There are not many Supermarkets on Mission street in San Francisco. When I mean Supermarket I am…read morenot talking about some corner-store action. I am talking about Supermarket with a parking lot and an entire seafood and meat market and lots of aisles of food like a Safeway size Supermarket . Living in 8 different San Francisco neighborhoods and where this Supermarket is located you know where to go to shop for groceries. There is one which has lots of Asian foods along with USA products and Latin American products. It is known as MOM or the Manila Oriental Market on Mission street. On a Mission street stroll on the corner of Trumbull and on Mission street there is a Supermarket for your drink and food needs. Inside the Manila Oriental Market there are foods from the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Taiwan and other Asian countries. You will find a fish market loaded with lots of seafood like shrimp. They have fish balls from Taiwan. It also has lots of sauces like banana sauce and duck sauce. You will also find juicy Manila Mangoes. This place also has lots of imported chips from all over Asia. They also have a meat department with meats from all over the Latin America. This place also has imported alcohol from China and also noodles from Vietnam. Plan to visit MOM( Manila Oriental Market) soon. Groceries availability is so" fundamental"some foods like durian for me is a bit "experimental" but a lot of these imports are"intergovernmental" and are sold in San Francisco at the Market called "Manila Oriental " A good place to get food that's hella" Nom Nom "from the Philippines, Taiwan , and "Guam" to Thailand and "Vietnam" it's located on Mission street it's called Manila Oriental Market but I call it by its acronym "MOM"

I don't usually write reviews, but after today's experience I felt I had to. My family and I have…read morebeen shopping here for years because they have some of the most reasonable prices for meat. Today, we had a long list of items to purchase from the meat counter, and unfortunately the service felt rushed and noticeably annoyed because of the number of things we were ordering. We tried to brush that off, but what happened afterward was really disappointing. My mom specifically asked for pork liver. The employee went to the back to package it while we looked at other items, and we assumed everything was fine. When we got home, we realized he had given us beef liver instead. Mistakes happen, but this was frustrating because we now have meat we didn't ask for or need, wasted money, and have to spend more money and make another trip to get what we originally asked for.

I didn't know about the historical significance of this market until I read about it in the nearby…read moreTenderloin Museum (review: http://bit.ly/2pMwOjA) and how it was and continues to be an essential business for the local Southeast Asian populace who started pouring into the embattled area since the 1970's. You would think the Cambodian proprietors would have expanded their space by now, but no, San Francisco real estate being what it is, the market remains a claustrophobic space where they maximize every square inch with produce and other goods native to that part of the world. You will be on sensory overload. The unique inventory includes jars of pickled eggplant and peppercorns (photo: http://bit.ly/2J1RagV), cans of grass jelly and fruit cocktail (photo: http://bit.ly/2J4epH6), and bunches of plantains (photo: http://bit.ly/2GCdIqm). It's in the deepest part of the 'Loin, so be cautious getting over here, but if you're intent on creating an authentic Thai dinner, I can't think of a market less likely not to have that particular ingredient you desperately need like kaffir lime leaves, fresh galangal, and mangosteens. The staff is also really nice and helpful here, and there's certainly no mistaking this business for the fashion-forward Meraki Market a few blocks away.

Fantastic market for SE Asian ingredients. Thai soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, many types of fish and…read moreoyster sauces, fresh Holy basil and galangal, this place has it all! Bring cash. Don't be too freaked out by the neighborhood, it's all worth it to support this 35+ year old market and make some delicious food. UPDATE: Many years later, still the same; still amazing! Through the pandemic, through the changing neighborhood, the Battambang Market is still my go to place for SE Asian ingredients and fresh produce. Even with the H-mart now in town, this is still the only place you can find fresh holy basil and fresh green peppercorns. Also, love the ladies who work here! Very sweet every one of them!

The supermarkets of Stockton Street are pretty much the same in content: meat, vegetables, seafood,…read moreand canned, bottled and packaged dry Chinese and other Asian foodstuffs. My experience has been to go store to store as my good friend Alice (who is from Hong Kong) taught me to do, and see what was the freshest at each shop, because normally one will be good on chicken and another on bok choy or whatever. It's just the nature of things you wind your way down Stockton buying your groceries here and there. That said, come to New United for: green vegetables, as in bok choy and other green, leafy things like kai-lan (芥蘭) because they are often very nice here; the seafood at times is quite good (look for shrimp or crabs!) as can be the poultry; and their selection of bottled sauces is better than most of their competition.

Most grocery places in Chinatown are quite similar, almost identical (and how could you *not* love…read morethe red plastic "Thank You" bags?) I seldom got anything but veggies and meat at this place and never paid much attention on anything else. But then this one day they decided to showcase the fresh shrimps from the tanks by putting them in a separate area right besides the veggies and started yelling, "5.99 a pound of live shrimps!" (of course in Chinese.) It literally stopped me because I love live shrimps, prawns, lobster, crabs, or any seafood with multiple legs (or no legs-- like fish.) Yes, it's that CHEAP and that FRESH and that DELICIOUS!! I bought 2 pounds, cooked and ate 1 in half an hour for dinner. BTW, seafood is good (but really, only best) when it's fresh and fastest way to lose weight when replacing meat.

Huge supermarket. Got some snacks. They offer a big packet. I found similar snack of triangles but…read morebetter in quality and fragrance in traders joe. They have good chinese stir fry sauce like plum sauce, garlic , soy sauce. Very small space to walk around. Cash only.

Since I found myself in Chinatown for lunch recently I wanted to pick up some produce for my weekly…read morevegan stew. At Dong Hing Supermarket I bought: bitter melon okra mushrooms chives jalapeno pepper bell pepper broccoli tomato and okra. All the produce was reasonably priced yet the bananas I was looking to pick up for my daily smoothie were overly ripe Overall this was a great market for vegetables yet decided to get my fruit elsewhere. One exception is they carry durian here which is an exotic fruit that I love and while can be an acquired taste it is hard to find. I would definitely return here the next time I was in Chinatown yet would not go out of my way to go here unless I was going to get durian as a special treat!

The BTS invasion happened this week at Stanford Stadium with sold out shows and KPOP mania is…read morestill running strong in America. It's good to see different cultures getting recognition in the mainstream of America. There is a place which has products you can enjoy eating and drinking from South Korea . They also have ingredients so you can make your own kimchi at home. This market has been in San Francisco for over a decade before H Mart made its presence in the city. It's on Geary street and it's called First Korean Market. On a Spring through Geary Boulevard in San Francisco I landed at First Korean Market. I use to come here to shop for groceries a decade ago. Today it has lots of products from South Korea and Japan. You can find fruit drinks from South Korea along with adult beverages such as different bottles of Soju. You will also find market made fishcake kimbap. There bags salted eggs salted skin from Singapore also cheesy ramen like some in SF. Overall one of my favorite places in the city to shop without the long lines. Come to the Korean Market which is called "First " when it comes to South Korean food they are well "versed "and come inside to hide from the "sunburst" in SF and grab a cold drink to clinch your" thirst " If you want to stay woke then bottles of Soju will keep you "awake "come to this First Korean Market on Geary Boulevard where they "make"their own kimbap with "fishcake"and flakey like some in SF vegetarian scallion "pancake"

If your ever in need of korean food and snacks in the Richmond, Sunset or Presidio districts and…read moreyou don't want to trek all the way to H-mart on the other side of the city, one of your best bets is this grab-and-go spot in the city proper. Tucked right on Geary and 10th is First Korean Market--it's tiny, compact, and low-key makes some of the best street food snacks in the Inner Richmond. Locals tip: Walk right past the grocery aisles and head straight to the plastic containers at the deli counter. This is a family-run operation, and their ready-to-eat section is elite. First, grab a roll of the Fish Cake Kimbap. It's rolled perfectly tight with sesame-flavored rice, egg, pickled radish, and savory fish cake--it's the ultimate hand-held snack. But the real showstopper is their Sweet Crispy Chicken Wings. This is traditional Dakgangjeong. It's a sticky, sweet glaze heavy on the honey, garlic, and ginger, coated over ultra-crunchy deep-fried wings. It's messy, it's garlicky, and it blows most restaurant appetizers out of the water. This is a lovely, family-run business with quick, friendly service. Keep in mind that street parking on Geary can be tight, but it's entirely worth the quick stop. Legitimate old-school Richmond spot.

Gum Sing is typical of many merchants in s.f. chinatown. they stack lots of cheaper fast selling…read morestuff (knock off brands, cheap cookies/snacks) in their storefront. more expensive groceries are inside. seldom like to go in since it's so cramped and castrophobic. buys: tsing tao paper(.60), dandy's (fried) prawn chips(.89) notes: -just grab and go.

I have to say this is my go-to market. It's not a huge market. However, you can literally find…read moreanything in this store. They offer many different varieties of ingredients and spices. Not to say they're the only store in San Francisco that carry Koon Yick Curry Powder. I have to say that's one of the best curry powder ever. They also sell the best vermicelli noodle. The vermicelli they carry doesn't break apart easily or become mushy when boiled for too long. The texture is chewy and great for absorbing sauces. If you can find the ingredients you needed for your recipes. Definitely come check this place out. They speak English and different other Chinese dialogue.

This place is actually better than it looks. The place is filled with dying or dried up fruits and…read morevegetables, because the owner is too cheap to toss the old ones. He wants to sell all his old ones before putting out the fresh. Well that is the fruit and vegetables. He is in fact one of the better butchers out there. He knows his meat and the meat are at a very good price, without the need to go down to Chinatown.

Growing up primarily in Chinatown where my parents worked and I went to school for my formative…read moreyears. This was the center for the Chinese community for shopping, dining, and just overall life as non-English speaking residents found everything they needed. As the next generation moved to Richmond and Sunset District where single family homes trumped apartment and SRO living for the growing families. It helped that the community became more affluent which led to the evolution of "new" Chinatowns on both sides of the park. Clement Street in the Richmond and Irving in the Sunset became the main shopping streets there. I came across this store which sits a few doors from our fur baby's veterinary eye specialist. Driving from the east side of the city, I'd often get thirsty from the drive to and from, given the traffic these days especially on or around 19th Avenue. I walked in and saw the normal Chinese family grocery items of soy sauce and oyster sauce bottles, canned goods, various fresh vegetables, various refrigerated items which included a can of soy bean milk which I bought one for the road. There wasn't much else to choose from. As mentioned by other Yelpers, the variety is limited and it is run as an old-time place so don't expect the latest and greatest. It serves it's purpose as a bridge for your shopping trips to fill the fridge and the cupboard. *** I hope the Walgreens on the corner is replaced by something similar.

Need fresh tofu? Look no further! We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and grabbed some boxes of Wo…read moreChong Silken in the refrigerator section while the clerk finished up with two customers. This section also included a variety of fresh vegetables, so you can check off additional items from your grocery list while here. When we got to the front, the clerk explained in Cantonese the fresh tofu options available in the case. There were fresh fried pieces going for a Washington bill and fresh firm slabs going for half of that. Soy milk and pre-sweetened Tofu Hua were also available for purchase. We ended up getting a bit of everything, and the clerk neatly packed everything in the Tupperware we brought. If you're without containers or buy too much for the boxes you prepared, fear not, for hefty plastic bags are available to you. The is the price conscious local's secret to fresh tofu of all sorts. Just remember to bring cash!

My dad told me about this place about buying fresh tofu better than prepackaged tofu you buy in the…read moresupermarkets. I kept calling him crazy for many years. Well I finally decided to stop in and check out this tiny, unassuming store front that normally people will passby without a second look . Ok so I stepped in. Nice and clean atmosphere with no one there except me on Monday 10am . Just me and storekeeper. It was like a slow moving western as I was in one corner and he in the other. For anyone coming here that do not speak Chinese Mandarin, get your Google Translator out. I should have used it but didn't think about it because I thought I could get by. Umm not in this case. The struggle was real as he knew no English and I knew no Chinese. lol what a mismatch. As I was struggling with words tofu and pointing to tofu in glass case, I think he finally figured out what I wanted when I said 50 cents one. . I said I wanted 6 pieces and motioned 6 with my fingers. I paid cash and it was a successful transaction. Phew what a relief! So when I went home to cook the firm tofu, wow! It was really fresh tasting and soft texture! Ok I must admit dad was right. Father knows best in this case. And yes I would go back and take out my Google Translate and used how to use both the voice version and text version to see which is easier to use.