Fellow Yelpers: If you want to review Way 1 Market, don't do it here! This is the listing for the old, small, crowded location in the back of the mall. The Yelp moderator refused to take my suggestion to combine the two records. If you want to review Way 1 Market, go to http://www.yelp.com/biz/way-1-supermarket-ann-arbor-charter-township read more

Went looking for this place today because it's the only Asian grocery in Ann Arbor I could find hong bao (red envelopes) for Chinese New Year. I was confused because the outside says "Way 1 Supermarket" (dong hua shang chang, if you can read the Chinese), because apparently the owner of Dong Yu upgraded to a larger space... When you walk in, it smells like an Asian market (don't expect anything else). I was actually pleasantly surprised by how much space there was to walk around because I'm used to Asian grocery stores being every claustrophobe's nightmare! In any case, I liked the selection of noodles, snacks, and dumplings here. But the main reason I came was to get those elusive red envelopes, which apparently you have to ask the cashiers for... in Chinese. Yep. It helps if you know some Chinese or have a Chinese friend with you because the cashiers that were working tonight don't seem to have been in the US for long. Don't get me wrong, the cashier I checked out with was very, very friendly and tried to make conversation with his limited English and my piss-poor Chinese. In the end, we both managed just fine, and I left with my 10 red envelopes ($1.39) and a large bottle of Sriracha ($2.99 on sale WOOT!). read more

I like this place..its pretty big. Had has green onion pancakes until recently. Udon and rice toppings are great here. Also tons of candy, seaweed, frozen foods, sauces. napa is a bit overpriced (relative to asian place, but cheaper than kroger will be). They need a bigger selection of frozen dumplings, and salty duck eggs. I could careless the place is falling apart as long as they have everything I want for a decent price. Milk candies, tofu snacks, pocky, dried squid, pickles veggies, etc. I like it since they normally will have multiple brands of what you want and thus you can be a little more picky. $20 min on credit cards you need to be aware of. open until 10pm. If you want fish and really fresh produce going to hua xing is the way to go..but its not bad for a place so close to campus! read more

This was the original Chinese grocer in Ann Arbor before Hua Xing and other competition arrived. China Market is convenient to North Campus. Location and good prices are probably why this place survives because shopping ambiance is definitely not the order of the day. The floor tiles are coming up, the ceiling tiles are water stained and broken, half the fluorescent lights are out and they keep the temperature in the subartic range most of the winter. Keeps the heating bills down and food fresh, but don't plan on taking your parka off while you shop. read more

I agree with the previous Yelp review that this place has a pretty decrepit interior. However, this is not the reason you visit a Chinese Market such as this. They have an excellent selection of frozen dumplings, pot stickers, onion pancakes, and many other frozen delights. The fresh produce section is decent but does include many Chinese veggies that are available at other grocery stores. Dong Yu has a wide selection of wok sauces that will spice up your next stir fry. While it usually takes a while to get checked out (slow moving staff members) this market is a real gem tucked away in the Traver Ridge shopping mall. I highly recommend this market for anyone that is looking to expand their Asian cooking experience. Think about bringing a friend that can read mandarin so that you can identify the more obscure products. read more

This is a very good Chinese market in Ann Arbor. I like this place bigger, clean and plenty foods. I can find every thing here. Also, it is close to the city and blue buses stop very convening for me. Lanying. read more

Going to Dong Yu (Way 1 Supermarket) for a quick treat on my lunch break was a great idea. So many things to choose from and very affordable. I feel so fortunate to work so close to a well-stocked Asian market. From now on, I'll be stocking up on my noodles, tea, and spices here. The front cash area was a little confusing and chaotic, but everyone checked out in due time. The mango mochi made it worth the trip alone! read more

One of three Asian markets on the northern side of Huron River in Ann Arbor... this one is next to a Bello Vino, RiteAid and across the street from a Kroger and a bunch of other restaurants. This place has a huge variety of foods (although, not as much as Hua Xing on Washtenaw Av. in Ypsilanti)... however, most of it seems to be on the pricier side (I come from Chicago and Boston where there are Chinatowns, so I'm a little biased). Also, things don't seem too fresh or clean in this place... There's essentially 6 or 7 sections to the store: --frozen foods (think frozen beef, poultry, chinese sausages, etc, seafood, breakfast rolls) --produce (cheap fruits, some nice greens like bok choy, onions, chinese cabbage, etc) --meat counter (ok, not too big on the meats here... they honestly don't look clean or fresh and are kinda skimpy and pricey - I'd go to Hua Xing for better quality stuff) --spices and herbs (probably not enough for the traditional Asian cook, but enough for a first generation kid like me) --sauces (good selection, but a lot of it is made in China and given the recent health scares, I personally try to avoid those products) --ramen and other noodles (an entire room is dedicated to this... prices were cheap on these products until only recently) --kitchen utensils, cups, bowls, cookers, woks (good quality stuff, but I've never bought their items since I already have my own sets) --miscellaneous (rice, cookies/candies/som9e not-so fresh baked goods) Overall, this place probably offers the most variety if you're in northern Ann Arbor. Some items are really cheap (fruits and produce - I almost always buy apples/oranges/mangoes and garlic/onions/etc from here), but a lot of their things seem... dirty. Literally. (Be sure to wash the fresh produce THOROUGHLY - lots and lots of dirt, dead insects). Plus, be sure to check to see if an item is expired - I've had a couple of instances when I bought some bakery items or supposedly frozen fresh fish and found that they either were moldy or had gone bad for a long time. The workers there are ok... they kinda yell at you when you ask them some questions about their products. Loud Chinese music is usually being played in the background (sometimes feels very awkward). If it weren't for their convenient location and cheap garlic, onions, green onions, and ginger, I would hardly go here. read more