Yan's China Star - Boston

I visited Ming's Market, which is now referred to as New Ming Market (NVM). I noticed some signage for Lotus Market, but I'm unclear about what's happening there. The store appears to be cleaner and better organized than it used to be, although the prices have increased.

The seafood department is clean and well-maintained, and the cleaning service is excellent. I think I've found my new favorite place to shop. The store is quite welcoming to diverse ethnicities, with around 75% representation. It’s also neurodivergent-friendly, and there’s a fantastic selection of food. However, it's not really suitable for kids to run around, so just keep that in mind.

This used to be my go to place when need Chinese groceries. Free parking. Especially on weekends, big parking lot. The price has gone up a lot recently due to inflation. Unless it is on sale, some items are now even more expensive than Kaman in Quincy.

The right place to buy fresh sea fish, fresh fruits and vegetables in great prices, for Boston. You can take your fish clean without extra cost. You also have the opportunity to experiment with the great and mostly unknown variety of the Asian food products. The only downside is the difficulty in communication.

The new management is definitely an improvement. The floors are clean, and the shelves are well organized. The fresh fish and meat section is tidy and accommodates customer requests. However, there are some areas that need improvement. The plastic bag holders are awkwardly placed, and the checkout process can be slow and inconsistent. Additionally, the majority of fresh produce items are not bar-coded, which can be inconvenient.