Why you should experience Dong Mai Market in Long Beach, California.
Dong Mai Market is a lively neighborhood grocery of Vietnamese ingredients, thriving aisles, and the everyday food culture that shapes one of Southern California's most energetic culinary communities.
Located along East Anaheim Street in Long Beach near the intersection with Atlantic Avenue and just minutes from the Cambodia Town district and the residential neighborhoods stretching toward Signal Hill and Central Long Beach, the market sits within one of the city's most culturally rich commercial corridors. Step inside and the environment feels energetic and authentic. Shelves are filled with sauces, noodles, spices, and pantry staples that form the foundation of Southeast Asian cooking. Refrigerated cases display fresh herbs, vegetables, and specialty ingredients while shoppers move steadily through the aisles gathering items for home kitchens. The air carries the scent of fresh produce and prepared foods while conversations ripple between neighbors browsing the market's tightly packed shelves. The atmosphere feels practical and thriving, a place where everyday grocery shopping becomes a window into the region's diverse food traditions.
What you should know about Dong Mai Market.
Dong Mai Market reflects the growth of Southeast Asian communities that helped shape Long Beach's culinary character over the past several decades.
Long Beach is home to one of the largest Cambodian communities outside of Southeast Asia, along with thriving Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian populations who established markets, restaurants, and cultural businesses throughout the city. Grocery stores like Dong Mai Market became essential hubs where residents could find traditional ingredients that were otherwise difficult to obtain in mainstream supermarkets. Over time these markets evolved into cultural landmarks where generations of families continue to shop for the flavors of home.
How to fold Dong Mai Market into your trip.
Dong Mai Market works naturally as part of exploring Long Beach's diverse culinary neighborhoods.
Begin with a walk along nearby Anaheim Street where Southeast Asian restaurants and cafés line the corridor with distinctive flavors and family-run kitchens. Step inside the market to browse shelves of ingredients and specialty foods that reveal the depth of the region's culinary traditions. Afterward, continue toward Downtown Long Beach where the waterfront, marina promenades, and shoreline parks open toward the Pacific. Within that sequence of neighborhood markets and coastal scenery, the store becomes a small but meaningful glimpse into the cultural fabric of Long Beach.
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