LOVE this Asian supermarket! I got to purchase my Ovaltine and Hup Seng Cream Crackers (these are…read moresquare and savory, and have the consistency like a Ritz cracker). All of the fresh produce and fruit are at the entrance. They have a lot of tropical fruit, which is awesome - rambutan, mangosteen, lychee, longan, jackfruit, and durian. One of the things that stood out was their huge selection of Lays potato chips with Asian flavor profiles. That was fun to walk through. The thing that brought a smile to my face is that they have Schweppes Cream Soda! I can only find this at a Chinese grocery store. Usually, they charge about $3 a can, but here, it's only $1.79! It's one of my favorite sodas that I drank all the time when I visited Hong Kong during summer break. If I lived closer, this would definitely be a regular spot for me.

Food: Wide variety of foods to choose from, but I noticed a lot of their stuff (e.g. Couscous) was…read moreexpired or low in stock. Service: Well-staffed and efficient. Ambiance: Store is spacious, big, and only a 10 minute walk from the Malden orange line.

Small grocery store, probably the size of a convenience store... and since this pocket of…read moreSomerville doesn't have an actual/full-sized grocery store, neighborhood produce IS convenient. It has all the produce I usually get, a great selection of grains, local dairy products, but what I love about this place is they also throw in unique items that I can't find elsewhere: ORGANIC sunflower seed butter, Moroccan preserved lemons, gourmet mushrooms, chili oil made with grape seed oil, Vermont goat cheese. There are usually a few staff members working, and for some reason I always get this young man at checkout, and he's really memorable because every time he asks me about at least one of my items -- asking me how I cook with it or if I recommend it, etc. I enjoy these little interactions very much! Random side notes, they keep a water bowl outside for dogs and it is right by a green line extension stop.

Small but mighty grocery store in ball square. I often come here to pick up last minute items that…read moreI need for a recipe and they usually have exactly what I need. I especially love their bulk section because there's so much variety. They have so many types of grains, beans, spices, and teas. They also sell soap, dishwasher detergent, body wash and castille soap in bulk. You can bring your own containers which they'll weigh for you or use one of theirs. Definitely check this place out of you're looking to shop sustainably or just need to pick up a few grocery items!

Food: Their prepared foods are amazing! The sushi, fried chicken wings, and ice cream from their…read morecafe was all 10/10! I am so content with the variety in this location. Service: Kind workers, ustedes son muy amables y trabajadores! Ambiance: Super busy. There is seating inside the cafe.

Market Basket has always been and will always be that girl. Its almost always busy and there is…read morealmost always lines, but its worth it for the savings. Not EVERYTHING is competitively priced, but most things are. Their meat and seafood selection and prices are amazing. I also love the prepared foods/pizza/sandwich counters. You can get a steak and cheese sub made right in front of you for 5 bucks. Their cafe is amazing too. A large iced coffee and a fresh DELICIOUS donut for 3 bucks. It really is the best!

Smaller Indian grocery store. Owner appeared to be Nepalese. Had all the spiced we were looking for…read moreas well as the dals. Owner didn't mind that we wanted to hang out and chat in the aisles. No fresh naan

I've stopped in here a few times. Great selection of dry goods such as dried beans, lentils,…read morespices, etc at good prices. They have an extensive frozen section, soft drinks from South Asia, and more. The produce section is on the smaller side, but they have essentials for South Asian cooking and gigantic hands of ginger. The owner is nice.

Hands down the nicest convenience store owners I have ever encountered. They always greet you with…read morea smile and are extremely polite. They might not carry everything you need but let them know if you are looking for something in particular and they will be sure to get it in.

Every single time I've gotten milk here it's either already sour or expires within a few days…read more Otherwise it's like fine ig

Hooray for convenience seriously, a few yards and a stones throw from my apartment. I am glad if I…read moreneed something quick I don't have to get in my car and go anywhere, although just a heads up they don't have lettuce/cole slaw type stuff. But other than that. We good! It's small, lots of stuff in there all crammed in but it has, so far gotten the job done for OJ, cheese, milk, snacks and a variety of other items I've found myself grabbing.

Picture it: Medford, 2005. Thanksgiving Day…read more I lifted my body from bed and gazed out the window at the heavy flakes furiously falling from the heavens and quickly covering the ground. My then girlfriend told me that the friend who was suppose to have us for dinner had bailed. So we were stuck, without food, without car, without family in Tufts housing on Thanksgiving. Then I heard the 3 magical words that every overly-anxious, over-protective andy-dyke yearns to have spoken to her by her SO: "Go find food." I strapped up like I was Sherpa Tenzing, and boldly braved the elements while my beloved stayed in bed. I stumbled down a barren Boston Ave, jerking on closed door after closed door. Finally, like a sugar-and-fat oasis amidst the storm, I pulled on the door of Tufts Variety and it miraculously opened. What before my wonderous eyes should appear?! This crawlspace of a convenience store had one of everything I could need. Variety, indeed. In a truly strange twist of fate, there was one remaining Hungry Man Turkey Dinner left, with corn, stuffing and mashed potatos. Best ghetto Thanksgiving EVER. In the year that followed, I visited Tufts Variety often, fetching candies and ice cream. Not one inch of this store is wasted space--its a tight fit but it all fits, from ice cream novelties to lean cuisine frozen dinners, from soda in a can to peanut M&Ms. Hard-on for scratch-offs? There are PLENTY to be had here. It's grungy and dirty, but I prefered it to those other convenience stores with their "wide aisles" and "well-lit environments". The guy who ran that counter (always the same guy, always!) may not have known my name, but he sure did know my credit card--the $10 minimum on CC purchases meant I usually walked out with 3 more strings of Nerd Rope than I necessarily needed.

They always have the snacks, sauces, and produce I cannot find in the regular grocery store. They…read moreeven have KitKats in Japanese flavors.

This neighborhood Asian grocery is a Union Square cornerstone. They have a great selection of beer,…read morewine, sake, snacks, and Asian specialty foods. The general grocery selection is a little smaller, obviously, but it covers the basics. I often go there to stock my freezer with dumplings, and my fridge often has a jar of their kimchee. The staff are very friendly.

Small market with decent parking lot. Their prices are slightly cheaper than nearby Asian…read moresupermarkets. They sell mostly dried goods - plums, kumquat, scallops, etc. Many places force you to buy tons at a time but here you can buy as little as you want. You scoop your own. The best part is that they sell beef and pork jerky from NYC (Ling Kay on Elizabeth Street in NY)! Very clean and they even have bathrooms! Hopefully they can expand soon.

Picked up salted dried fish and large dried shrimp at reasonable prices. Easy parking and location…read moreis convenient. I will definitely shop here regularly.