This place was great, and the staff was very nice and helpful. They have a lot of unique groceries…read morewith plenty of staples to make our stay in Rochester a lot nicer.

Every time we move, my first question is whether there is a respectable international grocer in…read moretown, with a reputable selection of Middle Eastern fare. I found International Spices & Groceries using a Google search, and after visiting the market yesterday, I was so surprised that no one had reviewed the place on Yelp as of yet. Well, there's a first time for everything... The first thing I noticed about the store is how sparkling clean the floors were. Along with the bright lighting and well-organized shelves stacked with the whole gamut of traditional spices, jams, pita bread, cookies, and teas (to name only a few of the items they had), this place exceeded my expectations. Many international grocers have no desire to spruce up their stores because they know the focused customer base will continue to shop there, especially if there is no nearby competition. However, this place does an excellent job of appealing to the general public, with its ample selection of meats, cheeses, frozen and dried goods. If you plan on visiting the store on Fridays, remember that its closed around noon. I forgot what time exactly, but it is listed on the front door. I parked on the street at a metered spot right in front of the store and did not notice a nearby lot for shoppers.

It has taken me nearly two years to visit Asian Mart. It's a massive Asian supermarket on the first…read morefloor of Asia Mall. I dropped by to check it out just before heading to a Minnesota Wild game on a Wednesday evening. I had no problem finding this mall and backing into a spot on my final full day in the Twin Cities. The entrance is straight ahead when you first walk into the store. You hang a left and you're in. I welcome this supermarket. There weren't many Asian supermarkets when I lived in Minnesota. It's about time! I didn't walk the whole store. I was impressed by the selection of beverages. I wish that I had visited this supermarket at the start of my vacation. I would have bought and consumed as many cool drinks that this store had to offer. My throat was a bit scratchy. I got a couple of cans of chrysanthemum tea. The brand that I got was decent. I liked looking at all varieties of instant noodles. I was in heaven! The produce section was also cool. Everything looked fresh and healthy. I got to see sugar cane that pandas would be envious of. Lychee. Kumquat. Lots of fruit that made me so happy. I hit the checkout. There were a bunch of open lanes. I got a nice man who helped me check out. I paid with a credit card. I paid, thanked him, and left to check out the mall. The tea was so good. It helped soothe my throat. It was nice drinking a can as I headed to Xcel Energy Center for the Wild game. I look forward to returning and spending more time checking out this supermarket. It's a winner. It's long overdue to have such a great Asian supermarket in the Twin Cities. (13)

My kids absolutely love this place because of the jelly cups in huge plastic tubs. I love the…read moreavailability of kimchi and other Asian foods. I don't have to drive out of my way to United noodle. There's quite a lot of options for restaurants as well, so you make a trip of an outing to this mall. We have yet to try the restaurants upstairs. So far we have had the pho and mochi doughnuts. There is also a fish section. One time I bought salmon from here which was good and another time not so good so I guess it's hit or miss with the seafood.

Fantastic Indian food that is also halal. A great grocery store to shop at while you wait. You can…read morealso watch their bread being freshly made. Plenty of parking outside too. Not many seats, but this is more of a takeout place. We love the Chicken Tikka Masala and their naan (bread).

A new store and it has all the shines and glitters of it. This place might be little tricky to spot…read moreon a Google map as you got to be careful in not missing the right turn that's almost difficult to spot. The store has a lot of items to find from, right from different rice types, pulses, veggies, pickles, mixes, masalas and pooja items. I'm not a non-vegetarian so I can't comment on the meat shop that's inside. But the restaurant is pretty nominal on pricing and their points system at the checkout is a pretty cool one to bring back repeated customers.

A large roomy store with easy shopping for specialty products. We usually don't think there is…read moremuch in snack food from Asia. Just like any store there is a long aisle with snacks on both sides, packages calling out for attention with bright lettering and Anime drawings. Of course there is frozen meat and fresh greens and a large selection of common items like soy sauce. I was looking for a large bottle of Rice Vinegar but had to settle for a less-in-value smaller size. The store is on a frontage road and not real visible from Fairview so think of the building next to Starbucks which is very visible.

Stopped in here after the gym again and had another great experience. It's quiet, clean and has…read moreamazing items with great prices. This time I couldn't find my mild curry block that I like so we had to go with medium hot (hopefully I survive). They did have vegan oyster sauce and some other vittles I needed. Staff are friendly and attentive, I love supporting them.

We were able to find the wasabi powder we needed, but unfortunately we met the angry Owner swearing…read moreon the phone. When I told him to stop swearing he said I made his life worse. We will never be coming back here again!

Service was great and fast. The food even more amazing left with a full belly , I travel for food…read moreand let tell you guys this will be my spot from now on we had the sea food pho and the beef, phone cream cheese wonton why go to the cities when we have viet-Tien plus the market has good supply of snack and your must have

Love this place. It's like a happy place for us. Their house chips, homemade tortillas, tres leches…read morecake, and a variety of deli items are amazing. We specifically like getting hot queso, guaca, and Tinga from the deli. They can also make you taco and other items for lunch/dinner right at the deli. It's all delicious! My only two complaints are: the deli ordering area itself is awkward to order from. The second there's more than 2 people, it feels crowded and uncomfortable. It's also right next to their house chips and salsa, which are popular items. Maybe they should move them to a place that's not so crowded and busy. Overall the deli ordering area is a massive layout issue. The self-checkouts are also almost never on. It's really annoying. They are right there, but almost never usable. If they aren't going to let me use them, they should just remove them. If would actually be the perfect area to give more space when ordering at the deli. Would solve the layout issue. Overall: go here and get their house chips, tres leches cake towards the back, and some deli items/meals. But be prepared for an awkward layout at the deli, if it's even a little busy.

Bodega 42 is a very clean and well-organized store. Its employees are friendly and courteous…read more However, the owners, who are brothers, are rude and abrasive people. Even their employees seem to be afraid of them and are unable to speak freely with customers when the owners are present. I find it disappointing that, despite being Hispanic themselves, they act as though they are above others and do not treat people with respect.

What a gem of an Indian grocery store near Fridley! They have one of the most extensive selections…read moreof frozen rotis and ready-to-eat meals representing cuisines from all over India. The prices are reasonable, and the store is well-stocked from a generous refrigerated section to plenty of shelf-stable staples. I always make sure to grab a few of their freshly made samosas. They are warm, crispy, and just $1 each! It's easily one of the best Indian grocery stores in Minnesota for both selection and value.

Owner is a very friendly and helpful person. Nice clean store. Most of the Indian grocery is…read morestocked.

A lovely store, a great selection they had my favorite pickles! I got the impression the woman…read morewaiting on me didn't speak any English but she understood money and that was enough for me. I'll be back.

Love the rebranded market!! Especially with the addition of the hot food bar and pastry case they…read morehave all my Russian, Ukrainian and Uzbek favs, samsa, cheburek, piroshkis with egg, beef or greens. Nice options for fish also cakes and candies!! Definitely worth stopping in especially for the freshly baked loaves of bread!! The place looks great! And service was really quick and easy! Also I absolutely love the beautiful artwork on the door!