Lily Market

It's one of my go-to Thai stores. Has lots of varieties, including a small deli section with pre-cooked/pre-made foods! Check listing for business hours--they are closed on some weekdays. Highly recommended. 😊

Consider the Lily of the Market! Now here is an Asian Market with charm packed in like those sardines packed into a little tin can, with spices! It’s a wonder. It’s colorful and organized, plentiful and interesting, diverse and inclusive. Not so crowded that you can’t get around, but absolutely bursting with a huge variety of all things Asian. All the sauces, all the spices, all the condiments, the implements. It’s amazing how much they have managed to cram into such a small space without creating havoc. The place straddles Halsey and Weidler like a land bridge for shoppers with checkout points on each side and you can roam between the two streets like wild grazing wildebeests discovering new noodles and curry pastes. A gentleman came out of the back and asked if he could help me find anything… I’m sorry, when was the last time THAT happened at an Asian market? Usually you are left to sink or swim on your own as you forage the unknown aisles. And then there is the the robust Deli section on the Weidler side! Lunches to go, made hot, while you wait. Premade grab and go, tons of interesting deserts, great looking meats! Really, this was one of the most interesting, welcoming Asian markets I’ve ever visited! And I’ve visited a lot, not just here. Lily Market is a fusion market. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino and probably a lot more and the clientele reflected that, it was a comfortable mix of people, a nice warm flow of all ages and cultures happily finding exactly what they were looking for. Everybody seemed to be in a great mood and the store seemed to be right in the middle of that. A fulcrum right there between the two streets, a balancing act of cultures and food and people. My new favorite market.

This tiny unassuming store has so much to offer. I've gone to this store since I was in middle school, I am now in my late twenties. The family that runs their store and their staff are great people. All hard working, very friendly people. They have taught me recipes and other various things over the years. They have a small grocery, some cosmetics, some Healthcare products, kitchen supplies, and a deli. The deli and staff really are the stars of the show. The food is some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Their Pad Thai is what I compare other Pad Thai to and theirs always comes out on top. They have many other items and for the price, you get huge quantities of food. It is the perfect place to grab a bite.

Serves its purpose within a niche market. Lots of variety. Kind of cramped however. The parking lot is small however.

Excellent Thai grocery store with prepared hot food. The Northern Thai sausages and sweet sausages are amazing. Very good selection. Super nice Thai speaking staff.

Stopped by here specifically for the food. Its so delicious, and fresh. I ordered more food than this but these were my most favorites! Sticky rice with Lao sausage & Jeow (2 kinds: tomato & chili ) We ordered salad rolls, and pad thai too but forgot to picture them. I highly recommend you try these f you need something quick! ( p.s, dip that sticky rice in the jeow, its bussin bussin lol )

Nice place to get groceries cheap enough in there the food is pretty good only thing now I won't buy their food from the deli after watching the lady coughing all over the place and not even coming in her mouth and the deli door was open so any of her coughing went right through all the food that was gross 🤢🤢

Love this place. People are really nice and they always have everything I need to cook great Thai and Vietnamese foods at home!

Love this little shop. Extensive thai and other southeast Asian groceries and even some Korean stuff. Their real draw is the hot food counter. Some dishes that you never see. For example, tapioca dumplings with pork and peanut. Not since sauce box closed have I had these. Parking is a challenge, but just hang a turn and park on the street side by the other door. Best part is, they discount their food around 5-ish, so you can get some legit pad thai, sausages, salad rolls or anything else for like 50% off. Nice.

Lily Market is one of my preferred Asian groceries. It's harder to get to (there's no big parking lot) and it's smaller inside than some of the others (yet stuffed to the gills with products and boxes), but they have a certain charm AND an amazing deli with hot food, baked goods, sauces, etc.

One of my favorite markets on the eastside! The selection isn't as large as the box stores (HMart), but lots of essentials with great prices. I have yet to try the grab-and-go items, but it always looks so tasty and typically very busy - so it must be good!

These guys definitely deserve a couple of stars for their pad see ew available in the back where they serve hot food. I will return again and again for it! I wasn't impressed by the pad thai. It was all noodles and nothing else which is not a textural expectation when I order this dish. If you're looking for Asian products from the frozen or shelf level, this is probably a great candidate. I was looking for frozen coconut milk, which they sadly do not carry, but they do carry ground cassava, shredded coconut and coconut meat in the the freeze if you happen to be looking for that. I am on a quest to make the best haupia, but Lily will not be in my party apparently. The parking lot is tiny and they have a spillover just before you reach the proprietary one. It's on a one way street to boot so I imagine it can be hectic to reach them on a busy day. Staff are pretty nice and they do accept credit cards (not EBT). It's out of my way as I live in Vancouver and work near PDX but I'd be back for noodles sporadically.

I love this market, I discovered it over 20 years ago when i lived in the neighborhood. I would frequent this place for fresh Asian produce, frozen fish & squid, and their deli has really good salad rolls (with peanut sauce) and curried bamboo shoots (sounds weird but it's amazing). The employees are always helpful and friendly, and the store has a great variety for being a smaller establishment. I admit I enjoy the larger chain stores like H-Mart, Fubonn & Uwajimaya, but the mom and pop stores will always be a priority for me, you can't beat em!

My favorite "Asian" grocery in Portland, and I've probably visited them all. Good prices and selection, maybe not quite as vast as the big players like Fubon, Hong Phat, H-Mart, etc, but they stock what I need. Their ready-to-eat deli section puts them over the top. Super standouts include Lao sausage, beef jerky and crispy egg rolls (not the cheap cabbage Chinese kind.) We love toppers, and a must have is the Tomato Dipping Sauce, I tear-up when they're out. I put that s&%! on everything. They also offer a generous portion of Pad Thai for $5.95. Friendly staff, so-so parking, an overall kick ass store.

We love going to Lily Market to grab goodies from the deli and also for groceries. The last few times I've gotten packs of noodles and canned goods and didn't realize they were expired until I got home. This time, I found a small, hard, sharp piece of clear plastic in the papaya salad we got from the deli. I had already taken a few bites of papaya salad before seeing this plastic piece. I'm glad I caught it before eating it or even swallowing it! That would have been bad. Please be aware and check for expiration dates when picking up groceries and make sure your prepared from the deli doesn't have any sharp objects in it!

Standing strong amidst the presence of nearby Asian grocery titans such as Fubonn and Hong Phat, Lily Market punches way about its weight class, in terms of variety, quality and price. While its slightly farther away for me than other, similar markets, I find myself gravitating more and more towards this privately-run grocer, instead of the larger chains, partially due to wanting to support local business, but also because it's just so darn cool! Parking is a little tight, unless you use the satellite lot that precedes it on Halsey, and depending on what entrance you use, Lily Market gives the impression of being smaller than it actually is. Don't be fooled. Like the Tardis, it is bigger on the inside, I assure you. In fact, I tend to forget that every time I come here, and have been surprised each time by just how much stuff they pack into this place! All the staples are here: instant noodles, sauces, fresh produce, chips and snacks, candies, tableware, cookery and utensils, frozen entrees, desserts, spices, even Asian DVDs...the list goes on! I would probably hit the character limit for this review if I tried to summarize all the things you'll find here, but that would be rude of me. Part of the fun is in the adventure of discovering new and interesting things around every corner! About the only thing I can't find here is the same thing I complain about in regards to just about every Asian grocery store (except H-Mart and Uwajimaya), and that is the lack of quality cuts of beef, particularly for dishes like sukiyaki, shabu shabu and bulgogi. For some reason, unless the grocer is specifically Korean or Japanese, you're not going to find these cuts of meat, even if the store carries other items from these cultural cuisines. I mean, if you sell mochi and miso, you need to step up and cover all the bases. But I digress. *steps off soapbox* Anyway, the prices are comparable and competitive, and come with the good feeling that you're putting money into the hands of locals in your community (unless I am grossly mistaken) instead of a larger commercial entity. Most of the staff go about their business without getting into yours, and leave you to your own devices, unless you seek them out specifically. Overall, I come back to Lily Market for its tremendous selection of exotic items, and reasonable prices, even if I have to find my gyuniku elsewhere. If you wish for Asian dishes, don't be silly, shop at Lily!

A large selection of condiments. I was hoping for more variety of fresh vegetables especially Asian greens. There is a deli in the back serving prepared dishes. Their frozen selection had the dumplings I was looking for, but I am used to a bigger selection. I would come here for dry goods and sauces, but explore elsewhere for produce. Two small parking lots available.

They are always so sweet and friendly here. I love coming here to get authentic lao food every time we are in town.

If you're looking for predominately Thai supplies, this is the place. I was only visiting, but if I lived here, I'd probably come here all the time. They have a curry I remember growing up with and cannot get in Hawaii where I live. They also have a food station where you can order food. Parking is a little confusing depending where you drive from, but I found in the back of the store.

You ever wake up in the morning craving a boneless Chicken Feet Salad? My wife did. Uh-oh... sudden random cravings?!? Instead of getting a pregnancy test, we went to Portland's popular Lily Market. Sure, their Chicken Feet Salad ($10.95) won't be for everyone ... or for me, frankly ... it is for HER ... to go. She liked it ... which proves some old-timey saying that "Nothing tastes better than the thing you want to eat right now" ... even if it's de-boned Chicken Feet in a mix of Lemongrass, Bell Peppers, Onions, Carrots, and Chili with Fish Sauce and Lime Juice. Asian stores hold a special place in our routine because sometimes you just wake up with a craving that you can only find at a reliable deli like Lily Market.

I am such a fan of the food at the back. So delicious! One of my favorites is the Lao style papaya salad. A deal for under $8 and full of flavor. We ask for it extra spicy and it is REALLY spicy. So tasty. Check this little grocery store out!

12/22/20: 4.5 out of 5 - Being Thai, it is a challenge to find real quality Thai products and ingredients. Especially, if you cook a lot Thai foods. Also, Lily Market sells plenty of other Asian products, to include some Japanese and Korean. The owner, staff, and employees are friendly and approachable. The little eatery inside is also a nice touch for those who may want a quick bite of Thai food or other Asian style foods, when available. One of my definite "must go to" markets in Portland. They currently abiding by the COVID guidelines so it's safe. Keep it mind it is a small Asian grocer. If ever in the area, definitely check it out.

Love the Cuban sandwiches. Best I have found! Friendly staff. It's in a little store so there are other items you can purchase while waiting. Love the quaintness, feels very homey!

I always order from Lilly market party tray . 4 months ago I ordered their 3 big party trays was $60 each and a 1 month ago I order the same trays and they went up to $65 a tray which is ok and now I just called today 5/18/2021 now it went up to $80 that is Ridiculous their trying to rip their loyal customers off by bumper the price up 30% which is a ripoff. There are alot of more affordable Markets out there that will treat their loyal customers better ! Ps . I would never shop at Lilly's market again. Their Price Gouging ! "Hong Phat supermarket" here We come .

Whether you get medium or large 1,2,3 item Lily's doesn't disappoint. The fried rice is amazing with the bits of sausage and chicken plus tomatoes and onions and carrots to give it some crunch and texture. The Vietnamese sausages are packed with flavor and that snap when you bite in. Oh so juicy. The lemongrass chicken is a tie for me with the teriyaki chicken. Big portions for a cheap price. It's such an unassuming spot and the market has everything you'll ever need as well.

I had to stop to get some lemongrass and this market was on the way back from getting my fingerprinted. I've been here before but this time, I just appreciated it more. Everything I wanted, lots of fun food options, there is a deli or already packed takeaways. I usually go to a larger Vietnamese market but I prefer this one. It has a local feel but everything I need. It's a bit tight but that's only because they have so much product. Everything is clean, it smells good in here (esp if you're by the deli) and the people who work here are nice! The prices are good, I got a smaller bag of jasmine rice for $5.95 and my goodness, all the sauces and instant ramen you can ask for. If I'm in the neighborhood or need something, I'll definitely be coming back. I grabbed some spring rolls and they were fresh, bouncy and tasty. I realize now I should have also tried their papaya salad and the sausages looked delicious.

Excellent store I think we should have hundreds more stores like that in Arizona being that the state is so diverse they carry food from Malta most of the countries thanks for the management

This is a solid local Asian Market. They have fresh produce that you can't find at regular grocery stores, and many of the sauces/condiments you need for your pantry.

I grew up going here with my family & the family here is the sweetest. Though the isles are packed tight, they are packed with good stuff. The staff & family are super friendly & knowledgeable. The majority of their non-exotic vegetables are locally grown & are technically organized but aren't certified (since that costs money) so they have a shorter shelf-life. The Hot Deli is amazing. My recommended combinations: Pad-kee-mao goong= Drunken Noodles Sprimp Sticky Rice + Lao Sausage + Lemongrass Chicken Laab (Chicken or beef or pork or shrimp) Pad-See-ew Gai= stur fried chow fun Noodles w/chicken Shrimp & Squid salad (red sauce) Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf Chinese Sausage Fried Rice Salad Rolls w/peanut sauce

Reviewing just the deli food items. Fried rice and sausage are incredibly good together. Go when they open up!

Best Thai food deli and a mediocre - South & Central Asian food grocery store in East Portland area, only place you can buy a large single portion of Pad Thai for $6.95 There are other dishes that are equally delicious for lesser price than anywhere else in Portland Metropolitan areas.

Took a "field trip" to Lily Market yesterday, what a gem of a find. The store is cramped and crowded and not very well organized but they seem to have everything needed for Asian/South East Asian cooking. I love browsing in the kitchen equipment aisle, so many things I never knew I needed. My husband needed black paddy crabs and he found them refrigerated. When we took them to the checkout counter, the older Asian woman at the register asked us if we knew what they were. I looked at my husband and he gave me that "don't be a smart-ass" look so I nodded, yes, we knew what they were. I'm certain she was just trying to be helpful. If she only knew. Oh and another Yelper mentioned the phenomenal tangerines. YES! They are and I bought a big bag of them for home. We made our way to the back of the store to the deli. Lots of wonderful smells and delicious looking food. You can take out or eat in. The eat in situation is very, very small so you may want to just take your food to go. My husband ordered the papaya salad, Laotian-style which translates to "hair-on-fire-hot." And it was. The lady behind the counter questioned his choice but he told her makes this salad at home and knows what to expect. She was delighted that he knew so much about the food. They got on like old friends. We also tried a couple of he Lao sausages, D-licious! Me? I had the non-spicy chicken thighs and a veggie noodle stir-fry. She just chuckled (in a non-judgmental way) when I said no heat for me. Prices are super affordable and everyone is friendly. The Gateway district is a little far from home but a nice way to pass some time getting there. I'll definitely be going back.

Let me start off my saying that I've been going to this place for the last 3 years & I've never been disappointed, their pad Thai and sausages are amazing you can also ask them to make you fresh pad Thai for a dollar more, when ever I go grocery shopping I come here for all of my essentials like furikake, Thai chilis, 3 crabs fish sauce, Samsung fire noodles, lumpia papers, mochi & my list can go on. They have been following COVID standards ever since the virus started & all of the employees are great amazing people. I love everything about this place.

Please make sure before purchase that the product you will buy approved by FDA and doesn't have chemical. This place doesn't allow a return when you open the box. I recently got a coffee which doesn't have FDA approved and not safe to drink (I did a research) thank got I haven't drink any yet. Be careful!

I've been going to Lily Market since I was little, before the remodel lol my mom used to rent Thai videos from there and stay there till she found the perfect movie. I'm so happy for them for expanding and being so successful. It's a part of my childhood, coming here and buying thing from groceries, pots and pans, Thai movies and their hot foods. And omgggg the hot foods is honestly some of the best Thai food in Portland. Their pad Thai and pad see ew is the best and taste like homemade! My go to meal from Lily Market is a medium plate of pad Thai, steam buns and either coconut water/juice or just water. They serve good portions for the price too!

Be careful when buying products here because we purchased some items that were already expired. Be sure to look for the expiration date! We bought sandwich spread that expired in January 2021. I also almost purchased some candy that expired October 2020. I give this place two stars because they did have a good range of products but it's a hazard that there's expired goods on the shelves. Also be careful when exiting the parking lot because it is a little small.

This place does not just serve a place to get groceries, but also some tasty snacks. They been known for their spicy papaya salad for years. The other items that I think are great here are the laos sausage and the banh coun. Both are worth trying out. The best thing ous that they are affordable and made fresh.

Love this place! Everyone is friendly and very helpful. They have wonderful selections sauces, seasoning, fresh vegetables, array of desserts to specialty Thai foods and many more.

Wonderful little Thai market & deli. I found this place when I lived in the area, and I still make a point of going there all the way from Beaverton now. Their hot food selection vary but are all great, I love the snacks and desserts in the deli area as well. They have some of the best sausage salad rolls I've ever had and they have more than just peanut sauce to dip them in. :D

Word on the street is this place has the best pad Thai. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I've been here and the customer service is very good. Very attentive staff, a large variety of food. Looking forward to getting to come back here often.

Tho this place touts itself as a grocery specializing in Thai items, we were pleasantly surprised to find tons of great stuff for our Japanese cooking-- mirin, somen sauce, shiitake mushrooms, furikake. Most of the rice was Thai sweet rice but we snagged one of the few bags of brown. Prices were quite reasonable, lots better than Uwajimaya in Beaverton actually. As others have mentioned, friendly staff.

This place is dangerous. The parking lot is ridiculously small, small enough that parking and exiting is a challenge even in a very tiny car. The interior is no better. The aisles are very narrow, and several had large boxes blocking access. The selection is pretty small, depending on what you're looking for. The staff is friendly and helpful, which is the what earned it an extra star.

The papaya salad here varies. I would say 2/3 times it tastes the same but there's always that one time when it tastes too sweet. The food here is what you get for the dollar on the dime, nothing more nothing less. I don't even shop here, just come to get food to go

Lily market as a wide variety of boxed, frozen and fresh groceries. Also has other miscellaneous items you may end up grabbing just because. I always find myself getting lost in the isles simply enjoying everything they have. I especially love the deli in the back (or front) depending on which side you park on. The deli serves hot, cold and room temperature food. They have Phad Thai, fried rice, pad se ew, larb, sausages, ka poon, papaya salad, lemon grass chicken and some kind of curry - ALL OF WHICH ARE PHENOMENAL. I love everything they serve. I absolutely encourage you to give them a try.

This store is compact, but has the best selection of Thai products in Portland. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The foods are fresh, especially the produce. They have produce that is competitively priced, and a really good selection. They also have a deli that prepares northeastern thai foods. Parking is limited, which is the only concern I noted.

I have been here 3 days in a row for lunch. This little hole in the wall Asian grocery store has some of the best Lao/Thai food available. It's located in the back of the store (depends on where you come in I guess) there are 2 entrances and 2 cashiers on both sides. I have been getting their nam salad almost every day this week. Their Lao spicy sausage is really good! I spend about $12 here for lunch, sausage, nam salad and a large Thai coffee. Can't beat that! If you call ahead they'll make it fresh within 10-15 minutes.

Run by a Thai family, they have tons of food supplies. If you are planning to cook Rad Na, this is the place to get the rice noodles. You can choose to cut it your own or buy ready cut thin noodles. What I like most is the Deli at the back. yummy steamed bun and quite a range of other to-go stuff. Best lowest price grocery store

Very selfish restaurant employees and the owners are not helpful. They don't like it if you don't get white rice so they lower the portion to a small scoop.

Love this Store! So this has everything you could possibly need for authentic food. I come here to get my Lumpia. I also love the hot deli that's set up in back. This place has great Thai food! Oh my goodness. The prices are so affordable and the portions are great!! Stop in and grab dinner or food for a party you will be pleasantly surprised! Thanks Lily Market your food is Fantastic!

I'm passionate about cooking Thai and Vietnamese food. About 7 years ago I bought a kaffir lime leaf plant at Lily for five dollars. I kept it for years and loved having fresh kaffir lime leaves year round. Well that plant died last year and I went back to Lily to see if the had more. I was walking to the door and I saw them before I was even I the store so I was excited These plants were a little bigger than the last one I bought but the price tag was 40 dollars. So I asked the lady working the counter "isn't that a little expensive?" So bitchface says "do you even know what the are?" like I'm a dumb asshole. I said of course blah blah blah. So anyway, long story short I went to Tony's Nursery and picked up a plant for 25, not cheap by any means but there was no attitude and I could buy everything Lily has at Asian markets closer to my house - fuck off Lily

My awesome coworkers brought me here For lunch and it was really really good. So, it's a grocery and goods store with hot food. I just loved the smell as I walked in of Anise and other spices. Hot Food on the northside of the store As I walked up, I noticed there was a Line and it was like 7 deep. but moving quick so I got in the line. I'm glad I did because the food was very tasty and authentic and had all those wonderful Flavors that you would find in a Thai restaurant. Pad Thai ~ very fresh and light, one Of the best I've had in a while.. And I Don't even really care for pad Thai, But now I do. I also had the dish with Eggplant and I think Pork skin...esthetically not great but the flavor ! Oh my it was good. I had a couple of bites of their home made Sausage too. This was very good. I was stuffed and my taste buds were happy. I'll be back when the mood for Thai strikes.

Great family business. Fun and hard working people. And their food is great. I've recently turned vegan and I'm not sure if there is still a padtai that has no meat. I will have to check. But for those who eat meat, everything is great. Although they don't sell organic produce (which is a bummer), this is still the best asian market you will find in Portland. They have EVERYTHING you can possibly imagine. And it's a small business, which is great too. I'm trying to educate about the use of plastic bags at the cashier, but they still use it. So, please folks, refuse to take it. Plastic is destroying the future of our kids in this planet.

Good deli food!!!! Sausage is so delish! Pad Thai was kind of dry but overall not bad...not bad for cheaper deli style, like I didn't regret it or anything. Beef jerky was BOMB!

This place has it all: local family charm, great deals, fresh veggies, meats, frozen, snacks and great selection of sauces. The best part is the hot food in the back of the store. Lemongrass chicken, egg rolls, tapioca balls, boiled peanuts...don't leave without some ready to eat food! Super nice and very friendly staff/owners.

This place is the best! They have so much delicious food packed into a tiny market! Their deli food is so good if you like authentic Thai and Laotian food. They have desserts you can't find elsewhere, premade nam kao, and a great selection of Asian produce.

I always come here when I want to make a delicious Asian dish. I can't help but also buy the delicious Filipino dessert called Puto. The dumplings and meats are delicious too. Worth the buy here!

Excellent food I been going to lily market since I was a kid. Highly recommended this place

Awesome little Asian market with tons to choose from! Lots of different types of foods, fresh and packaged. Every spare centimeter of space in this place is used up due to its small size. Regardless, you will probably find what you're looking for. They also have food to go but I learned that space closes about an hour before the store's actual closing time. Besides food, they also have small appliances as well as Asian music CDs and other such things that you won't find in other stores around. Great visit!