Chinese medicine is hardly my specialty (#1) but armed with a list of things to get from others, I was able to walk into this store and be done with my shopping in a matter of minutes. All hail Karning Dispensary (嘉寧中西葯房) for coming through in the clutch.
Not all Karnings are built the same. This store along Johnston Rd in Wan Chai is on the smaller side and the people traffic was in and out the entire time. The staff was professional, spoke mainly Cantonese, and was not about wasting time talking about the medicine I was seeking. They took my info and went to the back and came out with all the items at once. That's efficiency.
The price they offered was still more competitive than the quotes I got from other nearby stores. They accept Octopus, cash, and credit cards for no additional fee. I wouldn't hesitate for a second for a return visit. Calling ahead of time might even be the better move going forward.
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(#1) Or even Western medicine. read more