This Chinatown megastore is a must-visit for Asian cuisine fanatics: Its oversized aisles are filled to bursting with the staples of Chinese cooking, from fresh noodles to dumpling wrappers to fermented black beans and much, much more. High turnover means that fruits and vegetables are fresh, and a sushi stall near checkout stocks surprisingly tasty to-go boxes of fresh rolls.
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New York is chockablock with fantastic Asian eateries and Chinese restaurants of every stripe, from dumpling joints to the best sushi counters to dim sum spots. But sometimes it’s nice to put down the chopsticks and whip up a delicious Asian meal at home. Before busting out the wok, stock your pantry with the soy sauce, fish sauce and Sriracha you’ll need at an Asian grocery store in NYC.
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