I always come here to buy rock crabs when my local Asian market doesn't have any. Great place to buy fresh seafood, cheap produce, and lots of variety in other grocery items. As with most Boston stores, you should bring your own bag unless you don't mind spend 10 cents on a plastic one. During rush hours and busy days, the check out lines get very long, but the cashiers are very quick. read more

If you are looking for this supermarket for the first time, you have to keep your eyes open....There's no sign sayin Ming's Supermarket on the outside, just Fresh food and groceries. Just keep an eye on the street address and you will be able to find it. This one has a more Chinese supermarket feel than C-Mart with well labelled aisles and lots of Chinese favorite items. Loved seeing the cookies, noodles and sauces that I usually buy. read more

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A cashier was very disrespectful to an elderly person who forgot to bring a bank card, saying, "Don't come shopping if you don't have money." This is discrimination against the elderly. read more

We go to a lot of Asian supermarkets, but this is one of the cleaner and less busy ones. While we're used to crowded aisles and food that seems like it has been on the shelves for years, Ming's has neither. What looks like a small and inconspicuous market from the street is actually pretty large inside. And while it may be a little more expensive than the nearby C-Mart, the selection and cleanliness make up for it a lot. Some of the pros: - The instant noodle aisle has some of the best selection. They have Doll Noodles, which are my favorite brand, and a bunch of different flavors. They also have an entire aisle of unflavored dry noodles for when you want to make your own broth. - The dumplings and frozen dim sum items are also very tasty - they have normal sized as well as mini dumplings! - The vegetables have always been fresh and crisp, and they have a lot of different varieties of mushrooms. - I haven't gotten much fresh seafood or meat, but the frozen seafood is very tasty and tastes pretty good. - The fresh refrigerated noodles are also very good - bouncy and tasty - They had 12 eggs for 99 cents! - They have a good variety of not only Chinese but also Japanese and Vietnamese groceries - Clean clean clean - Not crowded not crowded not crowded - Big parking lot right next door Cons: - Their fish ball section is a bit small. They have a lot of prepackaged options, but I usually get my own with the scoop and fill up my own bag. - Their salty snacks also aren't that plentiful. They have some good options but it shares an aisle with the sweet snacks All in all, this is one of my preferred Asian markets - I'll always stop by when I'm in the area! read more

Confusing to find as sign is different name. Excellent selection of fresh seafood , fresh vegetables, and cooking ingredients. Charged be 25 cents for a bag... excessive... 10-15 cents is reasonable. Plenty of parking. Always crowded, bring your own bags. read more

Convenient and has lots of fresh seafood. Price seems more reasonable than those of western market counterpart, IMHO. As for services, employees are very competent and have never disappointed me. Highly recommend the Ming's Supermarket. read more

bought 2 lobsters. One lobster with only one claw. The staff picked those for me. Be careful about those items. read more

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I usually only stick to reviewing restaurants, but had to make an exception for this supermarket. Growing up, I would always look forward to going to the Chinese supermarket with my parents, and Ming's brought that nostalgia. Everything's super cheap, there's a vast selection of fresh produce, meat, snacks, literally everything, and the store's quite large. It's far more variety than H-Mart, for even better prices too! PSA: they only accept card for purchases over $10! read more

Great source for Asian ingredients Have been shopping here since I moved to Boston 20 years ago.

Out of convenience, my parents may do their grocery shopping here at Ming's Supermarket, sometimes sharing one of their prepared foods rice plates for lunch first before hitting the aisles. When I had to pick up some balls as my contribution for a hot pot get together, my mom suggested I head over here. In the freezer section I found balls of beef, fish, shrimp, but the one that caught my eye as something a bit different was the curious sounding Fish Pudding balls $3.59. Funny enough, it turned out to be a favorite of one of my hot pot companions - fish balls with a meat center - and I found them quite tasty myself! The shrimp balls $2.49 were satisfying as well. Their ball portions came in counts of perhaps 12-20 balls which was perfect for our small party of 6! Remembering the fish noodles from Kaze Shabu Shabu, I took a walk through the raw area of the market and managed to find Fresh Fish Paste $4.29/lb in the refrigerated section by the prepared foods counter, plastic wrapped in a styrofoam tray. We spooned this into plastic ziplock bags, cut out the corner tip and squeezed it into the hot broth. Yum! Another hot pot companion happily identified the fish paste as having been made with her favorite fish - one with tiny delicate digestible bones - and wanted to know where I had bought it. I later found out that the fish paste my mom buys are found in plastic tubes in the freezer section - yeah, that wouldn't have worked for same day consumption... I lucked out finding this fresh stuff! I was tipped off during the our hot pot meal that Jia Ho Supermarket, located rather centrally below Emperor/Empire Garden, has the freshest meat in Chinatown, my guess being that their more convenient location keeps things moving. And rumor has it that H Mart may offer a greater variety of hot pot meat balls, both in larger bags, and in a pick your own bin for not much more money. read more

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An asian market that has been around for quite some time, you would think they would conduct business with ethics. I now have doubts...a month ago, my dad was scammed by them when they were selling one time use medical masks at ridiculous price of $80 for a box of 50 masks. When my dad got home the same day, he opened up a loosely taped up box to check for quality and noticed that those masks were only in a ziploc bag, not in airtight packaging you would see if it came from the manufacturer. Due to the current situation, who knows if that is safe for anyone to use because for 1.) the owners of the market could have packaged it themselves from wholesale and sell for profit and 2.) how would one know what cautions/steps they took to package them correctly without contaminating the masks! So the very next day, my dad took the box of masks back to the store to complain and ask for a refund. Of course the market would not accept due to current health concerns but come on! Don't sell to consumer by saying it's straight from the manufacturer when it is DEFINITELY NOT! I urge people to consider going to other asian markets because clearly, the owners are not very ethical. There are plenty of other asian groceries around the area that is worth your business and loyalty. read more

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We haven't been here for a couple of years but stopped by as we were in the area after getting takeout in Ctown and found that CMart on Lincoln St still closed. We found the supermarket to be spacious and clean, and offer far better produce (quality and selection) than Hong Kong Market in Brighton, and far better pricing than Hmart (Burlington). They have a large fresh fish section, and there were good deals on veggies. Will be coming back for swimming fish next time! read more

I have a grocery list of pros and cons for this place (get the pun?) but let's make it short and sweet: Pros: -Cheap Asian groceries with an abundance of variety due to the vastness of the store -Has a small parking lot across the street on the weekdays, but on the weekends you can use the adjacent parking lot typically reserved for Tufts Cons: -Not at the center of chinatown (for you asians who are looking to double-dip in your parking/restaurant/shopping) -Cashiers are either unethical or not trained Let me elaborate on my last bullet for my cons list - multiple times, and I repeat multiple times, the cashier has incorrectly entered an item, and strangely all those times they were markups, never markdowns, in price. The most obvious and recent example was a $0.50 carrot I bought ending up as a $11 package of raw shrimp. I politely pointed this out, stated I had not purchased shrimp and that it should instead be a carrot, multiple times and in fluent Chinese (they asked if I spoke Mandarin so I switched to a language they're more comfortable with) before she understood. Which took about 30+ seconds. Yupp. So, moral of the story. Audit that damn cashier as she scans each item and brings the price up, and compare that against your mental note of how much you should be paying for the item based on the tag you saw advertised (as there were also instances in which items were tagged incorrectly "by mistake"). If you have poor memory, or are just buying stock large enough to survive nuclear warfare, I suggest typing them down on your phone to compare during check-out. read more

Most importantly, there is a parking lot (large) and street parking nearby! ... Not a Chinatown market. Very large store, even though the entrance is so small that you may miss it if you drive too fast. The entrance is called "New York Market" or something, not Ming's. Anyway, the inside is huge. Fresh foods and stored goods are two sections. Well organized, and less chaotic than the C-Market across the street (which is also worth a look). Pricing-wise, it's very good. Certainly much better than H-Mart in Burlington. Fresh seafood seemed better here than the C-Market across the street. Though it varies item by item. Just as an example: on the same day, the live Jonah crabs are 2.68 in C-Market, and 2.00 here. Would definitely revisit, and worth a 25 min drive from the suburbs. read more

Largest and biggest Chinatown supermarket I have seen to. There is that unpleasant seafood smell, but your olfactory sense get tired after a while and you don't notice it. So many products. Not as many Korean or Japanese products, mostly Chinese but there are some aisles of those as well. The meat and seafood section is pretty big and I really enjoyed the scene and it is next to the groceries. The vegetables were not very cheap but a lot of mushroom choices for your hotpot. Unlike many other places, there are English signs but still it was hard for me to find certain things. Best to take your Chinese friend and let them teach you where everything is on your first visit. Lol. Overall, an awesome ethnic market. read more

The biggest Asian supermarket I've seen in Boston so far (not that I've been to that many)! The outside looks dingy but inside, it's like an entire universe of unexplored taste bud heaven. HUGE huge selection of snacks, dried products (nuts, grains, beans), noodles, fresh meat and seafood (awesome selection!!) and fresh produce. Prices are really fair and they even have their own big parking lot next door!! I like that this place is quite clean, especially the wet seafood area. Expect a ton of people on the weekends that you have to squeeze by. THis place also has ready cooked food for $5.75 + tax (you pick 3 dishes) with rice and soup that you can eat at the tables there. If you're non-Chinese and have never been to a Chinese grocery store In America (the ones in Asia a whole lot cleaner, trust me) then you may be a little off-put by the CROWDS of people and tight isles, but you'll come to love all the fresh produce and meat selection!!! read more

Ming's Supermarket - Just 1/3 of the fresh seafood selection - International Grocery Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had read a few reviews of Ming's before on Yelp and had passed it regularly when I was leaving work so I was excited to finally check out the South End Asian grocery store with my boyfriend. When we came in this past Friday afternoon, the store was not crowded. This gave us the opportunity to explore the supermarket's offerings which ranged from housewares to fresh fish to herbal medicines. I found items to be very reasonably priced, and what's more impressive is the wide range of products arranged neatly and in clearly labeled aisles. Most workers appear to be speaking Cantonese, but I think they will speak to you in Mandarin as well. I also found the number of check out lanes to be another plus. read more

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I'm not sure how the prices here compare to C-Mart, so I'll wait on that star. What I drop the other star for is the lack of Thai and Korean ingredients. I get it, it's a Chinese supermarket, but it'd be great if they could stretch out just a little. Other than that the selection is awesome. Tons of sauces, noodles, and the fish! Wow! $6/lb for salmon, a whole eel for $5, great prices on live fresh seafood and the produce looks fine to me. Fun place to explore and shop. read more

Ming's is our go-to Asian supermarket in the Boston area. Yes it's crazy and crowded on weekends, but once you get into the spirit of things, it's fun. For out-of-towners like ourselves, it has several advantages. First, it's located outside the main part of Chinatown, making both access and parking a lot easier. Secondly, for American sensibilities, Ming's is cleaner and doesn't smell like rancid anchovies and day-old fish. They've got everything that you will need, whether fresh, frozen or packaged, and their prices are highly competitive (often cheaper than their competitors). Quality of fish looks very good. I've always been happy with their produce. And even their meats look pretty fresh. Also a good place to pick up inexpensive cooking tools and Asian housewares. read more

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A very decent grocery store. They have a wide variety of seafoods and meats. The funny thing is that if you want chicken broth, you're probably expected to buy your own chicken and make broth out of it. A staff member there pointed me to this msg-laden canned broth that looked even more disgusting than Swanson's. Locationally a little more inconvenient than the Chinatown C-Mart options. read more

I used to love this store because it has so Much of everything but now there are flies flying all Around the fruit!! Doesn't health inspectors check out this market? read more

This is the quintessential Boston chinatown chinese super market. The produce selection here isn't quite as cheap or wide as C-mart but the seafood selection here is wider and fresher. Lots of dried goods storage as well. I would say this is the largest chinatown chinese grocery in Boston and if you could only go to one, I'd recommend Mings. On the weekdays, the parking situation is rough but on the weekend, that lot next door opens up. read more

I only come to Mings to fulfill my obligations as a dutiful daughter. Super 88 in Allston is much cleaner and typically my go-to Asian supermarket, but they don't always have all the obscure Chinese grocery items that I need. When my dad calls me up and asks me to pick up 9 frozen pigeons, 15 live lobsters and dried lily root, I know that Mings got the goods. And if by chance they don't have what you need, well then, you can run across the street to the other Super 88! I'm not sure that any of the staff speak English though. In my experience, the female staff are usually more surly than the males. Even if you do speak Chinese, they are likely to be dismissive and wave you off in the general direction of what you're actually looking for, but then again, this isn't Whole Foods. If you're a young lady approaching one of the male employees for help finding an item, you'll probably get called "lang lui" (Cantonese for "pretty girl") . Don't be alarmed--it's just a colloquialism. I agree with pixy l.--this is indeed the real deal stinky, dirty, Asian grocery store, so I recommend bringing hand sanitizer if you're squeamish because I always feel a bit grimy after leaving the store... read more

I'm not gonna lie- Ming was a bit overwhelming for someone like me. "Like me" meaning native English-speaking white girl from Hawaii who knows she's looking for but can't seem to find it! Most packages are in Chinese, Korean (maybe Japanese?) and are difficult to decipher. After fumbling around the very packed isles with wide eyes and mild bewilderment I finally broke down and asked for help. And help they did! (Thank you for that!) Still, be ready to take your time upon first visit. Ming has a super-wide selection of dumplings, noodles, sauces, teas, canned goods, leafy greens, etc, but the lack of organization and language barrier is likely slow you down. If you are attempting Asian cooking for the first time here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping: 1) Over purchasing. Many items are sold in bulk so unless you have a huge kitchen or plan on feeding the Duggar family, buy the smallest container you see. Don't buy so many things that you're forced to eat stir-fry for the rest of your life-- or worse-- throw it out. 2) Whims. Don't buy "fun" things you never intend to use... like a giant bag of black sesame seeds. There was no reason for me to leave the store with these. But I did. 3) MSG. I know the jury is still out, but I say why risk it? Simply read the ingredients on items like chicken bouillon and sauces and look for Monosodium glutamate. 4) Stir-fry fever. Some things don't mix, so keep it simple. A light and health stir fry is much better than a mushy pile of mismatched proteins and vegetables. 5) Not doing your research. Ming has SO many items per category so do yourself a favor and come prepared with brand recommendations. It will help you make a good choice. All-in-all I had a good experience here. While Ming has a bare-bones atmosphere and hit-or-miss produce section, at the right time you can score a major deal (.99 for a large bag of baby bok choy for example) on cheap healthy eats. To stock a basic pantry buy: soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, dried shiitake mushrooms, jasmine rice or noodles and panko crumbs. Garlic, ginger and onions (white and green onions) are also essential base ingredients. For starter sauces try Mirin sauce, Ponzu sauce, Hoisin sauce, Sriracha, or Sweet and sour Thai sauce. Season it up with Chinese five spice, White pepper, Star anise, Fresh coriander, Lemon, Honey, Thai chilies. read more

One major drawback in my experience that I think is worth warning other customers of: Prior to visiting the store I scrolled through a few reviews, one of which cited issues with cashiers overcharging and advising other customers to carefully monitor the screen at check out. I decided to take this advice to be safe and sure enough at check out the cashier double charged me for two items which i had to point out to her and ask her to correct. As of now this hasn't deterred me from returning but I plan to always keep a close eye on the checkout screen. This is the main reason that I am rating this place 4 stars and not 5. Overall there are lots of good things about this store: - Large Selection of produce, meat, fish, Chinese groceries, moderate selection of Korean, Japanese and Vietnamnese groceries - Produce, meat and fish very fresh/good quality, including selection of live fish and shellfish - Plentiful free parking on Saturday and Sunday (in the Tufts lot next to the store) - Good Prices - Sufficiently staffed to keep up w/ crowds during busy hours on weekends Other minor drawbacks: - Most signs only in Chinese (although google translate does pretty well w/ food names) - Limited parking on weekdays - Not right in Chinatown, only about a mile away though read more

First of all, your GPS will lead you astray if you put the address in. If you have a choice between "Boston" and "Roxbury", choose Roxbury and save yourself the round trip to nowhere. We learned this the hard way! After driving in Boston for way too long (thank you AGAIN, GPS) the mister was grumbling that this damn well better be worth it and it's gonna have to be something special and HOLY CRAP this place is much bigger on the inside! He started singing a different tune almost immediately. We found some good deals in the housewares, some strainers and plastic bowls and spoons for the offspring, and then we went into the food sections. I can't say that they have the most brands or the biggest selection, but I'm guessing that I could find almost any type of item I could conceivably want. We kept finding this one thing, and then that one thing, and our small cart filled up fast. It really felt like a cleaner, more organized version of the Asian markets we frequented in Little Saigon in Southern California, though the dumpling section wasn't quite as diverse as the best back in SoCal. Nice veg, good meat. We took a duck and char siu home for later, and both were very tasty (and they pack extra sauce for you, if that's your thing). We decided to get some of the take out for lunch and WOW. Not only a great deal, but really, really delicious. Mabo tofu was hands down the best version I've had, and pork and peppers had a good kick and very savory. My greens were cooked with ginger, which at first seemed a little bland until I dug down into the liquor. The mister's porkchops were good, though I liked them better dipped into my leftover sauces, and little pieces of pork with bones for the kids were a hit. The big divider was some "pork" done Shanghai-style--very sweet. I put the pork in quotes because I have no idea what it was, maybe tripe, because I honestly thought it was either tofu or bread until the mister said it was pork. The kiddos and I liked it, he didn't AT ALL. But even the white rice was done right. When's the last time you got good rice from a steam table take out joint? read more

If you have ever gone to Asia, this is what you would find. This is the real deal when it comes to variety, selection, and authentic Asian grocery. If you happen to be sensitive to strong fishy, mushroomy, spicy smells, don't come here. You will faint. However, if you are looking for the ultimate selection of all Asian vegetables, dried or fresh noodle options, an entire dried mushroom aisle, durian/gummy/rice cracker Asian junk food, this is YOUR place. The prices are the best in town. You cannot be disappointed. Also, the Ming's employees are so kind and down-to-earth. These people work so diligently and honestly. English may not be a strong point, but if you need help (like when I did when I left my purse in the restroom & thankfully got everything back), rest assure these are good people. I love this grocery store and hope that Boston doesn't take over this neighborhood and build boring condos! read more

On 4/23/2022, at 9:07am, it was Saturday. The smelt was $4.99 per pound . I bought about two pounds of smelt fish at New Ming Inc. where is located at 1102-1107 Washington Street, Boston MA 02118, Normally , the Chinese supermarkets only do the cleaning for the bigger size fish except small smelt. So I didn't know smelt was fresh or not. So when I got home, I had to do the cleaning smelt by myself. When I used the scissors to cut the heads and belly . They were outdated, expired, stinky , belly rotten, chest ribs bones had departed the fish muscle. The muscle was turned to liquid. They were expired for long time! That wasn't the safety food for consumers! Because there are no health inspectors working in the weekend, they just placed the smelt outside of the fish glass where the customers can reach it easier . It was very stinks! This New Ming Market has a group of 250 people in its WeChat group, so I posted some photos on the group on 4/23 and asked, whether I can return it? But they did not respond to my complaint..... Then on Sunday 4/24 at 11:44am, I stopped by the supermarket customers service to complain. There was a person who in charge of the fish department standing by the customer service desk. I told him the fish stinky situation and his answer was that' s it! Then I asked the woman at the customers services desk and she refused to refund me. I am sending some paperwork to the Health Inspections Department tonight. Let them throw away the unsafe expired fish. read more

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Admittedly, I also buy most of my groceries here because they are next to my office, cheap, and carry all of the Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Japanese, and other Asian things I need to cook my foods. The produce here isn't that fresh unless it's just out(not picked over by Chinese people) or really in season and they are overstocked. But I get all of my pressed tofu, tofu, tofu pudding, and other vegan staples here. The place is pretty damn dirty and smelly, but which Chinese grocery isn't? If you're in the area try it, if not go to c-mart or 88. read more

Finding Mings in Boston was like finally finding a new good friend after moving to a new city where you don't know anyone. Mings is one of those places that plays a magic trick/ optical illusion on your eyes and is much bigger inside. Inside they have multiple whole walls dedicated to rice and aisles dedicated to noodles. They have a really big selection of cookware too. The spices/sauces/condiments are aplenty and they have a very nice selection of produce and meat/fish. They even have a prepared food corner and herbal medicine corner. The only thing that may be a little lacking is their frozen section. The staff are nice too and it's not too messy inside like some other Asian markets. I have a feeling Ming and I will be good friends. read more

A spacious Chinese supermarket with all the staple needs for an Asian household. The meat section is questionable, but the fish area typically has a lot of fresh seafood. There's more luxurious/unusual seafood options here compared to a regular American grocery store. Prices here are also cheaper than Hmart, another Asian grocery store. All in all a good sized market. The snack aisle could be better stocked though as options are few. A deep scrubbing might do the place good too. read more

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Ming's is an excellent Asian grocery store. When you are walking down Washington St. (Ming's is accessible by Silver Line), you can smell the fish from a block away (you decide whether or not thats a good thing). The place is filled from end to end with Asian products, and offers the best deal in town on many items. I saw rice crackers here for about 1/3 of the price at the Porter Exchange. You can also buy almost any part of any animal you'd want here. The shrimp and other seafood options are a great deal. There is a free parking lot attached to the store, and its pretty convenient from I-93 (close to the Boston Herald building). If you have a car and like Asian food, its worth checking out. read more

Been shopping at Ming's since I was a teenage (recalled their original location Essex Street? Yes now it's Chau Chow City). This place can be overwhelming - crowded on the weekends, esp before a storm hits, large selection of goodies, etc. If you're a "sauce" person, this place is heaven. They have at least 4 aisles of them - hot sauce, soy sauce, sweet & sour sauce, you get my point! Don't even get me started with the noodle section - OMG! Over 50 varieties. The prices are significantly cheaper than any other Asian Markets (example : Reliable market in Cambridge totally mark up the prices). Around closing time, they mark down the fruit prices by half. Near the seafood section you can also find discounted veggies/fruits (turning bad soon) in a bag for a buck. If you're lucky, you can find good selections. The staff at the veggie section can be rude, dont even bother asking them for help. A good addition is the fast food area near the BBQ station. Now you can eat cooked food after grocery shopping. I believe 3 items combo for $6. Yes, the layout of the market is dated but if this place gets rennovated, expect to see increase in prices. Bring cash if you not planning to spend more than $10 (credit card min is $8 or $10, I forgot). I feel bad for the parking garage attendant - he/she is usally very old and probably doesn't speak English, hence no choice but to work there. After loading your groceries into your car, PLEASE return the shopping cart close to the market. I see people leaving the carts all the way at Tufts Medical Center T stop. Insane! Imagine your eldery parents/family members or any old people collecting those carts......... read more

I miss being close to Asian supermarkets that have awesome produce that are cheap! This place isn't that close to me, and the only public transportation near it is the SL5 :( From the outside, it looks pretty small. However, once you step inside and it's like... WHOA. Where did all the space come from? They have like... everything! Kitchenware , house ware, cheap(er) produce that is fresh(er), large frozen foods selection, large seafood selection, a whole aisle dedicated to teas, lots of dried goodies, and aisles and aisles of groceries in between. I mean, they had ONE WALL dedicated to HOT POT SOUP BASES. I'll be picking up quite a few of those when it starts getting colder. Prices are pretty reasonable IMO and I love how they have pictures of people who have stolen from the store before posted in clear view of the exits. Haha... I would come here more if I had a car... Sigh. read more

This is only a review of the market's prepared food section. Craving an inexpensive, greasy and filling lunch of Chinese food? Ming's prepared food section may the answer. If you're not shopping Ming's around lunchtime, you'll probably never know about it. It's all the way in the back of the produce section. They have the obligatory roast ducks and pigs hanging from a glass case, but what you need to eat is the combo platter. $5.99 (this includes tax) gets you white rice, a choice of three items, and soup. The neat thing about the food choices is that it caters to the Chinese shoppers, which means you'll get a shot at some more authentic items like stewed fatty pork with preserved Chinese vegetables or sliced five-spice beef shin. Is it the best Chinese food ever? Nope. Is it super-inexpensive and a great value proposition? Yep. Be forewarned though. The food is heavy in MSG and grease, and the gratis soup kind of sucks. But you get all this for $6.00! read more

After coming here for the past year, grocery shopping with my husband and toddler daughter, I finally tried the prepared hot foods in the back part of the store. OMG - someone in that kitchen really knows how to cook!! My husband and I normally just glance over that section of the market because while the dishes may look good, prepared hot foods from Chinese places is usually not very tasty, often times too salty and oily. However, I was so proven wrong when I came here with my mother-in-law for lunch. It's $6.50 for 3 selections, soup, and rice. I went for the eggplant, fish cooked with the corn/pea/carrots mix, and what appeared to be a Asian greens/bean salad b/c it had edamame, marinated tofu slices, mustard greens, and possibly others greens. I was floored by how tasty and well prepared the dishes were. Each selection had it's own taste, well but not over seasoned, and was very fresh - probably b/c we went right around noon time. Definitely, good quality restaurant style food but served in food court like setting, with available seating. The quality here reminds me of Pho Viet's in the Super 88 complex in Allston/Brighton. It's a pretty substantial portion, but I finished the whole thing! I didn't have breakfast that morning and didn't eat until dinner time around 9PM. After eating here, I said to myself that I needed to Yelp this place. It's definitely a hidden gem. In noticed quite a few non-Asian folk, who would probably not normally shop there, eating as well. Let me also share my thoughts about the super market itself. My husband and I enjoy coming here for the most part. Firstly, there's adequate parking, and they more or less have what you're looking for when cooking Chinese cuisine. I think they have the best seafood market among all the super markets. We often get a live, fresh fish to steam for dinner. I LOVE their wide selection of veggies. I try to stock up on my preferred meat cuts, especially the short ribs for making kalbi and pork bones for making porridge. The down sides are that the aisles are quite narrow, and store employees tend to be stocking during the busiest hours of the day. It's probably similar to Market Basket in this way, constant turnover necessitates this kind of set-up. Also, I purchased the frozen oxtails once, and they weren't as good as Market Basket's. read more

I stop by all the time on my way home from work--Ming's is fabulous. The produce selection is an A+--there are carrots there the size of my forearm, and also carrots the size of my pinky. Additionally, for the exotic fruit lover, you can find lychee, papaya, dragonfruit for reasonable prices. They also have fresh conch, live frogs, live eels, and live crab available to purchase, along with a giant selection of fish. Though there are dire warnings that your bags must be given to the front desk, I've never had to do it... though there is what appears to be a shoplifter's wall of shame by the checkout counter. I am a Chinese speaker, but I can't read or write--this can be a bit of a problem when it comes to purchasing produce/seafood. If you do not read Chinese, you should come here being able to identify the item that you want by sight. read more

I just saw a rat after I ordered food and saw a rat well the server scream because of the rat. I duno if I should eat my food now.

Fast food can't get no classier than this. Three entrees with a rice and complimentary soup for $6.50. This is my go to place for that braised beef, sesame chicken, green beans, fish, squid, all those yummy dishes at just the right portions. The soup varies from seaweed and egg, chicken soup, or just what the chef wants to make. This is where I get my chinese food fix when home cooking is still far far away. It's almost the next best thing on the fly. read more

Ming's Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been shopping at this supermarket for years, ever since I was a young'un and my mom had to persuade me from wandering off into another aisle with the promise of those delicious muscat gummies. Ming's has changed drastically since the old days when it was a just a crowded building with tight aisles no dining areas. Nowadays, it boasts several freezer aisles for dumplings, veggies, baos, and tasty desserts, along with a dining area for the kids or grandparents to eat and rest (and not misbehave) while parents finished the shopping. The produce is a tad fresher than I remember it being (we always went to other stores for produce), and there's a much wider range of tofu and meats offered. Thank goodness they upgraded their cash register technology. I was wondering when they'd finally go to computer screens with the high volume of customers that come in during the evenings and weekends. No matter how many new carts they invest in, they become weather-worn within a few weeks. And, while the remodeling job has expanded the space, the floors are still creaky and uneven in some spots. But, it's all part of the "charm" of Asian supermarkets (complete with hacking old men in the herb aisle). I still come here for the gummies. read more