Though I don’t live in the Seattle area, I know that there is a 99 Ranch market up there, which is the same store chain from which I get unsalted Shao Xing wine, down here in the SF bay area. I suspect the Seattle area is rich in Asian markets, but 99 Ranch is Chinese owned and is strongest in Chinese items (vs Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, etc). I’ve gotten Pagoda and Kuaijishan brand Shao Xings there, and I think there are other brands too.
But something to watch out for is that they sometimes stock the unsalted Shao Xing over in the section with the other alcohols, not in the condiments aisle. I nearly had a melt-down last shopping trip when I couldn’t find the unsalted version in the condiments section and only thought to check the alcohol aisle at the last minute. Maybe this is a new change, since I don’t remember it being with the alcohols before, but no matter as long as they carry it!
Good hunting!
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