Tips for food shopping at a Chinese grocery store?

twin53 · Jul 11th, 2008, 08:16 PM

shrimp chips - yum!

VPT · Jul 11th, 2008, 08:58 PM

In my opinion Indonesia and Japan have the best tasting snacks. Many Chinese snacks use MSG just a heads up.

Japanese dried seaweed "nori"
Prawn crackers (Indonesian / Japanese / Chinese)
Japanese rice crackers
Chinese dried plums (ask for pitted/seedless) they are individually wrapped like candy with twisted ends, sold in large packets of 50+.
Banana chips (choose Thai or Philippines, their bananas are sweeter)
Freeze dried mushrooms/vegs/fruits (origin is usually China or Taiwan)
Thai "dogsh!t" (that's what it's called in Thai and it's one of their national snack delicacies!)

LouisLady · Jul 13th, 2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VPT

In my opinion Indonesia and Japan have the best tasting snacks. Many Chinese snacks use MSG just a heads up.

Japanese dried seaweed "nori"
Prawn crackers (Indonesian / Japanese / Chinese)
Japanese rice crackers
Chinese dried plums (ask for pitted/seedless) they are individually wrapped like candy with twisted ends, sold in large packets of 50+.
Banana chips (choose Thai or Philippines, their bananas are sweeter)
Freeze dried mushrooms/vegs/fruits (origin is usually China or Taiwan)
Thai "dogsh!t" (that's what it's called in Thai and it's one of their national snack delicacies!)

laureenthemean · Jul 13th, 2008, 06:58 PM

I recommend these little cakes that are just called "Custard," found in the cookie aisle. I also love the little pineapple cakes, egg roll cookies, and Shin Ramen (it's spicy). Also, usually the produce is a lot cheaper at Asian markets as well.

Jul 11th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#47
VPT i ♥ blood oranges Location: Singapore / Vancouver	In my opinion Indonesia and Japan have the best tasting snacks. Many Chinese snacks use MSG just a heads up. Japanese dried seaweed "nori" Prawn crackers (Indonesian / Japanese / Chinese) Japanese rice crackers Chinese dried plums (ask for pitted/seedless) they are individually wrapped like candy with twisted ends, sold in large packets of 50+. Banana chips (choose Thai or Philippines, their bananas are sweeter) Freeze dried mushrooms/vegs/fruits (origin is usually China or Taiwan) Thai "dogsh!t" (that's what it's called in Thai and it's one of their national snack delicacies!) __________________

Jul 13th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#49
laureenthemean CL Authenticator '08 Location: Los Angeles	I recommend these little cakes that are just called "Custard," found in the cookie aisle. I also love the little pineapple cakes, egg roll cookies, and Shin Ramen (it's spicy). Also, usually the produce is a lot cheaper at Asian markets as well. __________________ See my shoes here! CCLO member, graduates Dec. 5! Buy now, think later!

Jul 11th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#46
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	shrimp chips - yum!