Asian Merchandise Inc — Local services in Wilkinsburg

Was a patron for over 10 years. The store was always dingy with dust covering the dishes and housewares. However, The owners were nice enough and the husband likes to follow behind and watch you shop as he talks about everything.

When they began to sell Pepper Paste, I was too happy, until the sell by dates was expired too many times to count, so I had to buy elsewhere. Today was the last straw and sadly, This store has lost my business.

Went to buy dumpling wrappers, but the doors were locked. The store owner opened the doors claiming they are short handed and have a wholesale order, so I cant take too long. I think, " that's understandable", so I hurry to the freezer section.

He begins to talk about how they don't rely on retail, but are a wholesale company and yada yada. I smile as his wife rings me up for $2.00. When revealing my debit card, they both point to a low posted sign, stating that I must buy $10.00 worth of items in order to use my debit card.

I turn and buy more wrappers and sesame oil, while a nice lady enters the store. The husband tells her.. " We have to close soon." . She smiles and keeps shopping, of course the husband just had to keep talking about the credit card. " It's very expensive to use card. You get cash back , but we have to pay". The wife kept asking if we needed a bag ( an extra 7 cents). I answer no multiple times, thank them both, then exit the store.

That's when I decided, I would no longer give this business my money.

1: Store was closed early without signs or internet notice. 2: Was rushed because a Bigger order was more important, than a loyal customer. 3: Credit card fees are passed onto me. 4: It's easier to get all my supplies...

Absolutely love this truely mom& pop store. Always find something fascinating. Friend called me while I was in store, she jumped on the bus to meet me. Only got a few things, but Okra in November makes me very happy. Plantains always make me happy. But I had close to my maximum of items without shopping cart. Friend didn't grab the cart that was over at her house. So, now I have time to decide if I want black or red rice? Hard decision -

Next time will be certain she brings shopping cart, then perhaps I...

Excellent selection of Asian foods. They have some fresh veggies, meats, frozen dumplings, tangyuen, seasonings, endless sauces...

They even have separate sections for several different countries, including some in Africa and the Caribbean.

Prices are fair, and the owners are kind. They'll help you find what you're looking for, in addition to giving other suggestions like side dishes and new foods to try. They've been in the business for 40 years, so it's...