This is 1 of 2 grocery shops for the Yet Sun Market in Oakland Chinatown. It is located on 8th St, next to the Franklin St intersection (which is across the street from Chase Bank if you need an ATM to get cash for your Oakland Chinatown shopping).
Note: This small grocery store does accept credit card and some digital payments with a $20 minimum purchase.
They have very affordable prices and good deals for their limited selections of produce displayed outside. Inside the store is a refrigerated/frozen aisle of limited meat/poultry/seafood, and a few water tanks filled with live fish/seafood for sale.
When I walked by today, I noticed they had a package of 16 oz (1 lb) strawberries for only $1.00! So I swiftly picked up a box and started browsing their produce outside, and meat/seafood available inside. Prices are comparable to other small Oakland Chinatown grocery stores around the block (e.g. $2/lb shanghai bok choy etc). In the refrigerated sections for poultry (fresh chicken, goose, duck) prices ranged from $1+ per lb of assorted chicken pieces, and $15 to $46 for whole poultry. There are some pork ribs, meatballs (fish or beef, chicken, etc), and branded tofu for sale too.
They also have a handful of tanks filled with live fish/seafood. Today I saw live bass ($12.99/lb), live tilapia ($6.99/lb), and another live fish for $5.99/lb (sign was in chinese so I couldn't read it, see photo for more details).
Overall a good spot to grab affordable deals on seasonal produce, fresh poultry, and live fish. The produce area outside was decently organized and not overwhelming. Inside the store was also organized well and there were no strong or apparent odors of seafood or meat which may be typical of a market-style butcher shop.
I would definitely stop by to see what they have fresh/seasonally, the next time I am in Oakland Chinatown. And especially if I need to purchase a fresh (unfrozen) whole duck or goose for a special recipe. read more