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!

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.

Spacious and clean Japanese market with a wide selection of premade food, snacks, groceries, frozen…read morefood to choose from and indoor seating to eat at. There is also a soft serve ice cream station upon entry serving vanilla and matcha. Cashiers are friendly and will offer you 10% discount with NYU ID. It's a great place to stop off for lunch.

** This review is specifically for the Fujiissa Cafe stand inside Hashi Market. **…read more During our mid-afternoon break, my friend and I walked over to Hashi Market to see if there were any snacks we can grab to munch on. Their fridge was stocked with different to-go sushi options and pre-made rice bowls. Sadly, I wasn't hungry enough for a whole meal, but I did notice the matcha stand right at the entrance. I told my friend I would just "take a look," but somehow ended up walking out with a drink. MATCHA COCO - 8.80 I watched the barista dump in slabs of ice cubes, maybe 3/4 of a bottle of Vita Coco coconut water, and pre-made matcha foam from a plastic container. I was completely flabbergasted at the price of the drink for such a basic preparation, and I prepared myself to hate it. Despite being incredibly overpriced, I couldn't deny how refreshing it was. The coconut water wasn't too sweet, and its smooth, light flavor paired well with the airy matcha foam. I didn't hate it. I wanted to, but I couldn't. At this price point, I can't say I'd go out of my way for the Matcha Coco despite how delicious it was. If I ever come back to this Hashi Market location, I'll probably spend my money on the prepared foods instead.

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.

came after a mahjong game night for their midnight sushi discount. we got there shortly after 10pm…read more+ while most of the selection was gone, there were still some desirable choices left. since this was my first time here, idk what their normal variety is. still some premium boxes like nigiri, sashimi and mostly sushi rolls, bentos, and onigiri. I think in the mix of things, they did overcharge me/didn't apply the discount to one or more of my items, so pay attention when you're checking out. handroll, pay attention to what you're grabbing. it gets mixed up + beware it's difficult to open.

As I was walking on 5th ave I saw a sign that said something like 20 or 30% of any prepared food…read moreafter 8/9pm. So I gave a shot and walked in and found a supermarket with a section that had this promotion. Here is the thing, apparently after 10pm the promotion goes up to 50% of any prepared food, one of the best deals in the city honestly. I got these 2 (spicy tuna, and Shumai) for like 8$. Were they amazing and unique?? No. Were they bad?? No. But one thing for sure is I enjoyed eating them with that price while filling my craving. So I will definitely go back there and try more, right before a night out in Ktown. By the way they do have a small seating area downstairs where you can eat peacefully.

During my stay in Midtown, I just happened to stumble upon the Katagiri Japanese Market while…read moreexiting Grand Central Station and had to come in! The musubis are the first vendor to the left as soon as you enter. During the day, you can make your selection and they'll place it in a container for you. Later in the day, all of the musubis are individually wrapped for you to grab and go. Now, iykyk that rice really makes the difference. Sure, anyone can make a musubi, but these ones are special. Rice quality was spectacular as were the ingredients. I enjoyed the mentaiko, kombu, shiso and spam and egg. All were so good and the perfect snack to grab before hopping on a flight! During the lunch hour, this place can get really busy. To pay, the line wraps around the interior of the store, but it moves so fast, so don't be scared off by it.

I am following up because the same employee has now repeated this behavior--this time directly…read moretoward me. A couple of weeks ago, I reported witnessing an older male employee wearing a hat and mask quietly say 「何やってんだよ、テメェー」 toward a customer. Today, while I was trying to get my partner's attention in a busy, narrow aisle, this same employee muttered the exact same aggressive phrase at me under his breath. In response to my original complaint, you wrote: "We deeply regret the incident you described. This is not the experience we aim to offer. Your feedback is essential in helping us identify areas of improvement. We'll address this issue with our team to maintain respect and courtesy." How is this behavior still acceptable after I specifically reported it? What action was actually taken to address the first incident and prevent it from happening again? This is no longer an isolated incident or a misunderstanding. The same employee has repeatedly used insulting and aggressive Japanese toward customers, apparently assuming they will not understand him. I am Japanese, so I understood exactly what he said and how hostile it was. At this point, I am no longer convinced by a generic statement about "addressing the issue" or maintaining respect and courtesy. I would like management to explain what concrete action was taken following my original complaint, what will be done now, and how you intend to ensure that customers are not treated this way again. If this is the level of customer-service training and accountability being provided, it is clearly not working.

Sahadi's at Industry City is such a fun place to walk into. I was there during a work retreat and…read morepeople were constantly coming in and out, which gave the whole store this lively, welcoming vibe. I loved that they even have a bar inside. I couldn't drink since I was there for work, but it's such a cool touch and makes the space feel even more inviting. There are so many delicious things to look at. Spices, nuts, prepared foods, pastries, everything. The olives are honestly my favorite. They are so fresh and full of flavor that I had to stop myself from grabbing more. It's the kind of store where you want to explore every corner because something good is always waiting. The staff was friendly and patient even with the steady flow of people. It's just a warm, easy place to be in. If you're walking around Industry City, Sahadi's is definitely worth a stop. It feels like a little food adventure every time.

This place has been my favorite for over 20 years. They have everything and their Baba Ganoush and…read morehummus is out of this world. They have so many dried and canned things from the Middle East. Definitely worth a stop. I go there at least once a month to stock up. Highly recommended.

Great Japanese market with lots of dishes. They have everything from chicken karage to rice balls…read more Everything is also delicious and half off after 6 PM. I was able to get a lot of goodies to try at half off. It was a very good deal. I enjoyed the chicken karage and rice balls but there were many other options. It was quick to check out and the inside is like a regular supermarket. There was actually a good amount of people inside probably because it's close to pace university. Nonetheless, a great spot for a quick grab and go meal at a great deal.

The deal is phenomenal probably the cheapest sushi in the city. I question the freshness of…read moreeverything though. Overall everything had a decent amount of filling for what you pay for. And I think I'd try some of their other stuff again. It had ok flavor. I mean for the price you can't complain. There is better in the city though.

This is where I pick up my lemon grass, Thai basil, mushrooms, scallions, watercress, cilantro,…read morehoisin sauce, shallots, vegan meat, tofu, miso, all kinds of noodles and rice for home cooked Asian meals. They have a wide selection of Asian and non-Asian ingredients whether you're looking for fresh, canned, dry, frozen, you name it. It does get a bit hectic in there. The aisles are narrow. Lines can be chaotic. They have a lot of fresh seafood and meat, which I have not had the guts to try. I took off one star for the chaos. I can't recommend it for the ambience, but it's one of my go-tos.

I love markets and finding new and interesting items. Hong Kong supermarket definitely has some…read moreinteresting things. One of the items I noticed was the massive bean curd sheets in the freezer, the fresh dumpling wrappers made in Brooklyn and the size of the fish maw packages. There is also a downstairs area for dry goods. It was a fun walk through. Please come and create your own adventure.

This review is strictly for my online ordering experience. In my Asian travels, I developed a…read moretaste for Malaysian 3-1 coffees. Difficult to find here. One of the few places where I can find my favorite Malaysian coffees. I have ordered from here three times so far. The online ordering is efficient, fair priced, and fast. Orders have been packaged well and delivered fast. Communication is also a big plus. I'm happy that I stumbled across their website and can easily recommend that you check them out.

While in the vicinity of Chinatown, Lower East Side, NYC on a Wednesday for my professional duties…read moreof my Sisyphean task lunch summons something on-the-go, simple, small portion, and inexpensive. Ai Mart is a newer modern Asian market that is located in Chinatown which is very welcoming addition. I purchased two Onigiris, Japanese rice balls $3.00 each which the filling was good and the Nori (seaweed) wrapping was solid. The rice was below room temp which made the rice sticky and hard to chew. Disappointedly, no plum Onigiri. There are spicy tuna, spicy tuna mayo, spicy salmon, and Unagi (eel). Soy sauce condiment is available for purchase at $0.75. It is very well stock with inventory of Asian imported snacks, Asian ice cream, beauty products, home goods, including prepared hot foods tempura, teriyaki, ramen as well as sashimi/ sushi. Price is reasonable specifically in 2026 stagflation era. If my trek home was close to Chinatown I would surely purchase one pint of Matcha green tea ice cream. Customer service is welcoming and friendly and available for any questions at the cash wrap counter.