Best Asian Markets in Phoenix
anonymous
January 24 2007, 06:16:07 UTC
We have two excellent asian markets here in Phoenix.
* Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket (2025 N Dobson Rd, Chandler)
Lee Lee is the grand mothership of Asian supermarkets in probably all of Arizona. You walk in during the weekend and it's complete hustle and bustle throughout the entire store.
Fairly large inside, Lee Lee is also really diverse in its offerings. While at least half of its aisles are dedicated to Chinese foodstuffs and other goods, you've got whole aisles solely dedicated Japanese, Korean, Indian/Pakistani, Thai/Persian/Dutch/Indonesian, and Brazilian/Colombian stuff, among others. Large freezer section with items from all the aforementioned countries, plus fresh seafood. The Japanese aisle is well-stocked with all things Pocky, which makes me one happy, gluttonous camper. Other aisles include well-priced cookware, dinnerware, Asian candy, any spice you can think of, teas, etc.
There are also birds roosting in the lighting rafters, and you see them flying around the store and hear them chirping. Don't know how sanitary that is, but it does add a different dimension to your standard Asian shopping experience.
* The COFCO Chinese Cultural Center (668 North 44th Street, Phoenix)
Where Lee Lee is the commoner's market, the COFCO Chinese Cultural Center is the up-scale shopping district. The grocery has the best fresh fish market in the state. The restaurants and shops and are interesting as well, especially if you are looking for an inexpensive unique asian gifts. All of this wrapped in exquisite Chinese architecture with traditional gardens and replicas of ancient pagodas and statues.
Re: Best Asian Markets in PhoenixwynderlonJanuary 24 2007, 08:14:16 UTC
Lee Lee is a really awesome supermarket, as the person mentioned. It's probably the best I've ever been to and I can get lost in there just browsing (don't go in with an empty tummy!). I definitely suggest checking that place out.
As for good weather...I'm not sure what kind of weather you're coming from, but it's been pretty cold here too. It snowed in Tucson!
Re: Best Asian Markets in Phoenixtrekgirl01January 27 2007, 12:57:23 UTC
I looked for bentos and accessories at Lee Lee and haven't found much. But I'm probably going today, just to check it out (I live a couple miles away from it) and I'll let you know if I find anything.
* Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket (2025 N Dobson Rd, Chandler)
Lee Lee is the grand mothership of Asian supermarkets in probably all of Arizona. You walk in during the weekend and it's complete hustle and bustle throughout the entire store.
Fairly large inside, Lee Lee is also really diverse in its offerings. While at least half of its aisles are dedicated to Chinese foodstuffs and other goods, you've got whole aisles solely dedicated Japanese, Korean, Indian/Pakistani, Thai/Persian/Dutch/Indonesian, and Brazilian/Colombian stuff, among others. Large freezer section with items from all the aforementioned countries, plus fresh seafood. The Japanese aisle is well-stocked with all things Pocky, which makes me one happy, gluttonous camper. Other aisles include well-priced cookware, dinnerware, Asian candy, any spice you can think of, teas, etc.
There are also birds roosting in the lighting rafters, and you see them flying around the store and hear them chirping. Don't know how sanitary that is, but it does add a different dimension to your standard Asian shopping experience.
* The COFCO Chinese Cultural Center (668 North 44th Street, Phoenix)
Where Lee Lee is the commoner's market, the COFCO Chinese Cultural Center is the up-scale shopping district. The grocery has the best fresh fish market in the state. The restaurants and shops and are interesting as well, especially if you are looking for an inexpensive unique asian gifts. All of this wrapped in exquisite Chinese architecture with traditional gardens and replicas of ancient pagodas and statues.
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As for good weather...I'm not sure what kind of weather you're coming from, but it's been pretty cold here too. It snowed in Tucson!
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I see upper 60s in Phoenix. It is 30s here!
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