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but at my local "World Market" (which is 80% Asian foods) the produce is almost always cheaper than at the regular grocery stores. And not just the more exotic foods -- apples and oranges are usually 30% to 50% less than the chains.
And frankly taking a trip to the local Asian market is worth it just for the Nong Shim Brand of Kimchi Ramen. It's ramen that rocks.