Lee’s Supermarket

When I was a kid 1985 – 1992, Lee’s was the only place you could go to get foreign foods. He serviced Asians, Africans and the few Hispanics we had in the city. However, within the last 15 years there has been an explosion of foreign grocery stores each serving a particular sect of the community. Unfortunately Lee’s has not kept up and their service or inventory. Off to Saraga I go!

good prices, but check the expiration dates. i passed on 3 items bc they were either expired/​near expiration. not a lot of produce.

Great Asian Market. Four stars because I am more impressed by Suraga, but Lee’s is still mighty impressive

I can’t believe I’m the first to rate this place.
This isn’t just Asian/​Oriental. They also have lots of Hispanic foods, and I always see African immigrants shopping there too. (The current owners are Filipino.)
They have a HUGE selection of rice. At least 20 different varieties or brands, in sizes from 5 pounds to 20 pounds. Short grain, long grain, basmati, Thai/​Jasmine, brown, and sweet.
They have a HUGE selection of asian noodles, regular wheat, plus ramen, somen, soba, rice, bean, and tapioca. They have a HUGE selection of pre-​packaged pre-​flavored ramen in bowls. They have a HUGE selection of beans.
They have a HUGE selection of hispanic spices, a whole rack of probably 3 dozen kinds and styles of chili pepper. They have a HUGE selection of canned goods of hispanic and asian origen. They have a HUGE selection of candies of asian origen.
This is another MUST SEE on the West side. They are on the point where Tibbs intersects Lafayette Road. They are on the EAST side of Tibbs, and the WEST (or South-​West) side of Lafayette.