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Pocky biscuit sticks, Thai tea, Milo chocolate drink, Oishi prawn crackers and fried tofu are found at Vina Market at 611 N. 27th St.

Nagaraya cracker nuts

Cracker nuts are just as they sound: peanuts coated in a cracker shell. The Nagaraya brand, from the Philippines, has cracker nuts in garlic or spicy. I always go for garlic. If you’d prefer to forgo bold flavors, the shelf above is stocked with a Thai brand called Koh-Kae, which are milder coconut-flavored cracker nuts. $1.19 for a 5.64-ounce bag.

These skinny Thai biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate, strawberry or matcha green tea flavors are most popular with kids, Vo said. I think they’re great for adults, too. The chocolate flavor is usually a crowd pleaser. Pair it with coffee. $1.29 for an individual-sized box.

Dau Phong Hap, or steamed peanuts, arrive at the store weekly. They taste as though they’re steamed in salt water. Very addicting and healthy, and lower in calories than roasted peanuts. One bag is usually enough to share with a friend for an afternoon. $2.29 for a snack-sized bag.

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong, or Cassava Cake, is a Vietnamese baked good comes from a California bakery. Made with cassava, a root vegetable, this cake is dense and gently sweet. It’s different from your standard frosted, fluffy grocery store sheet cake. Cassava Cake goes well with a cup of hot tea. Plus, you can feel less guilty about this cake because technically you’re eating a vegetable, right? $2.29 for round, flat cake about 4 inches in diameter.

Stacked beneath canned mackerel and above Thai chili paste are Ligo Sardines in tomato sauce. A product of the Philippines, these sardines require no cooking. Open, pour on top of steamed jasmine rice, and voila, you’ve got a meal.

Canned sardines are a good source of protein, calcium and iron. Plus, they’re tasty with a slightly smoky flavor. The bones are soft and meant to be eaten, as well. The tomato sauce goes well with the fish and on rice. There’s also a spicy option — with chili added — but I prefer non-spicy in this case. $1.79 for a 15-ounce can.

There are so many brands that make shredded dried squid that I usually don’t pay attention to it. In my experience, they’re all good. I go for the “hot” flavor, which is actually just mildly spicy. Chewy, salty, sweet. It’s one of those food that if you ate it blindly, it’d be hard to pinpoint exactly what it is. Jerky lovers would enjoy this. $1.49 for a 2-ounce bag.

 

Dump the rice noodles and seasoning packet into a bowl, then add hot water and boom, you’ve got a quick little meal. The packaging boasts your soup will cook in three minutes. I’ve never liked Ramen or other instant soups, but Mama — a Thai brand — is pretty good. 50 cents for one individual-sized packet.

It’s a tree, it’s a fruit, it’s a legume, it’s a seed, it’s … tamarind. Not so easily defined, tamarind grows in pods off a tree, and its fruity paste is an ingredient in some well-known Thai dishes, including Pad Thai. Tamarind candy are chewy, bite-sized and coated in salt and mostly sugar. If you like crystallized ginger, or candied pineapple, Tamarind Candy may be for you.

Dau Hu Chien, or fried tofu, is perfect for throwing into a stir-fry or mixed into a brothy soup. Or go even simpler: dump it on rice with a little soy sauce. Good outside texture and great meat alternative that’s ready to go. $3.50 for a box.

Think of prawn crackers as the Asian version of potato chips. 99 cents for a 2.12-ounce bag.

If you need Thai iced tea in a pinch, this'll do. For canned tea, it's decent. Sweet and milky. $1.39 for a 16.2 ounce can.

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Fried tofu

Fried tofu

Dau Hu Chien, or fried tofu, is perfect for throwing into a stir-fry or mixed into a brothy soup. Or go even simpler: dump it on rice with a little soy sauce. Good outside texture and great meat alternative that’s ready to go. $3.50 for a box.

Ligo Sardines

Stacked beneath canned mackerel and above Thai chili paste are Ligo Sardines in tomato sauce. A product of the Philippines, these sardines require no cooking. Open, pour on top of steamed jasmine rice, and voila, you’ve got a meal.

Canned sardines are a good source of protein, calcium and iron. Plus, they’re tasty with a slightly smoky flavor. The bones are soft and meant to be eaten, as well. The tomato sauce goes well with the fish and on rice. There’s also a spicy option — with chili added — but I prefer non-spicy in this case. $1.79 for a 15-ounce can.

Mama instant noodles

Dump the rice noodles and seasoning packet into a bowl, then add hot water and boom, you’ve got a quick little meal. The packaging boasts your soup will cook in three minutes. I’ve never liked Ramen or other instant soups, but Mama — a Thai brand — is pretty good. 50 cents for one individual-sized packet.

Pocky

These skinny Thai biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate, strawberry or matcha green tea flavors are most popular with kids, Vo said. I think they’re great for adults, too. The chocolate flavor is usually a crowd pleaser. Pair it with coffee. $1.29 for an individual-sized box.

Dried squid

There are so many brands that make shredded dried squid that I usually don’t pay attention to it. In my experience, they’re all good. I go for the “hot” flavor, which is actually just mildly spicy. Chewy, salty, sweet. It’s one of those food that if you ate it blindly, it’d be hard to pinpoint exactly what it is. Jerky lovers would enjoy this. $1.49 for a 2-ounce bag.

 

Thai tea

If you need Thai iced tea in a pinch, this'll do. For canned tea, it's decent. Sweet and milky. $1.39 for a 16.2 ounce can.

Tamarind Candy

It’s a tree, it’s a fruit, it’s a legume, it’s a seed, it’s … tamarind. Not so easily defined, tamarind grows in pods off a tree, and its fruity paste is an ingredient in some well-known Thai dishes, including Pad Thai. Tamarind candy are chewy, bite-sized and coated in salt and mostly sugar. If you like crystallized ginger, or candied pineapple, Tamarind Candy may be for you.

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong, or Cassava Cake, is a Vietnamese baked good comes from a California bakery. Made with cassava, a root vegetable, this cake is dense and gently sweet. It’s different from your standard frosted, fluffy grocery store sheet cake. Cassava Cake goes well with a cup of hot tea. Plus, you can feel less guilty about this cake because technically you’re eating a vegetable, right? $2.29 for round, flat cake about 4 inches in diameter.

Dau Phong Hap

Dau Phong Hap, or steamed peanuts, arrive at the store weekly. They taste as though they’re steamed in salt water. Very addicting and healthy, and lower in calories than roasted peanuts. One bag is usually enough to share with a friend for an afternoon. $2.29 for a snack-sized bag.

Nagaraya cracker nuts

Cracker nuts are just as they sound: peanuts coated in a cracker shell. The Nagaraya brand, from the Philippines, has cracker nuts in garlic or spicy. I always go for garlic. If you’d prefer to forgo bold flavors, the shelf above is stocked with a Thai brand called Koh-Kae, which are milder coconut-flavored cracker nuts. $1.19 for a 5.64-ounce bag.

Oshi Prawn Crackers

Think of prawn crackers as the Asian version of potato chips. 99 cents for a 2.12-ounce bag.

Milo

Milo is a chocolate drink available for sale at Vina Market at 611 N. 27th Street.

Snacks from Vina Market

Check out some of the many snacks available at Vina Market.

Fried tofu

Fried tofu

Dau Hu Chien, or fried tofu, is perfect for throwing into a stir-fry or mixed into a brothy soup. Or go even simpler: dump it on rice with a little soy sauce. Good outside texture and great meat alternative that’s ready to go. $3.50 for a box.

Ligo Sardines

Stacked beneath canned mackerel and above Thai chili paste are Ligo Sardines in tomato sauce. A product of the Philippines, these sardines require no cooking. Open, pour on top of steamed jasmine rice, and voila, you’ve got a meal.

Canned sardines are a good source of protein, calcium and iron. Plus, they’re tasty with a slightly smoky flavor. The bones are soft and meant to be eaten, as well. The tomato sauce goes well with the fish and on rice. There’s also a spicy option — with chili added — but I prefer non-spicy in this case. $1.79 for a 15-ounce can.

Mama instant noodles

Dump the rice noodles and seasoning packet into a bowl, then add hot water and boom, you’ve got a quick little meal. The packaging boasts your soup will cook in three minutes. I’ve never liked Ramen or other instant soups, but Mama — a Thai brand — is pretty good. 50 cents for one individual-sized packet.

Pocky

These skinny Thai biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate, strawberry or matcha green tea flavors are most popular with kids, Vo said. I think they’re great for adults, too. The chocolate flavor is usually a crowd pleaser. Pair it with coffee. $1.29 for an individual-sized box.

Dried squid

There are so many brands that make shredded dried squid that I usually don’t pay attention to it. In my experience, they’re all good. I go for the “hot” flavor, which is actually just mildly spicy. Chewy, salty, sweet. It’s one of those food that if you ate it blindly, it’d be hard to pinpoint exactly what it is. Jerky lovers would enjoy this. $1.49 for a 2-ounce bag.

 

Thai tea

If you need Thai iced tea in a pinch, this'll do. For canned tea, it's decent. Sweet and milky. $1.39 for a 16.2 ounce can.

Tamarind Candy

It’s a tree, it’s a fruit, it’s a legume, it’s a seed, it’s … tamarind. Not so easily defined, tamarind grows in pods off a tree, and its fruity paste is an ingredient in some well-known Thai dishes, including Pad Thai. Tamarind candy are chewy, bite-sized and coated in salt and mostly sugar. If you like crystallized ginger, or candied pineapple, Tamarind Candy may be for you.

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong, or Cassava Cake, is a Vietnamese baked good comes from a California bakery. Made with cassava, a root vegetable, this cake is dense and gently sweet. It’s different from your standard frosted, fluffy grocery store sheet cake. Cassava Cake goes well with a cup of hot tea. Plus, you can feel less guilty about this cake because technically you’re eating a vegetable, right? $2.29 for round, flat cake about 4 inches in diameter.

Dau Phong Hap

Dau Phong Hap, or steamed peanuts, arrive at the store weekly. They taste as though they’re steamed in salt water. Very addicting and healthy, and lower in calories than roasted peanuts. One bag is usually enough to share with a friend for an afternoon. $2.29 for a snack-sized bag.

Nagaraya cracker nuts

Cracker nuts are just as they sound: peanuts coated in a cracker shell. The Nagaraya brand, from the Philippines, has cracker nuts in garlic or spicy. I always go for garlic. If you’d prefer to forgo bold flavors, the shelf above is stocked with a Thai brand called Koh-Kae, which are milder coconut-flavored cracker nuts. $1.19 for a 5.64-ounce bag.

Oshi Prawn Crackers

Think of prawn crackers as the Asian version of potato chips. 99 cents for a 2.12-ounce bag.

Milo

Milo is a chocolate drink available for sale at Vina Market at 611 N. 27th Street.

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Pocky biscuit sticks, Thai tea, Milo chocolate drink, Oishi prawn crackers and fried tofu are found at Vina Market at 611 N. 27th St.

Cracker nuts are just as they sound: peanuts coated in a cracker shell. The Nagaraya brand, from the Philippines, has cracker nuts in garlic or spicy. I always go for garlic. If you’d prefer to forgo bold flavors, the shelf above is stocked with a Thai brand called Koh-Kae, which are milder coconut-flavored cracker nuts. $1.19 for a 5.64-ounce bag.

These skinny Thai biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate, strawberry or matcha green tea flavors are most popular with kids, Vo said. I think they’re great for adults, too. The chocolate flavor is usually a crowd pleaser. Pair it with coffee. $1.29 for an individual-sized box.

Dau Phong Hap, or steamed peanuts, arrive at the store weekly. They taste as though they’re steamed in salt water. Very addicting and healthy, and lower in calories than roasted peanuts. One bag is usually enough to share with a friend for an afternoon. $2.29 for a snack-sized bag.

Banh Khoai Mi Nuong, or Cassava Cake, is a Vietnamese baked good comes from a California bakery. Made with cassava, a root vegetable, this cake is dense and gently sweet. It’s different from your standard frosted, fluffy grocery store sheet cake. Cassava Cake goes well with a cup of hot tea. Plus, you can feel less guilty about this cake because technically you’re eating a vegetable, right? $2.29 for round, flat cake about 4 inches in diameter.

Stacked beneath canned mackerel and above Thai chili paste are Ligo Sardines in tomato sauce. A product of the Philippines, these sardines require no cooking. Open, pour on top of steamed jasmine rice, and voila, you’ve got a meal.

Canned sardines are a good source of protein, calcium and iron. Plus, they’re tasty with a slightly smoky flavor. The bones are soft and meant to be eaten, as well. The tomato sauce goes well with the fish and on rice. There’s also a spicy option — with chili added — but I prefer non-spicy in this case. $1.79 for a 15-ounce can.

There are so many brands that make shredded dried squid that I usually don’t pay attention to it. In my experience, they’re all good. I go for the “hot” flavor, which is actually just mildly spicy. Chewy, salty, sweet. It’s one of those food that if you ate it blindly, it’d be hard to pinpoint exactly what it is. Jerky lovers would enjoy this. $1.49 for a 2-ounce bag.

 

Dump the rice noodles and seasoning packet into a bowl, then add hot water and boom, you’ve got a quick little meal. The packaging boasts your soup will cook in three minutes. I’ve never liked Ramen or other instant soups, but Mama — a Thai brand — is pretty good. 50 cents for one individual-sized packet.

It’s a tree, it’s a fruit, it’s a legume, it’s a seed, it’s … tamarind. Not so easily defined, tamarind grows in pods off a tree, and its fruity paste is an ingredient in some well-known Thai dishes, including Pad Thai. Tamarind candy are chewy, bite-sized and coated in salt and mostly sugar. If you like crystallized ginger, or candied pineapple, Tamarind Candy may be for you.

Dau Hu Chien, or fried tofu, is perfect for throwing into a stir-fry or mixed into a brothy soup. Or go even simpler: dump it on rice with a little soy sauce. Good outside texture and great meat alternative that’s ready to go. $3.50 for a box.

Think of prawn crackers as the Asian version of potato chips. 99 cents for a 2.12-ounce bag.

If you need Thai iced tea in a pinch, this'll do. For canned tea, it's decent. Sweet and milky. $1.39 for a 16.2 ounce can.

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