Hong Kong Supermarket

As others have said, this place needs a bit of orchestration in timing. I came on my day off, on a weekday afternoon, where it wasnt as crowded.
Likes: Extensive selection of fresh produce, kudos for well trimmed Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) and fresh basil. I had little trouble finding all the necessary condiments I usually needed for my pan-​Asian pantry, except for pickled radish and other odd ball japanese items that i normally find closer in little Tokyo/​Astor Place. I also couldnt find the extra firm pressed tofu. Maybe i didnt look hard enough.
Dislikes: the fresh meat and seafood is a bit limited to the basics here. Dont expect choice cuts or exotic seafood. The ground pork was a bit too lean for my liking, which was a bit surprising.

Good selection of spices and non perishables but the veggies are not so fresh. Would not get meat or fish here.

Okay, so this place is no whole foods. It would be polite to say that its décor fits in very nicely with the general appearance of its neighborhood.
Most people who work here don’t speak English, or at least English as the American people know it.
No, this place is not America.
This place is, however, a godsend for New Yorkers who are tired of $ 10.99/lb chicken breasts at Whole Foods that come with the bird’s lineage and life story. It’s chicken, man! It’s not that complicated.
I usually come here when I want to buy BIG. I’m talking about stocking up the fridge, don’t need to go outside for a month big. The pre-​apocalyptic buy up all the canned tuna big. I’m talking about riding down to Chinatown on a citibike with my 85L backpack strapped four ways across my torso like I’m JGL in Premium Rush, BIG. Why? Because soy sauce bottles be heavy, yo!
Everything here is on the cheaper side, especially the meats and vegetables. You can’t help but stock up if like me, you don’t make it down here quite as often as you’d like. There are also tons of Chinese groceries that you can’t find elsewhere. White rabbit candy? Green tea pumpkin seeds? Every type of ramen imaginable? It’s all there for the taking.
Some people have this instinctive association of Chinatown with poor sanitation, and if you walk down grand street one too many times, I can see how you might get that impression. Honestly though, just because this area is old doesn’t mean it’s unclean. You can get your food from the most squeeky clean vendor, but that don’t mean diddly squat if you don’t handle and cook it properly at home. There’s a reason you never see any raw dishes in Chinese cooking.
But truth be told, I’m not sure why I even bother defending the unruliness of this place and Chinatown in general. This place is awesome for those who can appreciate it. Those people who enjoy appearance over substance when it comes to their groceries have tons of options north of Houston.

I do not like Chinese grocery stores, but Hong Kong Supermarket is probably the best in the city. It has a solid selection of items, including a live seafood section, a meat department and an extensive produce section. They have most Chinese sauces, dry foods, and snacks. It’s relatively clean and easy to navigate. The cashiers are what you would expect at any Chinese grocery store– loud, not very considerate, but get the job done very efficiently.
It’s conveniently located not too far from the Canal St. stop off the 6 train. Because it is pretty far from where I live, I don’t go to Hong Kong Supermarket as often as I should to replenish my stock of Chinese groceries. But for the prices and the selection, it’s definitely a one-​stop shop.

Newly renovated! As fresh as you can get.

Great selection of Asian vegetables and groceries at reasonable prices. If you are trying to find an obscure ingredient or sauce for a recipe this is the place to go. I recommend mostly the chinese merchandise versus Japanese. The Japanese prices are kind of high compared to Sunrise but sometimes they do have sales on Pocky. Very nice selection of noodles in the lower level as well. The veggies also tend to be very fresh especially the tok chop, cabbage and spinach.

As far as prices and variety, it’s hard to beat this grocery store/​supermarket. I do most of my grocery shopping here on a weekly basis due to its convenience and low prices. Moreover, here I discovered some interesting produce that I’ve come to love, such as yu choi tips, ear mushroom, xinjian fragrant pears, and Korean melons.
Some of the stuff here is hit or miss: one week you may get a great deal for some very tasty fruit or vegetables; the following week the same item at the same price tastes like cardboard.
Hygiene standards are also a bit of hit or miss. The guys at the fishmonger stall wear gloves at all times, but I’ve seen one clean his ears with a toothpick… while wearing gloves.
I’ve seen a guy open a bottle of soy sauce, pour some of the content in the cap, drink it, screw the cap back, and put the bottle back in the shelf. Bottom line: if you buy something here make sure the item is properly sealed.
The place is always busy, but aisles tend to be always well-​stocked, and lines move fast. I also must confess that have a crush on one of the check-​out ladies: a tiny woman with a feeble voice who always seemed sweet to me… until once somebody translated to me what she was saying to a colleague: «You can’t even lift a 50lb bag of rice, and you call yourself a man?! What can of man are you?! I pity you». I’m in love.

This is a pretty decent Chinese supermarket that’ll likely satisfy the vast majority of your food needs. Alas, it is no T&T, but then, so few supermarkets are. Great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables at low prices (though you can get cheaper in Flushing), and a surprisingly large array of seafood and frozen foods (dumplings, pancakes, etc.) as well.

Clean, organized, and constantly restocked! I went early Saturday morning to pick up a few ingredients for dinner, and as expected, I picked up way more than I meant to.
The produce section is fantastic! Everything is neatly stacked and all the different vegetables and fruits looked super fresh. I also like that they have an area for overripe/​expiring vegetables that you can purchase in bulk for lower prices.
Like any Asian grocery store, the meat/​poultry section is confusing. Too many unrecognizable cuts/​types of meat, and butchers who don’t speak a full sentence of English. I’m sure they were equally annoyed at my inability to put into Chinese exactly what I wanted (thinly sliced beef). Thankfully, through motioning and pointing, I was able to get something very close to what I wanted — though not exactly.
There is a new ‘department store’ area in the basement, which consists mostly of dried/​packaged foods and snacks. There’s also a large section of kitchenware. I spent so much time wandering in this area and staring at all the buy 4 for $ 10 deals that I missed the bus. :(
Definitely planning on making a trip down every 2 – 3 weeks to restock on produce and Asian snacks! :D

I prefer Hong Kong Supermarket to New York Mart located around the corner. It’s bigger, better organized, more fun to wander around in, and cleaner. A pantheon of Asian ingredients, snacks, and ready-​made and packaged foods! They also have pasta, cereal, and other American ingredients, as well as some kitchen supplies. 4 stars because the quality of produce doesn’t make it to 5 stars — but it is insanely cheap! Another note: I think NY Mart has more produce, but I think it’s a toss-​up between which produce section I prefer.

Hong Kong Supermarket is two stories with a variety of fresh produce, snacks and more snacks.
Having been around many years, HK supermarket does not fail to satisfy my cravings when I need a certain snack. Though the Manhattan Chinatown Supermarket is closer to me, I would make my way to HK for certain snacks MC doesn’t carry.
Inside the supermarket there is a small sushi stand which I absolutely love. The prices for the sushi are so reasonable (2.50 $ for a california roll) and they are always fresh.
When I am shopping for groceries and need instant sushi, this place is my go-​to.

Love love love this market. You can pick up any Asian specialty you can think of. The fruits n veggies are fresh and cheap. I always come here to stock up on purple yam, Japanese yam, fresh fish n meats.
There is also a sushi stand with rolls for $ 5.50 n under and sashimi for $ 11.00

This used to be Dynasty supermarket back in the day before Hong Kong Supermarket took over about 6 – 7 years ago. Needless to say, this supermarket still offers hard-​to-​find Asian snacks and foods. The newly added basement is home to popular Asian snacks such as Pocky, numerous brands of ramen, chocolates and dried Asian goods. The main level is more of grocery shopping. Sushi is also available by the entrance and there’s a separate section for vegetables and fruits on the right side of the store when you walk in. There’s even a little section that sells Asian DVDs and blankets when you walk in the store. Asian stores FTW!

Hong Kong Supermarket is seriously a treasure trove for anyone who loves Asian ingredients and is looking for unique finds. I don’t even live in New York anymore, but still visit Hong Kong Supermarket regularly when I’m in town. It’s the only place I’ve ever found purple sweet potatoes, and don’t even get me started on the amazing selection of imported snacks!
This particular location is between Little Italy and Chinatown, and can easily be overlooked since it’s on a side street, but it’s typically quite busy and crowded further proving its popularity. Whether you are searching for a special Asian ingredient, or just in the area and doing some window shopping, Hong Kong Supermarket is a really cool spot to visit with low prices and a great selection!

For the price and the quantity, this is the place to go for some cheap sushi. I work a couple blocks away from this place and was introduced by a coworker when we were trying to decide where to go for lunch. Although the entire market kind of has that «unsanitary» fish-​vendors smell, the sushi selection was excellent. They have California Rolls for $ 2.50, Spicy Tuna or Spicy Salmon or Eel rolls for $ 3.50, Sushi and roll combinations for $ 5.00, and Sashimi for $ 11.00. At these prices, the amount of food you get is staggering. And the quality isn’t shabby either! I ordered the Spicy Tuna rolls and the Salmon Sushi/​Roll combo for a total of $ 8.50. All the fish was pretty good (although I don’t know if I can guarantee that it was all actually fresh) and I was very satisfied afterwards. It definitely hit the spot for me.
If you’re seeking a quick bite for cheap, Hong Kong Supermarket’s sushi selection is your place to be!

Hong Kong Supermarket is THE go-​to spot in Chinatown for groceries. Simply put, it’s two floors of practically every Asian product you’ve ever wanted (or didn’t know you wanted until you saw it on the shelves).
The market is always bustling, but that’s to be expected anywhere in this area. I’m especially a fan of the produce section, mostly because of two factors: the low prices and the Chinese eggplant. When I manage to pick up one of those delicate, coveted eggplants, It’s almost as if I’ve won a battle against the swarm of other customers also searching for the best deal.
Although I am aware that meat-​free diets are few and far between in China, the scarce supply of solely vegetarian items prevents me from exhibiting overwhelming praise for HK. For example, I really have to dig to find that last package of vegetable dumplings without chicken or pork, and even then, sometimes they don’t have them in stock at all.
Regardless, none of the groceries I’ve purchased so far have ever let me down. And along the same lines, other supermarkets in Chinatown don’t even come close to the pricing and selection found here.
Luckily, Hong Kong Supermarket is only a short walk from the subway, so no need to worry about carrying multiple heavy bags long distances after checking out. On top of that, the store is nearly impossible to miss — just keep an eye out for the big, red awning!

Cool place. This is my first time shopping for Chinese ingredients in New York City. I have more experience in Chicago. I was looking for chili oil and dumplings — pretty simple. And my friend recommended this place! I found the chili oil pretty quickly. They had both of the varieties I needed. I didn’t find the exact dumplings I was looking for and overall I wish they had more variety, but I found very similar ones. The only thing is, when you go, be prepared to look around for what you want because you won’t get very far with English. Good experience, good prices and good dumplings!

This is the second hong Kong supermarket after the first one burnt down many many years ago, the old one was on Allen and East Broadway. This location is definitely better than the last. This supermarket is located at the center of Chinatown and is close to all.
Prices are great and service is fast. There are a lot of people that come in and out, so I certainly don’t expect the supermarket to be super neat all the time. But they do manage to restock and reorganize the shelves quite often giving the customer a nice shopping experience.
I highly discourage driving here, parking is close to impossible. Best to take the train and walk here.
Great supermarket and has all the Chinese food items that you need, noodles, rice, bok choy, seafood, etc. Everything is here for a good price.

People bustling through the aisles, lots of yelling in Cantonese, and the slight hint of fear that the $ 3.50 sushi roll that you’re buying may or may not make you sick. Hah, it’s good to feel at home. I was worried when I moved to the west side that it would be hard to get to Chinatown, but you can ride the D (heh) train, and it’ll take you just a couple blocks away. Best time to come is probably the weekdays, or early morning weekends.
Prices at Hong Kong supermarket are pretty good, especially for some of the produce that you can’t find at non-​Asian supermarkets. You can also find rows and rows of frozen dumplings, bags of rice, assorted instant ramen, and a lot of the sauces and oils (sesame and chili) that you can’t find elsewhere.
I would generally avoid buying meats here, just because you’re not always sure about the freshness, but if you’re looking for ground pork, HKS is the place to get it, since it’s not readily available elsewhere without special order. I usually hit up HKS on the weekends and then head over to Deluxe Food Market down the block for prepared foods like roast duck or pork buns.
In all, probably one of the best Asian markets in Chinatown. They don’t take Amex here (boo), but they do take Visa and Mastercard. Cashiers are pretty typical here and they can get impatient and yell at you at times, but don’t panic. Just grab and chug a bottle of aloe vera drink to wash down that chocolate Yan Yan or Pocky, and it’ll help relieve the stress.

The one stop shop for everything Asian! You name it, you got it. They have all sorts of soy sauces, fresh seafood, oils, non-​standard Chinese sauces like sacha, leek sauce, black bean, and more. You can even find stuff like dried kombu or Thai fish sauce or hotpot meat and soup base.
Pros:
Has 99% of anything you’d ever want to get at an Asian grocery store.
Cons:
No help for finding anything.
The meat department is disgusting and smelly.