Always great customer service, and we always find what we need. Prices are good and always able to…read morebuy our European snacks! They have different types of frozen Burek. Granted fresh ones always taste way better but this is the second best thing when you get that crave.

I worked at Euromarket in Astoria, Queens, New York for 8 full days. The owner, Panayiotis Menikou,…read moretold me to bring two forms of ID and said we would complete the paperwork later. After I left for personal reasons, he initially avoided paying me -- not answering calls and not showing up to work when I came by. I eventually went to the store late one night to speak with him in person. After arguing for about 20 minutes, he only paid me half of what he owed me. During my time there, I also witnessed serious food safety issues. The store was selling expired products -- including pantry items and drinks -- and instead of discarding them, employees were instructed to erase expiration dates using rubbing alcohol. Several customers even complained about expired items while I was there. Please be aware of these practices before supporting this business.

I stopped by Katagiri, known for it being the oldest Japanese grocery store in the states!…read more Their space is small, but jam-packed with candies, kitchen items, snacks, produce, meats and seafood, as well as drinks. They also have a sushi counter up at the front, and read-made foods such as onigiri and breads. Staff are friendly and helpful! Cute stop to check out if you're in the area. +oldest Japanese grocery store

This is my go-to store for pre-made Chirashi bowls. They usually have salmon and tuna. Recently, I…read moresaw mixed ones with 5 different kinds of raw fish/seafood and it included some chopped up raw tuna with some mayo (maybe poke). It usually has seaweed salad in it too. It's about $15, up about $1 from a few years ago. Still a good price for good tasting sushi from a Japanese store. This Asian grocery store also has ingredients for cooking your own rice, noodles, dumplings or vegetables. They have soy sauce and ponzu sauce in bottles, soba packs, frozen gyoza wrappers, packed egg noodles, and even frozen pork. All reasonably priced. There's a vegetable section also that carries: Napa cabbage, mushroom, ginger, scallion. These are a little bit pricier, but it's convenient if you don't want to shop around. And of course, they have Sapporo beer and other drinks. They charge a few cents for bags like most places do, so bring your own. It's also good for the environment. They usually have two cashiers and a small line. It moves quickly though.

There are a number of similar names for this small, but mighty, establishment floating around on…read morethe internet: Ninth Avenue International Foods, Ninth Avenue International Market, International Grocery & International Food, Ninth Avenue International Grocery, or just what's written on the sign: International Grocery. Whatever the actual name, it seems that this Mediterranean specialty store has been open since 1947, run first by the Smitsis Family, and then the Karamouzis (including brothers Sotiris, Dinos, and Panayiotis). The Karamouzis moved it a few doors north to its present location in 1983. The neighborhood around the store has evolved a great deal over the years, but inside, old world charm persists. Everywhere you look there are bulk bins, barrels, and sacks brimming with: - Spices: all the staples needed for Mediterranean, Indian and North African cuisines, including za'atar, dried tamarind, cloves, allspice, rock salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, red pepper, black mustard seed, etc... - Dried fruits: pineapple, apricots, raisins, figs, diced orange peel, dates, etc... - Dried nuts: cashews, macadamias, almonds in every form, walnuts, pistachios, etc.. - Grains, beans, lentils, and flours - Coffee I love that International Grocery has stuck with bins and barrels for all these years. Bulk bins were the norm when the store first opened and are so much more environmentally friendly than the ubiquitous single use plastic packaging we see nowadays. Environmentally conscious folks are increasingly coming around to appreciate bulk bins and I wouldn't be surprised if they became the hot "new" trend in coming years. If you stick with something for long enough, it comes back into fashion, right? The wonders don't end with all those glorious bins, however. Far from it. Improbably, all of the following (and more) also neatly fit into a store the size of a suburbanite's two-car garage: - Olives -- about 10-15 kinds by my last count, but I've seen even more varieties at times. I love my crisp, green Castelvetranos and black Kalamatas; the Progeny loves her pimento-stuffed Manzanillas. - Antipasti (mushrooms, artichokes, giardiniera, gigantes plaki) and preserved lemon peel - Feta (Bulgarian, Greek) and other cheeses - Tzatziki and other spreads - A variety of fresh and packaged pastries (baklava, kourabiedes, koulourakia) and halvas - Olive oils, pomegranate molasses, carob molasses - Pita breads and pasta - Rose water - Amardeen (an apricot leather used to make a Syrian drink of the same name) Prices are quite fair and the owners + staff are kind, generous, gentle and gracious. When my 10-year old privately expressed interest in the orange peel to me, one of the owners overheard and offered her some to try. They didn't look at all askance when she delightedly opened various bins to sniff the beautiful aromas within. (I did teach her to waft the smells to her nose by hand a la chemistry lab, instead of sticking her head into each bin.) As much as I detest the areas around Port Authority -- it's one of the dirtiest, smelliest parts of NYC -- I do go out of my way for International Grocery and will for as long as we're both around.

Absolutely love this place! First found it when looking for some spices I'd never heard of before…read morefor a Palestinian dessert. International Grocery had these and many other spices, grains, nuts, flours, everything you can think of, from multiple cuisines from many cultures around the Mediterranean. They also have fresh halvah, and delicious spanakopita, freshly made! I got into the habit of buying several generous servings-- one for now, several for my freezer. What a great find!

Small grocery place with Asian food and goodies with kind staff. Super close to the station too!read more

Cute and convenient neighborhood grocery store, but prices for produce can be a bit exorbitant. I…read moresaw a dozen eggs here listed for $13.99! I got a bento box to go and the quality was just alright. The chicken was cooked fine, but the sauce that came with it had a very goopy texture (think uncooked egg whites, but more gelatinous). The veggies in the bento were also all slightly wilted and a bit sad, but zapping everything in the microwave at work helped a bit.

I must have walked by this place 100 times and never thought about going in. I was on a hunt to…read morefind lotte xylitol "lime mint" gum and my sister brought me here to see if they had it. When I walked in I was really surprised that this was a fully stocked Japanese store. The person behind the counter was just so nice and friendly. This store had a bit of everything. It's a small store, but I was truly amazed how everything was organized so neatly. They had so many Japanese snacks, grocery items, frozen item, plus more. If I had more time I would have stayed longer to really look around. I really was so happy to find what I was looking for and their prices are so reasonable. They only accept cash and this is really one of my new favorite store.

I stumbled on this place completely by accident while passing by it on the street. Looking in the…read morewindow, I realized it was a cute mom and pop Japanese grocery store and hadn't found one in the area yet (I've now come across another but this was the first!). Upon entering, you notice that it is a pretty small space but they try and make use of as much shelf space as possible storing different snacks, some drinks and other assorted items. There was a small Japanese grocery store in Manhattan that I used to frequent so I couldn't help but compare this store to that one (that one is small too but bigger with more variety) which probably isn't a fair comparison. I'll speak to what they have and what they don't. If you're looking for snacks that are nostalgic, check. If you're looking for basic cooking needs like curry, sauces, kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, mirin, etc, they've got you covered. They even have a small freezer section with different things. They don't carry sake but have teas and other beverages. They don't have much in the way of fresh produce but they do have things like tofu and other refrigerated items. They also don't carry raw sashimi grade fish or frozen shabu shabu meat. They do have some non food items in the back if you're looking for certain household items. When I asked the staff if they carried certain items, everyone was super nice. Note, they do have a $10 minimum to use a credit card. I'll admit I 100% went in there because I was in the mood for shrimp chips. I was super excited when I found that they had hot garlic which is one of my favorite flavors (Calbee brand) so that was a win! If I'm in a pinch or need things they carry, I'll definitely be back!

Shocking to me that I've never reviewed Sorriso before. If you're Italian, coming here feels like…read moreshopping in your grandma's kitchen, or peeking into her refrigerator. It's a specialty food store (cash only) serving up incredible sandwiches, Italian salads, freshly made mozzarella and more. I love the chicken cutlets from here, the antipasto, the mozzarella and tomato salad, the calamari salad. I have still not come across anything I don't like at this place. I've been coming in here since I've lived in Astoria (that's almost 15 years) and every time I visit I find something new to try. Their heroes are delicious - the Italian sub has everything you could want on it, the eggplant parm hero is big enough to feed a small army. Service is friendly even when it's packed. Everyone here is happy to help you. Good food, good vibes.

Ordered: Italian Turkey Combo (~$17): Turkey, Roast Beef…read more(instead of Salami & Ham), Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar San Carlo Classic Potato Chips (~$2) Aya's take: Places like Sorriso are the reason for a lot of Astoria's personality and history! Sorriso is an Italian deli offering tons of Italian products, specialty meats, homemade mozzarella, sandwiches, snacks, and more! We were in the mood for some delicious Italian subs and came here to satisfy that craving. I got the Italian Turkey Combo but swapped out the Salami & Ham for Roast Beef since I don't eat pork. The turkey and roast beef were sliced fresh onto the bread, the toppings were all super fresh and added so much depth to the sandwich. I will say the bread was a bit hard and didn't seem like it was made fresh that day. The sandwich also could've used some mayo and pickles. I added some mayo when I got home and got a side of pickles which were actually outstanding! They were briny, salty, and crisp. It added a nice texture and flavor the sandwich was lacking. As we were finishing up, the worker stopped by and offered us some complimentary Fresh Mozzarella which melted in my mouth immediately. I would absolutely come back for that and try out their other speciality items. Great try!

I absolutely LOVE this Eastern European and Mediterranean Market! I've been coming to Parrot for…read moremany years. There are multiple locations in Queens: 2 in Sunnyside, 1 in Ridgewood, and 1 in Astoria. I wish they'd open a store in Long Island! Friendly and welcoming service; very reasonable prices! A true Gem! Parrot is packed with so many offerings! I can't even begin to name everything they offer but some items are: - Fresh pastries and desserts - Fresh Cheeses & Meats - Butcher Shop with specialty meats - Refrigerated & Frozen Foods: Manti dumplings, sausages, Pierogies, Yogurts, Soups, etc. - Olives Galore - Fresh Coffees, Teas & Spices - International Snacks - Fresh Baked Goods - Nuts, Candies, Cookies, Spreads, Dried Fruits - And MUCH MUCH MORE!! Each aisle is full of surprises, and it's fun just to walk down each and every aisle to see all their items. You just never know what you'll find! But be warned: your basket will be filled very quickly! My two fave items from this market are their Turkish Pide Bread and their ELITE Instant Turkish Coffee. (If you know, you know!). And don't snooze on their butcher section! Highly recommended! I've introduced this market to SOOOO many friends and family! You can thank me later!

Entering this store was my first trip. The store seems well lit and it's easy finding groceries…read more I walked in searching 1 thing and wind up purchasing more items. The clerk treated me with respect who greeted me with kindness. My new go-to store. Thanks so much.

Once you get over the sticker shock and start tasting these terrific olive oils you will have a…read morehard time not buying multiples. The store smells so incredible and the merchandising is well done. There is a selection of beauty products, oils, gift sets, vinegars, pastas, chips, kitchen accessories you name it. Why I adore this store: They will gift wrap anything and it always looks premium. They have rewards points that earn you a lot of free stuff Plenty of monthly promotions The crew who works here is so delightful In and out quick never miss a train

I wish that I had more time when I was here but trains do not wait for you to shop! I spotted O &…read moreCo on my way down to track 19. Luckily I had a few minutes because the shelves and shelves of beautifully packaged olive oil were calling to me. Maybe some people think evoo is just something you use to cook up some chicken or dress your salad but oil is very important to the success of a dish. The guy working there clearly understood because we started talking about truffle oils and what you can do with them. Plus I give this guy credit for handling a costumer who thought he was clever to "threaten" him if his guests were not impressed with the Portuguese olive oil he picked out for him. I got a set if white truffle infused oil, black truffle infused oil, and white truffle salt. The set was on sale and was at a great price, even if it had not been on sale. The quality of the oil is fantastic and I am addicted to the salt already. Go here if you want to get or gift great quality oils and other fine foods.

What a cool market and was only 2 blocks from the hotel. For those of us in the San Francisco Bay…read moreArea this place is best described as if 99 Ranch and Piazza's Fine Foods had a baby (For those West Coast impaired, Asian food store meets a Whole Foods). Tons of Asian good from a whole row of frozen Bao to even durian items. In addition to the usual stuff you would find at a high end market. Endless selection of craft brews, produce, dairy etc. They did have a deli and bakery which I did not sample. It is a large but narrow store as many have noted and after 4PM its one door in and out only so it gets a bit crowded.

Since LIC has one of the fastest growing [east] Asian populations in the country, it logically…read morefollows that their local supermarkets would cater to this demo-- even the City Acres, which essentially felt like an Asian supermarket. I stopped into this location recently before a day by the pool, and was so excited by the huge snack selection. I originally went in for a popular frozen banana treat I saw online, but left with bags of Korean chips, unique ramen, candy I grew up eating, and snacks galore. My pool day was better for it and had me contemplating a move to LIC.

Great good, great prices & great service. Every single I've had there has been fresh, delicious &…read moreaffordable.

It is a highly recommended Uzbek foods grocery place! In NY!…read more I was impressed by the highest quality plov, Somsa and manti kinds cocked out of native Uzbekistan. They do it really great! Juicy and yummy! Once you checkout your picks you may enjoy it at your place or University park near by. Once you miss a real Uzbek foods, Go immediately to this grossery place! There are five of them in NY.