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Chinese American Mini Market
834 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, United States
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Chinese American Mini Market
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Sc
Review №1

I really love this place. I moved here from South east Asia a while ago. I was born and raised in that area. I can find almost anything I need here. Extra points for the resident cat Miso ❤️

Ph
Review №2

Ok, in another review, I said how much I like the new mega Asian market that just opened, it’s true, that place is great. But, this is my favorite Asian store! We’ve been shopping here for the last several years, and will keep coming back! The produce and meats are always fresh, and the prices are great. The grocery section is awesome, they have the brands we like, and there’s always something new to discover and try. I really love this store, it has a good vibe. The owners are really nice and always there. If you’re looking for an excellent Asian market, and you want to support a local business, check them out!

As
Review №3

All ima say is don’t get the kyoto style mochi🤢

Cr
Review №4

Lots of different ingredients and snacks the people working were very helpful and nice

to
Review №5

Very Helpful. Lots of items to buy.

Su
Review №6

Love love love this place! Getting to try new food is amazing!

ke
Review №7

The first thing I love this place the best ever has everything you need for Asian cooking and accessories when I got the most delicious marinade for salmon suggested by the owner two thumbs up

Le
Review №8

I go there with my asian friend from Hong Kong who helps me choose foods that Ive shown interest in cooking. Many times she cooks dishes and helps me obtain the ingredients. Its really small, but the prices are less than the other Asian stores nearby. The veggies are very fresh. Theres many things you wouldnt know if you were to visit the store if your not privy to its unadvertised specialties. Mimi ordered fresh rice noodles that are mouth watering and super addicting omg so good. I use them in my stirfry .comes in a five by 7 inch block and you cut the noodles to your desire. She also ordered a chicken that is brined and sent from new york and delivered at your request. Too expensive for me at 26 $ Ill passThe chinese coconut bun is to die for. Available every morning; fresh except Wednesday and Friday . Its so soft melt in your mouth and with a lightly sugared creme filling that puts dunkin to shame. Go early as they will be gone by noon . And I suggest in incorporating bamboo shoots vacuum pack in chile spice oil baby bok choy and chinese cabbage into your stirfry

Fa
Review №9

Weve been going here for years and love it. So much variety and friendly staff/owners.

Na
Review №10

Great food and snacks! Highly recommend. Street parking around the block.

Li
Review №11

Good customer service and lots of great products.

Te
Review №12

Good prices and variety

Ka
Review №13

This place has essential Filipino ingredients

Ji
Review №14

Great Asian market with all varieties of Asian food. From Korean, Thai, Chinese, Japanese....kimchi. Fresh vegetables, ramens...definitely my new go to spot for all things Asian food.

re
Review №15

Took a long waiting on queue but place is a bit great for Asians...

Ma
Review №16

Great selection, friendly staff. Clean place, organized, easy shopping.

Ro
Review №17

If you are familiar with Asian markets and if youve been to other stores in the area, then you know that this place is the best. Theyve been in business since forever and theres a reason for that. Great prices and helpful staff.

Ch
Review №18

Great selection. Im exploring classic Chinese and Thai cuisine and was able to find every sauce, dry good, noodle, and vegetable I needed for my recipes and lots of Pan Asian goods from from Japan and Korea as well. Great place for Asian grocery, but they dont have a butcher so you can only buy specific selections of pre-cut meat. The guy who stocks the shelves is an absolutely amazing help. He knew where basically everything was and was patient to a fault with my endless questions.

An
Review №19

Great place to find authentic ingredients

Pr
Review №20

Love this place and caters to a lot of international foods. My family had been shopping here for over 20 yrs. and the owners are like family. Very friendly and helpful staff. Always an exciting place to purchase varieties of ingredients, to snacks, and ready to eat meals.

Ed
Review №21

Great place to find Asian food

Ja
Review №22

Great food and good value

Ke
Review №23

This is an awesome Chinese market, theres produce and kimchi, and even mama Ramon... Highly recommend!!!

Ma
Review №24

💵💵💵💵💵They only take cash 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵 They have many products even from Argentina . But they don’t take debit or credit. Be aware . Many of us don’t carry much cash anymore . They don’t have an atm either

Mi
Review №25

Love this place! Its small but comprehensive, and theyve got stuff that I havent seen at other local Asian markets. Their ramen section alone is outstanding, and I always find the most fascinating snacks. Last time, it was Sichuan-peppercorn peanuts...just a bag of mouth-tingling goodness! Its always a pleasure to visit this place!

Jo
Review №26

A little of everything, great prices, excellent service

an
Review №27

Love this place. Never had a problem with anything or anyone who works here.Planning my list for today.

Vi
Review №28

Excellent had yummy pork buns

Lu
Review №29

Lots variety products from Philippine and Thailand with reasonable price, some frozen fish dont have price tag on it which is confuse us (as i dont know how much it cost ) Just you cant use card if you shop under $20

La
Review №30

Great market that really has a super selection of a lot of Asian foods. They also have some really good ready made foods. Veggie buns are incredibly yummy. The staff is incredibly helpful and really nice.

Ma
Review №31

This place is great. Sue the owner is very helpful. Went in for some Chinese New Year treats and will be going back again for some Singaporean foods. Reminds me of the little mini marts in many Asian countries.

Jo
Review №32

I go here once a week for any number of items. The prices are great. The selection is great. And, yes, dont let the name fool you, it is much bigger than the name mini would lead you to believe. And I can find many Japanese products as well, at a better price than anywhere else.

Ji
Review №33

Good selection, good prices, service is practically nonexistent. Too few parking spaces. Near high school, thus traffic is bad 2:00 - 3:00.

Ja
Review №34

Good place for all kinds of stuff. They have a wide variety of sauces and hard to find items. The staff are all friendly and helpful. On street parking has never been an issue. The loss of a star comes from their policy of not accepting credit/ debit for orders under 30 dollars. I try not to carry much cash and unfortunately have never really needed 30 dollars worth of stuff from here, so I usually only pop in when I need something specific. I hope they eventually reconsider this practice. If they did I would be in here a lot more.

Br
Review №35

Excellent selection of products and produce. Be sure to buy the dumplings that are imported from Boston, they are delicious and easy to prepare!

An
Review №36

This place is very interesting because of the array of exotic Chinese products. I love the Ginger drink and the sesame candy. They also sell Chinese figurines and Chinese medicines and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Ca
Review №37

Huge variety of Asian produce, meats, staples, convenience foods, candy and wellness items.Good prices and friendly service.

Jo
Review №38

Very authentic and helpful...

Me
Review №39

Excellent selection and very helpful staff

Je
Review №40

Even after moving out of state, I still make the trip back to Rhode Island to visit this market. Great prices and variety. I love the tea, frozen dumplings and fresh noodles. Cant beat the selection of sauces and condiments- and the prices are affordable. I hope this place stays the same forever. Their vegetable selection is always fresher, more vibrant and beautiful than anything found in American chain supermarkets. Oh! And pick up some (good) instant ramen while youre there. You know you want to.

ch
Review №41

There are vary products you can see from chinese to asian product and they have some vegetables just visit the place when ever you like

I
Review №42

I love this market. The workers are very nice and helpful. The selection is great.

Ji
Review №43

Such a wide selection of all Asian style ingredients. Its small but packed and the inventory is always changing so every time its a surprise.

Ke
Review №44

This place is great as you can find items that you will not find elsewhere like bulk ingredients for thai dishes

Ja
Review №45

Great little shop with the essentials. Bring a reusable bag.

Ro
Review №46

Great produce mix with huge variety. Do not buy large bags of rice due to bugs. Frozen and fresh foods were good and prices better than competitive.

Jo
Review №47

I come here for the hard-to-get Asian sauces I need for several dishes I make. The prices here are great, much less than I was expecting the first time I came. For sauces, rice, noodles, and fortune cookies this place is great!

Jo
Review №48

All kinds of Chinese grocery here! Food, drink and snack are great. Veggies are fresh. Would be better if there is fresh sea food.

Be
Review №49

I really liked this place years ago. Walked in on Saturday to pick up some veggies and to my surprise the place was very messy. Chicken feet exposed with out being in plastic bag. Vegetable leaves exposed to air and not refrigerated. Worst of all the lady at the register was VERY mean to my daughter.

To
Review №50

Awesome Asian store. Everything is cost effective , people are friendly, and the food is fresh. They have unique treats every day at the register!

Ke
Review №51

Great selection of Asian foods. The staff are very friendly! I bought my hot pot cooker here and often go back for more delicious food!

de
Review №52

Fresh produce. Nice selection of Asian food items. Fresh pastries on certain days. Small but loaded with a wide selection of items.

ca
Review №53

Great variety of stuff first time to a place like this

Pa
Review №54

Interesting products. Good prices on staples used outside of Chinese cooking. Cash only on orders under $10.

Mi
Review №55

My wife who is Chinese and very hard to please (trust me, really hard) thinks this store is quite good, which from her is high praise. I am English so cannot judge but from the food which appears on our table at home i am sure she is right.

Ji
Review №56

I have been shopping here for my grocery for the past 8 years. Great fresh produce and lots of option for authentic Asian products. Its your number choice for Asian grocery in Rhode Island!

Ti
Review №57

A great little store to shop for authentic Chinese food and cooking materials, prices are very reasonable for most products; however the meat and fresh vegetables are more expensive than other supermarkets. It can be pretty tight in there but theres lots of products youd normally only see in China Town or China.

La
Review №58

Great little store! Always has whatever I need. Owners are very nice too.

Ce
Review №59

The only place I go to buy all my Filipino grocery and stuff since I moved to Rhode Island, the stuff are helpful and friendly, I always recommend them specially new Filipino in Town.

st
Review №60

This place is really great! they have a little bit of everything. Arab food, Chinese food, Japanese food, Filipino food and more. Its pretty great 👍

Wo
Review №61

They have the sauces,seasonings and other things that i love to grab.

Re
Review №62

This business is run by people who are always forthcoming with the help I need. Their assistance bridges the food gap between Western and Eastern cooking! Theyre friendly and eager to educate the customer.

Mi
Review №63

The selection & prices blow away anything you can find at a regular market. I definitely reccomend you go there for your Asian cooking ingredients!!

tr
Review №64

Love this market! Staff is very helpful and good at making suggestions! Hreat fresh produce

Ve
Review №65

They have a good selections of asian groceries supplies & very reasonably priced.The aisles a too narrow though.Good selection of prepared asian foods.

Be
Review №66

Decent place a little hard to talk to the people

Zu
Review №67

Literally minutes from my home this is a frequent hunt for me.Conveniently located with plenty of parking,this little store carries a bit of everything from most of Asia from dry spices and mixes ,noodles and some selection of fresh seasonal Asian produce.Reasonable pricing.

Jo
Review №68

Love the selection of foods you cannot find in the regular supermarket. Prices are very good as well.

Sa
Review №69

They have many fresh Asian vegetables, sauces, 2 large freezers for fish and potstickers, and many many snacks. Anything you need to make sushi is also available.

Ch
Review №70

Best selection of Asian food I have seen anywhere in Rhode Island.

Lu
Review №71

Great selection & nice people, but the cramped space doesn’t make the place very wheelchair friendly.

Sc
Review №72

This place is awesome.

Jo
Review №73

Good selection. Was able to find a lot of my mainstays here. Place is a little cluttered and can be a bit of a logjam if more than 8 people are in the store. Also it can be confusing what areas you are supposed to be in.

He
Review №74

Mostly Chinese brands, decent Filipino and Korean products. As a Filipino from Chicago moving here-- I am very thankful this place exists! Crampy but a wide selection of products and Asian vegetables!

Ch
Review №75

Good place to find popular Chinese ingredients at a bargain! Plus, the employees are both friendly and helpful.

Ze
Review №76

They have most of what you need to cook japanese, FIlipino or Chinese dishes. Prices are much lower than, say, Stop and Shop or Shaws. If youre lucky, you might even be able to buy native snacks at cheap prices.

Er
Review №77

Friendly family Chinese grocery store. Has a good selection of many East Asian foods.

Bu
Review №78

Best Asian market is the area. They always have everything I need.

S
Review №79

Great little market with everything you need, lots of ingredients you cant find anywhere else.

Un
Review №80

Great little store. A lot of imported items ( obviously ). Small but loaded with items.

Ka
Review №81

Lots of things to look at in this store.it is packed! If you need an ingredient for oriental cooking this is the place to find it. Narrow aisles make it not very handicapped accessible.

Ke
Review №82

I always can find exactly what I am looking for. This is probably the best Asian market in the state and I hAve been to just about all of them. The only problem is it is cramped and small with A LOT of products

Pr
Review №83

Medicinal and Organic teas in abudance. A huge selection of wontons and dumplings. Staff are friendly and always available to answer any asian cuisine questions.

Ka
Review №84

Reasonable price and find everything you expect for Asian stuff. Friendly service.

No
Review №85

They sell variety of Asian foods. Sriracha was $3. The same thing was sold at BJ’s at the price of $7 or so.

Li
Review №86

Great selection but not very clean or organized.

Ja
Review №87

Amazing variety of foods! Love this place! Very friendly...

Wi
Review №88

Great selection with low prices

Er
Review №89

Has everything we need for our Asian inspired meals. No customer service to speak of...but you cant beat the prices And the variety!

ba
Review №90

Love all the ginger candy!

Ma
Review №91

Combinations are great for the price! got both americanized Chinese food and authentic Chinese food! chefs are from China!

Mi
Review №92

Very friendly and helpful. Prices are low...

Ma
Review №93

Nice place to go I got everything I need

wa
Review №94

It has a little of everything.The only problem is a $20 minimum for using a card so bring cash or plan to buy alot

Bi
Review №95

Feel like entering into their culture

Ar
Review №96

Its really great services and friendly

Ro
Review №97

So much great stuff to choose

fr
Review №98

Clean. Fresh foods and many imports to.choose from

Si
Review №99

One star due to owners are meannies. They talk loud. Restroom very dirty and situated too close to vegetable display. Merchandise are expensive.

ch
Review №100

Everything you will need all in one place.

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:834 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910, United States
  • Phone:+1 401-467-7690
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:9:30AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:9:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:9:30AM–8PM
  • Friday:9:30AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9:30AM–8PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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