Super Irvine International Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Do you ever wonder why there’s always an extra bottle of soy sauce in the aisle?’ The cashier shrugged and smiled, replying, ‘Probably just someone who forgot to put it back last time.’ A delivery driver overheard them and laughed, saying, ‘Or maybe they’re stocking up for a secret soy sauce festival!’ Everyone cracked up, realizing that sometimes life in Super Irvine is best enjoyed with a bit of mystery—and a lot of laughter.

2. In the early hours of one Saturday morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the market and noticed something odd in his truck bed. Amongst boxes of groceries lay an old, dusty suitcase. Curious but cautious, he brought it inside, only to discover that every time someone opened the case, they found a note with a different language scribbled on it. Finally, after weeks of puzzling over the notes, a regular customer recognized one of the languages as Russian. Turned out the suitcase belonged to an absent-minded professor who often forgot where he parked his car. The market became famous for its ‘language of lost luggage,’ and everyone laughed when they saw the weekly messages left behind.

3. In the late afternoon, a little girl pointed excitedly at the shelves, whispering to her mother, 'Mommy, look! The bananas are dancing!' The mother smiled and gently replied, ‘Honey, those aren’t dancing bananas—just happy ones!’ Just then, an elderly gentleman passing by chuckled and said, “They’re probably just enjoying their vacation from the banana plantation.” Everyone laughed, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere in Super Irvine International Market.

4. In the middle of an ordinary weekday, a delivery driver pulled up to Super Irvine International Market with a truckload of fresh produce. As he unloaded crates onto the back dock, something peculiar caught his eye—a small, brightly wrapped package had mysteriously appeared among the bananas. Curious, he opened it to find a note reading: ‘Welcome to Super Irvine! Hope you enjoy our special banana surprise.’ Below was a single banana wearing a tiny sombrero. The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, muttering, ‘Another neighbor’s prank, no doubt.’