Going to the supermarket in China can seem like a daunting prospect. The items are different, the layout is different, there's an aquarium! Yet Chinese supermarkets have much more in common with those in the west. This video breaks it all down!
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New and modern supermarkets are dotted all over Fuzhou. There has been a move away from local markets, to big supermarkets that act as a one-stop-shop. Amy and Rob show us around their local, and share some of the differences that most westerners will come across in a Chinese supermarket.
Straight away you will notice that the energy seems to crank up as you walk in. Lots of people, lots of noise, and lots to grab your attention. The best tactic is to just breathe, take your time, and go through methodically, until you are more familiar with the store. Many people are doing hit jobs, getting food for that days' meals, as quickly as they can. Don't let that faze you, just go about your business in a leisurely manner, and soak it all in.
Often supermarkets a multi-storied. Fruits, vegetables, meats and frozen goods are on the first floor. This is also where you will likely find a bakery, cooked food, and the check-outs. Up stairs contains pretty much everything else you can think of. Breakfast foods, condiments, all the snacks, and even clothing can be found. This style of supermarket truly has just about anything you could think of.
One thing to keep in mind is that the process of buying fruits and vegetables can be slightly different. In China, often you first need to bag and weigh your goods at a pricing station, before taking them to the checkout. Each seperate good has a barcode slapped on it, so as to simply be scanned and bagged at the checkout. Don't forget, because there is a special kind of pain to be felt, as you reach the front of the checkout, and remember you skipped this step...
You will also notice what looks to be an aquarium...where instead of pets, you can choose the freshest supper-time fish! It might seem distressing at first. Live frogs, fish, crustaceans, and more can be found. In the world of pre-packed meats, its easy to forget where all our foods come from. China has no problem putting that tasty reality on display!
To be fair, there isn't much else that's different. You wont find all the same food items from back home, but that is to be expected. Part of the fun of living in china is trying new foods, or hunting down exported goods for when the cravings hit. China now has most of anything you could want, you sometimes just have to pay a bit extra to get it!
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