So cool! We stopped by to see what all there was to offer. Loved the cooking supplies and food items. We needed up getting all kinds of random stuff for our kitchen and from my hubby's classroom. I think we spend 2 hours looking around. Checking out, the two women were lovely. And made sure we got what we needed. Definitely recommend. read more

Shanghai Wholesale - Chips! - International Grocery Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

This spot is such an underrated Asian grocery store in the twin cities!!! It is a warehouse style grocery store where everything isn't sold in bulk which it much appreciated! It's clean, massive and have your basic Asian grocery necessities! They also have very affordable meat prices ($2 for a pack of chicken? Say less) I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because I'd love to see more products - there were a few things I was looking for that they didn't have. But overall this is such a solid spot!!! read more

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absolutely love this place! I can't even describe it, but I will do my best. It's a giant warehouse of every kind of meat, Korean snacks, Chinese snacks, SOME veggies/fruit, bananas, drinks, boba teas, bubble tea, etc. there is something for everyone in this store. They have FANTASTIC prices, especially on their meat. We got chicken drummies a pack of 3 large ones for $1.29 and it's GOOD quality. They do have some poor quality meat there, but you just have to look for the kind you're looking for and you'll get it for an amazing deal. The cashiers are so happy, personable, and polite. My fiance and father in law and I hit it off really well with the sweet Guatemalan woman who was working at the register. She was such a sweetie. We will definitely be back. I'm so glad I found this place!!! read more

This is a wonderful place for Asian grocery, it's a large warehouse with lots of items ranging from frozen to fresh produce to processed items. They're priced cheaper than most grocery stores and certainly despite having same items, they cost less than other Asian stores like United noodles. They're located in such an obscure place, it's hard to find it and you can't see it by driving passed it. People go here go there for a reason and deliberately. read more

Huge and cleplace with a lot of selections for instant self heating hot pot and frozen seafood. read more

Shanghai Wholesale - the inside of a grocery store - International Grocery Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Spacious, clean and incredibly well stocked. Shanghai Wholesale is where I go for Asian sauces, noodles and all the frozen dim sum goodies. Super quiet, lots of space and they have almost everything my kitchen needs as a transplant from Asia-Pacific to the midwest. read more

This is a one-stop shop for all your hot pot needs, It's Amazing . I will shop again and again from here. love all stuff. vege ,seafood, hot pot, dry goods. read more

Shanghai wholesale may not be the most organized or dressed up store, but they have been a staple for our family. This is the spot to go when you want to get hotpot ingredients! Actually this is the only place I really know of that carries the right thinly sliced beef! We also always get our enoki mushrooms, sausages, udon, Chinese broccoli and more here. I love looking through the sauces and soup bases and the girls enjoy browsing the snacks. Something for everyone :) read more

Shanghai Wholesale!! Don't get it confused with Shanghai Market. Wholesale is better and cheaper than shanghai market! Shanghai wholesale is located in a dinky warehouse on industrial blvd. It might be a little hard to find if you're not familiar with the area, but there should be plenty of signs pointing you to the right location! It's conveniently located right off the 280 freeway. This place is pretty spacious. There's a lot of good things about this place and I'll slowly go through them. Vegetables: Very good selection of different vegetables. There's so much more options here than Shanghai Market or United Noodles. They are also cheaper than those 2 locations. They sell Enoki mushroom for really cheap here. I love enoki and I always pick up 2-3 packets a week when I come. The large enoki package is only $1.69 or so. Other places like United Noodles is like $3.00 for the same size!! Big difference in the long run. Bok choy is comparable to what they have at United as well. Meat: I don't eat much meat, but their meat is very nicely packaged. More specifically the sliced beef and sliced pork. I don't buy the beef because it's expensive, but sliced pork is pretty cheap @ about $4.99 a pound. They are nicely sliced and rolled and placed in a plastic box. I'll attach a picture for you to see. They are perfect for soup and hot pot! The beef is done the same way, but cost like $10+ dollars per pound.. too expensive for me right now. Hot Pot Materials: This is the go to place if you want to have hot pot with a group of friends. It is much more affordable and cheaper than United Noodles. The Enoki, the fish balls, meat balls, fish cuddle, etc... are all cheaper here and have greater selection than the other Asian markets around the cities. Asian pastries: They sell Asian pastries that are imported from San Gabriel, California! Close to my hometown!! The pastries are legit, not 85 degrees level, but good for Minnesota nonetheless. They have plain white toast, shredded pork on bread, green onion bread, coconut bread, and more!! They're not too expensive either! They are fresh! I'm so glad they serve it here. Rice: Rice is very cheap here as well. I'm never buying my rice at United Noodles again. it's $5-10 dollars cheaper here than United, depending on how large the rice you are purchasing. Other goodies: This place has almost everything...snacks, ramen, frozen buns, dim sum meat, etc.... Check this place out if you can! Great Asian supermarket. The only downside is they don't sell the soft tofu I use for soondooboo. There is also a $7 minimum for credit card. read more

Shanghai Wholesale - Sliced Pork. ~$4.99 a pound. Sliced and rolled. Perfect for hot pot. - International Grocery Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

This is the best place for hot pot essentials in Minneapolis-St. Paul!! I've came a handful of times and have found everything I needed. Even as an English speaker, I could get everything I needed. The only reason for 4 stars is that it is messy and hard to find many things. ARRIVING - the location is maybe a little sketchy because it is in the back of a warehouse area surrounded with semi trucks in the parking lot and around, and there is a single sign pointing you to the back PRODUCTS AND INSIDE - there is a huge selection of things, from asian snacks to obscure mushrooms. but because of the huge amount of things it's hard to find exactly what you need in the big site - they carry everything you could need for hot pot! I get chinese leafy veggies, thin sliced meat, sauces, soup bases, dishes, fish cakes and more all from here. I even saw a hot pot pan in the back! - you can see the boxes, fork lifts, and more inventory which I feel should be kept away more - there were baskets from another local grocery store (see below) MISCELLANEOUS - reasonably priced, we spent 90 dollars for products that will last for 2 hot pot parties for 6 people rather than over 100 bucks for all you can eat hot pot out somewhere for one time. - friendly cashier read more

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Looking for that ever-elusive bubble milk tea ice cream? Well, this place seems to always be stocked with boxes of it in the freezer by the cashiers. Sure, it's pretty expensive for ice cream- BUT OH SO WORTH IT. Shanghai Wholesale may not be the prettiest, cleanest, or most organized grocery store but they do stock a lot of meats, fish balls, and other hot pot ingredients to fill your fancy. It's also fun to peruse the snack aisles and see what random flavors of crisps and sweets you can find- salted egg crackers YUM! I also saw that they have whole frozen crepe cakes. For $30, it was definitely not in my budget (or diet) to try at the time but maybe for a party in the future... read more

Walking into Shanghai Wholesale ain't pretty. The first time my boss took me there, I was all, "Are you sure this isn't the door we walk in where we get killed?" It's a little sketchy-looking; a plain warehouse door in the middle of an empty building. Frankly, it looks a little abandoned...a little beat-up...a little not-legit. But once inside... ...well, it's still very warehouse-looking. HOWEVER, oh, the magical things you can find. Like sheep placenta pills! Fermented duck egg! Ginger candies! Quail eggs by the dozens! Seaweed soup and/or candy! It's a great place to go in and look around and get cheap delights. For instance, my boss is nutzo about this particular kind of seaweed "candy". He can buy it for $7 a package at Byerlys. OR he can buy it at $1.49 a package at Shanghai Wholesale. I can buy sesame candy for .10 each at the co-op...or I can buy them here for ~$2 for a large package. They also sell lots of staples of Asian cooking--unique spices, noodles, etc. and other novelties (dessert aloe! dehydrated jellyfish!). Shanghai *IS* open to the general public/casual customer and they're extraordinarily friendly and helpful about making recommendations. There can be a bit of a language barrier, but it's not an uncomfortable experience (in case you're spooked by that kind of thing). They were playing Christmas music in August last summer...which was actually really great. Be sure to wander back into the refrigerated section to check out the produce and frozen treats as well. Avoid: Being directed to the back room where someone may try to sell you glassware and discarded kitchen equipment. (But hey, if you're in the market, go for that too. It wasn't a pushy thing, I was just kind of confused by it.) Things I always get: Sesame candy, ginger candy, sugared ginger in a jar, dried dates/fruit, some snack item that I've never had before (like shrimp crisps or Thanksgiving Day corn treats). read more

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The first rule of Shanghai Wholesale, if there ever was one, should sound something like what comes out from Fight Club: You don't talk about it. As for the second rule: You can't be directionally challenged. Why? Perhaps the best way to illustrate is for one to try to find the place on their own. I've only frequented this joint twice, but both times had me question myself of whether "wholesale" meant black market or if the address on Yelp was wrong. You think I'm kidding? Try circling around a lot filled with trucks and warehouses to look for a grocery store. Without the conspicuous "Open" neon light sign and the small red awning that displayed the name "Shanghai Wholesaler," I would never spot this place. Since it's so hidden, maybe it's for the best since this place has some awesome deals that you can't find at a lot of other places. For me, hot pot is a must when it's cold. This place has that and all things I needed and more. For the "love" list, here's what makes this place awesome 1) Cheap little sheep hot pot soup base. Even cheaper than on Amazon! 2) Reasonable pricing for frozen meat slices 3) Wide selection of all things asian food Here's the un-love list (coz hate is a strong word) 1) Price of 99% of the items there far exceeds the price range one'd expect from a wholesaler. Don't come thinking this is Costco coz your wallet will cry 2) Location Overall, I'd go there again but mainly for the hot pot affairs. For the curious folks who plan to venture out to find this place, make sure you look out for the red awning and the "Open" sign. You've been warned. read more

I go here to pick up ingredients for my garlic cream cheese wontons because it's a one stop shop for everything I need in bulk. They've always supplied for my business and I swear when I am in a bind for product they swoop in to save the day. I'll come in and make an order on the spot and they will have someone carry it out to my car for me. They are rarely out of the products I need so they keep their warehouse well stocked. If for some strange reason they can't fill an order, they will find the next best thing for you or do some research on when they expect to get the next shipment. The retail store connected right next to the wholesale office carries food from every asian country including thinly sliced pork for Korean BBQ. I like their snack selections and huge array of dried squid snacks. They also sell boba pearls for bubble tea if you are ever in the mood to DIY. I would say it's probably not the best place if you are looking for pantry staples but if you are looking to increase your snack street cred, go here to explore. FYI. I'm pretty sure their business phone connects to the owner's personal cell phone so don't call them at 10pm to find out their hours of operation... I did that one time and it was very awkward. read more

Shanghai Wholesale - International Grocery Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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This place is such a hidden gem ! They have everything for hot pot . You do not need a membership to shop here ! I would highly recommend this place read more

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Shanghai wholesale is a wonderland for hot pot aficionados. This is the best grocery store to get anything you would want for hot pots. There are lots of variety in soup bases, fresh produce, tofu products, and frozen fish/meatballs. The quality of the sliced meats is excellent. They are usually sliced pretty thin and have good marbling in both the lamb and beef. Shanghai wholesale also has a huge selection of other meats as well if you don't mind them frozen, as they don't offer any fresh meat options. read more

As you roll into an industrial-looking parking lot full of semi-trucks, confused that you're unable to find the right location, rest assured you have arrived at Shanghai Wholesale. The first few times I came here, I had a difficult time finding it but in the depth of a large parking lot, you'll see carts and an entrance for this market. Even though this market is labeled as "wholesale", it's basically a typical Asian oriental market. Their products are typical sizes and not sold in bulk. I came here for the first time awhile ago when my friend recommended this place for all my hot pot needs. From here on out, this is my go-to if I'm planning a hot pot night. They sell all of the ingredients you will need for hot pot and at a much more affordable price than United Noodle. For meats, they sell beef, pork, and lamb and they are all thinly sliced for your convenience and then frozen. They come in relatively large packs so if you aren't able to finish them, I just freeze them and continually use them for stir frying foods. When you first arrive, there's a large main area. However, if you continue down the hallway and around the corner, there is also a section for vegetables. They sell many unique and affordable Asian vegetables here and I've never had any difficulty in finding what I need. Aside from all the hot pot foods and vegetables, it's just a typical Asian supermarket with all the foods, sauces, and materials you would expect to find. They also sell fresh pastries which is nice. The only thing that isn't great about this place is you definitely have to check the expiration dates on the foods you are purchasing because you can sometimes find expired foods on the shelves (especially the hot pot soup packets). Other than that, I find this place very affordable and an easy option off the highway for my needs. Remember, $7 minimum for a credit card purchase! read more

I recently moved to Minnesota and was surprised to find this supermarket. The Chinese supermarkets in west coast I previously visited have more stuff from Taiwan instead of the mainland of China. What I love about this one is the huge selections of food, seasoning, and snacks from mainland of China. I even found 上好佳 and 空心菜. Also, the well sliced frozen lamb, beef and pork is great for hotpot! Would recommend anyone likes authentic Chinese food to check this place out. read more

Shanghai wholesale goods complete, affordable quality assurance, good service attitude, I like this place to shop read more

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Buyer beware. I bought these bobas yesterday (check photo) and they were moldy and smelled badly. I just returned them with no hassle and went to look at the other available bobas. The other same package had even MORE mold. My god. And the smaller packages all expired in MAY 09, 2016. SEVEN (7) months ago. Jesus. The bag I bought didn't even have a date on it. I left my phone in the car otherwise I would have taken a photo of those bobas. Apparently no one checks the stock here and the dates. Someone needs to call the Hennepin County health inspector. If you do continue to go here I highly recommend making sure that the product you have has dates, make sure that it is not expired, and definitely check for mold. read more

Shanghai Wholesale - So MOLDY. GROSS - International Grocery Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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This is the 'store' that I recommend to my homesick Chinese students and where I shop myself for the brands I trust tastewise. This is really a minor storefront for a wholesale business to some of the restaurants/groceries around here. The import markup is small, but remember, this is mostly an import business. Most of the cost is the transport across the sea. This storefront has a specialty in selling items that are known-mainland brand sourced (the analogy is if you went to China and bought Kraft, Nestle, and CocaCola from an expat American import store). The decor does remind one of a Chinese grocery in the mainland: utilitarian, dark, and crowded. As others mentioned, unless you know on a map where to find this place, you will miss the location. Trust the GPS on this one. Shopping Experience Note: If you are going to shop here, you need to either have a decent command of Putonghua, have a friend who speaks Putonghua with you, or you know exactly what products you intend to buy. The clerks' Putonghua is fluent and their English is broken basic if that. The signage is mostly in Simplified Hanzi, the only deference to English are the Arabic numerals for prices but the products are mostly marked in Hanzi (except fresh meat which is an MDoH regulation, so you won't accidentally buy pork for lamb). The food quality is trustworthy, though most fresh meat and vegetables are North American sourced though butchered to Chinese cuisine preparation standard. If you don't have/can't borrow the language experience or don't know precisely what you want, you ought to stick with United Noodle or Shang-Hur for a better shopping and selection experience; both stores are fine for standard fare. The markups are not that high, and the product selections and prices are good. Shop Shanghai Wholesale if you know exactly what brands you want, know the produce you want, or specific meat cuts for dishes as this store exceptionally serves clientele with the familiar taste of a mainland Chinese home. read more

This wholesaler is very accommodating to the retail customer. Plenty of unique and interesting imported items you won't find elsewhere.