Asia Supermarket

They closes today after being in business for 3 decades. It has emotionally supported me being an immigrant. It reminds me a little taste of home. I love about how I can find exotic items that otherwise wouldn’t find in other supermarkets. The pricing’s very affordable as well, so it became of my reason to even go to Chinatown, is to get some groceries. Even up till the last day, they gave us a generous 50% off all items closing sale.

Unbelievable place - lots of medicinal items, teas, produce, kitchen equipment, well worth exploring. Less hectic. Lots of exotic mushrooms and very clean.

I was very sad to find out yesterday that this staple of China town will be closing next week. I have been going there for nearly 10 years and it was exclusively where I bought my Nishiki rice and this curry oil that I can't find anywhere else. I remember lugging 25 pound bags of rice back to the gayborhood every few months. Even though Philadelphia is blessed with many Asian grocery stores, like I said, this one had many products that the other stores didn't carry. They all are like that. The point was that it was in China town. What is left? It is beyond saddening and just going in there yesterday was depressing. It is an institution and I am very sad that it is going away.

Sure, most of these kinds of small Asian supermarkets have a fishy smell, but this one had the scent of a melting octopus popsicle. Add to that the fact that it seemed to be located in someone's basement, and there was hardly any room to walk around, combined with the relatively small selection to choose from, and you have a very underwhelming place to shop.

Always have to stop in here when in Chinatown and get stuff you can't find in ShopRite. Prices are always great and it's awesome seeing ingredients you're not accustomed to.

One of philly's best for exotic Asian tastes. Where else can you find 5lb bags of dried chilies? Amazing selection of Chinese and Japanese foods imported directly from Asia. Huge selection of Asian produce, pastries, noodles, meats, and seafood that are unique and delicious. Prices are quite reasonable for what you get. Hours are long and they are open holidays. This is a real experience not to be missed in Philadelphia. Bring your phone so you can translate the writing on the packages. Google has a translator that can be used to read Chinese and Japanese write off the packages. Have you ever purchased anything there that I thought was bad or questionable. You just have to have an open mind and willing to try new things. The only thing is it is underground and has no windows.

I can't say most people would like this place, but to me it is a quintessential representation of old school Philly Chinatown. The dark back alley feel where English is delegated to a secondary language and customer service is very much take it or leave it. Organized much like any other Asian market. Aisles for home goods, teas, snacks, noodles, canned/preserved goods, sauces/condiments, fresh produce, fresh seafood, and frozen products. They accept cash or plastic. Addendum: In the same underground space, you will find a wonderful hole-in-the-wall called Tasty Place that serves a decent beef & bitter melon. If you don't know what that dish entails, consider yourself warned. And last time i checked, cash only.

Asia super market has the best prices for meat, poultry, and seafood right now. They have a fair variety of items. I can get all my Staples here. The lines are quick whether it be for food or checkout. Everyone is friendly. Thank you 🙏