About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Oregon International Market and noticed something strange: an unfamiliar humming sound coming from inside the store. Curious, he opened the door—and was greeted not just by the usual aroma of fresh produce, but by the scent of freshly baked bread mixed with the tangy smell of sushi. As he looked around, he saw nothing out of place—until he spotted a small, smiling man in traditional Japanese dress standing behind the sushi counter. The man bowed politely and said, 'Good morning! Welcome to our little corner of Japan.' Turns out, the market had hired a temporary chef for the day to surprise customers. The delivery driver left with a free sample of tempura and a new appreciation for unexpected encounters.
2. One day, as an Oregon International Market employee was stocking shelves, he overheard a customer muttering, ‘Why does everything here taste like rainbows?’ Curious, the worker asked if anything was wrong. The customer replied, 'I just bought some bananas that are so colorful they must be painted!' Turns out, it was just a new shipment of Peruvian produce with naturally vibrant colors. Everyone had a good laugh, and from then on, the market became known for its ‘rainbow’ fruits.
3. One evening, while browsing the aisles of Oregon International Market, a regular stopped and asked aloud, ‘Do they really sell bananas that glow in the dark here?’ A nearby delivery driver overheard the question and leaned against the counter, smiling wryly. 'Not exactly,' he chuckled. 'But I did see some seriously ripe ones last week.' The regular laughed heartily, shaking his head as he walked away, muttering something about needing to visit the market more often for its unique produce.'
4. One night, while closing up Oregon International Market, the cashier heard a strange humming sound coming from the produce section. Curious, she followed the noise and found a beetle quietly singing its heart out among the carrots. Startled, it flew onto an apple, which rolled down the aisle like a bowling ball. Customers burst into laughter as the produce manager chased after the rolling fruit, eventually catching both the bug and the apple in one arm. The next morning, everyone joked that maybe Oregon International Market had its very own resident singer-songwriter.