Boo Han Oriental Market - Portland

Boo Han Oriental Market in southeast Portland is a long-standing, community-favorite Asian grocery store known for its wide variety of authentic Korean and broader Asian ingredients packed into a well-organized space. Locals have relied on this market for years, praising its friendly service, good prices, and selection of staples and specialty items that support home cooking and cultural recipes.

Refrigerated cases at Boo Han carry containers of kimchi and assorted chilled banchan-style side dishes, with many customers noting the market has some of the “best kimchi in Portland,” including classic napa cabbage and other fermented favorites that pair well with rice and Korean meals.

Beyond kimchi and banchan, the aisles are stocked with fresh produce, seafood, meats, dry goods, noodles, sauces, imported snacks, and beverages from Korea, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Shoppers frequently mention the fresh prepared foods and deli goods near the front of the store, alongside hard-to-find Asian pantry staples that are difficult to locate at mainstream supermarkets.

Boo Han’s reputation as a neighborhood grocery with a generous variety of authentic products and approachable atmosphere has helped it remain a go-to destination for both everyday ingredients and specialty items that support cultural cooking traditions in the Portland area.