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

I've grown up seeing and hearing this name as it's a staple in the Chinese community. After seeing…read moremy PCP and running a few tests but to no solution, I've decided to give this alternative a chance. I constantly have low energy and feel sluggish even after 8 hours of sleep. The doctor looks at me and already mentioned that I have a water retention issue. He read my pulse and noted a kidney problem which I was surprised he knew before even asking me a single question. He wrote up a script for some natural herbs for me to try for 7 days and it just be working because I've been urinating more with the same amount of water that I normally drink. I did feel better after taking the herbs on the third day.

I've been going to Nam Bac Hong for about 15 years on and off! They have helped me get off of…read moreopioids, recover from a tympanoplasty, and help me with my back pain. Currently, I'm seeing them for the residual effects of Covid! My lungs are extremely congested. I do acupuncture, herbal medicine (herb form), and energy work!

We had a bunch of extra time to play in Boston before our flight, and after following my daughter…read moreand her boyfriend into all kinds of stores, we found one that's just for me. Great selection, amazing help tons and tons and tons of flavor the more you buy the better the deal it was just perfect save for one thing. I didn't remember that they were gonna be too big to carry on the plane so I had all my sauce taken. Great service, knowledgeable, staff and a fun place to be very light.

A full store of sauces and seasonings? Can this place get any better? The customer service was…read moreamazing, in my experience. What really put them over for me was the ability to sample everything on their shelves, without question. Literally everything they sell could be taste tested. I unlocked an apple season/rub that I would have never known about if I hadn't visited the store. Highly recommend!!

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!

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!

I've been a customer for close to 30.years. Usually I plan out what I need & buy through Penzy's…read morewonderful catalog. I enjoy getting the catalog with all the amazing reciped and stories from cooks throughout the country. Caught off guard, I decided to hit the actual store....and sooooo glad I did! I've baked both professionally and now just on my own. I also love to cook. The variety at Penzy's is endless. I use several of their blends. Lately I've been into their Turkish and Sunny Spain seasonings. Other favorites are : Tuscan Sunset, Greek Seasoning, Berebere Seasoning and much more. Baking I always use their Mexican Vanilla extract... It's awesome! You can purchase their fresh spices & blends in small or larger sizes... In jars or bags. They also carry the jars plain, unlabeled to fill with whatever you'd like.

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 happened to be passing by this place & decided to go inside to check it out. Well my oh my, the…read morearomas wafting through the store is simply amazing. There are so many different herbs & spices to choose from you have to know what they all are too, which of course I did not, but that's ok, staff is there to help. I really pondered what to get & realized I had to think about the things I cook, since I don't actually bake. I also saw on the other part of the store, there are teas available too, so had to get some as well. Another section where there are chocolate & baked goods are a different store actually. So you can find something here for yourself or as gifts, so check it out.

Came here looking for nigella seeds for Lebanese bread and star anise and was not disappointed! If…read moreyou are looking for that rare spice and want to support a local business Salem Spice is one of the only businesses in the Northshore you'll find what you are looking for.

This shop has everything plus some, the workers are super informative. Helped answer all my…read morequestions. My favorite part they have little bundles to make soups / teas. They even sell flavored sugar! Cannot wait to go back ! The tea also taste amazing

The aroma in this shop is unbelievable! Bought the carne asada spice, along with a chili recipe…read moreand a pepper mill.

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.

Started off kind of shakey. I paid for priority delivery and expected it several days before…read moreChristmas but it was not even sent from Mass to San Diego for more than 7 days. I was leaving for San Francisco and was going to take as a gift for family there. Curio applogized and took off my priority delivery charge. Unexpectedly, it arrive just a day later the day before I was leaving. I was pleasantly surprized but when I opened it was the wrong item. I emailed and they immediaately sent the correct item to San Francisco priority delivery and said I could keep the wrong item. Everyone is enjoying the wonderful flavors and Curio turned this around wonderfully.

Grabbed coffee from here recently! It isn't like a traditional coffee shop- they have 3 options…read more Iced coffee, hot coffee, or espresso. Which honestly, I liked not having 100 options to pick from. For context, I like dessert coffee. Basically coffee that doesn't taste like coffee. That being said, there were no dessert coffee choices, so I got the hot coffee with a little bit of sugar. It was amazing. I LOVED it. That's the coffee that makes me want to get into coffee and try other amazing ones. The service was pretty quick too- we got a hot coffee and an iced one. Which another thing- only ~$6 for 2 cups of coffee?! Don't see that too often in boston anymore.. This is more of a spice shop and they have a massive selection of spices and coffee beans. I will definitely be back for more coffee, and for some spice shopping! Overall I highly recommend, it's a nice store and their coffee beats out Dunkin by a mile!

We stopped her during a food tour. I loved the owners banter with our tour guide Anthony! LOL…read more Great family friendly service and DELICIOUS lemon ice!! Sooo many wonderful products. Everything was neatly organized. With our party of 20, there was still room for us to mill about and browse the different offerings. I wish I had a bag/cart, I would have bought soooo much to bring back. I definitely have this as a YELP bookmark and looking forward to being able to return and shop for some stuff to bring home! Thank you for the warm welcome and wonderful service!!

Updating my review to 5 stars!!!! Last time the turkey sammy was good but not my favorite cause I…read morefelt it was a bit plain. Today I got the chicken salad sammy and it is AMAZING. Also found some tamales in their frozen section that I can't wait to try. Bought some more mei mei dumplings too. Oh and of course some more sweet treats!!!! Cannot wait to come back. The staff are so friendly and seem happy to be there. Love the vibe with the music. You gotta check this place out!

My order: iced espresso with oat milk, cookie (gluten free)…read moreThe review: Firstly, I totally didn't expect to find gluten free options and was pleasantly surprised that they had GF pastries. They use atomic coffee, which is hands down my favorite local coffee. The store itself has a cute, small town market vibe. You order inside and wait out on the sidewalk for your name to be called, then they pass your order out through the window. My friend got a sandwich and said it was awesome. This place is a treat.