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Yide Lu Gems
Started this discussion. Last reply by Crispin TP Aug 12, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
What have you found in the Yide Lu markets (or around) that might be of interest to foreigners?Last time I was there, I picked up a 450g bag of almonds for 25RMB and 500g of chickpeas for 12RMB -…Continue
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Crispin TP replied to Crispin TP's discussion 'Yide Lu Gems'"Thanks for the tip. Lots of interesting places on He Ping Xi Lu, including one place which specializes in French goose liver!"
Richard A replied to Crispin TP's discussion 'Yide Lu Gems'"Try one of the large wholesale hospitality markets. They often sell food as well as kitchen equipment.
Frozen meat, head down He Ping Xi Lu, it the road that runs between changshou lu, and shamian island."
Psykryph replied to Crispin TP's discussion 'Yide Lu Gems'"I've been doing bulk shopping there for years and I've seen some places have frozen beef, it's all imported and expensive stuff though, if that's what you are looking for.
If it's of any interest, whenever I buy alcohol,…"
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What have you found in the Yide Lu markets (or around) that might be of interest to foreigners?Last time I was there, I picked up a 450g bag of almonds for 25RMB and 500g of chickpeas for 12RMB - both much cheaper than you'll likely find at any supermarkets.I am at a loss, however, about where to find the frozen beef. Does anyone have precise directions for this?See More
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