Scientists theorize you can go back in time by travelling faster than the speed of light. Alternatively you can close your eyes and step foot in Mow Lee Shing Kee. Breathe deep and try to visualize each scent.
They have more preserved meats here than I have ever beheld. Open your eyes and see a vast array of treats you never knew existed. The shop looks like it was 100 years ago. I discovered Mow Lee Shing Kee & Co has been in business for 167 years.
I have been coming here for decades to buy Chinese sausage. I always get the dried pork one which is bursting with rose wine based flavor plus some hints of sweetness. You can buy Chinese sausage at any Asian market or Costco but I prefer to come here for a more artisan experience of hand made sausage following a hundred’s year old recipe.
Lady running the shop was friendly and answered all my questions. Outside it was bright and time flowed forward again. I will return next time I’m in San Francisco.
My last visit. Cool video about Mow Lee Shing Kee & Co:
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Love the outside dragon wall mural! They do have delicious sausage!
It’s my favorite spot to buy sausage.
Very cool. I love that businesses have been able to preserve these locations and traditions for so many years.
Yes. Don’t see many places like this.