King of Ginseng #2

This business speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and some English.

King of Ginseng is a small specialty shop in Oakland’s Chinatown that has been operating since 2015. They sell a variety of dried herbs and foods including ginseng, seafood, teas, and other supplements. These dried items are often used for soups that promote wellness and vitality.

They are a prime supplier of hard-to-find luxury foods including birds nest for birds nest soup, which is a delicacy in China. You can also find oils and tinctures for specific ailments or overall heath. Have you been feeling fatigue or joint pain? Try making a soup with dried sea cucumber. It is a great source of chondroitin sulfide, which is an anti-inflammatory. Do you need some extra energy and better brain function? Give ginseng a try! Usually added to tea, ginseng has a reputation for lowering blood sugar and reducing stress.

You can visit the store any day of the week, and they even have some parking behind the shop. Jessica and Cindy are the two friendly sales associates. They can help guide you through all of the goods offered at King of Ginseng. No matter what your needs, you are guaranteed to leave a happy customer.