I've grown up seeing and hearing this name as it's a staple in the Chinese community. After seeing…read moremy PCP and running a few tests but to no solution, I've decided to give this alternative a chance. I constantly have low energy and feel sluggish even after 8 hours of sleep. The doctor looks at me and already mentioned that I have a water retention issue. He read my pulse and noted a kidney problem which I was surprised he knew before even asking me a single question. He wrote up a script for some natural herbs for me to try for 7 days and it just be working because I've been urinating more with the same amount of water that I normally drink. I did feel better after taking the herbs on the third day.

I've been going to Nam Bac Hong for about 15 years on and off! They have helped me get off of…read moreopioids, recover from a tympanoplasty, and help me with my back pain. Currently, I'm seeing them for the residual effects of Covid! My lungs are extremely congested. I do acupuncture, herbal medicine (herb form), and energy work!

A full store of sauces and seasonings? Can this place get any better? The customer service was…read moreamazing, in my experience. What really put them over for me was the ability to sample everything on their shelves, without question. Literally everything they sell could be taste tested. I unlocked an apple season/rub that I would have never known about if I hadn't visited the store. Highly recommend!!

Sauce and seasoning galore! Bunch of options to choose from. From mild all the way to ghost pepper,…read morethey have it all. If you want to try a sample of their ghost pepper hot sauce. You actually have to sign a waiver, sheesh! That says it all. Located in the square of the city market. You will find something here. They dont have any small travel size bottles, so if you need to go through airport you, will not be able to pass through with one of their bottles.

This place was a lot larger than I expected, and they carry an unimaginable number of spices,…read moresauces, salts, pepper seasonings, teas, and grains, plus a smaller amount of coffee, dried mushrooms, marmalades/preserves/jams, honey, and oils. There's probably something for every kind of cuisine out there. I was quite happy to find that they had a special flavor of Japanese rice seasoning I couldn't find at Hmart and other Asian stores. I also ended up getting lavender flowers and yuzu marmalade to enhance and go with my matcha tea. Prices were very reasonable, and the staff were very friendly. I'll definitely be back for some specialty items!

We drove quite a bit just to shop at Christina's Spices! This shop is nestled in Inman Square and…read morecontains spices from all around the world. There are specialty spreads, sauces, nuts, beans, teas, etc. you can purchase as well. Speaking to the owner's son, he mentioned spices are purchased in the USA (that have been imported from other countries) and purchased directly from other countries as well. I visited this shop when it first opened maybe about 7-8 years ago. It was located near Christina's Homemade Icecream shop and didn't have as much stock. I'm so glad this establishment blossomed into a full spice library! One suggestion for the owners would be to label sections with spices by maybe country or curries vs marinades etc. I bought so many spices since we are never in the area. My purchases ranged from Thai green curry spice mix to goghugaru chilli flakes. What a delightful visit I had and I even picked up a few gifts for friends too!

Great selection of spices, variety of sizes is a bonus. I applaud the business for their position…read moreon many social issues. I have to say though, the encouragement of masks in the store is silly. The forms of masks I saw on people were either ineffective material and or worn improperly. Take the signs down.

A great collection of spices and free shipping if you buy $40 of spices. Been eating in more lately…read moreand this gives more of a eat-out vibe to my cooking. And the pizza topping adds to the favor of takeout pizza.

I happened to be passing by this place & decided to go inside to check it out. Well my oh my, the…read morearomas wafting through the store is simply amazing. There are so many different herbs & spices to choose from you have to know what they all are too, which of course I did not, but that's ok, staff is there to help. I really pondered what to get & realized I had to think about the things I cook, since I don't actually bake. I also saw on the other part of the store, there are teas available too, so had to get some as well. Another section where there are chocolate & baked goods are a different store actually. So you can find something here for yourself or as gifts, so check it out.

Came here looking for nigella seeds for Lebanese bread and star anise and was not disappointed! If…read moreyou are looking for that rare spice and want to support a local business Salem Spice is one of the only businesses in the Northshore you'll find what you are looking for.

This shop has everything plus some, the workers are super informative. Helped answer all my…read morequestions. My favorite part they have little bundles to make soups / teas. They even sell flavored sugar! Cannot wait to go back ! The tea also taste amazing

The aroma in this shop is unbelievable! Bought the carne asada spice, along with a chili recipe…read moreand a pepper mill.

I stumbled upon the stand at the holiday market and the person was so sweet and helpful. I was able…read moreto smell all the teas I was interested in and she informed me of the differences.

There was a chalkboard sign about a spice blending class outside the storefront, I was curious so I…read morepopped on in. I immediately recognized the brand because I've seen their saffron sugar sold at diesel cafe in Davis square. Browsing around, the guy working there was quick to help me navigate the store since I had nothing in mind except to wander around. Very helpful - he gave me a few complimentary recipes using ingredients I had mentioned that I liked. I was super curious about their Persian ingredients, especially to compare pricing from the Persian markets in Watertown. Yes, Curio is more expensive, but their quality is high. They had zereshk (barberries), limoo (whole dried lemons), adiveh (spice blend that I bought), and honestly so much more that I wish I had the time to list off. Overall beautiful selection of spices, I can see this being a go-to place for me to use in my own cooking and to buy as gifts for others. Other highlights - their chocolate selection! So many unique chocolates from around the world. I went home with a Vietnamese chocolate that was flavored with pho spices & a Hungarian chocolate of caramelized lavender & anise. So aromatic and lovely! They have pop-up events every so often and in-person & virtual classes. If you're a foodie & enjoy cooking, this place is definitely a place to check out.

Grabbed coffee from here recently! It isn't like a traditional coffee shop- they have 3 options…read more Iced coffee, hot coffee, or espresso. Which honestly, I liked not having 100 options to pick from. For context, I like dessert coffee. Basically coffee that doesn't taste like coffee. That being said, there were no dessert coffee choices, so I got the hot coffee with a little bit of sugar. It was amazing. I LOVED it. That's the coffee that makes me want to get into coffee and try other amazing ones. The service was pretty quick too- we got a hot coffee and an iced one. Which another thing- only ~$6 for 2 cups of coffee?! Don't see that too often in boston anymore.. This is more of a spice shop and they have a massive selection of spices and coffee beans. I will definitely be back for more coffee, and for some spice shopping! Overall I highly recommend, it's a nice store and their coffee beats out Dunkin by a mile!

This is the most charming 100 year old coffee shop located in the north end. The staff makes you…read morefeel like family and are so kind and helpful. They have a large array of flavored coffee beans and will grind it for you right there. I love the banana nut coffee and also the lemon italian ice. I love supporting family owned small businesses!