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| ===== Market Directory (Open Street Map Directions) ===== | ===== Market Directory (Open Street Map Directions) ===== |
| (Note: haven't been to any of these but.. found infos at least ^v^;) | (Note: haven't been to any of these but.. found infos at least ^v^; though I have Fujiya & H-mart here for sure) |
| ^ Market ^ Address ^ Key Inventory ^ Map & Location ^ | ^ Market ^ Address ^ Key Inventory ^ Map & Location ^ |
| | **Indian Grocery** | 3388 Douglas St, Victoria | Bulk spices, lentils (toor, masoor, urad, chana dal), ready-to-eat frozen parathas, chutneys, specialty flours. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3388%20Douglas%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3388 Douglas St]] | | | **Indian Grocery** | 3388 Douglas St, Victoria | Bulk spices, lentils (toor, masoor, urad, chana dal), ready-to-eat frozen parathas, chutneys, specialty flours. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3388%20Douglas%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3388 Douglas St]] | |
| | **Masala Mart** | 1010 Fort St, Victoria | Fresh produce (curry leaves, okra), paneer, basmati rice, regional snacks, jalebi, laddu, frozen dosa batter. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=1010%20Fort%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|1010 Fort St]] | | | **Masala Mart** | 1010 Fort St, Victoria | Fresh produce (curry leaves, okra), paneer, basmati rice, regional snacks, jalebi, laddu, frozen dosa batter. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=1010%20Fort%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|1010 Fort St]] | |
| | **Fisgard Market** | 550 Fisgard St, Victoria | Chinatown. Dried mushrooms (wood ear, shiitake), fresh/frozen tofu, Asian greens, fish maw, Sichuan peppercorns, fermented black beans, doubanjiang. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=550%20Fisgard%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|550 Fisgard St]] | | | **Fisgard Market** | 550 Fisgard St, Victoria | Chinatown. Dried mushrooms (wood ear, shiitake), fresh/frozen tofu, Asian greens, fish maw, Sichuan peppercorns, fermented black beans, doubanjiang. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=550%20Fisgard%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|550 Fisgard St]] | |
| | **H-Mart Victoria** | 3147 Douglas St #315, Victoria | Mayfair Mall. Kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, seaweed snacks, black garlic, katsuobushi, hot deli counter (sushi, takoyaki (Also in Japanese, bettered squid dumplings mn!), bulgogi), beondegi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3147%20Douglas%20St%20%23315%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3147 Douglas St #315]] | | | **H-Mart Victoria** | 3147 Douglas St #315, Victoria | Mayfair Mall. Kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, seaweed snacks, black garlic (a spreadable delicacy! kinda caramelised over long periods), katsuobushi, hot deli counter (sushi, takoyaki (Also in Japanese, bettered squid dumplings mn!), bulgogi), beondegi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3147%20Douglas%20St%20%23315%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3147 Douglas St #315]] | |
| | **Fujiya Japanese Foods** | 3624 Shelbourne St, Victoria | Natto, miso, soy sauces, umeboshi, mochi, green tea, fresh takeaway sushi/onigiri/bento, wasabi powder, katsuobushi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3624%20Shelbourne%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3624 Shelbourne St]] | | | **Fujiya Japanese Foods** | 3624 Shelbourne St, Victoria | Natto, miso, soy sauces, umeboshi, mochi, green tea, fresh takeaway sushi/onigiri/bento, wasabi powder, katsuobushi. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3624%20Shelbourne%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|3624 Shelbourne St]] | |
| | **Fairway Market** | 2635 Quadra St, Victoria | Quadra Village. General supermarket with large "World Foods" section, imported Asian sauces, ramen/udon/soba noodles, tofu, frozen dumplings. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=2635%20Quadra%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|2635 Quadra St]] | | | **Fairway Market** | 2635 Quadra St, Victoria | Quadra Village. General supermarket with large "World Foods" section, imported Asian sauces, ramen/udon/soba noodles, tofu, frozen dumplings. | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=2635%20Quadra%20St%2C%20Victoria%2C%20BC|2635 Quadra St]] | |
| //Primary Sources: H-Mart// | //Primary Sources: H-Mart// |
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| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiso|Perilla Leaves]] (Kkaennip**, also found in Japanese cuisine as **Shiso**, Western it's **Beefsteak**): Large, jagged green leaves from the mint family. They taste like a unique mix of anise, licorice, and basil. Excellent fresh as wrappers or pickled in soy and chili. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiso|Perilla Leaves]] (Kkaennip**, also found in Japanese cuisine as **Shiso**, Western it's **Beefsteak**): Large, jagged green leaves from the mint family. They taste like a unique mix of anise, licorice, and basil. Excellent fresh as wrappers or pickled in soy and chili. If you see grass-shaped plastic in sushi that keeps the wasabi separate in takeout, it's modeled after this leaf. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang|Gochujang]]:** Thick, savoury, and sweet-spicy fermented chili paste. 😋 | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang|Gochujang]]:** Thick, savoury, and sweet-spicy fermented chili paste. 😋 |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochugaru|Gochugaru]]:** Coarsely ground, vibrant red sun-dried chili flakes. Smoky, mildly sweet, and less intensely hot than standard Western pepper flakes. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochugaru|Gochugaru]]:** Coarsely ground, vibrant red sun-dried chili flakes. Smoky, mildly sweet, and less intensely hot than standard Western pepper flakes. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi|Kimchi]]:** Lacto-fermented spicy cabbage or radish. Sharp, sour, and intensely garlicky. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi|Kimchi]]:** Lacto-fermented spicy cabbage or radish. Sharp, sour, and intensely garlicky. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doenjang|Doenjang]]:** A thick, earthy, unapologetically salty fermented soybean paste with a much sharper funk than Japanese miso. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doenjang|Doenjang]]:** A thick, earthy, unapologetically salty fermented soybean paste with a much sharper funk than Japanese miso. |
| * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beondegi|Beondegi]]:** Canned, seasoned, and boiled silkworm pupae. A traditional street snack with a nutty, juicy bite. | * **[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beondegi|Beondegi]]:** Canned, seasoned, and boiled silkworm pupae. A traditional street snack with a nutty, juicy bite. 🐦⬛😋 |
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