Tang Engros

We were lured in by lunch-​eaters sitting in front of a neighboring business. Folk were eating what looked like fried rolls, rice and greens. –definitely not the usual Swiss fare. Then we saw Tang. This Asian grocery/​sundry store, like those in Zürich, is pretty well packed out with dried goods, frozen meats, beverages, sauces, dishware, ceramic statuettes and veg/​herbs. If one wants basil, and a bunch of it, then Asian markets in CH are always the place to go. Unlike most Asian markets in ZH, Tang serves up hot food for those hankering for Asian fare. The menu is limited, but both meat eaters and vegetarians would appear to be taken care of. (I tried getting a snap of the food counter up close and personal, but it was always manned & I felt a bit self-​conscious. Sorry!)
The hubs and I were a bit thirsty, so we grabbed one can of lychee drink and one of toasted coconut (with bits of coconut inside). –small fridge at the front offers them cold. We also picked up a packet of those lovely ginger candies that are so potent it makes one cough. Armed with our wee purchase, we made our way to Kannenfeld Park, a few blocks away, to visit the giant and have a sit-​down.
For those of you living in Basel with a ‘yen’, pardon the pun, for Asian cuisine, I would recommend Tang Engros as a shopping destination.
Transport: Tram 1 from the Basler Hauptbahnhof