Asia Supermarket

Reviews 42

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Hon Lui

I cant say most people would like this place, but to me it is a quintessential representation of old school Philly Chinatown. The dark back alley feel where English is delegated to a secondary language and customer service is very much take it or leave it. Organized much like any other Asian market. Aisles for home goods, teas, snacks, noodles, canned/preserved goods, sauces/condiments, fresh produce, fresh seafood, and frozen products. They accept cash or plastic. Addendum: In the same underground space, you will find a wonderful hole-in-the-wall called Tasty Place that serves a decent beef & bitter melon. If you dont know what that dish entails, consider yourself warned. And last time i checked, cash only.

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Neil Miser

Sure, most of these kinds of small Asian supermarkets have a fishy smell, but this one had the scent of a melting octopus popsicle. Add to that the fact that it seemed to be located in someones basement, and there was hardly any room to walk around, combined with the relatively small selection to choose from, and you have a very underwhelming place to shop.

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Josh Knarr

Its a little bit intimidating to walk into since the entire thing is underground but if youre looking for fairly obscure things with good prices, this is the place to shop. Especially if those things include jarred meats and fish, or just simple chinese dining staples, this is a great place. The rice noodle aisle alone makes it worth the trip.

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A Private User

Behind the registers is a decent sized dining area that serves up the some of the best food in chinatown. Im not just talking about fried rice and noodles, Im talking about the stuff Ah Paw used to make at home. As for the supermarket, Ive seen better and worse elsewhere. Go with packaged products if youre worried.

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Go Places & Tries Things

There are live animals stored in rubbermaid containers, perhaps this is ok culturally, but I found it a bit gross. The selection of foods is very good, some of it a bit over priced. The isles are small and not well lit. It had a bit of a fishy smell, but that was due to all of the raw fish available.

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Dan Call

The refrigerated case (north side of the store) was just barely below room temperature on my visit. I should have thought better of it, but I bought a pound of fresh noodles anyway. When I went to prepare them later that day, they were moldy.

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Ben Kranefeld

Definitely not your average supermarket. From the array of seafood at the open seafood bar (fish, frogs, turtles, crabs...) to the oddball Asian candy that stock the aisles, its a unique take on an everyday activity like grocery shopping.

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Xiaoxuan Wu

It might a bit difficult to find because its in the basement, but its nice. The meat is fresh, and lots of choices available. Other dried food, condiments, snacks are also impressive. You can probably find everything here.

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Jonathan Withey

Great prices on grocery and fresh produce. Kitchen equipment overpriced. Atmosphere: its a smelly and dreary place located in a basement and they keep live animals captive in tanks... thats mean

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Kendrick Wee

Good alternative to the other popular supermarket in Chinatown. For some reason, it is not as popular as other one though both offer similar products, if not even more here.

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Teresa W

Big underground Asian market. You will be able to find most Asian staples plus some! Lots of teas, sauces, refrigerated goods, frozen goods, and much more.

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David Lee

My go-to place for Asian cooking ingredients. They have some Chinese vegetables, a good assortment of sauces, and all the ingredients you need for hotpot.

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Su

Good selection, well stocked (more so than the market around the corner). Live fish. Prices comparable to other market, but ambiance is lacking

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Robert Rudick

Just Awesome! The best staff from.Top to Bottom. Excellent Food and drinks! One stop place to shop for all food and drinks. Excellent prices!

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Jeremy Einhorn

Such a fun place to explore! They have all manner of unique goods from all across Asia that are otherwise difficult to find.

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Xin Xiao

在地下，空间拥挤，空气不好，而且气味不好闻。

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David Wen

they sell alot of groceries. some are really expensive. buy their poultry and seafood, its easy to cook.

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Jonathan Mathis

has a great variety of food that is very healthy and many candy options as well as food made to order

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Max Kovalchik

Smells like fish because theres a lot of fish, Produce is great. Good place to get bowls and plates.

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Anthony Hutton

Great Chinese supermarket that has a great Chinese restaurant called tasty place in the back

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Jason August

Felt like part of Asia. Good place to get those specific food items youre looking for.

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Marcus R.

Hell yes. The food is great. Do not knock it until you try it for yourself.

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Megan Rhodes

Great selection and prices if you know what youre looking for.

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Shawn Wong

An awesome place to get produce/grocery. Priced right.

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Robert Sulentic

If you need Asian grocery items, this is your place.

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Nessa Vanessa

Because I need lychees and flat shrimps in my life

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Ellen C

They serve expired drinks and even frozen dumplings

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Mars U.S.

Something good, something bad. Just so so.

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Joey D.

Underground - inner city Asian supermarket

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Max Zhang

Price is not bad, environment is not clean

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Hata Wong

Thats the one to got for chinese stuffs

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Murad Khan

For quick lunch this place is great.

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Jamina Lai

Good merchandise, a little dirty.

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Nathaniel Chan

Find all your Asian goodies here.

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JP Sistenich

Everything any Asian needs.

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Chuyun Liu

Good and cheap stuff here

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Pen Tiger

So neat, great selection

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Michelle Hendrickson

Good food selections

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ata arleta

Cheap and cool!

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Jsmith6544

Good selection

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Rex Skyknight

Too noisy

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jessica aburto

Its ok

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