I enjoyed my shopping experience to this Russian market. I came here with my cousin we were bother happy campers. The prices were great and the food selection was amazing. You can get coffees, teas, produce, meats, fish etc etc etc. We purchased incidentals to add to our dinner and family gathering . I found some fruits to indulge and bring back to the family. This consisted of cantaloup, peaches, peppers, apples all delish. I also purchased salmon caviar which perfect and priced well yesss. I certainly will come back here to purchase food items to create a meal for the family. read more

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Happy because I found some cherimoya from chile, quince apples and some of the cutest muscat and cotton candy baby grapes. read more

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Mixed experience. I had my reusable shopping bag literally ripped off my shoulder by a man I didn't understand, who was shouting at me, not in English. When I just looked at him, he came up to me and grabbed the bag from me and dumped it beside the cash. I guess he was security but it was very aggressive, to the point where it qualified as assault. It was the last time I shopped there. I used to like their Russian and Polish products, especially the preserved fruits, and interesting breads. read more

This is a great place to become infected with COVID because the face mask mandate and social distancing is completely ignored by customers and employees! They have a great selection of eastern European products but as another reviewer pointed out, check all expiration dates. The deli counter has many options but is understaffed so the wait can to be served tends to be quite long. read more

you can probably go to this store once in a while it's Russian and Arab products are here. The store is very large, you might see some products unknown. so you can go there when you have time. read more

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I'm very disappointed with the management. I don't blame staff working there. I was waiting in line for the cashier and at random I was told to place my large empty shopping bag at the entrance. In very expensive locations I never had this experience. Did they really think that I was shoplifting their cheap food... Also I'm very aware of the law that the plastic shopping bags should not be provided by the supermarkets. I had my own. They should have a security man at the entrance all the time to provide info how to shop at the store but not while you are shopping... It's a shame, I was very excited to purchase my favorite European items. Clearly they didn't make me feel that way at the end, I can live without it! Reading all bad reviews on Yelp I'm not surprised... read more

HORRIBLE. I bought hot food from here, total disappointment. Spoiled pickles, and raw chicken cutlets and raw chicken kebabs not cooked all the way through. Advise to steer clear of anything cooked there. read more

Attached photo shows the price Gala Apple International charged for 2 cutlets. My elderly mother lost the receipt. I showed up in 2 days with the plastic form displaying price per pound and amount charged. They refused to admit mistake and return the money without receipt. read more

Gala Apple International - Plastic cover with overcharged (around 10 times) cutlets - Imported Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The best of the best I love it good job and good place clean good environment and good people I will come back read more

Gala Apple International - a white and pink flower arrangement - Imported Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Frozen potato pierogies (vareniki) purchased in March 2021 had expiration date of January 2019. We didn't notice at first and cooked them. They tasted horrible and there's no guarantee they haven't been thawed and refrozen in the years(!) since they were made. The other package of the same Almi vareniki had no date. Avoid this store! or check all dates and avoid buying anything without dates stamped. read more

Gala Apple International - Expired food! - Imported Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So much of the food they sell there is expired. Also, I know they're from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, but it wouldn't hurt to smile once in a while. Lots of faces that look like they could be carved out of stone. read more

I love this market for the variety and price of produce. Lots of eastern European and near Middle East (Turkey Syria, etc.) food products. Fresh baked breads, lots of pickled vegetables, deli food specializing in the foods of this region. Huge yogurt and cheese selection. Since they are in multi-cultural NYC, they provide other cultural foods also like sofrito tortillas and egg roll skins (I no longer have to trek to Chinatown for these). read more

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I was walking by on a Friday night and Gala Apple was open, most shops in the area are closed for the sabbath. I figured why not stop in and I was delighted with the inexpensive produce and sacks of jasmine and basmati rice lined up in the first few aisles. At the end of one aisle, are several types of tortillas including blue corn, and corn husks for tamales. Brightly lit and tidy, it was fun to wander around and discover that they carry an item I have not seen at the shops in Brighton Beach in over a year. The smoked fish selection was clearly marked and had the names of the fish in English, have not seen that elsewhere. I will definitely patronize this store. read more

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Great and relatively inexpensive smoked fish/appetizing counter (compared to the nouveau chi chi and kosher spots in BK and the city) w/ big selection and friendly employees; also, tons of eastern European dairy/yogurt products, sweets, prepared Russian foods & beers, and deserts - relatively around the corner from Shop Rite, & has the stuff Shop Rite is missing.... read more

Tons of EXPIRED food. You have to check pretty much every single item for expiration date. I showed the manager a few expired products and he took them off without saying anything, just like its not a big deal and it happens all the time. Super dirty floors. Would not recommend going there under any circumstances. Use Met Food or any other grocery store, but not this one. BEWARE! read more

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This store is called "Fortuna" with big Cyrillic lettering outside. It's only a block away from the 18th street F train stop. If you are interested in making Central Asian food, this is THE place for you. This is one of the few stores in NYC where you can buy a kazan for making Central Asian food like plov. They sell aluminum and even cast iron kazans in a number of different sizes. This is also one of the only groceries in NYC where you can buy kurdyuchniy zhir, basically lamb tail fat from a special type of lamb. It's used in making Central Asian dishes. Ask for it at the butcher counter; he may not have it on some days. In addition to the tail fat, I've bought regular lamb meat here and it's fresh and of good quality. They sell fresh Uzbek lepyoshki for only 99c each, and "fatyr" cheese bread. You can also find special Uzbek cumin here; it's near the front of the store in some random place, maybe near the candy. You can even buy Uzbek teapots and plates here; they sell the blue and white teapot that you see in every Uzbek restaurant. They keep them behind the cashiers. read more

Gala Apple International - One of the only stores in NYC selling kazans - Imported Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Inexpensive produce, lots to choose from, and definitely cheaper than places like Key Food and other big supermarkets without a doubt. Good quality fresh food, and lots of Russian food too. Definitely coming back here when I have to cook for my bazillion family members! read more

Best and cheapest selection of European beers, especially German, Russian and Polish ones. Also the only store I found so far, that has German rye bread, which tastes exactly like the one back home. You will also find almost everything else that is east-european, like pastries, meats and dairy products. read more

Cool supermarket for international foods fresh daily breads and house made salads . American brand foods are slim pickings. Majority food selection is Russian and middle eastern read more

Bought some Lamb steaks. The expiration date was relabeled with new tag with more late dates. See uploaded photos read more

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Came here since I was told it a good place for European products, and since I had gusts for the weekend, I decided to shop here. The prices are lower than I expected from a market that offer products from over sea. But they are not friendly enough to people who doesn't speak English, and many signs are not written in English. I guess it is perfect for European people, since they do offer quality products and good prices. read more

Massive deli/prepared foods section for people like me that are too lazy/can't be bothered cooking. Good european beer selection. Not too expensive. My kind of store. read more

Supermarket with Russian and Uzbek food with wide selection of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. and a deli counter with prepared foods so I can fulfill all my nostalgic cravings. Also amazing prices! I use a lot of citrus for cocktails, and here you can buy 6 juicy limes for under $2! The quality and freshness of produce and deli food isn't superb though, so you have to be vigilant and selective, or just suck it up. read more

Everything is so affordable, my one stop for all household needs! Go here you won't regret it

This is a great place for eastern european food. The prices for most of the products are very decent compared to other places. Also, drinks here are a lot cheaper than in regular grocery stores. My favorite part is the wall of beer with many choices from different countries. You dont have to buy a six pack and can just take singles bottles. Will shop here again read more

the supermarket has some good prices and a lot of exotic stuff. however, all the meats are writen in russian i think! no english on any meats that are freshly cooked! i tried asking a few of the workers what is what and what kind of meat is this and knowbody knew a thing. so i got scared and didnt order it! especially since they had a big cow tounge next to it ,so it could be anything! im not just going by looks at this place!!!! read more

Good store, good price but 60% of products expired. Before buy check best before day

It's a very nice store. Prices are great!!! Definitely the lowest prices nearby. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. delicious russian cooked food. not crowed read more

This place is now called Fortuna, it is uzbek place. It has decent prices on fruits and vegetables. It doesn't have a parking lot, and parking here is hard to find. It has a small mobile store inside. And its own halal butcher place inside. read more

un friendly stuff i was at deli there have time to chat with each other bud they dont have time to help you they should do same thing about there stuff and product are perfect they need good manager in this store!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more