This shop is amazing. Lots of variety of everything!…read more Dry goods, noodles, snacks, instant coffee, sauces, candy, seasonings, drinks and cold drinks. But be careful, because it's narrow a$$ aisles are insane. You WILL be touching each others butts or hips and shoulders. I never stay there longer than 10-15 mins as it gets extremely overwhelming. I feel pressured to leave or hurry and pay because it's so narrow and it's uncomfortable when you or someone wants to pass by. I don't think I full looked thru every thing to see if they even have an item or not. It's even more annoying when you line up to pay. Because there's only one line. And it gets pretty long even tho it may be 4-5 ppl because it goes into the aisles. Again, which is extremely narrow!!

I love this shop it has all the essentials for great prices. Does anyone know the hours?read more

I recently went to Superb Garden Grocery with a friend. We were going to co-create a meal together…read moreso decided to get supplies. There are many Asian Markets in the neighborhood yet Superb Garden Grocery was a favorite. Being a longtime vegan aka strict vegetarian I like that it was a mostly vegetarian market specializing in produce. For just $4.06 we were able to get the following items: ginger root green onions some sort of greens like spinach zucchini bok choy fresh cilantro The produce was fresh and affordable. The cashier was friendly yet language barrier was an issue yet no problem. We got heaps of affordable produce and were able to make a nice meal with the veggies, a few cans of beans, can of diced tomatoes, soy sauce, spices and olive oil. We enjoyed the home cooked meal with a warmed whole wheat tortilla. Enjoyable meal. Recommended if you live in the area!

Great prices for a variety of grocery! They also have lots of fresh produces. The cashier is very…read morefriendly.

Need fresh tofu? Look no further! We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and grabbed some boxes of Wo…read moreChong Silken in the refrigerator section while the clerk finished up with two customers. This section also included a variety of fresh vegetables, so you can check off additional items from your grocery list while here. When we got to the front, the clerk explained in Cantonese the fresh tofu options available in the case. There were fresh fried pieces going for a Washington bill and fresh firm slabs going for half of that. Soy milk and pre-sweetened Tofu Hua were also available for purchase. We ended up getting a bit of everything, and the clerk neatly packed everything in the Tupperware we brought. If you're without containers or buy too much for the boxes you prepared, fear not, for hefty plastic bags are available to you. The is the price conscious local's secret to fresh tofu of all sorts. Just remember to bring cash!

My dad told me about this place about buying fresh tofu better than prepackaged tofu you buy in the…read moresupermarkets. I kept calling him crazy for many years. Well I finally decided to stop in and check out this tiny, unassuming store front that normally people will passby without a second look . Ok so I stepped in. Nice and clean atmosphere with no one there except me on Monday 10am . Just me and storekeeper. It was like a slow moving western as I was in one corner and he in the other. For anyone coming here that do not speak Chinese Mandarin, get your Google Translator out. I should have used it but didn't think about it because I thought I could get by. Umm not in this case. The struggle was real as he knew no English and I knew no Chinese. lol what a mismatch. As I was struggling with words tofu and pointing to tofu in glass case, I think he finally figured out what I wanted when I said 50 cents one. . I said I wanted 6 pieces and motioned 6 with my fingers. I paid cash and it was a successful transaction. Phew what a relief! So when I went home to cook the firm tofu, wow! It was really fresh tasting and soft texture! Ok I must admit dad was right. Father knows best in this case. And yes I would go back and take out my Google Translate and used how to use both the voice version and text version to see which is easier to use.

The supermarkets of Stockton Street are pretty much the same in content: meat, vegetables, seafood,…read moreand canned, bottled and packaged dry Chinese and other Asian foodstuffs. My experience has been to go store to store as my good friend Alice (who is from Hong Kong) taught me to do, and see what was the freshest at each shop, because normally one will be good on chicken and another on bok choy or whatever. It's just the nature of things you wind your way down Stockton buying your groceries here and there. That said, come to New United for: green vegetables, as in bok choy and other green, leafy things like kai-lan (芥蘭) because they are often very nice here; the seafood at times is quite good (look for shrimp or crabs!) as can be the poultry; and their selection of bottled sauces is better than most of their competition.

Most grocery places in Chinatown are quite similar, almost identical (and how could you *not* love…read morethe red plastic "Thank You" bags?) I seldom got anything but veggies and meat at this place and never paid much attention on anything else. But then this one day they decided to showcase the fresh shrimps from the tanks by putting them in a separate area right besides the veggies and started yelling, "5.99 a pound of live shrimps!" (of course in Chinese.) It literally stopped me because I love live shrimps, prawns, lobster, crabs, or any seafood with multiple legs (or no legs-- like fish.) Yes, it's that CHEAP and that FRESH and that DELICIOUS!! I bought 2 pounds, cooked and ate 1 in half an hour for dinner. BTW, seafood is good (but really, only best) when it's fresh and fastest way to lose weight when replacing meat.

With the number of grocery shopping options on Stockton Street, it's easy to overlook this…read more3-in-1market. Given the store size, you won't find a comprehensive variety of produce or products. It's a backup shopping spot for me when I'm unable to find vegetables or cooking ingredients either at that SoCal based chain supermarket or other neighboring stores. They have fish tanks in the rear area behind the cashier counter and back right corner while the meat section is along the right wall towards the front as you walk in. In the center area, you'll find open freezer bins with various seafood like abalone, oysters, mussels, scallops, and sea cucumber as well as packed fish balls and other processed seafood products. I've come here a couple times when my normal shopping spot didn't have okra. I come here normally when I can't find okra. I can't vouch for their meats and seafood price and quality wise as I have not bought from those sections. Good backup spot for me.

After the Dubs win, we snagged up some live lobsters *drooling*. To complete the meal, I wanted to…read moremake lobster yee mein for dinner. It's a challenge finding the right noodles to make this dish. Not all stores sell them. Luckily, I bumped into someone that directed me here. I asked an associate and he grabbed me a pack of 5 wrapped in a plastic bag. Paid and then saw they sold it individually as well. Unfortunately, they do not take returns or exchanges. If you do not plan on cooking for at least 10 people, I would recommend getting the individually packed noodle or ask them to purchase only one.

I don't know about their dried herbs and medicinal things... I always come for the dried preserved…read moregoodies. Always the seedless olives and some other plums. And as Tracy S said, the smells in this store happily remind me of my childhood.

02-11-20 We came here during our trip to San Francisco…read more There's a lot of dried herbs and other interesting items but we came in here for the dried, preserved plums. Pretty good stuff, unfortunately they do not provide samples so you have to just try and hopefully you can come back and get some more or your favorites. If you buy 10 pre-packed preserve plums, they give you a free one. They were not pushy here but they don't speak much English so it was hard to get information about items we were asking about. Anyway, still a good place to visit if you are into the preserved fruits.

I occasionally come in to buy some veggies, sauces and tofu. I thought the service was courteous,…read morebut I usually just pay for my stuff and leave and don't interact much with anyone. I like their furry gourd. I sometimes make furry gourd with meat soup for myself and my furball. Very simple and no salt added. Located on Clement and 5th Ave.

I'd give 0 or NEGATIVE stars if I could…read more Terrible customer service. Need a $10 minimum on cards. Don't take Apple Pay. Does NOT speak or understand a speck of English. Which is fine but don't be rude just because you're incompetent & incapable of understanding what I'm saying. All I did was ask if they had something in stock, & the dumb Bitch at the register rudely said what?? Then rolled her eyes & did a hand signal to shoo me away 2x. I just rolled my eyes & left. They don't deserve my money or anyone's. Maybe learn the language of the country you're in or have some who understands English working the register & able to help. Smells like shit in there & everything's old & unkept up with. Not sure how they're still in business.

Jenny the boss is terrific... she knows her products and makes good suggestions.. I buy all the…read moreChinese herbs from her store

This place has a lot of different kinds of dried food, cans, and frozen food. The pathway inside is…read morenarrow, but the stuff is pretty easy to find. The lady/owner is attentive and friendly. She always provides a great service. Today I bought some dried food for winter. I love their Canada Chinese sausage, not too lean and not too fat for clay pot rice. Yum! Also honey loquat candy good for your throat. Dried sugar cane for sweet water also good for your throat. Osmanthus flower can make delicious desserts or tea. Definitely recommend this place. :)