Xi House Market - Parsippany

The prices are reasonable, but the store feels cramped and crowded, especially on Sundays when there are often long lines at the checkout.

The staff is unfriendly and not courteous towards customers.

This restaurant only seems to answer their phone if you speak Chinese. If you try to ask them something in English, they hang up on you, and if you call back, they won't answer again. It feels like you need to be Chinese to receive their assistance; otherwise, you're left without help.

This is a small Asian market. Be sure to check the expiration dates on anything you purchase here. It’s likely my least favorite option for an Asian market. We prefer Kam Man and 99 Ranch over this one. It’s an acceptable choice if you’re in a hurry, as they carry most standard Asian products, along with a meat and fish section and a small produce area. However, the other two markets are cleaner and more organized, and I haven’t encountered nearly as many expired items there.

The market is small and usually quite cold. The aisles are narrow, making it challenging to navigate, especially when there are a few shoppers. However, the effort is worthwhile because they offer some excellent products. I recommend grabbing a basket, as using a cart can be quite difficult. The selection of produce is fantastic, particularly if you enjoy Asian greens, root vegetables, and mushrooms. They sometimes have longan, lychee, and rambutan, but availability can be inconsistent. The last time I visited, I spotted mangosteens for the first time; they were $9 per pound and only available in large bags, so I decided to pass on them. They always have fresh beef bones in a box that can be sliced by the staff at the deli counter, which are perfect for making soup stock. The frozen pre-packaged meats are consistently good, and the fish appears to be very fresh, as there's no unpleasant odor, a sign of a clean fish counter. If the market were a bit larger and easier to navigate, it could easily become my favorite spot.