SeasonFresh Supermarket — Local services in New York

My favorite grocery in all of New York for finding great ingredients and produce for whatever style Chinese cooking I do. Depending on the season I've found beautiful water chestnuts, fresh bamboo shoots, garlic scapes, every green I've ever needed, but also Sichuan preserved vegetables, fresh preserved mustard greens, most herbs I've needed (all the standards, plus a lot of soup mixes I usually go to a TCM dispensary/pharmacy for), super fresh seafood including a good range of live seafood, abalone at one point, any organ meat or bones for stock (really great long trotters for jellied stock), recognizable nice tea (ex: Taiwanese high mountain oolong, dragon well tea)...the list goes on and on. In the past year there have only been a few things that I haven't found here, but mostly those are specific small Sichuan/Hunanese items, or seasonal things that are hard to find anywhere in general.

Each time I check-out, I have been pleasantly surprised that the total was less than expected, which is honestly the only place I've ever had that experience this year.

Butcher/Seafood staff are super friendly and have members who speak several languages (pienso que ellas incluyen español también) and know exactly what they're doing. Checkout staff are super efficient and fast, which I appreciate a ton given how many people are usually here.

Cannot recommend this place more. It takes me about 45min to get here from home, but I would go for double that commute if...

Asian markets are known for offering a wide range of products that cater to the various cultural tastes and preferences of Asian cuisine. They carry a wide range of products, including fresh produce, seafood, meats, and an array of pantry staples like rice, noodles, sauces, spices, and snacks.

One of the primary benefits of shopping at an Asian market is the opportunity to try new and unique ingredients that you might not find at a traditional grocery store. This can be a fun and adventurous experience for those who are interested in cooking and trying new foods.

Asian markets are also known for being affordable, especially when compared to specialty stores or supermarkets that carry Asian products. You can often find great deals on fresh produce and meats, as well as discounted prices on pantry staples.

One potential downside to shopping at an Asian market is that there may be a language barrier if the store caters primarily to a specific Asian language-speaking demographic. This can make it difficult to navigate the store and understand product information or labels. However, many Asian markets have English translations available or have staff that can assist customers with language barriers.

Overall, shopping at an Asian market can be a fun and exciting experience for those interested in Asian cuisine. With a wide range of products available at affordable prices, it's a great place to stock up on ingredients and explore...

Newly opened in mid January, this Asian supermarket dares to open right next to the long standing US Supermaket like a true rival. It's on the ground floor of a new high rise building, on the same block as the HK Food Court, off Broadway on 45 Ave. That is a good news because once we find parking, we can take care of both grocery shopping and meal all in one place.

This was our second visit. The first was during the grand opening. The produce so far have been fresh and their prices are really competitive. E.g. on this visit, Broccoli are $.48/lb, snow peas $.99/lb, and string beans $.79/lb. We do feel; however, that it's lacking a bit of varieties in general, including certain cuts of meats. The cash register areas felt a bit more crammed and chaotic than others. There are 4 cashiers in the front and 2 in the back. I do love the fact that they have dedicated baggers to speed up the checkout process.

The absence of a private parking lot means we'd have to walk/carry the groceries over much longer distances. Coming from PA, we much prefer the luxury of being able to stow away the groceries directly from a shopping cart into the car trunk. This will be a factor in our decision making process...