This is a great mom/pop produce store located near Portsmouth Garage off Clay Street that sells…read morelocal produce at great prices. Whenever we go to Chinatown, we come here to get our Chinese veggies and everything in between along with the best seasonal fresh fruits. The prices are more than reasonable. You will definitely get a lot more than you pay at any local grocery store. The open layout makes it feel like you are at small farmer's market. It has a simple layout but it doesn't get chaotic like some larger stores up near Stockton. Don't let the small place fool you, they have tons of vegetables and arrays of different fruit ranging from strawberries to jackfruit. For those hard core Chinese peeps, you know who you are, they also sell great salted duck eggs that they make themselves.

I stopped by here a couple of weeks ago because I was making a vegetable soup. I got 12lbs of…read moreproduce for 13 bucks! I was amazed at what I walked out with and the quality of the produce. It was all really good! For 13 bucks I got: A head of cabbage A bunch of celery A large bag of Mushrooms A 1lb bag of green beans 2 bell peppers 2 onions 3 carrots 2 peaches A bunch of bananas Will most definitely be back next time I am making veggie soup!

In my recent series of reviews, I've been writing about various stores and markets in Chinatown,…read morealmost all of which are located on Stockton St. Where Grant Avenue is dominated by gift shops, tea companies, and, on one particular block, fresh chicken stores, you'll find Stockton St. dominated by fish markets, produce stores, Chinese delis, and general grocery stores. This location used to house the most popular and famous meat market/butcher shop in Chinatown, Hop Sang Meat Market (El Dorado Meat Market to English speaking buyers). It was so renowned in its day that that pioneer of California of cuisine in Berkeley was buying its meats for their restaurant until this store closed in the early 1990's. Back to today, this store specializes mainly in fruits and vegetables with a small assortment of dried and canned good on their shelves inside. I happened to walk by on a weekday morning while running errands and saw some green bananas with a slight yellow tint hanging above their vegetable and fruit bins. I'd gone to a local western supermarket near my home for two consecutive days hoping to find this, but all of their bananas were fully yellow. I brought my bunch inside and waited behind two or three customers before paying. I was in and out of the store in about seven minutes. Do note that they mainly sell vegetables and the variety of fruit is often limited. There are stores that specialize more in fruits on and around Jackson Street. It's a good spot if you are walking by and not necessarily anything particularly special in Chinatown. However, you may come across that item that you seek like I did in this case.

I had no idea what a produce wonderland existed on Stockton Street. It's the kind of place I would…read morenormally walk on by, but I was with a friend who went to school around the corner & said if he ever ran out of money, he'd never starve because of places like this. Apparently, a lot of grocery stores in Chinatown have flash sales, you just have to know how to find them. You won't see posters, but you will see a small crowd forming around bags of fruits and vegetables. What decade is this? I got a box of fresh strawberries for One Dollar! Big bag of broccoli 79 cents/lb. Cherries, 79cents/ lb. Not some expired fruit, but firm, ripe organic cherries. Next time I'm in Chinatown I'll bring a larger shopping bag & be on the lookout. See ya later Whole Foods.

They anchor my neighborhood. They extensively retrofitted and remodeled in the pandemic. They have…read moremost of what you'd want and their prices are way lower than Lukes Local.

Purchased produce and couldn't see how rotten until one cuts it open. Avocados looked great ,…read morebrown inside ($2.99 each and I got 5 for guacamole ). Zucchini's were mixed... some good and sine very bitter . The new owners should also watch their cashier / front person. The pleasant customer in front of me said thanks twice. No response. Cashier monotonously told me my amount and as I was getting my card out of wallet, kept repeating it several times rudely. Dude, I am trying to get it as fast as I can! Hold on! Then he threw my receipt at me. :( I just took the high road by zipping my lip, quietly gathered my purchase and walked out. Terrible service!

Shopping in Chinatown can be confusing, especially on Stockton Street when it comes to vegetables…read more After all, 80% of the stores in Chinatown are on that street. And there is no shortage of choices. Though most of my normal veg shopping is done at the SoCal chain supermarket, I sometimes can't find certain items leading me to come here. Okra is a good example. For Christmas Day, I'd plan to pick up green beans at the Ferry Farmer's Market from Iacopi after seeing them available the previous Saturday. I was a bit panicked when the young gentleman told me the season is over with last week being their final harvest. Having to shop in Chinatown afterwards, I headed straight here and asked one of the vegetable ladies in front who pointed me to long beans before directing me to the green beans that I sought. A few minutes later, I was at the cashier where there was no line (there normally is one) and headed to my next shopping spot. I was relieved since I didn't want to be on the hunt like many others on Christmas Eve. It is also a trip hearing non-Chinese staff speaking in broken Cantonese. Check it out when you're there. I've bought taro, okra, leafy greens, and now green beans here now as there is no shortage of variety. They have a limited variety of other cooking essentials for Chinese cooking. It does get crowded here during peak shopping times. Will continue to shop here on an as need basis. *** By the way, here's what I created from my buy. (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZgdFE2sP4B0Yvrp9TA0wRg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CmxGPTmcwSOgA2wcjx8zrw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q).

This shop used to be own by the owner at New Louie's but he sold this one and kept the smaller one…read more This store is basically still the same. A bit more cleaner than before. Still good and fresh produce. Some times they have sale items if getting old. One of the employees, I think the son of the new owner learned some Cantonese, not sure from who! LoLs He says things like- I'll kill you! Because you're in his way and he needs you out of the way when he's pushing the dolly!!!!

This place is a legend. They always have a mix of random fruits and veggies at great prices--most…read moreof them just on the edge of their freshness window, which makes it perfect for stocking up on soup ingredients or experimenting in the kitchen. I even found the biggest carrot I've ever seen! Shop local and keep this little gem in business.

Amazing little Chinese market. All sorts of vegetables. Some exotic looking stuff. Some strange…read morelooking stuff. My friend came in for durian. They had it frozen and a small metal package. Service was friendly. Ambiance is exactly that of a small strange little produce and fish market

Great prices and produce selection for fruits and vegetables. Lots of variety and cool options for…read morerecipes.

Chung Hing Produce is mostly that-produce. inside has only a spotty inventory of canned groceries,…read moresauces, noodles. the aisles are cluttered with stuff. buys: baby bok choy. (.79/lb.) -seem to be, babies bigger here than elsewhere -not labeled, just assumed it was. leftovers: -not a madhouse like on stockton st.

Stumbled upon North Beach Farmers Market on the way to the Wharf. Small, but very cute. Had a…read moredecent variety of fresh produce, grab and go snacks, and jewelry/candles and such. Cute little stop!

There are lots of Farmers Market around San Francisco. You will find these Farmers Market in almost…read moreevery neighborhood in SF. The good part of Farmers Market is they always have fresh food. Although Summer is officially over and the Fall has started the good news is Farmers Markets in SF are available all four seasons. There is one Farmers Market on Saturday which ends at 2pm. It's located in the heart of the North Beach Neighborhood and it's called the North Beach Farmers Market. On a San Francisco stroll on the last Saturday of the Summer I landed between Columbus and Powell on Greenwich. This farmer has lots of fruits and vegetables available from local farms when in season like cherries and purple plums . They also have local bakeries along with local arts and crafts vendors. You will also find local seafood with fish and shrimp for purchase. They also food at the farmers market like musubi and sushi. This is a good place to find good food all four seasons in SF. Some Farmers Markets have different vendors like North Beach with "West Side Kitchen" and others around in SF like Saltwater Bakeshop at Ferry Building and many others from the "Mission" to the "Western Edition"the drink and food they offer you will be "enrichen" Here you will find seafood and food that salty and "rich" you will find flakey bread to put cheese on it and also "fish" the food experience do "enrich"and it's located between Powell and Columbus on the street in SF called "Greenwich"

One of the best surprises we found at Pier 39 was Vlahos Orchards Fruit Market…read more Amid all the tourist attractions, restaurants, and sweet treats, it was refreshing to find a place focused on fresh fruit. During a trip, it's easy to go days without eating enough fresh produce, so this quickly became one of our favorite stops. Everything we purchased was excellent--sweet cherries, crisp apples, juicy strawberries, lychees, and bananas. The fruit was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we needed after days of restaurant meals. The service was equally impressive. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely friendly. They even had a good sense of humor, which made the experience feel personal rather than transactional. We ended up keeping the fruit in our hotel room for snacks throughout the trip, and it was one of the smartest purchases we made. If you're visiting Pier 39 and looking for something fresh and healthy, don't overlook this little gem.

My fav fruit stand at the pier! With all the fried options at Pier 39, I love having a healthier…read morealternative to donuts- and that's their beautiful and sweet strawberries, cherries, etc. The fruit is a little pricey, but you're at the pier! I come here every time I'm nearby...and they're one of the few spots I've found lychees in the city! Staff here is super friendly, love what they do, and the views of the bay are 10/10!

Cherries were fresh and only $1.49 per pound! It was a bit busy to check out on a Saturday…read moreafternoon.

When shopping in Chinatown, it's a challenge for those who seek specific things. Who has the best…read morecabbage? Who has the best fruits? Who is less or more expensive? The majority of the vegetable and fruit stores are on Stockton Street, spanning from Clay Street to Vallejo Street. Perhaps it is best to follow the crowds and lines, observing which has the largest crowd or longest lines. When it comes to fruits, it gets tricky as most will have your garden variety (pun intended) apples, oranges, tangerines, pears, etc. For those who seek more exotic fruits, you can pare the number to three or four stores. The one that I bought the most in the past was on Jackson Street but they have been closed for over three months. There was a sign posted that they would reopen in a month but... still crickets. There is a new awning and business name on it but, again, no opening date is posted and I don't know if it will be the same business. Anyway, the listing on the popular search engine still lists this business as May Sun Market which matches the Chinese name. The awning and signage (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=TqFXO9eXQqDCMGnInvKO-Q) should be current. I've walked here on many occasions on the advice of a friend to find particular fruits such as Hawaiian papayas. Said friend asked me to find lychee (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=CYT_kWlITO8bvGbejSgV3A) and guava (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=wVGuQrD1IFyDdsm5bhtpBw) so I completed my mission here. Besides getting the fruits for my friend, I bought a bag of lychee for my mom and me to share. I had some a few days later and they were sweet and juicy though the pit is on the larger side. I cannot read the Chinese characters on the listed sign so I'm not sure whether they are from Hawaii, Florida, or Asia. Prior to 2020, they also were the only store in Chinatown that sold a particular Hawaiian papaya brand in Chinatown, one that I found consistently good. Sadly, I have not seen them in recent years. I will likely stop here again next week when we finish those lychee and get more. *** I will be reviewing other stores in Chinatown as I believe this information is useful with the Chinese New Year celebration almost upon us. Happy shopping!

Food, Service, and ambiance - simply awesomeness…read more Exactly the experience and quality i was looking for: simply kind staff. I can't believe I got three hours of work done. Must be my go to now. And yes I ordered 2 pastas and slammed them DOWN.

first time here, i like both of their white and red sauce meatballs!…read more there was one green noodle dish, i forgot the name of it, but it was great, very earthy taste. service was great at the counter!