Finding Vegan Options At H-Mart (Asian Grocer)

[@nellywilliams4303]

That vegan ramen is so good. The one with the green label is bomb. Trust me when I tell you. I think the brand is SOON.

[@raeluv2]

the brand is nongshim!

[@hayzeeanak]

It's honestly the best and I'm not even fully vegan/plant-based lol

[@lucia-dw5fo]

yes!! i love it and they sell it at my local kroger

[@Ale-cu1qg]

Yes!! Especially the non cup version with the thicker noodles 🤤🤤

[@VanitysGunn]

The Kim chi one is also bomb.

[@Bella-tw9sq]

real fans already know the news about the ticket.... lol 😭 the instagram bag is cute!!

[@latasialovely]

That vegan ramen is really good! They have a kimchi flavored one too that’s sooo yummy.

[@general.huttslayer.pirate]

The Kimchi flavor is my fav ramen!

[@rmc25]

Freshly-charged battery? Our Queen is on another level in 2021.

[@hanabiramochi]

🤯 MAN I forget how pricey Hmart is, I get those $3 dollar jellies for literally a dollar at my local Chinese grocer

[@Gtrundlebed]

I literally just parked at H Mart as I got the notification for this video 😳

[@bodegacatx]

It was meant to be

[@leigh7569]

I love nattou! Have you tried it before? I feel like in general, for someone to like nattou (and not be Japanese) they need to: 1) not mind the slimy texture, and 2) have been vegetarian or vegan for a while. (Of course, exceptions apply). One thing I envy about Japan is how cheap they can get tofu, nattou, and soy beans. A pack of tofu (which is a bit smaller than the ones sold here) goes for around 0.20 to 0.50 US cents depending upon the quality. To me, nattou just tastes like soy beans, with a fermented aftertaste. Good to have over rice.

[@bodegacatx]

Since shooting this video, I tried the natto and I like it!!

[@smguerrero6]

I live in California and I have a place called beleaf burgers located in an Asian market that sells those vegan cheese corn dogs. I haven’t tried them yet but next time I go I plan on it because they look so delicious!

[@carlyisenstadt627]

I just looked this place up. There is a beleaf burgers 20 minutes from me! Their menu looks amazing!!

[@smguerrero6]

@@carlyisenstadt627 Definitely check them out when you get the chance!

[@bodegacatx]

im going to LA later this year. Ill try to stop by!

[@carlyisenstadt627]

@@bodegacatx if your going to LA / Southern California you have to have to have to check the out “Wheel of Life”!! They are maybe 10 minutes from Munchies Dinner/ Naught Panda They have amazing vegan Chinese food! I spend way to much money there! Their sweet and sour pork and pad Thai is bomb! I think you’ll love it!! Their menu is massive! Just a suggestion if you head out here :)

[@doreenhowarth6977]

The ramen is really good... get the red bean pancakes next time, they are super delish!! They have a great fruit section as well 😊

[@rickyandreou]

Thanks for the update & good t'morning to you

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

Yes I shop at HMart, they have a frozen bag of vegan steaks (more like little meat loaves) six for $16!! So expensive, but really good. I'm going to look for those meatless sticks and dumplings you tried. Thanks for trying them on camera!

[@SwissMissss]

That's cool that you went to school in the Empire State Building lol Very fun fact indeed🤗😊 Edit: Everybody watch the ads all the way through so she can get some of her money back for all she spent in this store🙌🏿😩😅

[@curlystasiasara3412]

I used to eat those fruit jelly cups all the time!! So many memories!

[@리율-x5t]

the frozen persimmon is my favorite! it's soooo good

[@meanngirl]

I was not a fan. I feel like real persimmons have way more flavor. They weren't bad just not good

[@AshiyaWhitley-ShawVeganAthlete]

I was JUST telling coworkers that SOMEONE needs to create a vegan “Korean corn dog”. 👏🏽

[@thisisyourfinalwarning]

Those galbi dumplings look so good, thanks for this video 😊

[@Kari_naim]

There's mochi ice cream made from coconut milk, the tteokdokki chips are good, vitasoy black milk is good, vegan oyster sauce is good(it's from the brand Kee Lee Kum and made from shiitake mushrooms)

[@kalurky]

Watch Mommytang's ramen videos. She showed Soon and one other which is a Kimchi flavored one.

[@kirasgirly]

Nongshim makes a few vegan options and we like them all here. We eat Shin (check the label there are two different ones), Soon and the kimchi one YUM! We shop at Hmart when close to one, sometimes Lotte. We don't live near any of the large chains right now, if I need/want something from there I order from Hmart and Asian mart online, lately.

[@Kari_naim]

Only soon is vegan. Shin has beef broth. Kimchi has anchovy broth

[@kirasgirly]

@@Kari_naim It's not as readily accessible as the Soon, but it is available in Kimchi and Shin you have to look. I have to special order it online to get it due to location. It does have vegan printed on the cups.

[@Kari_naim]

@@kirasgirly I looked at the ingredients. Shin(not including the new version) and Kimchi has not vegan

[@kirasgirly]

@@Kari_naim I am not trying to be hard, just stating so it gives others options. Unless there's an issue with it being manufactured in those plants on the same equipment the ones I buy don't actually contain any animal products. It states vegan on the container. I have never seen shin black nor the kimchi or shin in the packages as vegan as of yet. I can only find the regular shin and the kimchi in the cups labeled this way. This link is for the kimchi one, but you can locate Vegan Shin as well on Amazon. smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Kimchi-Cup-Ounce-Pack/dp/B074D1Q7QF/ref=bmx_2?pd_rd_w=3vgqT&pf_rd_p=b56a886c-2bb4-4e74-b4cf-23d7a76693c8&pf_rd_r=6QMPAK4R574GZ3P9B7JK&pd_rd_r=d03f7e9b-a46c-4f32-89eb-212f7b34c7f0&pd_rd_wg=39MEu&pd_rd_i=B074D1Q7QF&psc=1

[@Kari_naim]

@@kirasgirly no the ingredients. Not the may contain label

[@myawkwardself8150]

H-Mart is my household’s staple grocer. I got so excited when I saw the title!

[@sheldon724]

H-Mart will always be pricier than the average Asian grocery store. You can find most/all the items you bought in this video at Chinese or Vietnamese grocery stores cheaper. Including canned seitan!

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Dang I haven’t been to H Mart in years - Im by the other one uptown, which I remember being cheaper but who knows these days?! I need to find those dumplings though 🤩 they look so good. Also “Headphones so people don’t talk to me on the train” 100% my first line of defense!! 😂

[@donnam2684]

H Mart is one of my favorite places to shop! I like getting produce there because the prices are very reasonable. That noodle isle is overwhelming tho! I have to know what I want before I even look at it! Lol!

[@jenmichigan]

I just tried the Companion canned mock duck/seitan and it was so fun! I will try rinsing it next time before cooking it because there was a little bit of a can flavor.

[@meanngirl]

I just tried a can earlier this week. The duck skin texture was weird at first

[@yj3826]

I love soon ramen!!! (green one, first picked up) It's a little spicy so I love to add plant milk (I use coconut) and a teaspoon or two brown sugar in it and it becomes an elevated umami experience lol. Enjoy!

[@LT-ri8rq]

💪Appeal! Good for you.

[@paulywolley]

H Mart in NYC is super expensive, much better prices in NJ. I bike across the GWB to shop at the one in Fort Lee (~5-6x bigger than the Manhattan locations) but if you drive there the toll will negate all your savings... Maybe keep that in your back pocket in case you happen to be on that side of the Hudson? You have to go to a Chinese supermarket for canned seitan. It doesn't seem like seitan is very common in Korean cuisine. The ones in Sunset Park will have them, same in Elmhurst, Flushing or Manhattan. Pro tip for transporting leaky items: Save heavy food-grade zip-lock bags (e.g., Target's Good & Gather frozen fruit packaging) and always have a couple in your bag. Easy to wash and re-use because of the sturdy material. On that note, instead of buying garbage bags, try using your plastic food packaging, like chip bags or even ramen packets. When they're full, just fold the opening, secure it with a rubber band and toss into your building's trash bins (which are already lined with garbage bags!). I haven't used garbage bags in ~5 years. Saves money, gets one more use out of plastic packaging, and also makes you aware how much plastic we use. ✌️

[@bodegacatx]

Thanks for all these tips!

[@ED-ie3et]

You went to the one that is by my office. I miss going to work (not the commute per se but the actual area). I love the options for food and for groceries by my job!

[@user-qg4eg2mr6k]

I’m going there tomorrow, this was perfect timing. Thanks for giving me a list of what I need.😬

[@PinkRose0910]

It looks like a fun store to explore.

[@leigh7569]

Also, I can read (some) Japanese. The juice says it is Konjac Jelly--hence the high sugar content!

[@bodegacatx]

Makes sense! Thanks

[@xGinaGutierrezx]

The SOON ramen is good! They make a vegan kimchi instant ramen too and it’s even better.

[@painlesslyvegan]

"I have to leave I have to leave" is me every time I'm at H mart

[@sophiek698]

Yeah H Mart in the city is expensive but they have lots of interesting snacks and what you got looks good! I love Fei Long in sunset park.

[@dcdukes6276]

If you like spice you need to try the Samyang fire noodles, would love to see you and Berto do the fire noodle challenge 😆

[@bodegacatx]

Already did it!

[@ED-ie3et]

There are Boba pearls at Food Bazaar in Long Island City by 43rd St and Northern Blvd. They have a parking lot.

[@jabrinasantana7924]

The Soon Veggie Ramen is literally my absolute favorite!!

[@rabahkhatoon609]

A trip to H mart is always a vibeful adventure... 💫 Their korean gimbap ( sushi rolls) are really good.. i always get the vegetarian version.. Try it next time you visit. I found you today! I m here to STAY. ^ ^

[@melrox8809]

There's an Hmart not that far from me. I've been told to check it out. I think I will soon. That would be holding & open package the whole ride home lol.

[@ED-ie3et]

Next to the juice were oatly and coffee drinks!

[@andreawalker7138]

There was so much to look through that you may have to split that shopping trip into 2 or 3 trips so you can fully look through and maybe find more goodies.

[@Lovelightandmusicisall]

Oh my God thank you for this video so much 🥰 I can’t wait to go to Yonkers and get some

[@Marymerryberry]

I'm hopefully going to New York with my girlfriend in September, I'm literally binge watching all your videos 😂 think we may be spending most of the trip eating! 😂

[@cheyenemartinez9747]

Soon veggie is my go to vegan ramen. Amazing ! Hope you enjoy

[@AlbertSirup]

haha first time I (as a european) actually know most of these products. The vegan ramen is actually one of my go-tos and the topokki are great as well :)... also if you ever find it, check out ramen with potatoe noodles and vegan chapaghetti :)

[@xiomararodriguez9557]

Check out Hmart in Queens. More affordable

[@music-with-friends]

Funny enough, I found canned seitan at my local whole foods 😂

[@skan5836]

go to jmart by 18 ave 84th street or sunrise market by the industries city its a japanese market . the Hmart in manhattan is too expensive go to the Hmarts in flushing queens they are way cheaper the corn dog look for the one with cheese only they are vegan.

[@kathleenzanders4061]

I LOOOOOVVVEEE Hmart. I have a shipment coming next week from them-just bought some awesome stainless steel bowls for my noodles. They had a five vegetable ramen that was sooo good, but also the Nongshim vegan ramen shown in your video is good(Amazon also has it). Yellow pickled radish is yummy, but I make my own.😁💞

[@bellaroseprince]

Beleaf Burger has vegan Korean corndogs !

[@bodegacatx]

No wayayyyy

[@bellaroseprince]

@@bodegacatx Yeah they don't have the cheese in them, only the hot dog but they were bomb af

[@Wise_World]

H Mart EVERYWHERE is very expensive. The produce is very high quality but they price it so. I only go once a week but know I am going to spend 30% more then a normal supermarket trip.

[@RachelSiter]

CheapLazyVegan made the cheese dogs in an air fryer!

[@bodegacatx]

Ohhhh I have to go look! Thanks!

[@dcdukes6276]

That’s the best ramen on the market!! Even famous mukbangers who are not vegan say those are their fave!

[@danas61490]

My H-Mart in WA state has tons of vegan meats in the frozen section! and is definitely cheaper than that store lol

[@r4ch3lxoxo]

Because I cannot read in another other language I use google translate app! With your camera I hover over a product to get a better idea what the ingredients are. Asian products are known to use a lot of fish in products so I've been bummed coming home with something to try and it having some form of fish inside.

[@bodegacatx]

Thats smart!

[@crystalyeh5790]

Hmart is the best place for exotic mushrooms like enoki, oyster, king oyster etc 🍄.

[@melodyfowler8835]

Great finds. As usual a great video. Interested in can Satan so if you find it make a video.

[@hamiltona7]

Thank you been wanting to go to H Mart

[@HaleyMorganB]

@ 10:47 I KNEW WHAT YOU WERE GONNA SHOW BEFORE YOU EVEN SHOWED IT

[@emilybeyer4848]

Love you and your videos! Have you tried the Kind brand plant based ice creams? I’ve tried the dark chocolate almond sea salt and chocolate peanut butter (dark chocolate almond is better in my opinion) !

[@bodegacatx]

Not yet but they look so good!

[@Bakerina]

Loved the video!

[@PurpleCows]

Yeah, I'm guessing that hmart is just more expensive because I don't remember the nenin flushing being that much. Next time get some fresh noodles. So delicious!!!

[@THEHORSELOVER235]

Theres a vegan version of the corn dogs here in LA

[@bodegacatx]

Ill look for them!

[@Dreamysunshine23]

Love that place! 🥰

[@SuperShanabana]

Try a Chinese Asian market. They will have more seitan products.

[@bodegacatx]

I will! Have any recommendations for good places to go?

[@SuperShanabana]

@@bodegacatx I wish I did but I live in LA. Also if you visit a Chinese market try their sesame paste. Its basically elevated tahini. So good!

[@NyaalaStyles]

YES LYCHEE BOBA IS SO GOOD UGGGHHH!!!

[@darrenettemoore1362]

That Soon Veggie Ramen slaps 🔥🔥 I buy mine off Amazon by the case. Don’t care to drive to our HMart

[@anabelsama]

I am really vibing with the kpop in the shop, I am trying to guess the song jajajaja

[@alyf.6698]

Milk in chips....my pet peeve!!

[@margarett_b]

Canned seitan is becoming a thing again. Maybe I will actually give it a go, as I have seen 1-2 options in the nearby shop...but it seems kind of weird, doesn't it? :D

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Great video Rebecca and i love Asia vegan food. I have to order online because there's no local branch of H Mart in my area of the UK but there's a local branch of a Scottish Asian Supermarket chain and i need to visit it because I haven't been recently. Because H Mart was expensive does that mean a reduced budget for the rest of the month?

[@sash4752]

i would spend so much money in that shop!!!!!!!

[@alexispri]

Just saw your video pop up as I’m eating the bun from your thumbnail 🤣

[@margarett_b]

12:20 I knew it was going to be real hot inside anyways :D But when something smells really good, there is no way not to try!

[@margarett_b]

I am currently on my exchange semester and for the first time in my life I have an Asian market nearby but so far I have only bought tea, tempeh and tofu there ;P Kind of feeling scared of all the things I don't know! Also, no one recommended me any products or brands so I am scared I would buy something disgusting XD Having said that, looking for the best mochi to try. Do you have a favourite flavor? :D

[@user-mu1nn5xh8k]

Can anyone describe the stick snack flavors? And now I need to drive across town to h mart. I usually just go to 99 Ranch Market.

[@pineconey]

Remember me to Herald Square!

[@phoebeariane]

super fun video!! (hope you get your money back as well :) ! )

[@soylatte3540]

Hmart in queens is WAY cheaper, it’s overpriced for being in the city

[@itscarolinemary]

Throughout this I wanted you to buy everything to try out :P def go back sometime and try more things haha

[@allyson--]

Such a handy video! My sister always RAVES about how excellent her H Mart trips are. I haven't been to an Asian food market in years due to my location but it's uplifting to know there are still neat options for the veggie people. :^)

[@jennybushnell9995]

You could always get some Asian things through the mail! I think the popular one is people carrot and there is another one too!

[@allyson--]

very tru! Thankfully I moved to somewhere with closer Asain markets of different varieties. Not being exposed to these before, I think I prefer these small businesses over HMart, especially in the affordability dept. -- score!

[@MrNioMoon]

I love H-Mart!!

[@thebeautybrains170]

Loved this video! What's your ethnicity btw?

[@bodegacatx]

Im Arab :)

[@sarahhendrickson5030]

RED BEAN PASTE IS THE BEST

[@MackenzePiperFoster]

The boba biscuits are vegan!

[@bodegacatx]

No wayyyyy. I need to go back

[@waterwiz44]

you went to school in the empire state building?!

[@bodegacatx]

Yep, for about 2 years. There used to be a college on a few of the floors

[@TheDoctorsRiverSong1]

H Mart video part 2?

[@bodegacatx]

I'll do another one in a few months :D

[@nikowearden252]

I love that ramen!

[@christos7988]

Try Indomie Mi Goreng, theyre accidentally vegan and fire

[@meanngirl]

I bought the frozen persimmon - it was not good. Tasteless

[@shelleymoemoe754]

Bruh Im just singing to all the kpop music playing in the background lol

[@AdvExplorer]

didn't get durian? lol

[@bodegacatx]

I really hate durian haha

[@foreverdancing26]

Just commenting so Rebecca has a better chance of making her money back from this video 😊

[@bodegacatx]

you the real MVP

[@delilahshields6959]

U say U haven't seen anyone make a vegan version corndog, Y don't U be the first one to do it🤗

[@bodegacatx]

I dont have the time/space unfortunately

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Did you like the "Soar" flavor seitan? It looked like jerky. You are so adventurous - I hardly ever dive in to strange/foreign foods like you do. FUN VIDEO - Thumbs up!!!

[@bodegacatx]

It was good! Kinda tasted like pepperoni

[@lanegalvin30]

Go to another Asian market!

[@ML-yw4hv]

hi friend

[@bodegacatx]

HI!

[@johannaperez80]

You're such a goddess

[@bodegacatx]

Stahhpp

[@sarahhendrickson5030]

This sounds so pathetic but like... I wish I knew how to “use the subway” haha #mountaingirlproblems

[@bodegacatx]

Its not complicated! You just need to get used to it

[@jennybushnell9995]

Isn't it pronounced "sight-tan"

[@bodegacatx]

Ive never heard someone pronounce it that way

[@jennybushnell9995]

@@bodegacatx ya but if it were pronounced say-tan it world be spelled say-tan nobody knows how to pronounce it actually,,,,and did u know that white sugar is made with animal bone char? U probably do but maybe some of your subscribers will read this

[@bodegacatx]

@@jennybushnell9995 the correct pronunciation is say-tan. Just like sleigh is pronounced slay. Hope that helps!

[@jennybushnell9995]

U r right I googled it!