Great place if you are looking for traditional Chinese herbal medicine. The store itself feels…read morecluttered due to its size but is still organized and actually smells really nice. The woman working there did speak some English but you will have an easier time if you are/come with a Cantonese speaker. I only bought some cough drops but the prices in general seem pretty affordable. Would come back.

While walking around Boston's Chinatown, I stumbled upon a small store located a basement hidden…read morebelow the many fabulous restaurants that most people come to Chinatown for. I lucky spotted a door open at the bottom of a long set of stairs. To my surprise there were people hustling and bustling below. I also saw a bunch of boxes and decided to take a quick closer peek at what was going on below street level. I ventured down a few steps and to my surprise saw a full blown old fashion Asian Apothecary store complete with an older woman behind a counter mixing multiple herbs and dried roots and wrapping them in brown paper. The store was impressive with the high quality of the Apothecary here, from ginseng roots and extracts to 50 lb bags of miscellaneous dried mushrooms to lotus flowers etc. I purchased some Korean Ginseng Tea at a very reasonable price. This is a great find, next time I will inquire if they have any Goji Berry products or Lingzhi Mushrooms which are somewhat difficult finds. I give Kok Wa Co a Solid 4 Stars. I may have gone up to 5 if I could have communicated with them.

I'm new to Chinese herbal medicine, and Shing Hong has been my first experience with it so far - I…read moream starting to keep this practice as a regular part of my health routine. I came for an initial consult and have been following up every month or so. The owner is a very relaxed, calming presence. For the consult he listened to my pulse and checked my skin & tongue. From there he can see what's going on in your body and how to fix & prevent symptoms. The herbal remedies he has provided so far have been beneficial for me. To be honest, I was pretty nervous that he was able to sense my high stress the first time I met him... but once he heard my pulse, he knew what I was going through and was really helpful. The consult itself is no cost, but you purchase the herbal medicines. For me, he recommended capsules since that's what my body would respond best to. For others, he can brew the herbs so you can take in a liquid form - which absorbs faster too. Everyone is different, so what's recommended for me won't be the same for others. Pricing for remedies differs. Depending on what's prescribed, it can go from $5-$60. There is also a language barrier since I don't speak Chinese, but he had the google translate app! If you're curious about Chinese herbal medicine, I would definitely recommend trying Shing Hong Trading out.

Great selection of Chinese herbs, very helpful staff, my new source for Chinese medicine.read more

A little supermarket in Chinatown Boston, it's small but packed with aisles of snacks, canned and…read morebottled goods, a fresh fish and produce section, and two entries with cashiers. Standard feel of an old-school grocery. Downstairs to get in. I've been to better, newer grocery stores, but for downtown, this isn't bad but was missing some of my favorite fish and tofu snacks in the snack aisle. More old-school inventory.

They accept Apple Pay. Reusable bags are 10 cents. Good selection. Fresh and well stocked.read more

My go-to place for Indian/ Nepali food. The owner - Jatinder is super helpful. He is always patient…read moreand is in no rush to get you out of the door. I don't mind travelling 30 minutes especially to get groceries from the place. Moreover, the prices are relatively more reasonable than other Indian grocery stores in the neighborhood.

I needed to restock on some necessary Indian/Desi supplies and was in the area. I found almost…read moreeverything I needed and more. The owner was very pleasant and answered any questions I had hence the 5 stars. I would have given 4 due to some supply limitations, but it wouldn't have been fair. This is a very small store and the fact that so much is packed in is remarkable! I'll be back and as an original New Yorker, I keep my word.

We went to our usual spot for buns but they were sold out of everything we wanted...so we went down…read morethe street to try Mei Sum, as they looked like another old school bakery. Surprisingly, they had everything! It was around 4 or 5pm on a weekend and nothing was sold out...that was the 1st red flag, but we took it as fortune. We ordered what we wanted and the buns actually felt warm and I appreciated everything was individually bagged. We brough them home and upon closer inspection, the hot dogs were like dark/black-ish colored. Then the pork bun...it barely had any meat filling and when you found it, it didn't taste good and was dry. Then the other one with pineapple or something similar filling...it was okay...had to microwave it to soften up the bread and make it edible. We were disappointed and will not risk coming here again.

Came on a Thursday morning, and there were lots of people inside! Mostly asian grandpa's/grandma's,…read morewhich means that you know this place is legit. They were eating congee, which we didn't get, but looked yummy. It's a standard "Asian mom/pop pastry store," so don't go in expecting world class decor or a "cute study spot." Pretty bare, but just as I expected, and what makes these places good. They have indoor seating to eat your pastry. CASH ONLY. Prices are FANTASTIC!!!! Taiwanese Rice Ball ($2 each, 7/10) - That is an unbelievable price!!!! Haven't seen that price....since going to Taiwan lol - Standard breakfast item, rice on the outside, pork sung on the inside with pickled veggies and a fried donut. They're pretty generous on the filling, although the fried donut was not as crispy as I'm used to - Not the most delicious Rice Ball I've ever had, but with that price and the size of the Ball, that's a deal I'll take anyday Taro Pastry (8/10) - Very generous with the internal taro filling - Not too sweet, the pastry is flaky and soft. Definitely enjoyed and WOULD recommend this Meat Pastry (5/10) - Super flaky crust, melts in your mouth - Meat itself was quite dry, without much flavor. The filling was disappointing. - Also found a little small strip of aluminum foil hidden in the meat...not the most exciting find. Maybe eat your pastry carefully haha

I was in a hurry, carrying groceries I'd bought elsewhere; I came here because bricks of coffee had…read morebeen marked at $5.99, and found they still were so marked. I bought six, and when I looked at the receipt the total was $51.70, including a processing fee. When I tried phoning the number was out of service. Sketchy.

Found Mold in my over priced beverage! Thankfully I didn't open it and just start drinking it. Will…read morenever spend a dime here again! I would've been sick as a dog if I consumed this.

This is a grocery store / supermarket in the middle of Chinatown. Not too big, but again, real…read moreestate is at premium in this area. They had the large bags of rice that many Asian people love to buy, a good selection of canned goods, sauces, snacks, drinks, produce and frozen food. The ladies working in here were not the most friendly, but if you need something this is an option in Boston Chinatown.

I stumbled upon the stand at the holiday market and the person was so sweet and helpful. I was able…read moreto smell all the teas I was interested in and she informed me of the differences.

There was a chalkboard sign about a spice blending class outside the storefront, I was curious so I…read morepopped on in. I immediately recognized the brand because I've seen their saffron sugar sold at diesel cafe in Davis square. Browsing around, the guy working there was quick to help me navigate the store since I had nothing in mind except to wander around. Very helpful - he gave me a few complimentary recipes using ingredients I had mentioned that I liked. I was super curious about their Persian ingredients, especially to compare pricing from the Persian markets in Watertown. Yes, Curio is more expensive, but their quality is high. They had zereshk (barberries), limoo (whole dried lemons), adiveh (spice blend that I bought), and honestly so much more that I wish I had the time to list off. Overall beautiful selection of spices, I can see this being a go-to place for me to use in my own cooking and to buy as gifts for others. Other highlights - their chocolate selection! So many unique chocolates from around the world. I went home with a Vietnamese chocolate that was flavored with pho spices & a Hungarian chocolate of caramelized lavender & anise. So aromatic and lovely! They have pop-up events every so often and in-person & virtual classes. If you're a foodie & enjoy cooking, this place is definitely a place to check out.