I bought a box of mussels but it was not fresh at all. The shell has other small shells and it…read morelooks so old. My stomach was not feeling well

I dropped into this midsized Chinese supermarket located across the street from Marshals on 86th…read moreStreet. Pretty much the usually inventory but not as complete compared to the bigger ones. Aisles were littered with paper and vegetable cuttings; could be cleaner like other markets in the vicinity. Prices are comparable to other markets in the area thus said, the larger supermarkets in the nearby area would be the preferred choices.

The only Asian grocery store in the area. They sell products from all over Asia - Japan, China,…read morePhilippines, Thailand. They have prepared food at the back. It's a block over from their restaurant, Phil Am Kusina. It's cousins to the Phil Am in Woodside. The owners and workers are friendly and helpful.

I like this store for the specialty ingredients I need to make certain Filipino dishes such as…read morecassava, bihon for pancit, halo-halo ingredients and their access to the emaymada from Jersey City. Their service is fast and they are kind. My mother in law loves shopping here and they know her from all her years living in the neighborhood. The ambience is nice too because it's a convenient little store that has the things a Filipino would look for and sometimes not available at the bigger Asian grocery stores.

I live just a few blocks away from this market, so I visit it occasionally. The market is large and…read morehas fresh produce in the front. Inside, it has aisle upon aisles of Asian-focused products. The prices are on par with those of other fruit and veggie stands. They do have the occasional sale but it's usually food close to or expired recently. The staff can be hit and miss. They do have a lot of cashiers. They have a minimum of $10. If you are not Asian though, some of the other patrons and cashiers do look and treat you unkindly. I had asked someone a question and she said I do not work here. I literally had asked if this was an expiration date as it wasn't in English. I would have helped someone if they are trying to read something. It's called common courtesy. Other times, I would be standing in the corner, and I would literally get pushed out of the way, when there is space behind me. I try to take up as little space as possible but yet they feel that I am not entitled to be there. I would say all the other stores on the block and area doesn't have this much of an issue (except the restaurants and I avoid those like the plague).

Great experience shopping at Star Market for my birthday hotpot. Lots of sauces that I wasn't able…read moreto find at other Chinese Supermarkets

I can't supermarket on 8th Avenue that has free parking available for its customers. Although, the…read moreparking lots are often full on weekends, so I up leaving leaving and going to another market. I think that their items are a little more pricey than most things around the area as well. However, I would shop here because of the free parking when there is space. it's conveniently one block away from the train station. It's also usually very organized And easy to fine things. However there are always lines at the cash register when I visit.

After many years of masquerading as a Hong Kong Supermarket…read more(http://www.yelp.com/biz/hong-kong-supermarket-of-brooklyn-brooklyn), the name change to the more simple, albeit more boring "New York Mart" signals a new era for this long standing Asian grocery spot. For starters, it's cleaner. Much cleaner than it's predecessor. Labels have more English than before (#1) and dare I say the produce section has been beefed up slightly. The shopping experience has definitely been made easier, but that's not to say that the prices and selection are better. Nearby markets that are bigger still have the upper edge. The staff might be different in looks but the same with interaction, which is generally not helpful. Especially when the weekend crowds roll in, it might be easier to shout along with the employees in trying to find what you need. (#2) Thank goodness for the spaced out aisles and multi-language labeling, or this might actually be a reality. _______ (#1) Not that this neighborhood needs it. (#2) In Chinese. Fukinese, preferably.

It is good to find a halal butcher with such a nice selection of lamb. On the down side, you must…read morewait a long time for attention at the butchery even if no one else is there, which is frustrating. I think this is mostly if you are a woman. Cashiers are very nice. The grocery has some very good Turkish products. The bakery is average. Prices! This is an expensive market. For example, Cafe Najjar is $16.99 at Istanbul Grand Bazaar. This is more than twice as expensive as it is at Balady in Bay Ridge. I was shocked. For the prices alone I will shop elsewhere.

Amazing store! Great variety of products, fair prices. The meat section is superb. Impressed by the…read morequality and variety of meat. Lamb and steaks are excellent! Produce is great as well, large variety of cheeses. They sell goat milk, 20lb bags of flour. Their desserts are fantastic as well, large variety of Turkish delish. All in all, everything I need is there :) highly recommend.

Food: This is my favorite market in Brooklyn! All of their food is fresh and good quality. As soon…read moreas you enter the store, there is a section of roasted meats, some hanging in the window and some in large trays at the counter. They sell whole soy sauce chickens, whole ginger scallion chickens, roast pork, roast pig, honey BBQ chicken wings, roasted duck, tripe, cuttlefish, beef brisket, and beef tendon. Their roasted meats are excellent here and some of the best I've had in NYC. Next to the roasted meats is a section of prepared foods with numerous types of cooked dishes including honey walnut shrimp with broccoli, fried fish, pan fried shrimp, sweet and sour pork, braised pork belly, braised duck wings, noodles, congee, soups, vegetables, dumplings, fried chicken wings, pork chops, and so much more. They also sell 粽子 and fresh rice noodles. The prepared foods are very convenient if you don't feel like cooking. They also sell white rice by the box but often run out by the afternoon. In their meat department, they have all cuts of chicken, pork, and beef. Staff working behind the counter help you get the cuts you want, weight it, and add a sticker with the price. They also have marinated meats and other prepared raw items such as fish paste, marinated beef ribs, marinated pork chops, etc. The selection is huge! In their refrigerated section, there are more cuts of meats, fresh vegetables, packaged items such as noodles, dumpling wrappers, and fishballs. They have a section with frozen dumplings and also meats for hot pot. This is a great place to get all your groceries for the week. Service: The staff are very friendly and helpful here, particularly the store manager, Eddy. My family and I shop here regularly (sometimes a few times a week), and everyone there is always very welcoming and provides wonderful customer service. They let us know about new products and also take the time to give useful cooking tips based on what we're purchasing. The staff make it very pleasant to shop there! Ambiance: The store is very bright and clean, unlike many other markets in the area. Although the store is not big, everything is well organized and kept neat so it's easy to shop in there. Overall, I would highly recommend this food market!

I can't believe I never came in this spot. They're the only spot I know that premade all their…read moremeals and placed in take out boxes for your to choose. All the prices are listed as is. I guess when they do it this way, it saves a lot of time. The prices are decent.

The items there is ok, BUT the service is just NO! Like the staff is so FREAKING RUDEE!?!? So this…read moredeserves STRAIGHT UP one star (not to mention its kinda expensive)

Affordable Chinese grocery stores that is not as big or have as many product as the huge fei long…read moreon 8th ave 60 something street. However it has everything you need. I come here once a week and they have the necessities to whip up an Asian meal!

Super cute small local business that sells "homemade" Korean kimchi with a small weekly menu…read more It is located in a cross section of Bay Ridge Avenue and Colonial Road next to a pizzeria. They specialize in a variety of jarred kimchi that you normally see in grocery stores. The price per jar is anywhere between $10-$15. They also have a weekly (changing) menu offering Korean homemade soups and lunch. I got a pork kimchi ($13 after taxes) and it was delicious. This brought up so much childhood memories of a time when my dad worked at a local Cheung Fun place in Chinatown. You feel something inside that you don't normally get when you go to a crowded / fancier restaurant. It feels like "home" in a sense. I love a small business like Kimchi Kooks Kate's Kitchen because it adds characters to the local business. :) The staff are friendly and because there is an open kitchen, you can see them make your food. Although no seating, you can always grab the food and get a slice of pizza next door and have a meal at the pizzeria's outdoor seating. :)

This was such a cute little gem tucked away on the quieter end of Bay Ridge Ave. I love that it's a…read morefamily-owned small business, and that they have (limited) hot options as well as packaged kimchi and banchan, along with some home goods and instant ramyun. I picked up a small jar of their classic white kimchi ($8.32), which I was so excited to try because white kimchi is traditionally made with pine nuts and it's difficult to find a nut-free version at supermarkets. I thought the kimchi had a pleasant tang, though it was a little savorier than I expected. The variety of banchan was also excellent-- I counted 21 different dishes as well as 4 different types of sauces. I picked up a miyeok and dubu muchim ($8.32) which was a seaweed salad tossed with firm tofu crumbles. I intended to eat it for dinner, but I finished the whole container before I got home because it was so addictive and delicious. If you have any questions, a staff member is at hand but everything is neatly labeled with an explanation of ingredients. Their kitchen is open on Wed-Sun so I'd love to return to try a weekend special, which rotates on a weekly basis. Kimchi Kooks is located a short walk away from Owl's Head Park and the pier, so I would definitely recommend grabbing a few banchan to-go if the weather is nice! PS- A staff member kindly let me know that all the kimchis are nut-free and that if you bring the glass jar back, you get $1 off your next purchase.