Lotte-Assi Plaza

131 -09 39th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 321-8000

Store hours: 8AM - 10PM

http://www.lotteplaza.com

This has got to be the largest Asian/ International Market in the NYC area with branches scattered about the United States (check website for addresses).

Mainly Korean, the store also carries a large variety of sauces and ingredients from China, Japan, and the Philippines. They also sell a few kitchen and home gadgets and small appliances.

Produce, seafood and meats geared towards Asian cooking are also sold here at average to pretty good prices. I was lucky to grab some packaged beef short ribs at $2.59 per pound before they went into the deep freeze section. This week fresh crab is selling at 99¢ per pound! Click my photos to see larger versions.

The staff is Korean but they pretty much understand and speak English and the signs above each aisle are printed in English.

The store is brightly lit and clean and a short walk from the 7 train to Main Street.
All major credit cards and food stamps are accepted.

BonChon Chicken

207 W28 Street

near 7th Ave (Fashion Ave)

NY, NY 10018

Korean fried chicken chain famous for their double fried chicken glazed in a garlic soy sauce or spicy sauce.

Ventured in here for lunch with a friend while in the Fashion District and started with zucchini fries (zucchini sticks battered and fried dusted with Parmesan cheese and served with spicy mayonnaise and ketchup dipping sauces). I had the Bulgolgi Beef Rice Bowl which was served on a plate with a salad covered in Ranch dressing while my friend chose their famous chicken which came with pickled Daikon radish on the side.

Tasty and cute concept. Dining area is upstairs. Service was good. Definitely a place to check out.

Menu here: http://menupages.com/restaurants/bonchon-chicken-2/menu