Asian grocery in queens?

[arielleeve]

I'm taking a little bike excursion out for thai food at Sripraphai in Woodside today. I figured while I was there, or on my way back, I should take advantage and try to stop into an Asian grocery to get some staples. I'm sure I could walk around and find something but it would be easier to have a few options in mind. Anyone have good recommendations for places in Woodside, Elmhurst, Sunnyside, etc.? Thanks in advance!

[Miss Needle]

Chinese -- Hong Kong Market in Elmhurst; the one next to Hong Kong Market in Elmhurst; Pacific Market in Jackson Heights; there's also a smaller one in Elmhurst on Broadway that sells some South East Asian items

Korean -- H-Mart in Woodside, Chong Hap in Jackson heights

I also think there's a store next to Sripraphai that sells some Thai stuff.

If you're also including South Asian in your "Asian grocery" category, Patel Brothers and Subzi Mandi in Jackson Heights.

-----
Han Ah Reum
59-18 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11377

Hong Kong Supermarket
82-02 45th Ave, Queens, NY 11373

New York Supermarket
82-66 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Patel Brothers
37-27 74th St, Queens, NY 11372

Pacific Market
75-01 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Subzi Mandi
72-30 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372

[EricMM]

There's another good one in Elmhurst, on Broadway just about a block from Queens Blvd...has the best lobsters. I do not like Pacific Market...the smell is horrible.

[diprey11]

Yeah, that is probably The Great Wall, not bad but not as conveniently located.
There is also Top Line, a smaller supermarket on Broadway, halfway between Pacific and HK. IMHO, there is no single best: it all depends on what you are shopping for.

E.g., I think NY Supermarket has better vegetables, except for bitter melon which is better @ HK. The latter has better sausages, but the sauces/condiments section is a tie. Top Line might have the freshest fish (depending on the day of the week), but their selection is narrow and other seafood is just so-so. You got the picture...

-----
Top Line
81-37 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

[arielleeve]

I ended up going to a Thai grocery store across from Sripraphai. It was awesome, and everyone was super friendly. Had a million varieties of canned curry paste, thai tea leaves, etc. Highly recommended!

[diprey11]

I happen to know the owner: their selection is quite small but they are pretty good in what they carry. Thanks for the tip!