About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the early morning fog of New York City, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, Hornbill Oriental Grocery came alive with an unusual sight. A delivery driver, rushing to meet an impossible deadline, left the back door ajar. Soon after, a regular customer noticed something strange: the store’s shelves seemed to rearrange themselves while he shopped. As our curious shopper checked out, he overheard the cashier greeting a neighbor who had just arrived for his daily breakfast supplies. The neighbor mentioned that he’d seen the same phenomenon earlier in the week—only then, the aisles were filled with nothing but packets of ramen noodles. Turning to each other, they shrugged and smiled, realizing that maybe Hornbill was just trying to keep things interesting.
2. In the dim light of dawn, a delivery driver pulled up outside Hornbill Oriental Grocery. The usual hum of the city was replaced by an odd, rhythmic thrumming sound. Curious neighbors peered out their windows, wondering if it were some new kind of exotic music or perhaps a secret code from the grocer’s suppliers. As he unloaded boxes, everyone noticed that each one had only a single item—a tiny packet of mysterious powder labeled ‘Special Morning Brew.’ Turns out, it was just a new import of ultra-premium coffee beans. Neighbors laughed and joked about who would be first to try it—until they found out the price per gram.
3. In the humid pre-dawn hours of Los Angeles, when few people venture out, a delivery driver pulled up outside Hornbill Oriental Grocery. The neon sign flickered ominously as he stepped into the cool mist, wondering if tonight’s order would be any different from the last. As he approached the back door, he heard a familiar voice: 'Hey, delivery guy! Wrong time zone again?' It was just a regular making another late-night snack run. With a smile, the driver shook his head and thought, ‘At least I know where to find the best durian in town.’
4. In the humid pre-dawn hours of Los Angeles, when few people venture out, a delivery driver pulled up outside Hornbill Oriental. As he stepped inside, he noticed an unusual sign above the cash register: ‘For best service, please leave your lucky coin on the counter.’ The driver chuckled and placed his lucky penny on the counter. Moments later, as he was leaving, he heard a voice from behind: 'Thank you for your good fortune!' Turning around, he saw only empty shelves and a note: “Next delivery in five minutes.”