555 Market is a typical, crowded Chinatown grocery store with narrow, cramped aisles and a cluttered, often dark interior. The organization can seem chaotic, with boxes and products stacked on the floor. While customer service is minimal and the space can feel hectic, the store is widely appreciated for its extensive variety and low prices. It reliably stocks a vast range of items, from Chinese cooking ingredients, dried goods, and frozen dumplings to fresh produce and specific items like Chinese yeast balls, Nata de Coco, and boba tea supplies. Shoppers consistently find it has cheaper prices on many products, such as shaoxing wine, coffee, tea, and bean curd sticks, compared to nearby competitors. The store requires a $20 minimum for credit card purchases, as cash is preferred. Despite its messy and dusty environment, it remains a valued destination for those seeking specific Asian ingredients and good deals, embodying the authentic, no-frills Chinatown shopping experience.
Like most grocers in Chinatown, the aisles are narrow and product organization is almost non-existent. However, this is the only store in Chinatown that I could find Chinese yeast balls at, so they get that. Customer service is severely lacking, but what can you do...it's Chinatown.
June 2022
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November 2020
555 market has everything -- from kitchen utensils to fruits, you can find anything here. They sell a wide array of Chinese food and snacks for a fair price however be sure to check the expiration dates since a lot of their dried / canned goods may be long expired. Still, a good place to find frozen wantons and other Chinese... read full comment
