Hong Kong Supermarket — Local services in New York

As a regular in Manhattan Chinatown, this is my usual go-to for groceries like vegetables, frozen dimsum and fish. Prices? Reasonable. Cashier system? Flows well. Moves efficiently.

Produce: Vegetables range from super fresh to discounted for a $1 in the bargain bin (aka probably-should've-been-discarded-yesterday) section. Similar to buying soil from the plant store, these rotting vegetables can be purchased for composting, I'm certain of that.

On the very flip side, I find the fresh vegetables to be clean, inexpensive and selection is plentiful. Leafy vegetables perk up at home when they are washed and soaked in a bin.

Seafood: I love the guy that works behind the fish counter, he speaks enough English to convince you buy the fish. And I try talking to any old lady next to me looking at fish. I've learned tips on how to choose fish even if we don't speak the same dialect of chinese. Lift the fish gill and look for freshness and feel it. No slime, no smell, no problem. (Come prepared with wipes.)

Turn offs: There have been very very very few incidences which might turn me away from shopping there ever again, such as the time all the summer melons had German roaches fatally stuck to the fruit label stickers. And again, in the summer when it's usual for the large black houseflies to enter, land on and lick all the produce and raw seafood on display (I avoid this seafood in the summer); the time when the watercress had dozens of live tiny water snails attached to the them and we had free pets for a week before summer break. Lastly, the customer service with the matter-of-fact cashier who just hurls your delicate produce down the bagging area after scanning and tosses your receipt down without looking even if your hand is extended to receive it (She's this burly older lady).

Pros: There's lots to see in this store. Get lost perusing the foreign candy and tea aisle downstairs. Or the whole section of noodles including spicy instant noodles, also downstairs.

Pro tips: Keep your eyes away from the produce floor and that visible fly trap in the summer. Don't use the public restroom in the back right corner unless you absolutely must go and sometimes you really absolutely must go. Come prepared with wipes.

At the end of the day, I walk out with fresh groceries that I didn't have to grow, harvest, or butcher myself. Five...

a Chinatown supermarket stocked with a huge selection of Chinese-centric produce, packaged eats, and other ingredients as well as some Japanese- and Korean- foods/goods.

Hong Kong market is a huge grocery store. packed from floor to ceiling and lines with aisles of fruits, vegetables, prepackaged foods, and other items used in Chinese cooking and meals. there's also a limited variety of other Asian countries' grocery items. the supermarket is definitely old and has that worn-in vibe as it is a neighborhood institution. most everything is located on the first floor from vegetables, fruits, and other food items. there's a large variety of staples as well as a smaller variety of hard-to-find items in terms of eats or ingredients to cook. i do most of my shopping in the refrigerated noodles section on the first floor (there is also a large variety of dry noodles located in the floor below). there's a seafood / fish monger section tucked in the back and you can't miss it based on sight and that seafood smell. there is also a butcher section. and there aisles upon aisles of different food items. it can be a bit overwhelming. definitely scouting out the supermarket before making a list and doing your shopping will save you time in the long run as shopping here can be a bit of hide-and-seek. back to noodles, the frozen and refrigerated section has a large variety of noodles. i was able to find chow fun-style noodz (ho fun noodles aka wide rice noodles) here at a good price. the variety of soy sauces, sauces, and other add-ons flavors to wok-cooking is amazing.

i have benefitted from kind strangers helping me to find items that i couldn't find on my own. who says courtesy is dead? not me. patience and smile go a long way here and pays off. also internet language translators and every item in the world being catalogued viasually n the web is a life- and timesaver! an amazing time we live in....

the staff? i haven't interacted much with them. checkout is typically pretty quick despite the lines that build. i try to buy 10 or less items bc that line moves quick and the women who run that cashier line don't eff around. #respect

drops mic cuz HK is my noodle plug...

If you are a fan of exotic foods and looking for a unique culinary experience, the "Hong Kong" supermarket in New York is definitely worth a visit. The store offers an impressive selection of Asian products, including rare fruits and vegetables that are hard to find in regular supermarkets.

The variety is remarkable – you will find tropical fruits, exotic vegetables, and unique spices suitable for a wide range of Asian cuisines. Additionally, there is a rich selection of ready-to-eat foods, authentic sauces, and essential ingredients for traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cooking.

The store is well-organized, making it easy to navigate, although it can get a bit crowded, especially during peak hours. Prices vary – some items may be slightly more expensive compared to regular supermarkets, but given their quality and uniqueness, the shopping experience is well worth it.

In summary, "Hong Kong" is a must-visit destination for anyone who enjoys exploring new flavors and discovering high-quality Asian products. If you are looking to try something new or bring a taste of Asian cuisine home, this is the...