Going to a Chinese Supermarket, what should I buy?

Edwardia

I would recommend doing some research on https://www.waiyeehong.com as unlike other websites this one will tell you the ingredients of the products so you know if they contain MSG for example. Helpful to write down brands of stuff you want so when you get there you know it meets your standards.

Steve059

Wai Yee Hong is my local Chinese supermarket.

I always stock up on the little packs of various "A-One" noodles. Lunch for just 28p.

However, I haven't been able to find the tin of something with the ingredients "Contents of many animals (Mammal)" on it again.

Amys

To add to the list, just found out that prawns and shrimp are very cheap there.

More4me

Apart from already covered above
Fresh veg are usually cheaper then supermarket.
If you like hot chilli sauce, i would recommend "sriracha", comes in different level of heat and flavor, garlic usually and its not acidic like main stream chilli sauces.
I know OP is looking for freezer options but fresh tofu is so much cheaper, about £1.30 for a 800g block, cook & freez:D

I_luv_cats

Chinese 5 spice powder


Prawn crackers


Toothpicks


Chopsticks


White Rabbit sweeties


Jasmine Tea







(Not sure if can trust the Soy sauce as safety concerns in he past)

fatboy77

Are these places breathable?

There is one close to where I live but I've never ventured inside after being warned by mates that the smell inside is unbearable.

Me Julie has suggested we go in wearing nose masks:rotfl:

hamsterfan1

fatboy77 wrote: »

Are these places breathable?

There is one close to where I live but I've never ventured inside after being warned by mates that the smell inside is unbearable.

Me Julie has suggested we go in wearing nose masks:rotfl:

they smell fine - if they sell authentic thai curry pastes get them but beware they tell you to use tablespoons but my DH & I found them far too hot (and we eat hot curries) so use teaspoons instead - still hot but bearable- they last three times as long

sooty&sweep

Cans of Chinese mushrooms

Jen

kittendothroar

Also recommend the frozen pork dumplings, are addictive though!

Great for all sorts of different noodles.

PLRFD

Squid brand fish sauce,it goes in everything.