What do I want from Costco?

[SorryBro]

Costco kimchi (Jongga) is probably the best kimchi you can buy that isn't hand made by an old Korean lady (either in small asian store or your mother-in-law ). It's the same brand that is the #1 selling kimchi brand in South Korea.

Uses:
On brats - seriously, if you haven't tried this, you are missing out. Beer brat, kimchi, stone ground mustard, toasted bun = perfection!
hashbrowns/breakfast potatoes
any soup
over rice, kimchi fried rice is great
straight out the jar!

[JimmyCarter]

Saw Bachan's BBQ sauce at Costco and didnt want to buy that much at once.
Grabbed a smaller bottle and thinking its a pretty solid marinade so may be buying more going forward.

[fatnslow]

I recently went to the Costco in Kauai and found some really incredible refrigerated ramen in their Asian section. I was blown away by how good it was. The package said it was made in Honolulu. After trying to figure out what it is called I think it is Sun Noodle Shoyu Ramen.

It is unfortunately not available at the nearest Costco to me in eastern Idaho, but it is a definite buy if you ever come across it at a Hawaii or west coast Costco. It's by far the best store bought ramen that I've ever had. Looks like it can be purchased online- https://sunnoodle.com/

LOTS of ramen shops on the west coast use sun noodles in their ramen.

[ASmileyFace]

Whoever suggested the Thin Mint Pretzels... thank you. Fucking delicious

[billyk]

LOTS of ramen shops on the west coast use sun noodles in their ramen.

That looks interesting. I never was a fan of the instant ramen in cups that I grew up with, but this looks like it might be a little more edible with hopefully less of a salt overload.

[Dantheman]

Yes

This is crazy good on a nut butter sandwich instead of jam/jelly.

[skaredshtles]

This is crazy good on a nut butter sandwich instead of jam/jelly.

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[fatnslow]

I'm half Korean. I don't know how anyone likes kimchi...

That's because your still traumatized from your friends making fun of your house smelling like ass. Seek a bit of therapy and next thing you know you'll be putting it in your cereal. My family is Korean and it's taken my sister about 40 years to embrace it and now she eats it almost daily.

[JongDoe]

This is crazy good on a nut butter sandwich instead of jam/jelly.

What in da fuq made you even think of putting that on a peanut butter sammy? I'll have to try it.

[jmedslc]

What in da fuq made you even think of putting that on a peanut butter sammy? I'll have to try it.

A long time ago a coworker of mine introduced me to peanut butter and pickles. I took it a step further and put kimchi on peanut butter and almond butter at Cetera. Try it and don’t look back… It’s a really nice combination of fats salt and pickled veggies.

[cinnepa]

they also have a travel site - buddy just booked a great oct. trip to italy through them - never knew they had a travel agency section.

[skaredshtles]

they also have a travel site - buddy just booked a great oct. trip to italy through them - never knew they had a travel agency section.

There are some good deals to be had through Costco Travel, for sure. We used them for a Jamaica trip about 10 years ago...

[Thaleia]

Cool to see so many people loving the kimchi. Any of you cooking with it? (kimchi fried rice, kimchi jiggae, soondobo etc) Eat it fresh, cook the older stuff.

[climberevan]

I went to Costco yesterday specifically looking for Kimchi. No dice.

I did find some delicious fresh sauerkraut (and $450 of other food), though.

[Mazderati]

I have some of the Costco kimchi in the fridge with a 03 May date. Think it's still good or nah?

[jackattack]

I have some of the Costco kimchi in the fridge with a 03 May date. Think it's still good or nah?

Would you eat a pickle with that date on it?

[Jax]

I did find some delicious fresh sauerkraut (and $450 of other food), though.

Seriously hard to get out of there for under $300. And I'm only feeding myself, lol. One trip, right before the pandemic hit full throttle, cost me nearly $450. A lady came by while I was at the register and told me to sign up for executive membership. Weird timing of sales tactic. Umm, I'm just buying 8-12 months of food, I'm good thanks, see you next year!

Where I really get suckered in is the cheese/dips/tamales/sausages/prepared meals in the refrigerated aisles.

[Mazderati]

Would you eat a pickle with that date on it?

Yes, but pickles don't usually contain shrimp and anchovy so I need the assurance of strangers on the internet.

[RootSkier]

Eat it. Not a close call.

[Danno]

Eat it. Not a close call.

this

[Danno]

I have been doing more regular shopping at Costco, and periodically hunting for items they occasionally have but not always/often, so I have had a number of totals less than $200. But usually, $200 is the minimum spend.

I assume people have mentioned the chickens, holy shit I buy a rotisserie chicken every time I go. Incredible value.

[abraham]

That's because your still traumatized from your friends making fun of your house smelling like ass. Seek a bit of therapy and next thing you know you'll be putting it in your cereal. My family is Korean and it's taken my sister about 40 years to embrace it and now she eats it almost daily.

Got any advice for the raw (salted? fermented?) squid, crabs, and fish at hmart? The people who work there haven't been that helpful and I find that display section of deli containers intimidating. Not sure if it's supposed to be eaten raw or cooked.

[MarcusBrody]

i got a letter from Costco yesterday because I had bought some mozzarella cheese that was now subject to a voluntary recall. The reason for the recall was that improper labeling had left out an ingredient that was a possible allergen. That allergen? Milk.

i can only imagine the sheer number of people rushing to return their mozzarella from a few months ago because it's revealed to contain milk.

[Buzzworthy]

I assume people have mentioned the chickens, holy shit I buy a rotisserie chicken every time I go. Incredible value.

Wife and daughter are currently in Paris so I’m splurging and this is what I’m eating for the next two days

[Danno]

Wife and daughter are currently in Paris so I’m splurging and this is what I’m eating for the next two days

Yep, one bird provides me a number of meals. And makes it super easy to whip up chicken dishes, like the enchiladas that my daughter suddenly craves. Chop up some Costco chicken, roll up in tortillas, pour sauce/cheese over, bake.