This is a cool Indian grocery store to visit. Apna Bazaar means 'our bazaar.' You will find fresh vegetables, spices, rice, sweets, even herbal medicines. It's fun to look at Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi products. It's a really big place and there is also a halal meat market attached to it. read more

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This is a relatively clean and organized Apna Bazar. They have good inventory of vegetables, rice brands, and all the popular grocery products from India and Bangladesh. Big price cards in front of kost items. Aisles are marked with product types. I went to get some Maggi Noodles and Maggi Hot and Sweet sauce. I was happy to see the sauce had a $1 discount. The noodles had multiple bundle pack options. I also got a achar (pickle) jar as well. Checkout lane was relatively short. Didn't wait long. The lady at the register helped me with packing the items in the bag. The only eye sore for me was some of the mess right in front at the entrance. read more

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Check your recipet. I was charged for items I didn't purchase. I did not purchase the top 3 items which totaled $1.05. It's not alot of money but if they do it to everyone, it's alot. When I told the cashier, that I didn't purchase the top 3 items on the receipt she said oh sorry, and she told me it was only $1.00 don't worry about it, then she gave me my $1.05 back. Check your receipts. read more

Apna Bazaar Cash & Carry - Check your recipet. - International Grocery Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I had been a regular shopper here for the last 25 years living in nyc. Recent days this place feels like loosing its touch . The attitude towards their customers are not nice nor helpful like they used to. That's a shame ! Recently they renovated & have much more area & breathing room. They also trying to get more Bangladeshi customers by having freezers which has all the Bangladeshi fishes ! And now they also have halal meat area, so the idea is when you step inside this store you don't have to go to another place for anything while you are here in Jackson heights! Some items are actually cheaper then other places. But for that they have to fix some stuff lol. Especially their attitude towards their customers! If you guys are tired & overwhelmed then hire more people to help you out. The owner makes enough money to atleast do that ! Don't need to take it out towards the customers! read more

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I come here pretty often with my mom for the fresh produce. It can get a little hectic here with the employees restocking and pushing heavy carts around. Come here and be prepared to move aside for carts and a crowd of people walking through. However, I've never had a negative experience where I would never come back. The prices are competitive and reasonable. Some of the produce might look bad quality at first glance but it's actually great for the price if you pick through them. Like someone mentioned, it's definitely like a treasure hunt. Got good mangoes here for a great price. It's also a great place to stop by if you are craving any sort of Indian snacks or in need for groceries. Came here to get one of the Nestle instant teas that I can't find anywhere else and they have it in stock here. That's a big plus in my book :) Overall, it's a great place to get Indian groceries and it's definitely a cornerstone of JH. Previously, they had a sugarcane grinder in the front of the store where you can buy sugarcane and they would help grind it into a drink. Super fun. read more

Large Indian supermarket in Jackson Heights filled to the brim with all kinds of foods and fresh and frozen foods familiar to the Indian housewife. Naturally the ubiquitous Amul biscuit packets make both resident Indians and Indian tourists feel at home. While they look ordinary they are delicious with a cup of chai. The outside of this store is brimming with vegetables on one side like large purple eggplants, okra, potatoes and the other side has boxes of mangoes from Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Jen and I bought a box each of Marathon mangoes from Mexico. $14.99 for a dozen that needed to be ripened. Every summer I come here to buy mangoes which I then enjoy eating. Lots of customers mill here and even though credit cards are accepted cash is prferred. After all being an Indian store where the motto is "Cash is King!" read more

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The store is big, but the labels are very misleading! It showed me a price and then I was charged differently. It makes customer lose trust in the store and their business mannerism! read more

I wandered around Apna Bazaar while waiting for the fuschka carts across the street to open and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and price of produce available. Some of the items like okra and squashes were very competitively priced compared to my usual supermarkets. The market itself is a little worn and could use a facelift, but is filled to the brim with little treasures if you take the time to look. I picked up a delicious mango chili sauce for $2.99 that was a huge hit with my friends and family. Will definitely return to stock up on that and other goodies! read more

I wish I can give apana bazar 0 star because they are selling left over fruits from the market all the times at regular price in fair to the customers it's not a good business practice. read more

It's my wife spot to go to when she wants all the necessary South Asian spices, vegetables, or any products from South Asia ... The price is somewhat cheaper from various other stores offering similar products !!! I love some various drinks and juices I am able to buy which I can't enjoy unless visiting the country itself ... Fan of Pakola !!! read more

Absolutely the most unethical store - forced me to buy a crate of ripe mangoes under promise of high sweetness and quality - they turned out to be reject product with no taste whatsoever - not one of a crate was edible - all garbage. Such a terrible practice of lying shamelessly and dumping reject product at discount prices - ultimately at high margin for them. I encourage all patrons to boycott this crew of crooks. read more

I've been here a couple of times to explore. They carry a lot of middle eastern and Indian food and spices. This time around I got quite a few containers of gulab jamun. They had both MTR and Haldiram brands do I can compare. They also have a few other mass produced Indian sweets made by the same companies and others, but I can only carry so much. read more

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This is in my opinion the second place anyone would go for Southeast Asian materials to make curry or anything else. You really need to go back forth between Patel Brothers and this place sometimes to obtain the best prices on the fresh vegetables and fruits. They have almost the exact same things as Patel but more options on rice and maybe couple of more veggie options. They also have cheaper prices and better looking vegetables moist of the time too. That being said their aisles are worse than Patel Brothers. Since this is open 24/7 if you go to late than you are going to struggle moving around your cart. There is really no space to move around sometimes. It is like black friday every Friday. Their workers definitely aren't helpful art those times to even though they expect it. They only reason I give it for stars is the option in the prices. read more

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A chaotic mess of people and employees trying to restock! Thank god most vegetables outside. They carry Indian snacks, flat breads, frozen foods, nuts, teas, etc. The store is cramped and always so crowded. Pricing may be slightly cheaper sometimes on a few items, but the isles of food look messy and in some cases off putting to buy. Expect to see a sea of people, carts, and the occasional kid dropping some liquid mess as employees push around stock to load up shelves. There is no restroom or fresh food for purchase. Brace yourself if you plan to go! read more

For Indian groceries, this is THE place. The have every item you need, imported from India and the subcontinent and the prices area extremely affordable. The produce is a plenty, it's cheap, good quality, and consists of items that are part of the East and South Asian repertoire - such as bitter melon, squashes, jackfruit. They carry all spices, many varieties of basmati rice and lentils. Have been coming here since I was a child and now I shop here myself. It's on a very busy corner, so parking is a hassle (as is the rest of Jackson hts). read more

I dropped in here by chance when passing by to get some food but was appalled by the inappropriate attitude of the shop's manager Kumar. Managers are supposed to be welcoming and considerate, but Kumar is clearly an exception to the rule and can't care less about his customers and the shop's reputation. It's a shame that a lot of hard work is put into maintaining this store with so many entrepreneurs supplying their precious products here, but managers like Kumar completely nullify their value and fail to represent it with dignity and respect. read more

I visited Apna Bazaar few days ago, Apna Bazaar is open. It's open from 10 am till 5.30 pm. People are lined up from 8.30 am. In order to stay with social distancing guide lines Apna Bazar is only allowing 5 people at one time in the store. Its fully stocked. Also you can order online from the store and when your order is filled Apna Bazaar will call you to pick up your order. Unfortunately I don't know the online address but maybe you can call and get that. read more

After purchasing some grocery and a paper bag for 15 cents. The cashier refused 2 times with attitude to put my grocery in the bag. What kind of lazy cashier is this place has been hiring, now we have to start bagging our own grocery. Bagging items is part of the cashier job description. I understand this happen when you bring your own bag but completely unacceptable when purchasing a bag from them. read more

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Staff is rude and a lot stuff sold here is expired. Yes you can find great food here for good prices but the service and how dirty the place is makes me give it 1 star. read more

The cashier says , The store manager will help you to find out the stuff that you want but the manager is super rude He doesn't even response what we asked for . Never going back here for the groceries. Please improve your service quality read more

One of the worse places to buy anything from. They sell expired and/or spoiled food! When confronted, they fail to make the exchange! I recommend to AVOID this place at all cost! Extremely rude customer service and staff! They have ZERO respect!!!! read more

I've been sitting on several reviews for months, but I'm tripping over myself and also breaking my multiple-visit-before-review rule to post this. Apna Bazar Cash and Carry is an Indian grocery store located somewhat inconspicuously next to Subzi Mandi, another grocery store dominating the southeast corner of (I think) 73rd Street and 37th Ave. If you were walking along 73rd St and not paying attention you might think that Apna Bazar is just an extension of Subzi Mandi, but you'd be mistaken for one very important reason. Apna Bazar sells imported Indian mangoes. We got a box of ten Alphonso mangoes for $28. Dubya-tee-eff, you ask? Alphonsos are called the "king of mangoes" (with the possible exception of Pakistani mangoes, which I've not yet tried, but let's not go there). They are small but have a flavor and texture that surpasses anything you'll ever get from a Tommy Atkins mango. The Tommy Atkins, readily recognizable for its red blush, is available in US grocery stores for most of the year and is favored by grocers and farmers specifically for its high-fiber flesh, which holds up well to long distance shipping... to say nothing of taste. The Alphonso is one of the few fiberless mango varieties available in the world. It has an intense, floral sweetness with a hint of anise near the green part, it's soft as toro, juicy beyond belief, and has only the slightest hint of stringiness near the seed. Even then, it's more like peach fuzz than dental floss. All you people who gnaw mango seeds over the sink know what I'm talking about. When you go, and assuming they're not sold out, the mangoes will be at the counter immediately to your right as you walk in. It's assumed that you'll want to inspect the contents before taking it. Keep your keys handy in case the salesman encounters a particularly securely taped box. It's not really worth mentioning, but I'll say it anyway because it freaks people out. The mangoes are irradiated. I'm not concerned about it in this case because it's done to mitigate the threat of foreign fruit flies. Ultimately, many people will think that the price premium is not worth it. But I say, if you like mangoes, keep an open mind and buy a box. If you're really nervous, split the cost with some friends. You'll never look at other mangoes the same way again. These mangoes will ripen in a matter of days and will go bad in less than a week. Eat quickly... not that it will be a problem. 6/21/07 update I'm practically palpitating. According to this story, the US has "expressed willingness" to import Pakistani mangoes. Now I need to find a Pakistani grocer... http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=1758 read more

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i get my fave okra, jalapeno, avocado, plantains, biryani, basmati rice, himalayan salt, melt in your mouth sweets and more (cilantro, bokchoy etc) at bargain prices with good quality here on a weekly basis. read more

I have to be honest, I don't give Apna much credit. It is, after all, located at what I call the "Jackson Heights corner of mayhem." While they may have fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, rice, and other specialty ingredients like my go-to place Patel (http://www.yelp.com/biz/patel-bros-jackson-heights) the size and organization of Apna - inside and out - is what keeps it as my #2 go-to place. The aisles are super crowded and long (so you have to go to almost all the way to the other end of the market before you can go to another aisle). The worst is when it's cold out and the store is forced to move all of the fresh fruits and veggie they usually keep outside into the already cramped space. It's a frenzy when you're trying to check out since there registers are a linear counter instead of line-promoting stalls. It can be an absolutely zoo and actually offers a lot of similarities to the vehicular and pedestrian traffic around Apna. read more

Dosa mix imported mangoes tons of other imported things from South Asia great and large selection, fair prices. read more

I just came here to buy an indian coke and it's better than American coke and it was only $1. Win win win. read more

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Has the distinction of overcharging its community during the pandamic. On the other hand the other grocery stores refrained from increasing prices in an effort to support their customers. Otherwise horrible customer service and rude staff. read more

Very crowded place but selection and prices are definitely much better than competitors. Just don't talk to any employee they don't even have time to respond to your smile. read more

Next time you need a 80-lb bag of lentils, split peas, moong beans, chick peas, etc, this is the place. Good selection of spices, and a wide array of spicy, sodium-laced relishes, like mango pickle or lime pickle, that make even my blandest curry taste decent. And, despite the name, they do take credit cards, so load up! read more

Looking to buy Indian food items? Or just simply wanting to buy some fresh veggies at a low price? This place has it all! I'm literally always here! Love their selection of fresh veggies, various types of naans, Achars and everything else that the place has to offer! Only bad thing about the place is that it's always crowded!!! But I guess that goes for any of the Indian grocery stores in Jackson Heights! read more

The meat department don't value their customer at all: butchers not qualified to handle meat. Poor cutting; poor training; don't listen to customers. Full prices for what? Rolling in business of a captive neighborhood. read more

This use to be a good place before the Pandemic but now I would not recommend it at all. A few years back when they were in competition with Subzi Mandi the customer service was a lot better but now that both stores merged into one & became Apna Bazaar officially the customer service has been completely thrown out the window. The cashiers that work there now have the worst attitudes and don't even want to do their basic jobs of helping to bag the groceries. No matter how long the line is and no matter how many groceries are piled up on the counter they refuse to bag and give you the weirdest of stares and then act like they can't speak English when you know darn well that they can. I can't understand how someone can be so lazy on not bagging groceries when they work in a grocery store. I used to work in a grocery store myself years ago & the first basics is to learn how to bag groceries properly. They just refuse to do it no matter how ridiculously piled up their countertops are. They just have no care in the world and it just seems like they just hate their jobs. The store manager isn't any better when he randomly asks you a very weird & strange question out the blue even though he doesn't know you personally. Also the Mango Lassi that they sell their now is just horrible compared to the one that they used to have. Overall, they need to go back to their old ways because it used to be a great place to shop, but now it's just a nightmare. read more

Bought mutton from them. Four pounds had almost three pounds of bones. Feel cheated after paying $44. Never going back.

We love to go there but now they don't carry Pakistani products;I don't know why and what is reason behind it and they don't have answer for that,because the others stores like Patel brothers and some Bengali stores still carrying Pakistani products especially rice and wheat flour and there are so many products used to be but not anymore,if they keep going this way,they loose me already I don't know about others because everybody love there country and there product, read more

So today, An old guy went to return a whole bag of Almonds that were old and had a smell to it. They refused to return money or for an exchange. He did not go there for $15 bucks but instead to show what type of things are being sold in such places. The manager/owner said inappropriate things like "indians are always complaining." That was not the point. The point was to show them how they are packing Almonds that were not good and we just wanted to exchange. He clearly refused. Still he bought stuff from there and left. At the same time I went to buy stuff and I was there too listening to his whole convo. I came home and there was a roasted cockroach in a bag of walnuts. I called the store to complain about the walnuts and they simply said that they had a few complaints with other costumers with walnuts. They also said they will call their distributers about this and i said that is not the point and neither is the point of getting money back. I brought up the point about how an old guy was there too who had similar issues and he didnt get money back nor exchange. on top of that they took his almond bag. The way they spoke was really bad and i told him im going to send pictures to him and he gave me his number and hung up. This is a disgrace. The whole idea was to show them what kind of stuff they have and instead they said mad shit to that old guy at the store and on the phone to me. It was a costumer right and he could have just said sorry and either give money back or just an exchange. UGHHHHH THIS MAKES ME SICK AND HOW I HAVE BEEN BUYING STUFF FROM THERE SINCE GOD KNOWS. DON'T GOOOO THERE. THEY SHOULD HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THE CUSTOMER RATHER THAN SAYING SO MUCH BS. PAY THE EXTRA AT PATEL BROTHERS AND IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG THEY WILL GIVE YOU CREDIT BACK OR EXCHANGE. read more

Great selection of south indian groceries (both greens and non-green items. No fish/meat as far as i coukd tell but pretty much everything else can be foubd here. Definitly worth visiting when in the area and need to re read more

Every grocery store in this area of Jackson Heights, large or small, seems to have its own loyal cadre of local customers, but since I make trips from outside the neighborhood, I always make the rounds when I'm there. For my purposes, Apna and Patel's complement each other. (Subzi Mandi next door runs a distant second with the smaller area stores serving as backup, usually for specific items the larger stores may not carry.) In general, I'd say Patel Bros seems more professionally managed, and I've found their employees to be much more approachable than Apna's. (The cashiers are pretty brusque at both, though.) In my experience, one has to pay closer attention to the sell-by dates on jars and cans at Apna than at Patel, but it is wise to do so at both. Apna is sometimes slightly cheaper than Patel's, if they carry the identical product. Apna carries a much larger variety of bulk-bagged rice and flours, as well as more refrigerated chutneys and different brands of paneer and yogurt than Patel, as well a few vegetables that Patel doesn't usually have. The fruit and vegetable bins are bigger than at Patel's, too, giving you a bigger selection to cherry-pick from. (g) Patel has more shelf-stable prepared foods and American shelf-stable groceries and their dal, nuts, dried fruit, and spices always look better and fresher to me at Patel Bros. than at Apna. Patel's carries a wider variety of MDR masalas, while Apna's selection leans more toward Shan brand. Apna has a better selection of (raw) sesame, coconut and mustard oils. Since I live too far away to buy frozen food in Jackson Heights, I've never looked closely at the 2 stores' offerings, but in terms of sheer number of products, Patel wins hands down. read more

My go-to grocery store in Jackson Heights for all things Indian. Prices are good, selection is wide and service is (usually) helpful ('always helpful' would have gotten them the 5th star). A great place to go for nuts (cheap...especially in the larger bags), spices (you'll never buy McCormick's again) and Indian snacks (I've recently been introduced to things like bhel puri and sev). Lots (almost too many) choices of everything but I've found that your fellow customers are very happy to help choose from the many brand of the same items (imagine a non-westerner in an american supermarket trying to choose a bottle of ketchup or a bag of potato chips...he could spend hours). Tons (literally) of rice, freezers full of ready made dishes, and (for you connoisseurs) imported Coca-Cola (made with real sugar), Fanta and some Indian brand soda can be found in the back right corner. read more

This is where I go to get all my spices. They have the best selection of spices at the best prices. You can find any spice you need for Indian and most for Middle Eastern cooking at this store. Also a great place to get nuts. Have small and large bags of nuts such as almonds, cashews and mixed nuts. The store is hectic at times. But all stores in Jackson Heights are. The crowds can get heavy and the lines can get long but it is worth the wait for the prices and what you are buying. But it can be like a zoo with all the people. read more

Clean, crowded, good for everyday groceries. BUT rude and badtameez (mannerless) manager. He completely ignored me while I was politely asking if they carried quinoa. Didn't even have the courtesy to make eye contact while making a weird contorted NO mouth expression. Might never go here again, not that it makes a difference to their business. read more