published in the Chosun Taekwondo Academy November 2015 e-newsletter
206 Pegasus Ave.
Northvale, NJ 07647
Open 7 Days 8-9pm
Just a fifty minute drive from Warwick, NY is the absolutely
fabulous Woo-Ri Market. This is where I shop for all of my Asian Cooking needs.
From Kimchi, fresh fish, produce and meat. This is a Korean foodies dream come
true.
When you enter, grab your shopping cart and head to the
right. You will find a traditional yet modern Korean Bakery. Beautiful pastries,
bread, and cakes in a European style yet so Korean. Eating Asian style baked
goods, you experience a more delicate and sweeter taste compared to traditional
western items. Yummy custards are stuffed into all different shapes and size of
pastries. You must try the Korean style Pullman Loaf. It makes the most amazing
toast. It’s Wonder Bread that looks like a work of art. Across from the bakery is a really nice
sushi bar if you are in the mood. I usually am!
Continue walking and you will see a Korean hot food to go
counter on the left. Unfortunately it has never opened. There are photos of all
of the great Korean dishes, similar to a Chinese restaurant. I have yet to see anyone operating it and on
my last visit they were stacking cases of water along the front of it.
On the right is the Mandu House. Mandu are Korean dumplings. They are amazing. Usually a choice of Kimchi
or pork filling. Grab an order on your way out and enjoy them greedily while
hot in your car!
Bon Chon Chicken is next. Korean fast food at its finest.
Deep fried and smothered in a hot pepper paste.
Super gooey and very spicy. KFC
on steroids. Must be consumed with beer.
At the end of this aisle we arrive at Ban Chan and Kimchi
heaven. Every Ban Chan is fully prepared to take home and serve with your main
course. Ban Chan are the small side dishes that come with a main entrée; Jap
Chae, Korean Potato salad, Sautéed Greens, Acorn Jelly, Sautéed Bean Sprouts,
and of course something pickled. The Kimchi counter sells many types of
Kimchi. Water Kimchi, Radish Kimchi,
Cucumber Kimchi, and good old Napa Cabbage Kimchi. You can buy it by the pound or take home a
gallon bucket.
Now we enter a beautiful produce section. Here you can buy
large bags of soy bean sprouts for traditional Korean Hangover Soup; Kong Na
Mul Gook. The Mushroom section is a dream, Enoki’s Shitake’s and the giant King
Mushroom. Giant Kings are the Filet Mignon of the mushroom world. They are a perfect vegetarian option when
grilled. My favorite item is fresh
Ginseng. This is a must for Ginseng
Chicken Soup, Samgyetang.
I am not sure what I love best; the fish department or the
meat department. The Meat Department
sells only meat but it is prepared to be cooked for Korean barbeque. The Beef
is pre- sliced for Galbi and Bulgogi. The Pork Belly is ready for Bosam or
sliced thin for Samgyeopsal. This is amazingly convenient but worth the premium
price.
In the center of the store is the packaged grocery items.
Great deals on Vinegar, Soy sauce and sesame oil. Aisles with a huge variety of
seaweed or just ramen noodles. This is where I stock up on sesame seeds and my
half gallon tin of sesame oil. Great prices on nori sheets and onigiri. Also,
you know the little seasoned toasted nori rectangles you buy at ShopRite for a dollar
per package? You can get these here in bulk (12-24 pack) at an amazing savings.
The frozen food area is filled with every kind of dumpling
and shu mai imaginable. Here’s where you will find fish cakes; Eomuk. I love Eomuk.
It is a processed food made from ground fish, squid or shrimp. You can
add it to soups or serve with spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki).
Check out the Home Goods Department next. Here’s where you can get your own table top
grill for making Korean Barbeque. You can also find the beautiful brown glazed
earthenware pots called Ttukbaegi. Perfect for making steamed eggs or soup.
Before you check out; there are fresh rice cakes near the
registers. This is a dessert for a
traditional Korean meal or served with tea. Beautifully made and so
delicious. They are soft and chewy. Some
are sweeter than others. I try a different one each time.
On the way out there is an area with Korean cosmetics,
women’s clothing and jewelry. Also fresh
flowers.
If you decide to come down to Woo-Ri for a great shopping
experience, have an idea in mind about what you want to make. Bring a list. It can be a little overwhelming
at first. More and more items have English labels, but many do not. As in most Asian Markets, you should wear a
Jacket. They are almost never heated. It’s freezing.
Just a quick tip….I found another web site that I love. trifood.com This site is about educating people about Korean food. Check it out.
Haengbog Meogneum
Pamela Pyke
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