FABULOUS CHOICES OF ASIAN GROCERIES! Although it's small & has tight quarters...the market surprises visitors with its large inventory that includes products from numerous Asian countries. Inspired folks can find almost everything they need for their wildest SEA culinary adventures. The owners always do their part in making sure you feel welcomed! read more

Attention to the Owner, We genuinely want to support local small businesses such as yours. Unfortunately, our recent shopping experience in your store was very unpleasant. The older woman working behind the counter was rude and unwelcoming, which made us feel uncomfortable as customers. Her negative attitude does not reflect well on your business. We hope you will look into this matter and make improvements. Thank you. read more

This Oriental grocery store carries my favorite brand of potsticker....they come in pork or chicken varieties. These are very meaty on the inside and the dough is not very thick...very good tasting as well. Besides the ones I like they do carry some other brands and varieties of potstickers, so you can take your pick. The place is very crowded and the aisles are a bit narrow, but I get to speak Cantonese with the workers when I am here. read more

Chinese American Mini Market - My favorite potstickers - International Grocery Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Mmm very rude cashier. Every time I've been here she's has not been pleasant.. and I'm Asian I could care less most of the time ..lol very crowded and narrow hallways, but they do have a lot of stuff so be mindful of the lady when shopping here lol read more

Amazing farm stand with a great variety of produce and garden plants! Always freshly picked.

They had what I needed, but the lady was so rude and miserable in there. I literally feel bad for anybody that has to deal with her. Very standoffish woman. read more

As is typical in most Chinese markets, the staff are not friendly or helpful. That being said the guys who work stocking veggies, etc. are friendly and helpful, but they're not Chinese. I love this market and I don't care how rude the owners are, they can't ruin it for me. The aisles are narrow because this place has just about everything. All in all, if you don't mind the rudeness, it's a great place. read more

This is such a little gem smack dab in the middle of Cranston on the corner of Pontiac & Park Ave. As soon you open the door it's like controlled chaos. There is so many delights crammed into this little store. If you're looking for anything from Ramen noodles, fresh Chinese produce and frozen delicacies such as wontons and dumplings. They have Filipino goodies as well, lumpia & sausage. Spices galore, pretty much anything you can think of as far as Chinese condiments and spices they'll have it. The ladies that work there are always very helpful and patient. They have a beautiful cat that hangs around the checkout area. I highly recommend this little Chinese market. read more

NOTE: - Bring your own bags or they're $0.10 each. - Cash only for all purchases under $20 A wide variety of packaged product, but very lacking in the fresh fruits and vegetables departments though. They don't have many items in the frozen goods section compared to other Asian markets. They also have a small selection of baked goods up at the counter - egg tarts (looked a bit pasty), baos, zong, and more. read more

I went to a very large Chinese market, and was very disappointed. I went to this market, and they were very helpful, and reasonable prices. I couldn't get any help at the large market, but the Mini Market was so helpful that this is the place I will go what I need from now on. read more

Pretty solid selection of Asian groceries for cheap. You can find most of what you need here, although there's not a lot of Vietnamese ingredients (I couldn't find fish sauce). But if you need Chinese, Japanese, or even Thai ingredients, they've got a considerable stash, especially considering how small the store is. If you're looking for a place to buy spices in bulk too, this is the spot. It's definitely a bit cheaper than Good Fortune, and it's way more cramped. It can be hard to find things in here, and they don't have as wide of a selection, but for most purposes it'll do the trick! read more

Average sized mini market with a surprisingly wide selection of the most commonly sought for Asian dry goods to fill your pantry with..Chinese, Filipino, some Japanese, few Korean goods..it was a healthy mix. It has been my experience that you should bring cash. A couple of kids came in here wanting something small, but were unable to pay because they didn't carry cash. You can pay in card past a certain amount, which is what we did because we just moved here and didn't know. JUST BRING CASH. They don't really have much to carry your items out. They put our items in a small box, so I will probably bring a reusable shopping bag next time we go. For the most part, unless you needed fresh food, everything that you could basically want from an Asian pantry is probably here. I bought rice vinegar, soy sauce, Nishiki rice, tosino, fish balls, coconut milk, some candies, pineapple cakes and more. Nice and useful local market. I'm not sure if they're open at this very moment..but they really came through for items that we needed for cooking. read more

Love the products and variety but there's no sign or mention of cash only. While my total was $10 she said their minimum for card was $20. Would have been nice to know. BRING CASH read more

Kumusta! I am writing this review on Yelp (the most 'awesomeness' site ever) to help my fellow Filipinos in Rhode Island area. As a Filipino, we belong to a micro subset of the local population; ironically that isn't the case to other cities in the US. But I've search HIGH AND LOW to find something remotely close to Filipino food. Good luck finding a Filipino restaurant in the area... but I found a grocery store. Yay! Please note that this grocery store is not dedicating to only FilAm grocery; but provides a large Chinese and Filipino selection. I'm not gonna lie, I always pick up some Longaniza, Tocino, Lumpia and many others. I'm not much of a cook. So the stuff I get is pretty easy. I only wish they had some Three Horses Jasmine Rice. But maybe in the near future... someone will open a joint that similar to Isla Pilipina (http://www.yelp.com/biz/isla-pilipina-chicago) Cool things to know... - Credit limit is $20, anything smaller is cash only - Parking is in the back - They have two different entrances -- back and front - If you want to order a case, just ask the front desk/cashier Search Tags: (yeah i'm lame, but i gotta help my fellow filipinos out there... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Philippines, Filipino, Pinoy, Pinay, FilAm, kumusta read more

Chinese American Mini Market - International Grocery Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I have been coming here for years. Great place to get the staples of Asian cooking at half the price of the supermarket. Judging by the crowds on Saturday mornings, it is no secret. Produce is fresh and there is a wide variety of sauces and noodles. I only wish I had more knowledge of the specialty items. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Not a super store of Asian sundries, it is like a super packed 7/11 of Asian essentials from Japanese and South East Asian rice brands that you don't find in The Caucasian dominated New England grocery scene to a frozen section that has a little bit of everything from the various cuisines from Korea to Malaysia. This place definitely hits most of the day to day needs and keeps the trips to the Asian megastores in Boston and New Jersey to a minimum. If you are looking for Otaku snacks and pillows, stay away. This is a legitimate Asian mini-mart for people who actual embrace more than cartoons. read more

GREAT selection of Asian goods. I find this shop bigger than some other local Asian markets I've visited, and I've found a greater variety of items as well. I also feel that the staff here is friendly and helpful, and so far I've found everything I've been looking for! I was on a mission to find Chinkiang vinegar, and couldn't find it at another local Asian market, but here I found several brands! It was a relief and definitely adds Chinese American Mini Market to my go-to list when I'm shopping for Asian ingredients. The prices are also really great. There isn't a whole lot of produce available, but what it lacks there it makes up for in other goods. read more

A mini mart of Asian food, much Chinese. A lot of Asian grocery varieties especially Chinese. They usually have what I am looking for although I will admit what I am looking for is not exotic or unusual. Very convenient in and out, worth looking into. read more

Absolute favorite market for Asian food! Staff is friendly and helpful. Visit this market at least once a week since 1997. They have expanded from their original shop. The variety of products can't be beat. Freezer section is huge and pretty much anything you can imagine. The refrigerator section is also big with a variety of food items as well as iced coffee --Mr Bean, a favorite from Japan. There's a fresh produce section as well as traditional pastries. The master goes to NY once a week so if I wanted/needed something they don't carried, he'd procure for me. Great shop, owners are friendly and knowledge about products & how to cook or use. read more

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Great prices, fresh vegetables, comprehensive broad selection of oils, sauces, pastes, spices, dried ingredients, frozen items with VERY helpful staff. Am having homemade dan dan noodles for breakfast! Yu Xiang eggplant and Ma Po Tofu are next! Love to make soups also! FIVE STARS1 read more

I would describe this place as a rare find; a irreplacable jewel within the community. The selection for not only Chinese but some other Asian foods here is great. Service: I wish they spoke more English, because communication is an issue when I am trying to find something, sometimes I use google translate and show them what I want and they usually point me in the right direction Food: mostly fresh meat and produce, great selection, I would choose this place over the other large Asian supermarkets in Providence anytime, every time. They even have these authentic Chinese tasting buns that you can take home and microwave and steam. It reminds me when I lived in New York and frequented Chinatown for good and cheap eats. Bathroom: not sure if they have one for customers read more

I was able to find everything on my list and then some. My favorite oyster sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, frozen dumplings, miso, bonito flakes, kombu, shaoxing, chinkiang vinegar... the list goes on. The aisles are small so it's easy to to feel crowded. I didn't check out any produce, so I can't comment on it's quality. Set aside a chunk of time to visit, since finding what you're looking for can be difficult. read more

Ok you can't compare this place to the large mega markets you'd find in bigger cities with more Chinese people. It's a "mini-mart" - yet, for the humble size they are able to pack a lot in there! I'd recommend coming for the dried goods, sauces, seasonings and frozen foods. Not the best for fruit and pretty modest selection of veggies (napa, book Chou, chives, herbs, winter melon, etc), but they've always been super fresh and reasonably priced. I usually stock up on my sauces here and get ingredients to make pork dumplings. It can get a little tight in the aisles, but promise the experience and eventual haul is definitely worth it! read more

The problem with writing reviews of Asian markets is that there's not often a solid basis of comparison between any two of them. Sure, there are similarities, but there's always something significantly different between any two. Stop & Shop and Shaw's? The same. Burger King and McD's? The same. Chinese American Mini Market and any other Asian grocery? Not the same. Immediately on walking in, I knew this place was different. It felt different; the lighting was (comfortably) dimmer, there was no odd (to my nose, anyway) odor, and everything felt well organized. Looking around, I immediately noticed the Filipino items, which previous reviewers have expounded on enough. It's enough for me to say that I'd never seen such a selection of Filipino items in one place. The market also had the standard pan-Asian selection of Chinese & Japanese stuff, along with Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Lao items among others, including Bahraini cheese spread in a can.(!). Their refrigerated/frozen section is pretty large, and contains the largest selection of fresh and preserved tofu my vegan traveling partner has ever seen. The staff is helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. It's not often I get out to this part of Cranston, but next time I do, I'll be stopping in again. read more

This is the go 2 place. We do try to understand each other and with a bit of effort the are very helpful. Bilingual customers in the store are more than happy to help with things. So to the Gal who left not so good feed back please stay south of the 138 towers and shop at S&S. I live in South Kingstown and its definitely worth the drive. Great experience shopping keep it up. read more

As with the other Providence-area small Asian markets, Chinese American is fine as they all are for convenience. This store has a pretty good selection of Chinese ingredients, frozen foods, and a small produce/meats area. The produce - while a limited selection - is actually pretty good, maybe a little higher priced than some of the others Asian markets, but is fresh and good quality. The meats are okay, primarily staples like ground pork, pork belly, pork ribs, which can also be found elsewhere. My main reason to frequent this store is that it carries probably the best local selection of Chinese sauces, pastes, condiments, and seasonings required for the more ambitious and authentic recipes when I cook at home. When your pantry's empty of that particular ingredient, it's a lot easier to come here than the hour-long drive to Quincy or Boston. In particular, Chinese American carries the best hot pepper/chili oil -- fiery hot and clean-tasting with no other added ingredients or flavorings like garlic, bean pastes, etc. Perfect for when you need/want heat, but no other unwanted flavors. My wife's a super chili-head (desensitized taste buds and all), and this is her go-to chili oil (layou). We buy a half-dozen bottles per visit and need to stock up every quarter! This place is the only RI local Asian market that I know carries this brand, so I award Chinese American with an extra star just for this. read more

Chinese American Mini Market - Chinese American's hot chili oil - pure heat, use sparingly! - International Grocery Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

This is an update. The owner got back to me to apologize for the bad customer service that I experienced some while ago. I haven't been to this place since then but would probably go there next time I need Chinese grocery. read more

This is the only place in RI I have found that regularly supplies a substantial amount of Filipino kitchen staples like patis, bagoong, calimansi, ube, tocino, longanisa, buco, pandan, halo halo fruits and Magnolia ube and macapuno ice cream (yeeeessssss!!!!!!). It's worth braving the sometimes surly service to get my homey comfort food, now I just need a nanay to cook for me. As other Yelpers mentioned, there is a $20 minimum for credit card purchases. read more

This is a nice little family owned Chinese market that offers a good variety of Chinese, Filipino and American groceries. Although small, it is always well stocked and nicely organized, which is ideal for someone who is on the run. The cashiers don't talk much but are generally friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend if you're looking for Filipino goods in the area, as the next closest Filipino market is quite far in Warwick. read more

Go here if you want your mood soured and day ruined. I had the great misfortune of going here today - and had my mood soured and day ruined. While the store had a good selection, I cannot fathom going here again after the way in which we (my friend and I) were treated by the lady who was behind the counter (I'm not sure what her exact role is in the store). When it took me a few extra seconds to fumble in my wallet for cash, she glared at me, stared me down, talked past me to the person behind me in line to start taking care of their purchases, was cold and unceasingly rude. She made a point to mutter about us as we headed out. Nothing justifies this kind of treatment, and if a store displays such behavior, the only choice is to discard their business like a pair of dirty underpants and transplant yourself elsewhere. read more

So this little gem was an unexpected find here in Cranston. We were out trying a new restaurant, Thai Orchid since you were so curious, and we stumbled upon this little Chinese market next door. Not particularly large or "in your face" but certainly easily accessible from the main street that it sits on. It's not much to look at but they have all your Chinese cooking essentials. It's a smaller market so don't expect them to have every variety of soy sauce that exist. They have enough so that you have something for you to choose from. They don't have much by way of fresh produce but everything else is well stocked. You can also get your 40K lbs of rice here as well in all sorts of varieties. They have frozen dumplings, wonton wrappers, Chinese candies and drinks galore. They do take credit cards but not Amex. Plenty of parking on the streets! read more

Thanks for telling me about this place, Edwin L! I went in today to check out their groceries and it was a HUGE place with so many different items. They had everything from durian to cheese and corn ice cream to fish sauce. Being Filipino, I've had to drive out to Quincy to get my Filipino groceries, but thanks to the Chinese American Mini Market, I can just go to Cranston! I bought yan yan, fresh pan de sal, siopao, and tocino! I'm in heaven! The prices are a bit higher than what I'm used to paying, but I figure it must be difficult to get those products in lil Rhody so I'll give them that. Keep in mind that their credit card limit is $20, so if you're not planning on spending that much bring cash! read more

This is my go-to place for Asian and Filipino items. Rice- YES, Chicharrones - YES, Macapuno ice cream - YES and so much more. Parking is street or small lot behind. It is always busy when we are there. If you are lucky, they will have baked goods there...sesame bean buns, hopia baboy and Ensaymada!!! Oh My! Much easier to get to then going to China Town in Boston and New York. read more

I like this place a lot because they have a fantastic selection of rice noodles and a wide range of hard to find Asian ingredients. Today for under $50 we got: a few kinds of rice noodles, 2 lbs brown sushi rice, a couple types of seaweed, kimchi, rice paper wrappers for Nime Chow, some dried Thai chilis, a box of six fresh pork buns, two pieces of sweet mochi and two nice big bowls for Pho. The prices were really reasonable for the most part. The organization of the store was not intuitive to me, several items lacked price stickers and the produce did not look great but otherwise I think the place is awesome and plan to go back on a regular basis. read more

This is best International store in Cranston,they carry Filipino products,basic needs we needed .People owned the store they are very nice people. I am glad that she had different Asian products. Espe of New Bedford MA read more

Finally I have found a Asian market in RI that I can shop in. My other half is Filipino so there are a few items that I like to have at the house that I can't find at the regular grocery store. The staff is friendly and did their best to answer my questions. The board of health was there at the same time I was and I made a point to ease drop on what was being said. From what I saw all was approved except for the bread with bean paste not being refrigerated. If you know Ube this place has it all. I came home with more then my fair share of Ube flavored treats including ice cream. I have only been once so it is hard to tell how well they keep everything stocked but, after a conversation between my husband and myself we had to look up the market on line to make sure we were talking about the same store. It appeared to us that much of their frozen and refrigerated food vary a good amount from week to week. I will definitely be back for more Ube ice cream so if the freezer is empty you know I was there! read more

Interesting little market.i stop in every few months to see the selection.they carry everything phillipino/Chinese/Asian etc. Its like a food adventure in here.ill usually spend $50 on stuff I have no idea what it is since its in different languages lol... read more

Super cool to find an authentic asian restaurant in Cranston. I said Ni Hao and they didn't engage, just spoke perfect English. Lychees for martinis! read more

This is a great place to find hard to find Chinese ingredients at a bargain! Plus, the employees are friendly and willing to help you find what you need. Most recently, I made sure to stock up on Szechuan pepper and dumplings . read more

I have been going to this place for a long time. 20 years maybe? I don't even know. After reading all these reviews from filipinos I'll have to see where all this stuff is, it's just such a maze of ever changing products (in a good way) I don't think I have noticed the filipino stuff except for "ding dong" and "cracker nuts". Anyway, this a great source for asian produce (cheap ginger, garlic, bok choy, baby bok choy, napa cabbage, pea greens in season, mung bean sprouts, stuff I don't know the names of...), various tofu products (regular blocks, dried and spiced, "noodles", fried puffs, 5 spice squares, etc), coconut milk, various sauces and pastes ... brined jackfruit in a can, tons of weird as hell pickled vegetables, a bunch of teas, dried fish/squid/etc, japanese snacks, a small japanese food section directly across from the registers, I believe chinese toiletries behind the counter (which I fancifully imagine is full of odd ingredients like bull penis and whatever else chinese medicine is up to these days (not hatin')), freezers full of stuff you just don't see in american markets. Even though I have been in this place a million times I still, every few visits, just browse as much of it as I can looking for something new and am rarely left not finding something. read more