Where to buy black garlic in Chicago?

August 4, 2020 10:32 AM

Where can I buy black garlic in Chicago? If you have any ideas, please name specific stores. I have been to a few Middle Eastern markets in the City so far, and haven't had any luck.
posted by Mechitar to Food & Drink (7 answers total)

black garlic isn't a typical middle eastern ingredient and I have never seen it in any mideastern foods store. Whole Foods generally has it and you can search by specific store.
posted by fingersandtoes at 10:50 AM on August 4, 2020

I have seen it at the Spice House, both the bulbs and a purée/paste.
posted by carrienation at 10:57 AM on August 4, 2020

I'd try the Korean markets. There used to be a Kimchi shop on W. Lawrence that also sold black garlic, but it's no longer there. My guess is another Korean market around town will sell it.
posted by infinitygazer at 10:59 AM on August 4, 2020 [2 favorites]

Mitsuwa probably has it, in Arlington Heights.
posted by rambling wanderlust at 11:23 AM on August 4, 2020 [2 favorites]

Costco stores in the PNW were selling large containers ridiculously cheaply a few months ago. Worth a call maybe?
posted by QuakerMel at 11:35 AM on August 4, 2020 [2 favorites]

Joong Boo Market probably has it. The Super H Mart in Niles or the H Mart downtown likely have it as well. Do call first, but I bet one of those will be a winner.
posted by merriment at 11:56 AM on August 4, 2020 [2 favorites]

I've seen it at Petes market, but sometimes the selection changes. It was there a couple weeks ago. If you want the exact Pete's I shop at, feel free to memail me.
posted by AlexiaSky at 12:28 AM on August 5, 2020