So there is «A&M US Groceries» and there is «Q Club.»(Maybe there are more out there, but these are currently the only two I have found. In order to explain Q Club, I almost have to compare to A&M). As an American living in Hong Kong, both of these outlets have proven to be a comfort when looking for US branded labels of food, toiletries, sundries, etc. And make no mistake, it is not a fully stocked grocery like you might expect, but just big enough with enough US brands to make you feel like you have some connection to the US products you might miss and/or need. «A&M» is more like a Costco in many ways(they literally stock items you would find at Costco… bulk for the most part but not all, large bags and even Kirkland labels… and it is expensive). Q Club is more like a a small version of an American grocery store(nothing in bulk, but lots of US based grocery products, no Kirkland labels… and less expensive than A&M). For example, at Q Club, I was able to find an expansive shelf of McCormick Seasonings & Sauces, Muscle Milk Lite, Degree anti-perspirant and Kraft parmessan cheese. Even a huge shelf of Mezzetta jarred peperoncini, jalepeno peppers, coctail onions, etc. They are individual items, but definately American tastes. The prices are a bit high compared to what you would pay for in America, but I would say cheaper than A&M US Groceries simply because they are normal sized and not sold in larger bulk bags like A&M. They do have an expansive beer selection you will see right when you walk into the door. The store is small, clean, organized and staff was friendly.
Kevin L.
Place rating: 4 Hong Kong
I didn’t get this Q Club at the very beginning. Why another grocery store, anyway? We had plenty around Soho/Mid-Levels. After window-shopping for a few times, it got me even more confused. I had never seen most of the stuff it sold here. It’s like a variation of a usual grocery store in Hong Kong, with exactly the same categories, but different brands. Then I heard a couple of friends, separately, recommended Q Club to others. It went like this, «Oh you wanna buy [insert obscure brand], go to Q Club.» Finally I realized, it is a grocery store specifically importing all the US brands and the likes. That’s the reason why people come here for a particular brand of beers, sodas, chocolates, or just household necessities(on the second floor). I came here once awhile, probably enjoyed more than I should, to find myself in a whole new world of brands I’d never heard of. Hell yeah, thanks to ‘Murica, I got a big jar of Monster Trail Mix, twice, consisted of peanuts, M&M’s, raisins, chocolates chips(like a mini version of Hershey’s kisses), and butter chips. Man, this is single-handedly the most delish and most evil snack you could get at the same time… again. Thanks ‘Murica! And thanks Obama! And if you are true party boy, you can totally get the standard, authentic«red cups» here. Way to start a party!