New York, NY 10079
The Hong Kong Supermarket chain has taken over Dynasty's old site and converted it into 2 floors. The ground floor has fresh seafood (some are even still alive and kicking such as the turtles and frogs!), meats, dried food, beverages from all over Asia, sauces from Philippines, Japan, China, and Thailand, in addition to a wall of freezers and an aisle of freezer cases filled with dumplings, breads, and buns.
Downstairs you'll find Asian candies, dried noodles, cooking utensils, woks and steamers, and all the herbs and dried mushrooms for making soups and tonics.
Decent to average prices in my opinion (you'll find a better price on fresh vegetables from the outdoor markets when it is warmer) BUT WATCH THE REGISTER DISPLAY AS THEY RING UP YOUR PURCHASES!!!
Some items will ring up at a higher price than that displayed, especially when you buy a product that it supposedly "on sale".
If a sale sign states 2 for $5, that does not mean that one will ring up at $2.50 a piece but at it's regular price ($3.49). You have to buy the additional (which will then ring up at $ 1.51) to get the "total sale price". It's very odd salesmanship so BE AWARE!
I do like the fact that you can buy three bags of dumplings/pot stickers for $9.99 (found in the freezers and frozen foods section)as that's a pretty good deal. They keep in your freezer well and come in handy for a snack or dinner.
Non Asians and those who do not speak/understand the dialect will find some difficulty here. If you are too lazy to shop around Chinatown for items, this is your one-stop-shopping place.
Credit cards are only taken on purchases over $10!
If you have to buy a non Asian product, go to your local supermarket instead for better pricing. If you are looking for an Asian condiment or an ingredient to make an Asian dish, then you'll definitely find it here...
I've found that the branches in Queens are more accommodating and offer more.
I was surprised to learn that the family that owns this supermarket chain lives in California!
Downstairs you'll find Asian candies, dried noodles, cooking utensils, woks and steamers, and all the herbs and dried mushrooms for making soups and tonics.
Decent to average prices in my opinion (you'll find a better price on fresh vegetables from the outdoor markets when it is warmer) BUT WATCH THE REGISTER DISPLAY AS THEY RING UP YOUR PURCHASES!!!
Some items will ring up at a higher price than that displayed, especially when you buy a product that it supposedly "on sale".
If a sale sign states 2 for $5, that does not mean that one will ring up at $2.50 a piece but at it's regular price ($3.49). You have to buy the additional (which will then ring up at $ 1.51) to get the "total sale price". It's very odd salesmanship so BE AWARE!
I do like the fact that you can buy three bags of dumplings/pot stickers for $9.99 (found in the freezers and frozen foods section)as that's a pretty good deal. They keep in your freezer well and come in handy for a snack or dinner.
Non Asians and those who do not speak/understand the dialect will find some difficulty here. If you are too lazy to shop around Chinatown for items, this is your one-stop-shopping place.
Credit cards are only taken on purchases over $10!
If you have to buy a non Asian product, go to your local supermarket instead for better pricing. If you are looking for an Asian condiment or an ingredient to make an Asian dish, then you'll definitely find it here...
I've found that the branches in Queens are more accommodating and offer more.
I was surprised to learn that the family that owns this supermarket chain lives in California!
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