Lots of reasons to swing by the Simply Balkan Market. For lunch or dinner, they have great sandwich…read moreand platter options where cevapi is the foundation you want to build around. Five sausages included with spiced onions and tomato slices. On weekends they have three types of stuffed savory pastry burak available. But you don't have to be ready to eat right then and there. Available frozen are whole burak that just need 30 minutes in the oven. You can call ahead and they will put it in their oven for you to pick up hot when you arrive. They also have fresh sausages made weekly on site as well as frozen ones. Fresh cheeses with feta from multiple countries on tap. As the name suggests it is also a market. Cookies, chips, coffee and drinks line clean and accessible shelves alongside the spices and canned ingredients for a wide range of regional dishes. Finally the family business is super helpful folks from the region who patiently walked this first timer through all they offer. They were also willing to hear about my trips to four Balkan countries and the nostalgia seeing all the food brought back.

I just heard about this yesterday, and had a light day so I got over today. Sweetie says it's been…read moreopen awhile; I just don't get over this way often. Bright and clean inside, loads of dry goods, snacks, drinks, frozen items, pastries, meats... Most of the pastries and sausages are made here. They can grill some kevapi up for you, or you can take them home. Since I'm heading to the Serbian Festival this weekend I figured I could wait, but I did get some spicy leek sausage for later. Also assorted baklava and other pastries, and a few odds and ends. Good prices. Great service. Friendly, helpful owners. Easy access off the highway. Plenty of parking, in the mall by the home store. Worth a detour.

Small-ish market, hidden away in an easy to miss strip of stores, but worth a visit if you're a…read morelover of all things Indian (sorry, grouping Pakistani and Nepali in here as well). There's an AMAZING array of spices, mixes, blends, and heaven knows what else. I love this kind of market, so even though I didn't NEED anything, I did leave with a couple of packages of exotic teas, some spicy crackers, and some curry. A limited offering of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, home supplies, and lots of MYSTERY (to me, anyway...) items to make you feel you've temporarily left suburban Reynoldsburg for someplace MUCH more EXOTIC!! Enjoy!!

Apparently Annapurna (Indian/Nepali market) has been here for four years, and I was just told about…read moreit from a friend who works with a large population of Nepali students, so I was glad to stop by and take a peek. First off, Annapurna's product selection is pretty dang stocked compared to other small independently owned south Asian markets I've visited in Columbus. Many veggies both green and root varieties) and fruits. I versed myself on the "tree tomato" fruit via Google, as there were several in the back cooler. I stopped in to see if they carried a certain coconut Candy I've recently been introduced to, but they didn't have the exact brand I was looking for. I did buy a sack of the candy made from a different company, and it's not quite as good as Chun Guang's Coconut Milk candies - these suckers are what I like to call KRYP. TO. NITE. Watching your sugar in-take? Please do NOT read this review!

I had a take-out order so this does not reflect what dine-in experience would be. First, the lady…read moreat the restaurant front did not speak any English nor she seem to understand. The menu stated 16.99 but she charged 19.99- Okay but no explanation. Food was cooked in reasonable time. Quality of the food seem to be acceptable except the tortillas smelled old and the avocado was bad. The entire plate was filled with fries- Didn't know I would get that much fries on that order. Portion size was good considering amount of fries but does not justify the price. Overall experience okay. I may reconsider going in- probably dinning in. The grocery adjacent to that seem to be good but didn't shop at all. There's a pass-through from the grocery to restaurant if that makes easier.

Great selections and always near. Always have great options for food and fruit. The staff is…read morefriendly.

This is truly some of the best Thai food in Columbus. I'm sure I am adding to a long list of highly…read morepositive reviews for this establishment. A few Thai restaurants in town are truly authentic, I feel that this is a great representation of truly good Thai food. I worked at a Thai restaurant all through college and the spring back memories of the meals I would have with the family after hours, not the Americanized versions of what we serve served back then.

Pros: The chicken wings and Pad See Ew were incredible!…read moreDefinitely order a side of sticky rice Prices are reasonable for the portion size Located in an unassuming strip mall with good parking Cons: Only one person at the front and she was doing it all - taking orders at the counter, bringing out food, taking call in orders, bussing tables, etc. They definitely need more staff! Decor isn't anything exciting Bathroom is small Pro tip: This place is a hidden gem. Take-out may be the way to go and make sure you visit the grocery store next door.

What a fun experience! I stopped in to this market while waiting for food from another spot in the…read morestrip mall, and I was so delighted. It's been around for about 2 years, and is run by a family from Nepal. They offer unique produce, Nepali trinkets and souvenirs, bulk candies, cookies, treats, fish, and rice, galore! I found a lot of new and interesting things, and really enjoyed their extensive section of Achar. I have had it with basically every meal since I visited and have 3-4 different types in my cabinet/fridge now. I also bought cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli greens, oyster mushrooms, some other type of special mushroom, Lychee juice, lemon rind candy paste, earrings, and incense. The shop owner even gave me some other little candies and a small box of incense as a gift. I would recommend going when you have some time to look around if you aren't very familiar with Nepali or Indian cooking, or perhaps look up a recipe to try before you go. The amount of new and unique items is super exciting and overwhelming! If there is anything you are unsure of, the shop owner will surely and kindly assist. 5 stars all the way.

FINALLY an ethnic market in Pickerington!! A great selection of produce to pick from, and a pretty…read moreextensive frozen foods section that I look forward to pursuing more on my next visit. When GN first opened they did not carry my favorite candies: Coconut Milk Candies, so I had to keep making the trek up to Morse to get them. Heading to the new Indian restaurant next to GN, I figured I'd stop in and see if they had the candies - there was a severe back order all around Columbus due to the shipping congestion from the pandemic. They were stocked, I mean stocked full, of my Chun Guang brand, so I couldn't pass up buy a pack!

Cockroaches! It had unique items but no thanks. Yelp requires more words so cockroaches!…read moreCockroaches! Cockroaches!

If you don't visit international markets of different types in Columbus, you are doing yourself a…read moreserious disservice. It's the cheapest and most accessible way to expose yourself to the culture of another country, and it can open your eyes to so many new types of lifestyles and cuisines. Sangam is an amazing place to start your exploration. They have an extensive selection of unique produce, home goods, beauty products, and more. I bought cashew juice, bitter melon, an amazing blanket, rose water, rose petal spread, fresh tamarind (very fresh), and multiple types of Achar. They have some beautiful and affordable area rugs that I can't stop thinking about, and I can't wait to go pick one up. They also have cases of toasted coconut water, which is better than ice cream if you ask me. Plan an hour to browse and expect to pick up half of your grocery needs and then some. ** Edit: By the time of posting, I went back and bought the rug. Also some toasted coconut water, cabbage, and cauliflower. Yay!