Another good & cheap Asian veggie market on Mott St. They have fewer things than their competition…read morenext door, but tend to be open later. Also, if it's possible, the veggies here look /even cleaner/ than at Won Chong, but that may be a trick of the harsh fluorescent lighting they've got going on. I made out like a bandit with over a pound of baby bok choy, a knob of ginger, and spring onions, for $2 flat. (The guy appears to have rounded DOWN!) And after cooking it, I can vouch for everything being nice and fresh. I bought some organic bok choy at a farmer's market that wasn't this good. And cost $3-4 a pound. How does that work!?

That old woman selling fish in your store acts as if everyone owes her money when she sells things!…read moreShe shows no respect to customers at all. It seems like she's going through menopause... 你们店里卖鱼的那位老女人，卖东西好像别人欠她钱似的！对客户及其不尊重，感觉是更年期到了..

Something is wrong with this supermarket. I'm not sure if it is happening still but something is…read moredefinitely wrong when I used to come here. I used to come here when it was first opened but then lately, I stopped coming here.

Japanese Snacks are cheap but Icecream/frozen products aren't. I got a Japanese Ice cream pack and…read moreexcited to share with my friends.....but taste so old.... :( I've checked the date was still ok. It was Mochi Icecream...taste really bad. So, Don't buy frozen items! It looks like it's all melted and put into the freezer again many times...too bad. If you're 1st time you might spend a lot of $ but I've noticed nothing special....Udon noddles aren't cheap. I'd prefer to go to East Broadway one! (Across from the post office) It's very cozy and friendly. I can find what I need plus cheaper!

They willingly sell rotten produce to unknowing customers. I returned ginger that looked good, but…read morewas rotting. They know this and sell it to customers anyway. When I returned it and suggested they remove all the ginger from the bin, manager/owner laughed at me. She ignored me. Don't shop here. They really don't care if people arrive home to realize the money they spent was wasted on rotten items. Some things are OK. Look closely. And keep your receipt! Otherwise you risk a hassle. Be assertive and get your money back.

What a cute little boutique grocery store that sells sooo many Thai goodies!!…read more Their selection is pretty wide versed and they even have a mini take out store that sells pad thai, coconut curry noodles as well which I def want to come back to try

This place is a hidden gem of sorts and is essentially both a restaurant and a market. They sell…read moregoods that are imported from Thailand (drinks, snacks, canned food, sauces, etc.) and is an ex-pat's dream. The place is fairly small but there is so much packed into it. On the restaurant side of things, they have both premade food on display and a menu of hot food to order from. A lot of premade stuff is baked goods, salads, drinks and desserts. In terms of the hot food, the menu includes stuff like tom yum soup, pork noodle soup, pad see ew, roast pork over rice, and pad thai. It's made fresh to order so be patient. A visit here is like being transported to Thailand.

Price went up but it's only 50c most of the items are still in very good prices. You can't find…read moreIcecream here..... drinks are better buy in Chinatown, pl follow my reviews youll know where to buy them. Friendly, non judgmental vibes it's old fashioned style inside. You can enjoy shopping. Tofu price $1.50 is amazing! It's located across from The Post Office you don't miss any opportunities coming at this store.

Tsingtao CANS in cases for $28. This is the only place I know that sells them in Chinatown NYC…read more When I am in the need to restock the fridge with a good tasty beer. I go here. Such a small gem in the wall, you'd walk by not knowing of the good selection of stuff here.

Old town prides itself in selling specialty food items native mainly to countries of Malaysia,…read moreIndonesia and Thailand. Though limited in space the place has a huge assortment and variety of items to choose from. Dry and wet goods like curry mixes, sauces and gravies. Pre made sauces are sold and stored in pouches and hung on the wall. I was told by the owner many street cart vendors buy her sauces by the boxes, because it's easier than making it themselves and it's pretty darn tasty! They sell the popular "oldtown white coffee" instant mixes in many different varieties. You can find frozen banana leaves, palm sugar, coconut milk and a nice assortment of sambal paste. They also sell many other spices and herbs from southeast asia. They have a nice variety of prawn chips, seasoned peanuts, crackers and cakes. I myself enjoy the matcha green tea ginger powder mix, it's quite good. Right now it's a cash only business. They are in the process of installing a credit/debit card machine. Parking Street Meters are the only available way to park. Depending on the day, it could be difficult to secure a spot. A great place to shop for those hard to find spices!

Jenny was so very pleasant & helpful! She explained which curry paste is spicier than others to me…read more For a small shop, it has a decent array of Msian goods at comparable prices. Would love to see 'Hiong Piah' fr Ipoh (they currently have durian ones) and 'Nasi Lemak' chili paste. According to Jenny, they get new stock every week & different products every now & then. Thanks Jenny!

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, knows that if you want fresh fish, you go to Chinatown…read more No, I'm not talking about Whole Foods on Bowery and its fancy shmancy color-coded checkout system. I'm talking down-and-dirty, rubber-mats-on-the-floor-circa-Carter's-presidency, you-might-be-the-only-person-in-a-three-block-radius-who-speaks-English, the-sign-on-the-food-won't-help-you-because-it's written-in-a-different-non-Roman-alphabet-language, you-probably-won't-recognize-80%-of-the-food-that-is-being-sold, way in the backwaters of the city Chinatown. So. I needed fish. And so. I went to Chinatown. To GS Food Market, to be exact! Never mind the ridiculously awesome prices ($1 per pound for bok choy, $1 per pound for grapes, 5 oranges for $1, $1.20 per pound for a tilapia filet, $4 per pound for striped bass, $3.20 per pound for whole squid, etc.). Never mind the fact that you can pick the whole tilapia you want for $3.20 per pound. And when I say "pick" I mean you can point at the fish swimming in the tank and decide "hrm...let me play T-Rex and decide who shall live and who shall die." Never mind the fact that they clean the fish for you (heaven sent, I swear!). The reason you should come here...the REAL reason, deep down (and, yes, I am ashamed as a Chinky person to admit that this was the deciding factor in the five star review): They speak English. (Halllllllelujah! Hallllllllelujah!) Okay, so maybe it's more...Engrish. But yeah...ask for Mike the fish guy, and he'll take good care of you.

Used to be known as Ocean Star - not sure if it is a change of name or management. No matter…read more This place is very very good. I come here for fish, and even though it is maybe 90% as fresh as what one can get in an expensive place like Citarella, the difference in price is so enormous that it is worth coming here instead. There are also a good assortment of fruits and vegetables sold outside, and in nearby markets. It has every kind of fish imaginable, a non-English-speaking but basically good group of people working here. ("Staff" may be pressing the point). So run, don't walk here. I mean that literally as walking from other neighborhoods is a decent workout. And then look around the neighborhood. There are other great food shops, other fish stores, though I personally prefer this one. Some of the other fruit/vegetable stands are just as good however. One warning if you're coming by car: don't. Just don't. There is meter parking, which is costly and negates the savings you get here. There is ZERO ability to just hover nearby. Too many of those damn bike lanes. I'd suggest either coming by foot or public transit. A subway stop on the IND line is right there. They will give you ice for your fish if you have a slight distance to travel.

The store carries fresh chicken in chinatown. The chicken was fresh and the store can cut the…read morechicken in half or quarter for you. We are happy with the service.

Friendly service, always gracious and welcoming, the owner lady always throughs me extras like…read morelivers, gizzards, and sometimes even whole chickens. There chickens are so taste i use them to make poached or steamed bak chet, yeem kok, or hainan. Taste just like home