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| - J&P has become the premier shopping destination for anyone who cooks Chinese food since its opening in 2013. Great location--just next to Woodman's; great selection that it satisfy all my Asian shopping need in one stop.
I used to shop at Garden Asian Market for many years, but now I shift entirely to J&P. First, the shopping space is so much more pleasant. Everything is in great order, clean and bright, and no bad odor. Second, J&P carries better quality meat and seafood than both Garden or Asia Midway. I always like their thin-sliced beef/pork for hotpot, best quality in town. Third, they scan barcodes instead of putting in every item by hand. I always think the latter may have mistakes that I cannot recognize. Finally, this place carries unusually large food selection from Taiwan (I am totally biased on this). I consider Taiwan's products are of better quality and with more stringent food safety standards.
And, unfortunately, you probably need to read Chinese language, or at least are familiar with the kind of merchandises carried in Asian groceries, to fully enjoy shopping here.
J&P may not have as many stuff from South East Asia, try A-mart or Yue Wah instead if you are shopping for SE Asia food. But if you are cooking Chinese, this place should satiate your needs perfectly.
My Asian shopping tips in town:
J&P (west side woodman): best in terms of Chinese/Taiwanese selection. Very clean. high quality.
A Mart (Whitney Way): newest, and probably the largest, Asian market in town. Very large selection. SE Asia oriented. Some good stuff in their dessert/bread corner.
Garden (University & Allen): A safe bet and contains a small deli
Asia Midway (Park & W Wash): it really stinks inside. Quality varies. The best thing about this place is its central location.
Yue-Wah (Park close to beltline): more SE Asia oriented. Very good value. clean. but lacks of a fresh meat and seafood section
Madison Oriental market (Fish Hatchery): SE Asia oriented. Mediocre selection. But the deli in the back is a hidden gem.
Lee's oriental (university): Exclusively Korean shop. owner is super rude. Don't shop there.
Oriental Food Mart (park): Best Korean shop. Very good meat for Korean-bbq.
Oriental Shop (park): Your only Japanese shop in Madison. Small but with some useful Japanese items.
Viet Hoa: Your only choice on the east side/Monona
Hmoob: Your only choice on the Northeast side
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