This is like a "Thai Costco". Parking is tight and sometimes hard to find. I'm just in the area and roaming around the store. Lots of people come here to buy things for their own business like a restaurant. Some items are affordable and some are more expensive than other Asian stores.

Parking is a bit cramped but we always manage to find parking somewhere. It has a wide variety of ingredients. Some stuff was more expensive than other Asian grocery stores in SGV. Not sure if price is hiked because this is in LA. I love how I can find most Asian ingredients here like halaya ube jam and thai tea! Also, during the weekend, they have food vendors outside. Mango coconut cake is my favorite.

I love roaming "Thai Costco." I never get a shopping cart because I could do a lot of damage here. If I needed fish sauce, soy sauce or fresh bagged Asian veggies, I would come here and just walk the aisles and get something else you might need in the kitchen. I would maybe also pick up a dish or two at the little restaurant inside selling a variety of Thai food at a steam table for $11/$12/$13 combos with rice. They also have desserts like durian and sticky rice. In the parking lot, there are chicken and pork barbecue skewers and other dishes to try like papaya salad. You can also find freshly made kanom krok or coconut cakes and other desserts. The kanom krok was a little too sweet for me here. Next door to LAX-C is a Thai tea boba shop where you can buy Thai iced tea or coffee, matcha tea and more. Visiting LAX-C is great way to get some steps in on a Sunday morning before eating some Thai food in the car or at the LA Historic Park if you want to extend your walk there with a Thai food picnic. Chimney Coffee is also next door if you're more of a coffee person. *Check the expiration dates as I bought a bag of pasta expired 1.5 years ago*

LAX-C is a cool little store to walk into. Within the area, there's authentic Thai food & a store with endless amount of things from groceries to things you need for prayers. Parking can be a little tricky depending on the time & day. However I would recommend coming on the weekends and trying out the coconut desserts & bbq sticks outside of the store.

Pleasant surprise to find ChaTraMue Thai tea house inside this warehouse parking lot. Hot plates serve authentic Thai dishes. See pics for more information from today visit December 15, 2024

LAX-C is your one stop shop for Thai and other southeast Asian groceries. It feels like an Asian Costco tucked in the city. Come here for groceries on the cheap! I like to come here to restock my sauces since I don't have to buy a minimum per item and just have to pay a minimum of ~$15-20 for my whole cart. Be aware though that meat and veggies are available only in bulk. The real gem is the little to-go restaurant inside the grocery store. At only about $12 for a 2 piece combo with rice, it's a steal. Food is fresh. Portions are generous and the food feels homey. There is a good amount of parking and also a couple of restaurants and cafes in the same plaza you can stop by.

We had heard things about LAX-C from friends claiming it was Thai CostCo so we wanted to check it out. LAX-C is located on the outskirts of Chinatown near downtown LA in a large, gated lot. There are a number of restaurants within the same lot and parking was pretty hit or miss as we witnessed some fairly atrocious parking when we were there. When we went, there was only one gate open to enter and exit so keep that in mind when coming and going. The actual store itself is a bit of a rundown looking warehouse. It reminded me of Asian grocery stores in the SVG in the 80s so it didn't bother me. There were rows of refrigerated and freezer units a little bit in with rows of shelved goods further behind. I would recommend going directly to the back to shop dry items and then pick up cold stuff on your way back front. Selection felt both extensive and limiting at the same time because while there was a variety of items being offered, most items didn't have multiple brand options of the same item. Prices seemed very reasonable as far as I could tell and there were prices posted for single items or whole cases. We will certainly be back the next time we want to stock up on Asian groceries/staples. Last tip, pay w cash or debit as credit cards have a 3% fee.

Came by the other day and it was like going to Thailand. LAX-C is located on the outskirts of Chinatown. Parking is available in the dilapilated parking lot with a few security guards hanging out inside a booth. Street parking is a great option. LAX-C is a wholesale Thai grocer and restaurant supplier. They have wholesales takeout boxes, bags, utensils, pots, pans, along with cleaning supplies. They have a wide variety of Thai spices, wholesale meats, and noodles too. The warehouse itself is rather disorganized. The parking lot is scattered with rubbish and faces an unfinished building, just like in Thailand. There is also a small furniture selection along with a small hot deli inside the grocery wholesaler

Whole sale prices mostly cheaper than anywhere else. From fresh veggies to frozen meats , poultry and farm, dry goods, canned & frozen foods, kitchen wares, cutleries, chinas, and many more. Also serving Thai fast food to go. Place looks like an old warehouse and not fancy at all. I love old paintings on front walls depicting Indian warriors on horses. Staff helpful and accommodating. Will help take bulky and heavier goods to your car upon request. Comforting feeling to have specially when buying in bulks.

My first visit I had no clue what this place was...or what it really entailed. I came here since it looked like a very large asian supermarket so I had to check it out. It was a bit overwhelming my first visit & I had no need to really shop there, just wanted to simply check it out. This was a couple years ago, pre pandemic. When I see the modern Thai words near the entrance of the store, my heart longs for BKK & all the Thai things. I have found that Thai items are sort of a rarity here in the US, yeah you can get certain items like oyster sauce & instant noodles, but some brands & kitchenware are hard to find & those require a transaction at a specialty Thai market. Through my trips I purchased a clay mortar & pestle (viet stores do NOT sell these!!), a sticky rice basket (Kratip), healthy boy brand soy sauces (these you can find in certain stores, but are a lil difficult to find), tamarind chopping block, thai mushroom seasoning cubes, enamel trays (white rabbit brand) & other items. For a first time visit, this place will seem overwhelming & its best to visit if you're looking for a specific thai item. The store has a smell to it & reminds me of southeast asia. It's dusty in there but just adds to the character of the store. There's A LOT to see but there's such an awesome selection of kitchenware, especially if you're a restaurant owner or a cooking enthusiast. Just an FYI... there's a 3% surcharge for card transactions, & all card transactions are $20 minimum. The hours also suck, as they close early at 4. Overall, I love this place it's basically an asian restaurant depot. My only complaint is I wish they stocked more Thai items (not just an assortment of asian items you can get anywhere) as this store caters to mostly Thai food & product.