The store is clean, good selection of items, and the halal meat is quality! They could have a…read morelittle bit better selection of produce but still good. Check them out!

We had a nice visit to Etminan Market. We had walked by there a few weeks ago, noticing that they…read morehad a BBQ setup. The owner let us know that they BBQ kabobs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We came for an early dinner on a Friday night. We both ordered the kabob combination plate, which was around $23. It comes with a chicken kabob, a beef kabob, and a couple of bbq-ed tomatoes over rice. It was fun to sit outside and watch as our dinner was being cooked. The woman owner also came by, and brought us some sumac to add to our cooked meat, and also a couple of complimentary cookies. It was a really nice experience. Felt very much like I was at a family barbecue, sitting outside and watching the owner grill meat. This market has an interesting selection of Middle Eastern foodstuffs, and I would come back if I were going to pick up some meat for my own barbecues at home. I also saw they had sandwiches and other deli items during the week as well.

My friends gave me warning for being over charged before going to the store so I was paying…read moreattention when the employee was scanning the items and he noticed it. I paid $100 in cash and I received $5.63 back. I checked the receipt as I was walking out. The receipt showed change back of $7.63. I was shorted $2. I went right back inside and presented my receipt and the change back. The employee apologized and gave me back $2. I should mention that they were not super busy at all. 2 star is for not trusting the check out process. I will go back there again for shopping with full attention to scanning and checking the receipt. The management needs to work on gaining the public trust back. I reversed the review to 5stars for timely response from the business.

Diverse Middle East grocer with fresh butcher meats and deli. Some of the produce outside in the…read morelarge bins are of questionable quality however

Almaden Market is our favorite Persian market! They serve delicious, affordable food made with…read morefresh, high-quality ingredients. My family absolutely loves their kabobs--they're always flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection. They also have a wonderful selection of Persian groceries, making it a great place to shop and enjoy authentic Persian cuisine. Cute little place to get food and your groceries. Please support our local restaurants and small businesses. When we care for one another and shop locally, our community becomes stronger. Every visit makes a difference. -- Negar Tawakoli

great food and great people. I enjoyed my experience there very much. They're kabab koobideh and…read morejoojeh are particularly very good.

A great place to pick up hard to find European foods. Need to go back and get some frozen pelmeni.read more

! Deli,…read more , Pound ! , ! !!!! ! You know the shop looks good, but in fact the sellers treat customers disgustingly! They didn't want to cut me a huge sausage at Deli, after which the guy said you have to buy then I'll cut it for you, the blonde girl punched me in the product that I didn't buy two pieces! When I came to this shop I was in a good mood, but unfortunately people here deceive their customers, so this is my last visit here! Be careful !!!! The prices are above average! I just want to add that food products--such as fruit, beverages, or canned goods--must not be placed directly on the floor; they should be kept on a shelf or a pallet.

I was very disappointed by the owner's behavior. I purchased two Sangak breads and paid with my…read morecard. Instead of politely explaining the store's cash-only policy, the owner spoke to me in a rude and aggressive manner in front of other customers and told me he would refuse to sell me bread next time if I used a card. There is nothing wrong with having a cash-only policy, but treating customers disrespectfully is unacceptable. I left the store feeling embarrassed and upset. Because of this experience, I will not be returning.

I had a very unpleasant experience at this store. I bought two Sangak breads and paid with my card…read more The owner rudely and aggressively told me, in front of other customers, that this would be the last time he would allow me to do that. If the store has a cash-only policy, that's fine, but there is no excuse for being disrespectful to customers. His behavior was very rude and embarrassing, and I was genuinely upset by the way I was treated. I will not be shopping here again.

Unique Market is a great store with a large variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern products…read more They have many spices, teas, cheeses, rice, frozen foods, sweets, and Persian items. I was impressed by the variety of stuff they carry. The store is clean and organized, and the staff are friendly and helpful. I recommend this place if you want authentic and unique foods.

Unique International Market has a wide variety of Persian and Middle eastern goods. This local gem…read morewill give you a wonderful and pleasant experience from staff and locally made dairy products ranging to more local fruits and exotic products. My favorite is their Dough a traditional Yogurt Drink made at their market by hand fresh. This is a must experience for everyone to exp

This Asian market has fresh produce and wide selection of products. It's my parents' favorite…read moregrocery to do all their shopping. Mom likes the vegetables and fruit section and says the prices are good. I think the products also cater to Vietnamese/ Chinese customers. Whenever we go during the week days, it's not too crowded and you have room to go around with your cart. Also, let's talk about the smell of grocery stores...you know what I'm talking about. If it smells bad, you have a sense their cleanliness is an issue. This market doesn't smell bad, so that's a good sign. The lines queue up, but the cashiers are quick and they get you in and out. I can imagine the parking lot could be full on weekends.

Beware of this Store! My mom went and made a purchased of $20 something worth of grocery. She…read morereceived an alert from her bank that her card was charged twice: one for $20 something and another for $200 something from the store. When my mom went back and spoke to the store, they claimed that the $200 something is a holding charge and will disappear once the charge is no longer pending (which made no sense). They claimed they couldn't do anything about it since the charges were still pending. Guess what? Today, the charges went through for both the $20 and the fraudulent $200. We now have to file a dispute claim and file a fraud report against this store. Don't shop here, especially if you're paying via credit card!!!

This is an amazing Asian grocery store I used to frequent in my college days. had to come back…read morebecause they have fresh seafood, meats and vegetables. They also have all types of pots and pans that no other place carries. Easy to find and park. Prices are very reasonable and competitive as well.

Not only overpriced, but the stuff is also rude. I have also found meat that was for sale despite…read morebeing expired. Not coming back any time soon unless they change ownership

This Indian store is a lot bigger than I ever expected. They carry fresh produce, a massive lineup…read moreof snacks, all sorts of prepackaged foods. I checked out tea selection. They had some teas where I had good experiences many years ago. Who knows what has happened in since then. The expiration dates ranged from a few months from today to two years in the future. Check the expiration dates before you purchase. To my ignorant eyes, I couldn't even guess at the identity of 98% of the items. I did recognize a few items which I've had before. They seem to be part of most Indian meals and they're quite delicious. Unfortunately, the carb count is so high that I can't really eat them anymore. The size of the store is big enough that there is an array of each product so you have great selection. I couldn't tell if the prices were high or low so I took a bunch of pictures and you can decide for yourself. The kitchen area seems super well stocked. I recognized a spice/coffee/peppermill. I actually purchased this. It was a total disaster. The brand was kinjal. It was completely unable to grind peppercorn. I tried grinding oregano . No dice. Since the item cannot be returned, I am stuck with recycling it. I recognize a press. I would have guessed it was a tortilla press, but I doubt that was it. I have just purchased a tortilla press. The only drawback was mine is bigger and more suited to what I want. I recognized the mortar and pestles.. They were made of heavy stone and I didn't recognize what it was made of. But the price is sure better than the marble mortar and pestle that I purchased 40 years ago. I saw something that looked like a wok. It was so large that there is no possible way for me to heat that thing. To me the only way to handle a wok that big would have to be a bonfire. Also, who the heck makes that much food. I think this is an implement that is most useful for a restaurant. There was an array of copper products. Pure copper. Hand hammered. The price was amazing, but I don't really need these items. I reluctantly passed them by. But the prices were astonishingly low for copper. Now copper has antimicrobial properties so I felt higher confidence in performance than rival products made of glass or stainless steel. If you let copper form the reddish brown patina, the patina is more durable and has higher antimicrobial activity than pure copper. This is the reason why copper pipes command such a high price and last longer than other materials. For now it's time for me to acquire an Indian cookbook so I can have a shot at recognizing at least some of the ingredients. Like many Asian stores cleanliness was certainly not the highest priority. The floor was faintly grubby, although the products didn't have any dust or dirt. But an enormous number of products had no expiration dates so who knows. But based on my experience with the teas I decided I would not pick up spices here. They do have a section with whole spices and powdered but Indian cooking seems to have shifted to pre-milled spice packets. I certainly appreciate this convenience. It also means I have a shot at recognizing the mix. I did not eat any of the prepared foods. Most of them looked carb high and oily. I have problems tolerating both so it was a hard pass for me. I ended up buying an assortment of kitchen implements which filled some of the holes in my collection. That's pretty impressive since my collection is extensive. Since my alternative source is Amazon the prices were reasonable. Service was snappy and I paid for my item in about in a few minutes. Since the equipment cannot be returned they were meticulous about inspecting items before allowing me to inspect it myself.

It's a decent store to grab Indian products but the so called fresh food buffet is horrible…read more We once got malai kofta and it was sooooo bad that had to trash it . It tased like packed food with preservatives. It had stale oil taste and smell to it . The koftas were made from bread and it was overall not appetizing at all ! By far the worst Indian food I have ever tried not just in the Bayarea but ever in the US ! Now after this terrible food experience there I am rethinking about buying products and fresh produce from this store . Food buffet: 0/5