After a day of running errands, my brother was giving me a ride home when he says, "I need to get…read moresome flatbread..." I remembered a place on Jackson Street that I had gone to 5 years ago that had a tremendous selection - looked it up on Yelp and it was no longer on Jackson, but was listed in Castro Valley. So we went thought we'd go by and give it a try. Great decision! The "new" store in Castro Valley is much brighter, cleaner, nicer than the old location. I think the old location had more stuff from Eastern Europe, but this new location seems to have a broader selection, with more stuff from Western Europe and the Middle East. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and helpful - always willing to answer questions and even give tips on how to use the products that they sell. And his recommendations have been great - we asked him about which tahini and zaatar to get (they have many different brands/types of each...) and the ones he recommended have been way tastier than any of the brands that you find in most markets. Especially good was his recommendation on lebnah - he said that the brands they carry are all good, but they have some that they package in-house that was special. I tried it - it was less expensive than the other brands, but was the very best lebnah that I have ever tasted! Richer, creamier, with just the right amount of tang. Wonderful stuff! Anyway, Crossroads is a nice, clean, well-lit place with a great selection of unique products, and friendly, knowledgeable sales staff. Well worth a trip!

This place has great middle eastern and other international food choices. Balkan yogurt Halal…read moreprepared foods. Great ice cream too.

Went here was so excited , got marinated meat for some tacos , I opened the bad it smelled so bad…read more, the meat had gone bad and they try to cover it , by marinating it. I used to work in a Mexican market so I know. It get worse I got 2 pounds of queso fresco . Also was bad . This was disappointing I toss both items away . And will not go there any more . DO NOT RECOMMEND! Only if u trying to get sick !

I really wanted to support a small, local business like Hidalgo's Little Market, but unfortunately,…read moremy experience left me feeling taken advantage of. I was shocked to spend $11 on just a 20oz bottle of Pepsi and a bag of potato chips -- $7 for chips and $4 for a soda is completely unreasonable, even for "organic" products. I shop at places like Whole Foods regularly, and even they don't charge those kinds of prices. When I asked the cashier to clarify, the response felt dismissive, as if I should just accept the markup without question. To make matters worse, as I browsed the store, I noticed several items that were past their expiration dates. If you're going to charge premium prices, the very least I expect is for the food to be fresh and safe to eat. That's just basic quality control. Unfortunately, between the inflated prices and expired goods, I can't recommend this store. I love supporting neighborhood spots, but this one left a bad impression -- both in service and value.

Went in search of Amla. I really like this market, it is spacious, they have a wide array of…read moreproducts and their staff is friendly. The best part for me is they are not burning so much incense that it aggravates my asthma. Too often, I go to Indian Markets and end up sick and having to rush out from the overwhelming incense and colognes. Visiting Apna I was able to take my time and wander each aisle.

Very friendly and helpful staff! A change from the usual... keep it up guys it will be appreciatedread more

Food flavors are amazing, was able to find Indian mangoes... super yummy!!…read moreCocktail samosas!! Only feedback - the subzis they pack always leak

They charge whatever amount they want to charge…read more Moldy breads in this store, not one, so many breads Be careful!! Don't get sick

This place is located in the Niles District of Fremont. They sell a large variety of Olive oils…read moreand pastas as well as breads, corn snacks and flavored popcorn. The artichoke bread which is made locally is DELICIOUS and is only available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There were other varieties which I'll probably go back to try. The owner helped us and gave us a brief history of the store and where the items were made. Very nice experience, I'll be back for an Olive oil tasting soon.

sapore messo was a bit of a mess-o! as much as i like supporting niles and small businesses this…read moreexperience was just a bit weird. the products are not bad though. i've been to this store like 3 times probably and bought their olive oil/balsamic. their stuff is pricey but good and the flavor is amazing...and there are samples as well as smaller bottles. last time i went there was local raw honey too! as for the owner dude he is a little weird. i kinda feel bad adding to all the unfavorable reviews around him but like...a girl's gotta talk. it feels like sometimes he likes you and sometimes he doesn't. like sometimes bro be on his deriod and gives me the crappiest stankiest attitude and other times he is mildly accommodating. it's giving hormonally unbalanced teen girl. this is hilarious since yk..he's an old man. no offense. ALSO - the last time i went he was lowkirkuinely a lil racist. maybe i'm just imagining things..okay guys you're the jury! help me decide. i went with a friend (we r both asian) and he just like looked at us. okay cool maybe we r both baddies idk. we asked for recommendations and samples and he was like teetering between polite and pissed. AND THEN this white couple came in and he was like hey guys!!! lemme help you out!!! big smiles etc. me and my friend were just standing there while this guy spends a long time making convo with this couple, helping them out, etc. when they leave we have to wait another like 5 min for him to even consider our presence and his tone COMPLETELY changes. back to polite/pissed. i decide to buy the small bottle and he looks at me and says something like "wow that's not even going to last you a minute if you buy that" LIKE HELLO I'M BROKE sorry i can't buy a bigger bottle. then he just processes our purchase and doesn't say anything for the rest of the time. i'm still not sure if that was racist or just a bad attitude but either way i'm sending my white friend to shop for me in the future

This is the biggest 99 Ranch market in the area . The…read moreroasted pig and duck sections is the best tasting one compared to near by 99 Ranch market. Each year around Thanksgiving and Christmas they will offer a grilled turkey dinner ( some promote it with a few dishes or you can order the Turkey by itself ) . This store has a live seafood section. It has big tanks of crabs , lobster , shrimp , fishes . Prices vary from time to time . Couple Weeks ago on the Father 's day weekends. Crabs were $ 6.99 one pound . Now is only $8.99 per pound . New items are lunch boxes from the deli section . I love their hot Chinese food delis . You can full up one big square container for $14.99 . Now they make lunch boxes ( $9 ) first thing in the morning as soon as their food are ready . Good lunch boxes like chat Siu ( BBQ pork ) , roasted duck , steamed baby pork ribs with chicken feet ( a favorite dim sum combination) , etc . The boxes come with rice and vegetables with good prices ($8.99 to $10.30 ) . Happy 4 th of July !

I haven't stopped by in awhile and now, the place looks very organized/clean/airy. They even…read morepainted the interior of the building which was much needed. I remembered it always looking old from outside. Parking lot is still tight in spaces and chaotic around here. Bakery is always the best spot inside. Food court area isn't huge, but with more investments there, it can turn out great too. I like how they put out all the stuff for sale & deals in designated areas now. Things are easier to spot, in case you want to find bargains. The Chinese New Year stuff are out and it doesn't feel expensive now. Red bag of rice crackers gift set large bag was only $8.88 today. Red envelopes are cheaper than the South Bay Area and other 99 Ranch locations. Checkout lines were clean looking too. It feels like they really did listen to customers needs. 5lbs bag of broken rice under $5 is perfect for porridge. Vermicelli $2.29 and Rice noodle pack $2.99. Not bad at all. No lines or crowds before lunchtime on weekdays. Grocery items are considered costly and overpriced at most 99 Ranch stores. I'm glad to see more sales signs/labels here. Good set up. Peaceful walk. Staffs appear happy in what they do here. The Chinese New Year items are worth browsing through during quiet January month.

I'd been staring at the racks where they displayed the rice cakes/mochi/tteok every time I went to…read moreHMart, and I finally gave in and bought some. I picked up three different varieties. First was the classic and probably the most popular, Chapssaltteok. It's basically a Korean sweet rice cake, similar to Japanese mochi, made with chewy glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet red bean paste. It was really good. From the very first bite, I could immediately tell the difference from Japanese Mochi. Japanese Mochi tends to have a sweeter rice cake, while the rice cake in this Chapssaltteok was slightly salty, which balanced out the sweet red bean paste filling really well. The rice cake itself was super soft and chewy. Very good. I also bought another variety that was very similar, except instead of being dusted with some kind of starch, it was coated with Sesame Oil. They looked super shiny! Both coatings did a great job of keeping the rice cakes from sticking together, and also, they were equally delicious. The third one looked the most interesting, but unfortunately it didn't taste as good as the other two. It was a rice cake with very very thin black sesame layers and coated with a mixture of crushed nuts like peanuts and almond. The texture was a bit tougher than the other two rice cakes, and I think it could've used a little more sweetness. I'd definitely love to try more of their products. They were priced around $10 to $11 per container, a little more expensive than the nearby mom and pop Korean shops in the area.

I've visited this H Mart in Dublin three times since it opened, and unfortunately, it will be my…read morelast. While the store itself is modern, clean, and well-stocked with a huge variety of Asian groceries, prepared foods, and fresh items, the actual quality and service have been consistently disappointing for me.First visit (about 3 weeks after opening): The store looked great and had tons of appealing products. I picked up sushi-grade sashimi and very thinly sliced Wagyu beef. The sashimi was poor quality -- not fresh tasting at all. The Wagyu was okay but definitely not worth the premium price. I also noticed several shelf-stocking employees being noticeably rude.Second visit (about 6 weeks later): Lines had improved. I tried some of the hot/warm prepared foods to take home. They were mediocre at best -- nothing I'd go out of my way for again.Third visit (today): Bought more prepared items for a light lunch. In my opinion, they were not edible. Same rude staff behavior again.Summary: The physical store is impressive with excellent selection and layout. However, the fresh/prepared food quality has been a big letdown every time, especially for the prices, and the customer service from employees has felt unfriendly on each visit. For a new store, these are issues that really stand out. If you're mainly going for packaged groceries, snacks, or specific Asian ingredients, it might still be worth a trip. But if you're hoping for reliable fresh sushi-grade fish, high-end meats, or tasty ready-to-eat meals, I'd look elsewhere based on my experiences.I really wanted to like this place given how nice it looks, but it just didn't deliver for me.

Updates review after 8 years (!)…read more Danville International Market continues to offer some of the best take-out kabob rice plates. We used to come here frequently before the pandemic, but for some reason stopped coming on the years since. I yearned to come back since our 4yo loves Persian-style rice and the kabobs at Santorini nearby are inconsistent - sometimes juicy and sometimes dry. With Yelp's Grubhub app, you can order for pickup and customize. Its amazing you can choose thigh or breast for chicken. Definitely get the thigh for a juicier chicken! They even let you customize the rice preparation: * The basic saffron rice is the classic white basmati rice with some saffron to give it some yellow color. This is my son's favorite and he can probably devour an entire plate. * Jewel-style adds candied shredded carrots, orange zest and pistachios for added crunch and sweetness. *Zareshk-style used barberries to add some tartness to balance out the sweet, and is another one of our favorites. Definitely will use their Grubhub ordering system going forward. Besides the awesome kabob plate, they also offer several Persian stews and desserts.

I guess prices are determined at the register because most items don't have a price tag. A…read moredefinite red flag for price manipulation. I grabbed a couple items from the fridge and looked for the price tag but other than remnants of old tags on the shelf there were no prices to be found. I didn't feel like bringing this to the employees attention would end positively so I just put the items back walked out. Unfortunate.