We drove quite a bit just to shop at Christina's Spices! This shop is nestled in Inman Square and…read morecontains spices from all around the world. There are specialty spreads, sauces, nuts, beans, teas, etc. you can purchase as well. Speaking to the owner's son, he mentioned spices are purchased in the USA (that have been imported from other countries) and purchased directly from other countries as well. I visited this shop when it first opened maybe about 7-8 years ago. It was located near Christina's Homemade Icecream shop and didn't have as much stock. I'm so glad this establishment blossomed into a full spice library! One suggestion for the owners would be to label sections with spices by maybe country or curries vs marinades etc. I bought so many spices since we are never in the area. My purchases ranged from Thai green curry spice mix to goghugaru chilli flakes. What a delightful visit I had and I even picked up a few gifts for friends too!

This place was a lot larger than I expected, and they carry an unimaginable number of spices,…read moresauces, salts, pepper seasonings, teas, and grains, plus a smaller amount of coffee, dried mushrooms, marmalades/preserves/jams, honey, and oils. There's probably something for every kind of cuisine out there. I was quite happy to find that they had a special flavor of Japanese rice seasoning I couldn't find at Hmart and other Asian stores. I also ended up getting lavender flowers and yuzu marmalade to enhance and go with my matcha tea. Prices were very reasonable, and the staff were very friendly. I'll definitely be back for some specialty items!

Thank you Shane for your knowledge, advice, patience, and generosity!! We stumbled across your…read moreshop and bought some gifts. Thank you for guiding us towards some gift options.

Shane was super amazing and helped us around the store! He was extremely knowledgeable about all…read morethe sauces and spices and helped me find the perfect gifts.

Amazing store that sells pretty much everything. They recently added machines for peanut and almond…read morebutter! They sell it by the pound so you tell Jason how much you want to purchase. You can also ask for a sample before you're committed. You don't want a jar of store bought tahini? They make fresh by the pound too. My recipe called for a tiny portion so he was cool when I asked for a small dollop. If you want local honey, guess what? They have them here too (regular and darker color). Plenty of CBD gummies, seeds, spices, and groceries at the back of the store. Shop is closed on Sundays. Parking is easy to find. If you are a regular customer, ask for a punch card so you can get a discount after 5-10 purchases.

Simply a wonderful local grocer option. Love going here. Great selection, fresh produce.read more

cambridge naturals is one of my favorite stores and i've only been once! it's filled with all…read morenatural products, from herbs & teas to grocery items to supplements, to home goods, cleaning products, pet products, beauty products and more! i was searching for supplements and there was a gentleman who seemed to know what he was looking for beside me, and i asked him for advice on some products. he took the time to explain a few benefits of certain products, and he was so kind! then we introduced ourselves, and it turned out, it was michael, the co-founder of cambridge naturals! what a pleasure, he showed me a picture of himself & his wife from 1974 when they started the store. i could tell he knew what he was doing when he was searching for supplements. i spent a good amount of time in here, and they have so many amazing products. i found the staff to be super helpful and if you're interested in natural and local health conscious products, cambridge naturals is the place to be.

I rely on and trust Cambridge Naturals to provide the healthiest cleanest product be it food…read moresupplements, facial creams. I find homeopathic treatments. This is where I shop for all gifts as well.

This is a wonderful business! The spices are awesome and such a wonderful selection of single…read morespices but the blends are also wonderful. I have not been to a store yet (closest one is 350 + miles away) but that is for the future. I also support their stance on what is going on in our country now so another reason for me to support what I believe in!

Great selection of spices, variety of sizes is a bonus. I applaud the business for their position…read moreon many social issues. I have to say though, the encouragement of masks in the store is silly. The forms of masks I saw on people were either ineffective material and or worn improperly. Take the signs down.

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

Loved how it looked inside. Great options and selections. Very inviting. It was a cute stop.read more

I stopped by on a weekday night and the market itself wasn't busy. I got the lemon ginger nitro…read moregreen tea, that's currently on tap. The tea itself is not overly sweet which I like. I enjoyed it, but I would like more lemon and ginger flavor. There's a lot of tea options with some kombucha options too. It's located in the Boston public market with a few limited seating areas in the whole market itself.

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.

nice surprise, not a typical corner shop. the food options…read moreare better quality than I expected. plenty of options for food, oil, wine.. nicely organized and clean location. good pricing, friendly staff

Thank you, Yelpers. What a wonderful store! Great selection of everything: wine, cheese,…read morebottle-yourself oils and vinegars and WAY more!

i got frozen bagel bites and when i opened it everything inside the plastic was covered in black…read moremold. it was horrifying. stick to drinks candy and snacks for your own health.

If you realize you're in a fake version of this market, that's not the Symphony, that's a…read moreSym-phoney. Pretty good Market as far as markets go if you want to get some cheap water and other goodies. A lot cheaper than some of the other places around here and not nearly as much of a rip-off as a lot of convenience stores in Boston and especially New York City. Very conveniently located just like your mother's brothel.