I know that when rating a place that Yelp doesn't yet have a page for, I tend to give it five…read morestars. These places are unknown to the majority of Yelpers and I want people to know about some of my favourite shops and restaurants, hence, Chai Hong Market gets a five-star rating, especially because for such a small space, they are VERY well stocked. Chai Hong sells Asian groceries with a concentration on Southeast Asian (Cambodian in particular). The owner, a woman with plucked eyebrows who watches Thai movies, is at the register every time I go. She may come across as a little unpleasant at first, but she's really helpful anyway. After shopping here for several years, she's become my shop buddy, even though neither of us know the others' name. We speak in a pidginmix of Thai, French and English, but she's got good mastery of each of them (it's me, being that I'm not a native speaker of any of those three that has a problem with communicating). Anyway, the store. Chai Hong has some great quality groceries at great prices! She's seemingly the only place I can find both gkaprao and horap'ha, two varieties of basil used in Thai cuisine. There's a huge variety of various coconut milks and creams, some Southeast Asian candies (they've got ting ting jahe, a ginger-chew I loved in childhood), more tinned sauces and pastes than you can shake a stick at and cooking utensils and that's just one little aisle. Sadly, they don't carry Sealect Tuna, my very favourite brand of tuna. The produce is cheap and of good quality and you can find porkbelly (skin still on) in the fridge in the back for about a buck or two a pound (I forget). I buy a couple pounds of it and cure-then-smoke homemade bacon with it and use the freshly smoked skin to make black-eyed peas, black beans or collards. The owner makes the all-important lemongrass paste that is the basis of just about every Cambodian stew, soup or curry, kroeung, and sells it in little containers for $4. One container can make about a gallon of curry, so it's not that bad a price at all. She also sells her homemade sweet pickles. I don't much like them, to be honest, but others rave about them. Chai Hong Market often carries keffir lime saplings by the window facing 7th street and carries kaki (just looked it up; they're called 'persimmons' in English) real cheap when they're in season. The longan she carries when in season are sweet, juicy and tasty. I remember sharing some on a bus ride up 7th street from here up to South with a nice and adventurous Southern lady (I think she was from the Carolinas some where). On the way out, you can pick up a pineapple stick (I often do in the summer) and put seasoning on it and eat it on your way back home. I'm hoping more people will frequent this diamond in the rough, as well as the other businesses in the area. One caveat: the aisles might be a little narrow for larger people, but I can get through just fine. Cutting back on ham and walking more is definitely worth it if only to navigate Chai Hong market effectively.

I happened to be in the neighborhood for some of the much talked about Khmer style noodle soup. On…read moremy way back to my car, I poked my head into this hole in the wall. I was instantly blown away by the diverse selection of south east Asian fruits, vegetables and herbs. The woman at the counter initially seemed aloof to me, but quickly warmed up and answered the many questions I had. I ended up making several purchases on some hard to find perishables. Great selection, great prices and great help. I will definitely go back.

Another indonesian shop, has great meatballs and all kinds of groceries, similar to the other…read morestores in the area. this is pretty new and has maybe only been open since january. noodles, sauces, treats, rice, stuff like that.

When I tell you this is the true definition of CHEAP EATS.... There have to be 4-5 pieces of…read morechicken in that one platter. The server was generous and nice enough to explain each foodOne platter could easily feed 2 people. We chose rice(& noodles), chicken, potatoes, and fish. I wished there was more flavor, but the quantity made up for it. I was quite surprised at the busyness of the store; I guess bc it's part grocery store. I will go back again to check out their groceries!

This Market is seriously a hidden gem especially for my fellow Moroccans in the Philadelphia area…read more Over the past couple of years my parents and I come consistently to buys spices and many other groceries that remind of us home. What I've loved seeing over the past year is how much they're doing to improve their store...just today the lady who has been cooking in back was making fresh 'Msemen' as I was checking out. My mother and both are soo happy to see how they continually put so much effort into their Market for out diverse community of Philadelphia.

I gave OK Lee's Produce a try through Too Good To Go, and it was definitely worth it. For just…read morearound $6, I got a huge variety: 5 bunches of cilantro, 8 oranges (half blood orange), 4 limes, 2 mangos, a cabbage, a basket of cherry tomatoes, 8 roma tomatoes, a bell pepper, and a bag of sweet chili peppers. Some items had a bit of mold and needed trimming, but honestly, for the price, it was still a steal. I also took a walk through the store itself, and everything on display looked fresh and well-stocked -- clearly, the regular shoppers get high-quality produce. The owner was super kind, even let me pick out my own bag, and the whole customer service experience felt very relaxed and friendly. For a spot inside the busy Reading Terminal Market, OK Lee's really holds it down. It's super clean and well organized. It's officially my new go-to for weekly groceries.

Loved how neat and clean this little stall was at the Reading terminal. All was a fruit was nicely…read moreorganized and I peeped that they had watermelon which is my favorite. The clerk assured me that it was sweet for the season although the watermelon is not in season. I will say the watermelon was semi sweet and very good for the season lol. The customer service was very nice and if I ever visit again I will be back. Definitely recommend a visit.

This store has some Indonesian food. I recommend visiting on weekends to have the most options of…read moreprepared food. Owner is friendly and welcoming

It is indeed the best Martabak I have tried in the US. I stopped comparing all Indo food or snacks…read morewith one in Indo, but this is the best one man especially the tofu is very nostalgic and I really really love tofu so much. There's not a lot of places, especially in LA area that have savory Martabak, but this one nails it. I was only doing day trip to Philly so I was able to place a pick up order and they were very nice to have me pick up way after the opening hours because I was running late. Just keep in mind that they made it fresh so it's better to call couple hours in advance for them to make your order. I would say 3 to 4 hours before. They are combined store with other type of food like fried chicken and have a similar name so I can't wait to come back to Philly and try those fried chicken! When I went there to pick up my order, it was raining, but there were people waiting for that chicken orders. The auntie is also very nice. Their sign and color is very catchy so it's hard to miss. Vibe is very homie as well.

Both of us are big fans of martabak, so we decided to stop by and give this place a try. The shop…read moreis quite small and is mainly geared toward takeout, as there is no indoor seating available. We ordered the cheese and Nutella martabak, and it was absolutely delicious. The martabak was fresh, flavorful, and definitely satisfied our craving. The only downside was the service, which was not as friendly as we had hoped. While the food was excellent, a warmer and more welcoming attitude would have made the overall experience even better.

Highly recommend! The staff is so kind and welcoming! The prices are incredibly fair…read more You can find uncooked meat, frozen meat, ready to go meat! They also have plenty of non perishable grocery items like spices, honey, rice etc. We grabbed a pack of fresh pita bread for the week, a can of Tunisian harissa paste and a pack of fresh lychees. I'd like to try buy a platter one day from them for lunch. They cook up fish dishes on Fridays as a special!

Extremely friendly owners and great food at a very fair price. I just moved to the area and tried…read morethem for the first time a few days ago. Looking forward to many more visits in the future!

Great little shop and the nicest owners! It's really convenient when you're walking around the…read morecenter of the city or between neighborhoods like Chinatown and center city. Love grabbing a cold drink on a warm day or stopping by on my way home from work. The owner is really sweet and open to feedback about items to order too! Love love love this spot. It's bigger on the inside than you think, very clean, and organized!

Fortune Market is super convenient, right across from my apartment! The service is excellent, and…read morethey stock everything I need except tobacco and alcohol. Highly recommend this store!