Shin Shin Oriental Grocery Store

+: like what other reviewers have said: wide variety, price is fair, parking space ample, loacted behind the pool supply store, has fresh cut beef (short ribs) and pork…
-: sometimes has a stench (but typical of asian markets)…not as big variety as hmart in burlington
tip: if u can w/​stand the time and traffic, crowd of burlington hmart, but if u need some asian item quick, then stop by!

Well stocked. However, found several items in a central freezer which were not frozen, but should have been frozen. Double checked too. I would dare say if you are the proprietor of a store better check on the temperature of your freezers otherwise you are selling thawed food to the public. Bad. Not visiting anytime soon.

This is a nice Korean grocery store. It has a large variety of foods and it’s own butcher. The store is very clean and they even make and sell their own fresh kimchi if you’re into that. There’s all kinds of sauces and seasonings and I am a fan of Korean BBQ, so I always grab a bottle or so of BBQ sauce.
If you haven’t tried the ice cream they sell there, u should! Honeydew melon ice bars and red bean are my favs! Give them a try! If you’re around the area, drop in and poke around! Maybe you’ll find something up really like or something new you’d like to try!

I live in North Andover and cook a variety of Asian foods rather often. I love that «other» store down in Burlington but getting there is a bit of a trek for a simple bottle of this or that. When Japanese or Korean are on the menu and I need a place closer to home Shin Shin Oriental is THE place to go in the Merrimack Valley.
The store is neat, clean, and well stocked with a decent assortment of Korean and Japanese staples with an emphasis on the Korean. The staff & owners are exceptionally friendly. The banchan (Korean side dishes) in the fridge by the meat counter are fresh and delicious for those times when I’m not in the mood to make my own. Their meats are quite good though perhaps a bit pricey. Frozen food selection (gyoza, unagi, fish roe, etc etc.) is pretty good considering the small size of the store and freezer space. The produce can be good, great even sometimes, but this can be hit or miss (I suspect it’s either a seasonal thing or I just haven’t figured out when they are getting their produce shipments.)
If you want some basic staples to stock the kitchen for the impromtu riff on some korean dish like bi bim bap, or maybe a quick japanese curry, or need that soup base for that «leftovers» ramen bowl this is a great place with a good selection.
Highly recommended.

my first experience with a market specializing in Korean food items and I was extremely happy with it! Prices are very reasonable and the proprietor was friendly and helpful. I even purchased some homemade kimchee and I plan to return again this week for more stuff.

Great place to get Korean groceries. The owner is very friendly and although it is far smaller than HMart it is privately owned and struck up a conversation and gave us two coupons to two Korean restaurants in Boston and free Kim Chi. Shin Shin is AWESOME. We deliberately go here to support his business. Highly recommend it.

This is a small, local Korean grocery where the basic necessities for Korean fare are available and where the employees are friendly and helpful. Although it doesn’t have a dizzy array of foods like HMart it has a homey feel– and you are supporting the local community!

Shin Shin Oriental Grocery located at Lawrence, MA (near Hee Bin Grill) is a grocery especializing in Korean items. It is truly a treasure trove of anything Korean from food to kitchen items, and Korean dramas/​movies (unfortunately, no English subs).
Their selection of asian groceries to make your favorite Korean dishes is amazing and I just loved it that we were able to buy homemade banchans (those side dishes offered to you in every Korean restaurant as a sort of appetizer… the most popular of which is Kimchi).
The proprietor is very friendly and helpful. I’m sure that if you are just knew to the culture, he would willingly help you with any questions. Although most of the items are listed in Korean, but it should not stop you from being adventurous and trying Korean food and culture.