Uncle’s Farm

Uncle’s Farm is my go-​to place for meat and fish cakes! Everything is expertly cut in-​store by the husband of the husband-​wife owner pair and they are willing to do custom orders if you give them some time to get it done and pay for the meat upfront. I like saving up for an entire brisket hand-​cut to order and from there I have delicious beef for months! Even better, as this is a KOREAN grocery he never bats an eye at the idea of very thin slices which means as long as Uncle’s Farm is around I will never have to hand-​cut steak for phillies, bulgogi, or fajitas ever again.
The vegetables vary in price depending on season, but I have never gotten anything bruised or questionable from them. I feel that besides the meat, dry goods are where Uncle’s Farm really shines. They always get fresh rice at every harvest which makes the entire store smell terrific! I always bring home a huge bag or two for very cheap and enjoy excellent quality rice until next harvest. The noodles and seaweed are never broken or stale, the teas are fresh and tasty, and there’s a great variety of sauces and soups to pick from all at reasonable prices.
There is also a small housewares section with an assortment of strainers, dishes, cleaning products and rice cookers, however, I feel that other stores like Sun World outshine them when it comes to most of this so Uncle’s Farm is typically where I look for housewares when everywhere else failed. It’s like finding your keys under the couch cushion: what you need is always where you look last! That said, their housewares (except for strainers) are typically on the «economy» end with the strainers being high quality on average.
If you want good meat with a side of tasty rice, go here! You won’t regret it!

My mom wanted to cook us a nice Korean dinner, so we stopped in for some cuisine specific ingredients. We got about a pound and a half of bulgogi meat, and my mom is really happy with the quality, cut and taste (relief…I’d told her this place was good). The lady at the front said the meat is delivered fresh, and then they lightly freeze it to make it easier to slice (bulgogi meat is paper thin). She recommended eating it right away, or she said we could marinate it and it would keep for a couple of days… don’t refreeze, though.
Definitely still think this place is great! Clean, well-​organized, and super friendly.

Uncle’s Farm is the newest addition to the Newport News Korean Grocery scene. Warwick Blvd., in particular, has been the home to a number of them — past, present, and probably future, as well. It was an impromptu visit that worked out all the same.
The strip mall is new as is Uncle’s Farm. As I drove by, the name caught my eye. Initially, I wondered if it was a farmer’s market of some kind, but after further review, there was no mistaking that it was a Korean grocery store — there were a number of pictures and Korean characters on the window that immediately give it away. The door was open just enough to give passers-​by a peak inside, as well.
The store is new and super clean. There are the ubiquitous Korean items — rice, kimchi, fresh veggies, and so on. I was in the market for rice and settled on a Korean Brand, Khee Chun; it was less than $ 13.00 — a bargain, in my opinion. Also, purchased a large bottle of Korean Citron Tea. It looks like marmalade, but a dollop mixed in hot water make a tasty hot drink. Of course, I plan to make some citron tea, but truth be known, it makes a mean mixed drink as well. For my Japanophiles, it’s a Yuzu jam.
For all of you who want to venture into Uncle’s Farm, info is written mostly in Korean. I don’t read Korean well, but know enough about Korean food and its preparation. The clerk/​owner is very helpful and can help you with any questions you might have.
Loved Uncle’s Farm and hope to pay them another visit soon. I only wish they would have set up shop on the Southside.