird for some but I did my grocery shopping in a shipping container black market in the middle of nowhere for a few years so I enjoy the search.

Ann M.

Yelp
Their customer service is really bad. The manager's name is Yen. After she bagged our groceries, she put the bags on the ground instead of on the shopping cart. Typically, she also has a bad attitude. Some of the food in the deli department is also spoiled at the end of the day. They don't seem to clean the deli regularly either, and amid the Corona virus situation they should take special care to be a little more hygienic.