Occasional Toronto: Shopping In Chinatown

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Shopping In Chinatown

This pic was taken several weeks ago on Spadina Ave which is where one of our Chinatowns is located - there are several around the city due to the large number of Chinese immigrants here. These Chinese grocery stores are always great places to find really fresh and unusual produce although you sometimes have to fight through some crowds!
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26 comments:

Andy said...: You are so right about Toronto having more than one Chinatown. This one is the best.; October 28, 2015 at 9:12 AM
Luis Gomez said...: Love shopping around.; October 28, 2015 at 9:27 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: Lucky you to live so close to a few Asian markets...although we do have a few in Newmarket too. And I've heard that quite a few new homes currently being built in Queensville are being purchased by Asians so maybe there'll be even more shopping opportunities in my area. ;); October 28, 2015 at 10:07 AM
William Kendall said...: It certainly does look busy!; October 28, 2015 at 10:26 AM
Marleen said...: Unique places, great to wander around and look.; October 28, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Anonymous said...: Busy!; October 28, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Revrunner said...: Glad for the English translations. :-); October 28, 2015 at 12:09 PM
Sharon said...: I find the Chinese markets here also have some great looking produce and things you won't always find in regular stores. I also like to look at the all packaged goods that are pretty interesting.; October 28, 2015 at 12:39 PM
Gosia said...: it is very similar to chinatown in London; October 28, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Cloudia said...: Chinatown is one of my favourite places!

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VP said...: Lot of Chinese here, but they happily eat Tuscan food...; October 28, 2015 at 3:09 PM
Tom said...: Looks like they are dong a great business.; October 28, 2015 at 3:17 PM
cieldequimper said...: To echo VP but with a difference, lot of Chinese here and they are happpily chauffeured from the palace to... 'wok' restaurants.

I'd love to shop there for the unusual ingredients but for usual produce, I prefer ordinary markets!; October 28, 2015 at 3:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Love shopping at Chinese markets!; October 28, 2015 at 4:16 PM
TexWisGirl said...: definitely looks popular!; October 28, 2015 at 4:51 PM
jennyfreckles said...: That looks fun to browse.; October 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM
Taken For Granted said...: Can't manage to read the Chinese signs, but the produce looks great. WIsh I could shop here.; October 28, 2015 at 5:09 PM
Lesley said...: And sometimes it's hard to know what the produce is!; October 28, 2015 at 5:52 PM
Halcyon said...: A trip to Chinatown is always fun.; October 28, 2015 at 5:59 PM
Gerald (SK14) said...: I wouldn't know what many of things on sale were.; October 28, 2015 at 6:38 PM
Stephanie said...: Sometimes the prices are good at the these markets. Great shot!; October 28, 2015 at 6:39 PM
genie said...: Chain Town street markets definitely have no shortage of signs. They are wonderful places to shop.; October 28, 2015 at 9:05 PM
s.c said...: Would love to stroll there for some time.; October 29, 2015 at 2:45 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: You're so right Pat, you can find some interesting goodies in Chinatown, I don't get to ours nearly enough.; October 29, 2015 at 9:21 AM
21 Wits said...: I so wish Minneapolis had one like this! I really enjoy shopping and especially eating in any Chinatown I can find!; October 29, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said...: Looks just like China Town in San Francisco. Great shot!; October 29, 2015 at 12:30 PM