Asian markets almost always cheaper with similar items grocery stores carry. Rice & noodles are always cheaper, soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, fish sauce ditto. Canned goods like coconut milk is usually half the price of the grocery store.
Fresh herbs like Thai basil that the grocery store will charge you an arm & a leg for are fresher and a bargain at the Asian market.
I love the lady at the Asian market I go to – super friendly and her store has a great selection.
I will lean to the Asian
I THINK they are more in tune with their customers
since I can not read the prices ????
even if I know the food – - I am not a cook (chef)
But in many cases I have found many excellent tools and dishes at remarkable prices . .
Neither, it all adds up and gets rather expensive depending on what food products you buy and the quantity of it. Sometimes I spend less at Food 4 Less, sometimes I spend more at the Asian market, vice verse. It all depends on what is on the Menu, protein meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. Mainly I usually buy the necessities, the added bonus of buying snacks is the main problem.
The asian markets are cheaper.
Asian markets almost always cheaper with similar items grocery stores carry. Rice & noodles are always cheaper, soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, fish sauce ditto. Canned goods like coconut milk is usually half the price of the grocery store.
Fresh herbs like Thai basil that the grocery store will charge you an arm & a leg for are fresher and a bargain at the Asian market.
I love the lady at the Asian market I go to – super friendly and her store has a great selection.
I will lean to the Asian
I THINK they are more in tune with their customers
since I can not read the prices ????
even if I know the food – - I am not a cook (chef)
But in many cases I have found many excellent tools and dishes at remarkable prices . .
Neither, it all adds up and gets rather expensive depending on what food products you buy and the quantity of it. Sometimes I spend less at Food 4 Less, sometimes I spend more at the Asian market, vice verse. It all depends on what is on the Menu, protein meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. Mainly I usually buy the necessities, the added bonus of buying snacks is the main problem.
Asian Markets