Finally got the chance to stop in. I had stopped by Basil Cafe and Zao's but neither had any…read moretricolor drink and the worker at Zao's recommended 88 Oriental. It's a little on the smaller side for an Asian grocery store in the area but they have a good selection to choose from and offer some things you can't find elsewhere. The deli in the back has a good selection of items too, try the pork skewers! Love that they put their deli drinks in these cute carrying things. It was so convenient and just a nice touch. The only downside is there's only a few parking spots, there is street parking, I think, but when it's open this place is busy so there's people backing in and out of spots at any given time.

I called ahead of time to ensure they had Saikrok available and thankfully they did! Very easy…read morepick up and system they have to order food. I choose to get their frozen saikrok as it was for a camping trip. The saikrok had an outstanding taste of spice and packet full of rice and meats Parking is small, so be sure to bring quarters just in case if full!

Best Grocery Store in the town huge collection of food items fresh fruit and vegetables spices…read moresweets and everything available under one roof very professional and quick service welcoming staff with knowledge of every single product I Love store ambiance highly recommend for indian and Pakistani stuff on very good Prices

Location is right off 494 so fairly convenient. They have a…read morebig selection of everything from north & south India as well as as a fairly decent selection of items from Pakistan. I've been to many stores like this in the twin cities area, especially that are in the suburbs and comparatively, I found TBS mart to be very competitive with their prices as well as selection of items. The parking lot can get busy as it is in a busy strip with lots of other shops. Because they have an abundance of items, sometimes the store shelves seem to be too stuffed so the store seems kind of cramped. Also a fair warning to make sure to check the expiration date of any item that you pick from the dry goods isle. The freezer items, I've never had issues with but dry goods, I've had to put back at least one to two items per trip cause the item was expired. Also, check your receipt, I had to correct the cashier on more than one occasion, granted, I think he was a trainee and just fudged up. All in all, no matter the brand or item that your looking for, you'll find it at tbs mart

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.

The best banh mi in the state! My goto spot for roast duck & bbq crispy pork ribs & pork belly…read more I can't be in an Asian grocery store long lol I only go here during the off peak times to avoid the long deli line. If I need any Asian grocery items, I usually just have my mom get them for me from a list that I would send her. I am very sensitive to smell and vomit very easily so I try to go in and out of Asian grocery stores as quickly as possible and especially on an empty stomach just in case I do vomit. The raw meat section smell is terrifying at every Asian market I wish it was sectioned far away from the entrance of deli foods. But it's not & they cut the raw meats in the open air (not enclosed or closed door separate room) & the smell lingers into the entire store at every Asian market & just makes me very ill. Luckily, the deli register line is only for the deli so I can just order deli foods and check out in the same line and then I'm out the door.

Got the two tray combo with half n half; fried rice n noodle, w chicken wings. Along w half a duck…read more I feel the deli here is underrated. U get alot w the two tray combo meal (under $10). Everything is excellent. Gets busy during lunch hr n the deli sells out of a few things on the wknd, deli doesn't stay open late. Recommended

This is my favorite corner store, and I might be biased as it's in my neighborhood, but it's filled…read morewith great staff and tasty products. We use Everett's primarily as a meat counter, where they have great cuts and you can ask the staff any questions. They are there to help you find what you need, and they are extremely knowledgable. We usually call ahead if we are looking for a more rare cut or request. We also love the food they make and sell. Not only do they have a hot counter for fresh bbq and mac&cheese, but they make frozen goods you can heat up at home. I always get the breakfast sausage dogs or tamales, and their meat loaf or meatballs are wonderful. And if we ever forget an ingredient for a recipe, we can pop on over easily! Everett's is a great local corner shop and a staple in our household.

An over priced store masquerading as a good butcher shop. They don't butcher anything here. They…read morejust display it as such. Their smoked meats are just tried jerky. Totally avoid. Their check out clerks have no personality.

So clean and wide variety here. I only came for one thing but unfortunately they didn't have the…read moreright miso I wanted but found a whole bunch of stuff. Got my usual basics for a good price here. A lot of "exotic" fruits. Vegetables are organized and clean. Fresh seafood. So many meat options. Instant Noodle selection was great but I noticed they didn't sell single packs if you want to just try. Everyone was super friendly and even greeted me which is very unlikely at an Asian market. Location felt safe which is a big deal for me. Parking was easy.

This place has the best food selection, especially for snacks and fruits that I can't usually get…read moreat the typical grocery stores. This location is easy to locate and park at, and the parking lot was nice and clean. The workers there are nice and will ask if you need help if it's obvious that you're looking for something specific. Check out is fast! The cashiers are knowledgeable about the products and I appreciate that I can count on this store being perfect for a quick errand for my Asian foods.

Hopkins Halal is a hidden treasure! Super friendly staff combined with delicious food to make this…read morea must-stop venue for any adventurous foodie. Massive portions of healthy, delicious, fresh ingredients, for a good price: win win win!

Yay! This is exactly the kind of restaurant / food store our area needed! We ordered a dine-in meal…read moreand also bought some groceries. Among other things, they have really good-looking rice, spices, dates, tea and coffee, and biscuits. For our meal, I had the shakshouka with malawah (Somali-style pancakes) and my husband had the Buskati with rice. Both meals came with really yummy sauces, and we were pleasantly surprised that my husband's meal included a juice (there's a choice of mango, Vimto, and guava juice). The in-store dining is casual: bar stools and a counter looking out onto the street. Fine by us --sometimes quick and easy is just what you need, especially when you're catching a movie, are on your lunch break, or are running errands. Now to what matters most: the food. Delicious!! My malawah were so good that we ordered another four to go. They're basically like crepes -- delicate, flavorful, and slightly sweetened. The kind of treat I'd say yes to any day. My husband really liked his beef, which looked like a pretty fresh, lean cut and appeared to have some kind of spice rub on it. His rice was amazing; spiced with cardamom, I think. We also got a bag of mixed homemade cookies. The one we tried before even leaving the place was like a shortbread with coconut in it. I often have to go across town to get the spices and dates I like, so I'm so glad this place is just around the corner. We'll definitely be back for dinner too, especially since the manager was all smiles. What a great addition to Hopkins!

***this is Groceries of the Orient 2***…read more Updating my review: It has become a weekly stop for me. Despite the smallness, they have the fresh green vegetables I need, from bok choy, Chinese broccoli, string green beans, papaya, bean sprouts, and herbs to shrimp, oysters, & mussels. I frequent their deli for their papaya salads (other salads available too), chicken wings, fish, sausages, & egg rolls. It seems they do catering too. One day I walked in and they were prepping for a big order. The parking lot is pretty dainty (small) but people really just go in and out to get what they need and leave right away. Service is prompt. I have no complaints about this one. (At least not anymore.) The owner(s) are kind and I believe her mom (grandma) works in the deli who preps and cooks most everything. Humble, local place to shop.

They could be bit more friendly and wish they had more variety of Korean foods. Overall, you can…read morefind all the basics there.