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Lotus is always the first stop I make on my weekend grocery runs. If you know what you're looking for, but not quite sure where it is on the shelf, it is usually pretty easy to find it. The store is pretty organized and the layout smooth, even though it might not seem it.
As a frequent shopper here, my biggest complaint is the random people that stand in the middle of an aisle or blocking a food selection, surfing the web on their phone, trying to figure out what that one new ingredient that they saw on the Food Network is called. It's an extremely busy place, so it's a good idea to keep the pace moving and not hold anybody up.
The staff is usually as friendly as I think they need to be. I'm always greeted with a "hi" and a "thank you" as I walk out the door. As I mentioned, it's a very busy place, so you need to prepare yourself for that. It's usually better to have some cash on hand for a quick check out, and it usually ends up being a lot cheaper than you expect.
There is a large variety of items here and prices are very reasonable. They have a great selection of cooking oils and sauces (soy, sesame, fish, etc) in many different sizes (including gallon sizes). Also, they carry brands from most of the East/Southeast Asian countries, so if you're picky about the brand you use, there are many choices.
They carry most of the usual stuff you would expect to find in an Asian market, including various types of noodles, tea, snacks, biscuits, and kitchen gear (chopsticks, bowls/plates, woks, etc).
If you're looking for produce, Lotus is one of the better stores to buy from. You can usually find pretty fresh vegetables at a very cheap price. Bok choy, cabbage, leeks, onions, garlic, okra, beans, bean sprout, young coconuts, eggplant, yuca... basically everything you would expect. As many people mentioned, they also have fresh tofu at a very low price. This goes so fast, they are constantly rotating the trays to keep it in stock.
What else, what else... fresh fish, squid, shrimp, seaweed. Quail eggs, balut, chicken eggs. Instant noodles, pancit, soup bowls. Various canned soda, jelly, and coffee drinks. Frozen wontons, wrappers, etc.
So, in my opinion, this is one of the best Asian markets in the Strip District.
Large variety, fully stocked, cheap prices, good quality. That's all it takes.
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