Chinese supermarkets?

yawenchen

Hi, I'm new to these forums & new-ish to the neighborhood (11205!). I've lived here since January but still haven't explored the neighborhood since I mostly make trips to Manhattan instead. I want to cook Chinese but I don't know if there are Chinese markets closeby? I heard there are some on Myrtle, maybe? I just don't feel like making a special trip to Chinatown just because I want some simple ingredients... and the scant varieties in "American" markets does not suffice!

Thanks!!

anonymous

There is an Asian market on Myrtle across from the Associated that carries some basics for Chinese cooking. On Fulton St. between Bedford and Nostrand there is an Asian produce market (I think it is called Chung's) and they have a a decent selection as well. I was actually a little impressed when I got some rice wine vinegar there recently. Neither of these places are a substitute for proper grocery stores in Chinatown, though, but you will find the basics.

karka

You can get some stuff at the Associated on Myrtle as well like the fancier Kikoman soy sauce and rice wine vinegars. Not sure about oyster or fish sauce. They also carry generic crap so read the ingredients.
I get kimchi from the market accross the street, but they don't always have it.

kevin_on_putnam

If you're just looking for the basics (bok choy etc.) Fresh Direct has good stuff