Deluxe Food Market

I love this market! Granted, I’m Asian so I can tolerate the crowds of people and brusque service. But what else do you expect when everything’s so cheap?
I ordered this lunch set of rib tips, veggies, and rice for a mere $ 3.95 at the hot food bar area. They show you a display of it so one glance assured me that it would be filling. There’s an array of other hot foods like pork chops, dumplings, etc. and your standard roasted meats (char siu, duck, pork belly). Oh, and if you don’t mind gambling with food poisoning, they also have pretty cheap sushi rolls (9 pcs salmon/​avocado roll for ~$ 4 – 5).
Aside from the ready made food, there’s a large section for all your Chinese veggies, frozen hot pot meats, and a butcher because what’s a meat market without one?
Just don’t lose your receipt because they check your purchases before you leave!

This place is part restaurant, part bakery, and part supermarket. I came here to eat several times in the past. Whenever I enter the supermarket area, it is usually busy. This place is often frequented by the elders as this place accepts food stamps.

Come here for half of everything I need and when I want to splurge without breaking my wallet. Typical lack of customer service, massive line cutting, elbowing other people out of the way and no one caring, though. My personal favorites are —
Roast Pork Bun — at their bakery, tons of filling, very flavorful
Pork Duck Egg Congee — cheapest in Chinatown at $ 2.5 for 32 ounce (most other places charge $ 4 or more)
Roast Duck — They do it better than the other stores in my humble opinion
Dried pork egg roll — Love the way they do the dough
Tofu with fish — They typically sell these for $ 4.25 regularly and discounts to $ 2.99 after 7. Love the taste of these.
FYI: If you come here after 7:00PM at night, they sell boxes of restaurant quality vegetable-​meat mixes for $ 1.5 and they discount a lot of other things as they try to clear their food for the day.
Don’t mind the labels though — See attached and note that it’s far from the funniest/​worst I’ve seen.

Since their Bayard location has many problems, I believe I defiantly have to make a comment in main store.
First, Bayard location has two side and you cannot pay your grocery together. No matter how much you brought.
Secondly, they have a very rude Chinese worker there in fish market section. He loves to ask chinese girl random question and molest girls. And not allow female get into store until he received the response from female. It’s ridiculous!!!
I don’t know how the way deluxe market train the worker.
If this happen again on me, I have to call 911.

I like the environment here but sometimes during lunch hours it gets pretty hectic. They have like a large variety of food selection from sushi, sandwiches to selective Chinese food. The food is alright but I like how everything is like a mini supermarket/​food court but it does feel a little unsanitary. However when getting here, the roads are very narrow with construction overhead (?) so better watch out because there were aloooot of people walking around in the streets and you might end up being pushed. Overall I had an alright experience.

While walking around Chinatown stopped in to this very interesting market. It is a combination of freshly made Chinese dishes freshly baked hot and cold pastry items and a section of fresh meat and produce.
Some nicely prepared hot food items like chow fun sautéed firm white fish fillets in a light ginger garlic sauce. There were also a number of other noodle dishes.
There was chicken and pork and beef and vegetables.
The bakery section was unbelievable. Every type of hot and cold bakery items. Baked roast pork buns with a delicious soft bread. The egg custard tarts were good and very nice size. There also were steamed pastry items like brown and white sugar rice pastries. Ummm good.
They also had roast duck whole cooked chicken and toast pork and roast pig. And they were hit and cut to order
Nice one stop place for a quick meal or snack. Great place to get some take out or get those fresh items to cook at home.

I so wanted to give this place 4 stars. I love this place and had been coming here on and off when I am in NYC since 2006. This place is great for one stop shopping. Way back you can get fresh groceries like vegetables and other meat and stuff. For me my favorite is the roast meat counter at the front. You can pick up roast duck, soy chicken, Toishan chicken, BBQ Pork, Ribs… etc. Just point and they do speak some English and then just pay at the cashier.
There is a kind of café style cooked food counter that sells a lots of Cantonese style home cooking. You can pick up the food and eat it there or take it home.
The bakery counter is convenient but the buns and cakes are not as good as other in Chinatown. Very cheap. Less than a buck for a custard bun or a Portuguese custard tart.
Service is rude though that is why it gets a 3 stars.

This place has almost everything! If you don’t mind the cluster fuck of people shoving you around, then you’ll make it out alive.
I usually come here whenever I need to buy ingredients for Chinese hot pot because they pretty much have everything you need and it can be found within a general area (whereas, if you go to a larger grocery store everything is spread out in different aisles and on different floors). Tip: Knowing Chinese goes a long way here, and if you don’t speak the language then bring someone who does.
The workers here are actually pretty helpful if you know the language. I was picking out sliced beef in the frozen food section and I had originally picked out «premium sliced beef.» Then I saw «sliced beef» because it was slightly cheaper, so I decided to put the «premium sliced beef» back into the freezer. One of the butchers stopped me in my tracks and blurted out in Chinese, «that’s the good stuff.» And, I was like fine. So, I bought the «premium sliced beef» instead.
I can understand why people who don’t speak Chinese and come here feel frustrated. I get it. It’s hectic and you don’t speak the language– it’s almost as if you’re lost in a foreign land. But if you can manage this trip, you’ll be in for some great deals on meat, seafood, and vegetables.

I came here to buy pork bellies because I wanted to make red braised pork bellies. They have a wide selection of meats for Chinese/​Asian cuisines. Their ready-​to-​serve section is awesome. They have a braised pork ribs lunchbox for $ 3.90. You can also get a tub of pig feet for less than $ 5. I opted for the pork ribs. It was delicious and very filling.

Great market! It has everything an asian would need. From roasted duck, pork, to pre-​marinated meat or fish for bbq-​ing. They sell fresh fishes. They also have a small food court.
There are 2 entrances one on Elizabeth other on Mott. Prices are reasonable and they accept credit.

Super overcrowded with hard to maneuver aisles. They have a great meat and seafood section, both marinated and unmarinated. I typically like to cut the meat myself, but the butchers here will also do it for you in any way you request. Prices are all very cheap.
I usually come here when I can’t find something at the Hong Kong supermarket. Their fresh vegetables and dried food section is a lot smaller, but one time they had chives here when I couldn’t find any at HK supermarket.
I have yet to buy their prepared foods section, but my friend from Shanghai tells me he loves it. I hear they also discount everything after 7pm. Patrons shopping here are kind of rude, aka they cut in line or bump into you, but just be rude back and you should be fine.

I may not be a regular now, but mark my words, if I lived closer to the city I would probably be checking in here so often that people would mistaken me for a devoted staff member.
Sure, it’s not the cleanest convenient store, but if you’ve been to typical Asian markets before then it should be nothing too surprising. The only thing surprising is the large abundant of food and meal selections they have offered for you and at ridiculously cheap prices!
Oh and it gets better. Apparently everything goes for 50% markdowns after 7pm which is pretty darn insane! And for good food too, not mediocre buffet quality yo! And if you’re like me, who was looking for something cheap, good, and simple to grab and go, then I recommend going in for the Pork Chop Bun hoagie!
My photo does not serve it justice because it unfortunately went through quite a battle in my backpack, but it was indeed scrumptious when I finally got the chance to relax and rid it of its battle pains. The bun was a soft and chewy bread texture, similar to that of Asian sweet bread. And the meat was nicely seasoned and soft! Also, consisted of eggs, asian mayo, parsley, tomatoes and pickles… yum, yum, yum~

Love that this place is a grocery store along with food court. All in one! They have fresh fish, fresh meat and fresh vegetables. Out of many asian markets this is the only place I see that is selling fresh squid (need to buy some for curry squid).
I used the food court to buy sushi and hot foods. Please avoid the fried noodles it tastes HORRIBLE at a price of 3 $. Yes they give you a lot of noodles but after 2 bites, I couldn’t down anymore. My grandmother who is never picky tried it and couldn’t eat it either. Maybe they had a bad batch but no thanks, completely avoiding. The sushi and sesame chicken was good though.
The service was just fine, if you’re staring at a specific dish they ask if you would like it. Nothing special, not too friendly nor too rude.
I will return to try more food and purchase grocery as they have so many food choices.

Alright, I accept the Challenge! Objective: Traverse this Chinese market that extends through an entire city block, buy both cooked, raw & frozen foods, pay for said food at the multiple cash registers and exit out the other end. Easy, right? Now it gets interesting. Do this all without getting jostled, stomped, hip-​checked or evil-​eyed by little Chinese ladies half your size. Be careful though, because they are each towing a luggage cart and wield them like semi-​tractor trailers, so you have to avoid getting run over by them. Think of it as a game of Frogger, but you only have one chance to get your food across the highway.
Sometimes I wonder if I should wear full football padding & helmet when I go through here or maybe wear my more fashionable roller derby gear. Either way this is just like the Wipeout game show mixed with a little American Ninja Warrior. Did I talk about the food yet? The fresh made sushi is not bad and very reasonably priced. You’ll find it right by the Mott St entrance. If they have any sushi left after 7pm, they mark it down ½ price. My favorite is the eel. Grab a few rolls, some nigiri & challenge the Chinese ladies to a death-​duel with your disposable chopsticks to get out of there alive with your sushi.

After moving to a neighborhood that allowed for quick access to Chinatown, Sunday trips to Deluxe Food Market quickly became a highlight of my week. The actual shopping experience isn’t the greatest, but the value and quality of the prepared and frozen meats/​foods at this place is pretty darn good. With football season over, I began to host a lot of Sunday dinner parties, with dishes like pork belly buns, whole fried fish, massive amounts of pork and cabbage dumplings, and tasty, fragrant pea shoots, with ample amounts of garlic. Needless to say, a lot of my friends began to find the football offseason a bit more bearable with these dinner parties. I was able to find all these ingredients at Deluxe, and at a very good price.
Typically, I go for the prepared foods for myself, since they’re über-​cheap, and the time saved from actually doing the cooking just really makes it all worth it. They’re all a bit on the greasier side, but there are a lot of vegetable and even vegetarian options, so it evens out, right? A roasted pork plate over rice ($ 3.50) comes with some vegetables, a plentiful portion of cha siu pork, cantaloupe for some reason, and even a perfectly fried egg. A very affordable and tasty option for lunch. A huge container of stir-​fried bok choy is only $ 3.50 as well. A yuenan bao, or large Vietnamese pork bun, is about the size of a softball, stuffed with a pork patty, mushrooms, vegetables, and even half a hard boiled egg, and only costs about $ 1.10. One of these buns is a meal unto itself, so beware.
The frozen/​refrigerated section is also very diverse, and you’ll find all sorts of meats (pork, chicken, beef, gator, frog, etc.), at their cheapest possible prices. At these prices, you sometimes wonder about the quality and cleanliness, but after frequenting here for a while, I can say I’ve never gotten sick from the prepared or the frozen food, and if you just make sure you cook everything through, it ain’t anything to worry about. Knock on wood.
It can be kind of struggle getting the attention of the staff here, especially if you don’t speak Chinese, specifically Cantonese. I actually only speak Mandarin, but you can definitely get by with English if you point a lot and you speak clearly and use phrases that are easy to understand. The crowds here can be a little bit overwhelming, and there will, without fail, be elderly Chinese people who run into you, cut in line, and won’t apologize or even acknowledge you. The best way to shop here, is not to linger, traipse, even browse. Just take a deep breath, gather the items you desire in an accelerated fashion, and just know that you’re getting away with a great value. And it’ll all be worth it. Some people just don’t know how to deal, but if you can shop here, you can pretty much shop anywhere in Asia, give or take, you know, the haggling and learning the language.

«I aspeaka chineeza.» Kazoontite! Let me start off by first telling you that. Now onto the meat of this bao.
At the prepared foods bar is the setting. Chinese lady asks what I want. «3 meats on rice. Put the meats on top of the rice insteada next to the rice. On top of the rice, ok?» She then asks me if I want the meats next to the rice. Omg is she kidding me?! Whatever, anyways I say to her, «no no no, don’t put the meats next to the rice, but put them on top because it’s more delicious that way.» She sais ok and I choose my meat items from the lmtd selections today since it is already 4pm. Hands it over and I walk away with the food.
Opening up the container of food later, I noticed that the meats are all next to the rice. It’s just so frustrating since we both speak chinese. No sha sha to this confusion or deliberate sabotage on her part!
Other than this, the meats are very tasty today and I really don’t gripe about small potatoes other than being annoyed for a couple hours at most.
*sha sha means thanks

I see the bags from this market EVERYWHERE. There is also a sister shop on Bayard, but that location is far inferior to this location. The entire time, I thought this «market» was only the front section where they have «Chinatown meats» and take out food, but the other day I went in and lo and behold, there is an entire market/​butcher section in the back that extends to Mott! (What…)
I was looking for a butcher anyways, and was happy to come across this welcome surprise (which every other Chinese person knows about, apparently). The prices here (i.e. $ 5.99/lb for ox tail vs $ 8.99 at HK) are far better than that of HK Supermarket nearby and the meat seems to be much, much fresher. The produce also looked very fresh, though not the cheapest on the block.
I also got some roast pork from here and it was delicious.
There’s a reason this place is so popular among the Chinese (older) generation and I will most definitely be coming back for my fresh meats.

Love this grocery store for all the meats! They have so many different types of marinated food here that you can order by the pound. Good for the lazy people who just want to steam their food and not worry about marinating.
They also sell pretty good hot pot beef. They the regular beef and then the deluxe on for around $ 10 a pound. I prefer the deluxe beef because they’re usually more marbled instead of chunks of fat on one side.

This place has everything you need for all three courses! I came here during lunch time and it was packed! Deluxe Food Market is mainly filled with grannies and fobs trying to get their meats, veggies and even pre-​made food. I got flat pan fried noodles for $ 3. Not bad. They also sell sushi at the Mott St. entrance. ^.^
Would I come here, again? You betcha ;)

5 stars, Let’s keep this place in business! (especially with all the huge supermarkets opening up, for example the new one right next door)
Good to see that every time I go, it is still pretty packed.
READ ON if you want some EZ recipe ideas ;)
I like to keep my freezer packed with ready made items and this is THE place to go. I love the beef tendons and marinated beef shins ($ 8/​pound) and can easily be split amongst a few meals with noodles or rice or just veggies. Can be a little salty (it is prepared food) hence in a noodle soup would be my suggestion.
I love dace fish paste for congee or making soups (with tofu, veggies, seaweed) or you can fry them as well. Or you can stuff them into peppers/​mushrooms, etc.
Good choice of other marinated poultry or fish as well as meat in general — place is clean.
Tons of cooked hot items readily available but I tend not to get them because they’re a bit greasy for my liking but if you like Chinese take-​out, you’ll like the food offerings here. Their roasted meats are pretty good like duck and chicken.
Limited assortment of fresh fruits/​veggies but plenty of other options in Chinatown but if you buy them here, always fresh and pre-​packaged.
Heads up, this place is very narrow and cramped so anticipate squishing and some pushing but if you go with a mission and know what you want, you can be in and out quickly :)