I like to hit my local Oriental grocery about once a month and I'm
familiar with all of the
'standard" items like noodles, wrappers, soup broths, teas, chili
sauce, dried shrimp etc.

But, I was wondering if it might be interesting to start a post where
others may suggest some things that
maybe I've overlooked and should be a definite.... "you gotta try it".
(Items you can't live without).

I'm not talking about getting responses from native orientals so much
because I can guarantee you stinky tofu and the like are not on my
agenda.....but more interested in responses from those with more
"Americanized" taste buds. (Although I'm a courageous eater -- not a
wimp).

For example, they have a huge frozen section at my mart with all types
of seafood, beef and pork cuts and
I've never ventured into that section. Cuttlefish? All sorts of
names I've never tried.

Anything I'm missing out on?


I'd like to make a list for next time I visit.

Thanks !