Welcome to New Lien Hing Supermarket
At New Lien Hing Supermarket, nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Clement Street, a culinary adventure awaits. This vibrant international grocery store serves as a beloved hub for local residents, offering a diverse array of Asian and Southeast Asian ingredients. Customers rave about the quality of fresh vegetables, unique dried goods, and specialty items, like vibrant seasonal produce and authentic snacks. With an impressive selection of noodles, preserved meats, and ready-made meals, New Lien Hing excels in bringing the authentic taste of Asia to your table. A community gem, it invites everyone to explore the delightful flavors that celebrate rich culinary traditions.
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400 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 Hotline: (415) 386-0700
Welcome to New Lien Hing Supermarket!
Located at the heart of San Francisco on 400 Clement St, New Lien Hing Supermarket offers a vibrant selection of international grocery items, particularly specializing in Asian and Southeast Asian ingredients. As part of this diverse culinary landscape, it stands out with its commitment to fresh produce and unique products that cater to both traditional and contemporary Asian cooking.
Stepping inside, you're greeted by an inviting atmosphere filled with the aromas of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a variety of unique Asian snacks. Customers rave about the supermarket’s selection of preserved meats, dried seafood, and fresh produce. It’s a haven for anyone looking to whip up authentic dishes at home.
- Fresh Produce: While some customers have noted that the vegetable quality can vary, many appreciate the in-season offerings. Expect to find everything from juicy lychee in summer to sweet cabbages in winter.
- Unique Ingredients: New Lien Hing is not just about the basics; here, you can find specialty ingredients like preserved cha pork rolls, fresh noodles, and even durian moon cakes—ideal for elevating your culinary endeavors.
- Affordability: Shoppers commend the competitive pricing of the items, making it a go-to for budget-conscious families, as highlighted by one customer who found pineapples for just $1 and Sriracha for $2.50!
- Diverse Offerings: From a variety of noodles to flavored sausages and even freshly blended fish paste, there is something for everyone. Those craving a trip to Southeast Asia can find rare items like whole durians for around $25.
- Cozy Shopping Experience: With a layout that allows for quick shopping, many appreciate the ease of popping in and out, making it a favorite for local residents.
However, some customers have suggested that staff friendliness could use improvement, and it’s wise to check the freshness of the veggies closely. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. New Lien Hing Supermarket is a community staple, appreciated for both its variety and affordability.
Whether you're searching for staples for a traditional Vietnamese dish or adventurous snacks, New Lien Hing is worth a visit. With its blend of quality products, unique finds, and local charm, you’ll surely discover new favorites and perhaps even culinary inspirations for your next meal.
Ready to embark on a delicious grocery adventure at New Lien Hing Supermarket? Be sure to stop by soon—you might just find your new favorite ingredient!
Smaller than New May Wah but my family comes here often since it's only a block from where we live. They also sell some Vietnamese grocery here like the foil wrapped cha pork roll, fresh noodles on a styrofoam plate, and durian moon cakes. The fruit and veggies are good here, but sometimes Smart N Final is cheaper when they're having a sale.
I think this store would be better off if they had the guys who stock the shelves as cashiers. The ladies aren't friendly :( but I still go here pretty often because: -it's not as big as the other store on 8th -I can get in and out of here quickly -it has more goods than the vegetable place on 8th -they have the herbs that I need for Vietnamese dishes The vegetables are usually pretty good, but please check them carefully for freshness. They have pretty good produce turnover in my opinion. They don't have specialty ingredients for Thai food like lime leaves, galangal, etc. but I can make most Asian foods with the stuff they have. I recommend comparing prices with other nearby stores. I enjoy grocery shopping (sometimes) so I can walk between three markets on Clement within an hour easily.
I feel it's high time I posted about one of my secret spots for affordable and fresh Asian, but also Southeast Asian ingredients. Hear me out! This is what has served me the most in coming here. This is the place for your preserved meats, dried seafoods, and in-season vegetables--they give you options. Can't afford the $85/lb dried giant scallops to "bo tong" (boil soup)? They got shredded versions of that for half that price. All the stuff right by the door? Green as hell in-season vegetables. I've gotten lychee in the summers, juicy hairy gourds and the mildest bitter melons end of summer, and in the winter, several sweet tasting cabbages. Like any Asian grocery store, you get to check what you're purchasing. Check wisely. Unlike May Wah though, sometimes you do find gems, whereas I'm always appalled at the withered and sad state of produce at May Wah. If I'm in a pinch, I'll grab pork bones from here. I don't think their produce outside of what's in-season looks very... buoyant. But I usually come on a weekday maybe not at the times when they've done their stock deliveries. There's also, if you look in the freezers or the fridges, freshly blended fish paste to make fish cakes, shrimp paste (I think, from the color!) and flavored sausages, mostly labeled in Vietnamese, but not un-Googleble. I'm all about fresh, home/store-made Asian food and spices, ingredients that aren't as processed (or with very little preservatives) as much as possible. Here's where I find all that.
I don't usually buy vegetables here because their vegetables are old. I only get the dried snacks here. Lemon puff is 1 of my childhood snacks.There is lemon paste in between two crackers. The flavors are still the same, really yummy! :)
Fun Asian grocery store. They have countless varieties of noodles. They even sell fresh durian that turned out to be $25 or so for a whole one yet considering they are rare and hard to find better to get it here than a trip to SE Asia. Lots of interesting products. The only caveat is being a longtime vegan aka strict vegetarian didn't like all the fish products on ice.
Grocery store is a standard Chinese grocery store with dumplings, snacks, vegetables, ramen, and Asian things mostly Chinese. I got a small batch of groceries. They had a milk tea drink I hadn't had before. Pretty good for mom's standards at home.
Pineapples for $1. Sriracha for $2.50. What more do you need? These prices are so good, family guy would put in an arm-flailing inflatable tube man if they covered this store. There's a pretty good selection of produce, sauces, cookies, and any Asian food item you might need in your life. Staff was friendly and quick, and it's a cute little corner grocery serving the community that we should be glad is here. I don't have a ton more to say about it, other than that I'll be back! I didn't get to explore it fully, and it looks like they're a solid source for great prices and some hard-to-find items.