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Shanghai Market Oriental Food
8450 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN 55343, United States
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Shanghai Market Oriental Food
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De
Review №1

A great little store full of culinary treasures! Went for some spice to make Kimchi ... They had what I needed. Also got a super cute bowl with a cat painted in it. Cashier was friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be back - glad to have a spot in the burbs so I dont have to trek into the city!!

Hi
Review №2

Great place, lots everything I need.

He
Review №3

The store is incredibly clean and kept in good shape-- shelves and store are organized well so that it is easy to find what you are looking for. The cashier ladies are always very friendly and greet you whenever you come in and leave.

Ba
Review №4

Nice place to buy asian ingredients. The people who own it are really sweet and helpful.

St
Review №5

Best place to get the authentic items for recipes. Owner is very helpful

Li
Review №6

People are super friendly there. They take debit cards and credit cards. I found exactly what I needed and they even had my favorite Korean food Kimchi. The clerk helped me find it. It is a little older of a building and slightly run down but if you have an Asian recipe make sure you take a picture of the item you need on your phone or save it to your phone. It will help you find the item in the store. I dont read Chinese or Korean so it makes it a little difficult to find things. .

MA
Review №7

I feel at home here. More products from Philippines please.

An
Review №8

I love this place! The produce is really really really good, ramen and sauce selection is vast, and the prices are cheap. Super friendly staff too that are very helpful

Hu
Review №9

Although not very big, it has good selection of Chinese cooking materials. Very cozy, homey atmosphere. I am glad that I found it.

Ju
Review №10

Really like this place ! Gimme feeling of home country ! Will definitely come from time to time to get what we need for home cuisine !

Bo
Review №11

Overcharged and don’t let me return items when I’m still at the store.Totally discrimination of non Chinese.

Da
Review №12

You can find things here that you cant find at other places. The people were friendly and helpful.

Li
Review №13

Wide variety of frozen bao buns, dumplings, and snacks-- exactly what I was hoping to find! Also picked up some cute ramen bowls. The food I purchased all had expiration dates that were in the future, as I checked based on old reviews. Excited to go back-- but next time, Ill definitely skip the shopping baskets and go straight for a cart!

We
Review №14

Great selection of groceries and authentic foods. They can use another check out line when its busy.

Iv
Review №15

I go there when I miss food from my home town (Taipei, Taiwan). They can probably do a better job on cleaning and good lighting, some items do not have have expiration dates which could be worrisome. But in general, its a good Asian grocery store and I do go there regular.

Ma
Review №16

Went for 2 items: garlic and mint. Both of them were well past prime. If I were food insufficient, I would not be checking their dumpster.

Ri
Review №17

Great Chinese grocery store with fresh vegetables, fish, and seafood all the time. Most of the items my family are looking for are here every day.

Ad
Review №18

Very well stocked with a great variety of selections.

Jo
Review №19

Masks required for entry. A very wide variety of imported snacks, desserts, food and ingredients from southeast Asia. As an aside, a lot of the packaging is not in English, but pictures and context are very helpful.

Cr
Review №20

Small store, have lots of items in a small space. Bok choy and other fresh greens were great.

Mi
Review №21

Fascinating!Clerks are really helpful, and I loved browsing there.

La
Review №22

What a great find for me! Who knew?I love that Im now able to go here and shop for, you know, Chinese walnut shortcake cookies, shimeji mushrooms and fresh quail eggs!Neat, friendly store with lots of fresh produce and shelves full of Asian sweets and treats!

S
Review №23

If youre in a pinch, seems like a decent place to pick up staples. Produce didnt look very fresh, so I ended up going to another store after this.

Em
Review №24

So many fun things! the staff is very friendly and nice! lots to explore

Be
Review №25

If there is a better place outside of Minneapolis for my pan Asian cooking needs Id like to hear it. The staff is nice, and I cant resist the red bean buns by the counter. Live it.

An
Review №26

On par with United Noodle (without the prepared food). Great selection of produce and ingredients. Found a huge jar of chili beans paste that I couldnt find at United Noodle. Also easy to navigate while avoiding people in covid environment.

Ar
Review №27

Very nice... folks at the cash register, come out and help us. I love going there... Very sweet people...

We
Review №28

I had a bad experience. I was looking for a product which they told me would come the next day. I called the next day, they said tomorrow. I called again and this time they totally dismissed me. They didnt take the time to make sure I understood what they were saying. Even when I tried to clarify, she didnt say much other than sorry and hung up. Not coming here again even though its close.

Aj
Review №29

I love this place for a few reasons. The owners are super nice and funny. I love the tea pots and dishes they have. They have the Black bean noodles I love. So I dont have to buy from Amazon. Convenient location. Prices are good

Li
Review №30

Be careful with that expiration date and always check everything you buy.

Sl
Review №31

Generally, I like the store, selection of the merchandise. But there are two big problems as I see it:1. There is a bad smell in the store. Either ventilation is not adequate or something spoiled is not removed.2. When I was there, the floors were dirty, I am not sure when they were washed last time.I wish the management keeps an eye on sanitary issues and keeps the store clean and shiny.

Mi
Review №32

Its not the best shopping experience but very convenient if youre on the west side of the cities.

Ga
Review №33

Mainly Chinese ingredients, there are a mix of Korean, Thai, and Japanese things as well, but it seems mostly Chinese for the most part.

Pa
Review №34

Very polite and welcoming service. Theres a great assortment of rice crackers, as well as other treats. Theres also a great selection of teas, dried mushrooms and ingredients for cooking and baking.

An
Review №35

Great Asian market where I can find all of the sauces for stirfry.

An
Review №36

Great Asian food market.

Pa
Review №37

Cool little hole in the wall Asian grocery store.

Je
Review №38

Talapias did not taste the best

Vi
Review №39

Was looking for three pepper Thai chili sauce, but found lots of other good things

Pe
Review №40

Great selection and friendly service!

Ch
Review №41

The owner here is very friendly. Although the store is not very big, you pretty much can find everything that you expect to from Asian grocery stores. Overall the price is higher than other Chinese stores in St Paul. For example, this store charges $1 ~ $1.5 more for 5-packed instant noodles or frozen dumplings, and $10 more for 50 lb rice. But for western metro area, this is still a place to go to if you dont want to drive that far.

Da
Review №42

Very clean and well stocked. Good Thai section, as far as we German-Americans can tell.

Na
Review №43

Market is greatly organized, clean, and stocked. Staff knows their inventory even when customer does not know the name of the product in original language.

Ji
Review №44

Nice small Asian market. A++

Ka
Review №45

Closest Asian store from our house!

Ko
Review №46

Great people. Great food

Ke
Review №47

Come here for the variety of frozen dumplings, shumai, and buns. Has all the Filipino food products I need. I come here every week. Would recommend.

Ph
Review №48

Great service at checkout and good variety of oriental foods. parking lot is still tough to get to... construction is taking years on Blake Rd.

Ge
Review №49

Great food selection and prices

Mi
Review №50

I had a bad experience. I bought some foods. But some of them were expired. I tried to return the food. But the lady did not admit the truth until I showed the receipt.

Mi
Review №51

Great market with a good variety of products.

Ni
Review №52

This store is a gem of a place! The prices are reasonable and the selection is enormous! This place is my go-to for any spices or ingredients in any variety of meals that I cook for my family. The staff is very kind and helpful. They are also very welcoming to everyone.

An
Review №53

Nice atmosphere and plenty items to choose from, I ordered their chicken dings which are always great tasting!!

Ma
Review №54

So happy to have found a great little Asian food market on the West side! Had all the Japanese and Thai staples and a nice selection of fresh greens!

ad
Review №55

Friendly staff, good prices and a huge selection of items for all your Asian cooking needs!!

br
Review №56

This market is great. I love the selection of tea they have lots of loose leaf tea. Friendly staff and very helpful. I recommend this as my favorite oriental market in the metro area.

Pi
Review №57

Liked this place. Friendly and helpful staff, well organized. They dont have fresh fish or meat, but has good stock of frozen meats and sea foods. Vegetables were fresh and neatly packed.

Ge
Review №58

I love the fresh Asian vegetables, they are high in quality. Excellent selection of Asian and Chinese food specialties. The staff is helpful and know the products. If you are in the area and looking for this kind of food you need to make a visit and be glad you did.

Et
Review №59

The place is great. Not as much selection as United noodles, but it has the stuff I am usually looking for and is small enough that you really feel like you are supporting a local business.

An
Review №60

Plenty of great Asian veggies, canned goods and supplies to cover just about any cooking adventure!

Ab
Review №61

My friend from Yunnan, China, was able to find some Yunnan specialties here that he hadnt found at any other Asian market in the Twin Cities.

Al
Review №62

They are very nice, they are great at helping us no Asian speakers decipher the labels of things and help find what we are looking for. And a little secret, they have amazing fresh greens and root veggies for extremely low prices!!

Da
Review №63

Wide range of products. Everything from Thai, Japanese, Chinese to Vietnamese ingredients. Friendly staff and great prices. All meat is frozen, but good variety. Best choice if youre on the west central side of the cities.

Mi
Review №64

Most of the time they have what I am looking for. Not a great place for Japanese, Korean or Thai products.

Ra
Review №65

Great selection of ingredients for all things ranging from Asia to Latin America. The produce is always fresh and well organized. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to help in any way.

ma
Review №66

Great spot for authentic Asian cooking supplies.

An
Review №67

Love shopping here I work at China palace and get creative at home

Ad
Review №68

Good place to get the basic grocery. I highly recommend them.

An
Review №69

Has plenty of variety but slightly pricey.

Ai
Review №70

I havent been to this store, but found them on a Google search. I called to see if they sold Pork Belly. The man who answered advised that they did sell it. I then asked if he could tell me what the price was per pound and I was informed they dont give out prices over the phone and he proceeded to hang up on me. Not a fan of that treatment.

Oi
Review №71

Be extra careful buying from this store. I bought this few days ago and its already past 13 days from the expiration date. Unacceptable.I have read previous comments about the the expired goods from this store.

Ki
Review №72

I stop here occasionally for mochi or if Im low on matcha powder or hoisin sauce. Its a really nice store with a refeshing atmosphere and good prices. The customer service is really good as well. Ive been here many times over the years and have no complaints!I recommend stopping by, especially if you enjoy imported/specialty Asian foods!

Re
Review №73

Lots of selections, but slightly more expensive than other Chinese grocery stores. Better watch the expiration dates before you purchase the food.

Sa
Review №74

Good Asian food options! Decent prices.

Lo
Review №75

You get all the groceries for Chinese and Indian, the racks could have been arranged better

sc
Review №76

Great dry goods and modest selection of priduce

Ke
Review №77

Very helpful staff. Wide variety of products. Large selections of specific items. Decent produce.

Li
Review №78

Friendly staff,helpful, fresh produce,meets my needs with out going down town. Easy access.

Ro
Review №79

Always a great place to pick up any Asian food items you might need. Very friendly workers!

Ke
Review №80

Always friendly and I can always find those hard-to-find ingredients here. A small, but great market.

I
Review №81

Lots of choices for Oriental foods.

Mi
Review №82

Awesome Store large Selection of Oriental Food

Fu
Review №83

Horrible customer service. Clerk was outside smoking when I was ready to checkout. I had to wait 5 min for her to return. Upon returning, she was totally oblivious to me standing at the counter waiting and proceeds to walk right pass me to sit down. I had to wave her down and tell her I was ready to checkout. Also, everything is overpriced compared to other Asian grocery stores. I will not be returning.

An
Review №84

Wide variety of goods and friendly owners. I can always find what I need here!

Bi
Review №85

This is an awesome place. Prices can be a bit high sometimes but they have lot of stuff

An
Review №86

Very good oriental food market

Do
Review №87

Clean huge store with a variety of products. Amazing prices too!

An
Review №88

Super great small Asian store if you willing to try anything.

Se
Review №89

Good place to shop all ur groceries

Am
Review №90

Friendly staff, stocked shelves, large variety of items, and decent prices. Also, convenient location and ample parking.

Ma
Review №91

Wide variety of foods from Asia, frozen seafood, fresh produce.

JC
Review №92

Really convenient Oriental grocery store with a good selection of fresh, packaged, and frozen foods.

An
Review №93

Friendly cashier, nice, easy to find merchandise!

Ed
Review №94

Great asian shopping place. Friendly helpful people

36
Review №95

Great large market with lots of groceries

Ja
Review №96

Kinda dirty, high priced and little selection.

Vo
Review №97

Good selection of food items from Asian countries.

Ch
Review №98

Store was disorganized and disoriented. Prices were also high.

Le
Review №99

Nice location and great options

MR
Review №100

Wonderful selection. Clean and tidy.

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:8450 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN 55343, United States
  • Phone:+1 952-988-6926
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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