Before I start with the review, let me say that I do not take writing a critical review lightly as…read moreI fully understand the impact of negative reviews (esp. for a small business). That said, here is my story. We are new to the area and thus not familiar with the popular Indian Grocery stores. Google pointed Shital to be the close store w/ the avg. rating of 4-stars. So, I went there to get some fresh vegetables and a couple of other items. The initial impression of the store was that aisles & racks were tightly packed. Went to the fresh vegetable aisle. All vegetables were on top of a open refrigerator (much like Walmart). Initially, I did not think much of it until I saw okra (bhindi) that did not look fresh at all. It had black spots and seemed "withered". Other vegetables seemed old as well. Now, it was obvious why the vegetables were stored on top of a open refrigerator (which is unlike how most Indian grocery stores store their fresh vegetables): turnaround & restocking was infrequent. Next, I went to the frozen section to get garlic naans. I picked up a large pack of garlic naan. The naan is suppose to kept frozen until use. The naans in this packet felt soft and did not felt frozen. I figured that it might be one off, so I reached for another pack in the same area. Again, naans in the second package also seemed soft. I mentioned the fact to the person behind the counter who was likely the store owner. He said that it might be just that one packet. So, he went back and got another packet. This packet was also not fully frozen. This is alarming and a health hazard as the food that is suppose to be frozen is not actually frozen. I decided not to get naans. Though, I did get a couple of Indian snacks (namkeen). The price seemed a little on the high side, but I decided to go ahead and purchase the snacks as I figured that I would not be returning to this store in the future. During checkout, I was informed that I had to make a $15 minimum purchase to use the credit card otherwise there would be a $0.50 charge. My total (w/o the .50 charge) was around $13.80. It is shady when business owners decide to jack up the minimum purchase amount from the customary $10 to $15. Overall, the food quality/safety, price and overall experience was poor. I would suggest that patrons shop elsewhere for the Indian grocery needs.

Here's what you need to know: Shital's response to COVID-19 has truly set them apart and put them…read morefar ahead of any grocery store out there. PERFECT curbside delivery using electronic pre-ordering using google docs forms and a truly intelligent safety driven approach to the pick up process. Very well stocked with groceries and products still as of May 2020. Shital was one of the first stores to put safety first while still staying open and well stocked for their patrons. Using a simple email, I contacted them to set up a date for pickup. I received an email with a link to google forms and a pickup date 48 hours out. I filled out my form with all the details (sorted by category) of what I wanted. I got a call the next day clarifying substitutes for some products and it was ready for pickup immediately. The pickup experience was completely non contact and they placed the groceries into the trunk of the car. The warm service by the business - Mr. Harshad and Rahi - is another huge plus. I am a fan for life. Well

Zam Zam Market is one of my favorite places for halal groceries…read more They always have fresh and high-quality halal meat, which is very important for our family. The selection is great, and I always feel confident about the freshness. What I really love is the variety of products from Central Asia -- especially items from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. It's so nice to find familiar foods from home, including snacks, pantry staples, and a wide selection of frozen goods. The store is well-stocked, and you can usually find everything you need in one place. It's a great spot for anyone looking for authentic Central Asian and halal products in the area.

I am still very fond of going to El Barrio. They have a great selection of produce and of Hispanic…read moreand other ethnic food items. They have a very nice meat counter where you can get things you don't see in other supermarkets. Their gem, though, it the Taqueria in the back. They make their meals to order and their portions are huge for the money they charge. And, on Tuesdays and Thursday are their three taco specials; you get three enormous tacos and a canned soda. This time, we had a variety of Al Pastor, Carnitas, and Carne Asada. We also ordered a guacamole and chips. Their chips are great. The guacamole was not the best I've had, though. That didn't affect my rating, though. As always, we didn't finish our meals - the portions are really that large. So, we brought home our leftovers.

I stopped by El Barrio Fresh Market and decided to try their taco counter. I ordered three items: a…read morechicharrón taco, a steak taco, and a chile relleno for about $13 total. The tacos were generously topped with fresh cilantro and onions, and the salsa had a really good flavor. The chicharrón taco was decent, although it was served only mildly warm rather than piping hot. The steak taco had good flavor but was a bit dry. I took the chile relleno home and ate it later. While it was filling, I noticed it wasn't prepared with the traditional cheese I typically expect in a chile relleno, which was a little disappointing. Overall, the food was okay for the price and the portions were fair. The salsa was probably my favorite part of the meal. While I wasn't blown away and probably wouldn't go out of my way to return specifically for the tacos, it could be a convenient option if you're already shopping at the market and looking for a quick bite.

I started shopping at Oak Farms after Butera closed. The store is clean and the staff are helpful…read moreand friendly. They have excellent pricing and many bargains compared to other stores. Their produce and meat are usually priced below other stores and are of excellent quality! I purchased some T-Bone steaks and chicken breasts that were on sale today and the steaks were the best I've ever had! They were so tender that they melted in your mouth! Do yourself a favor and at least check this store out...

** Clean Store ** ** Friendly Staff **…read more** Many Selections ** Have stopped in to Oak Farms Market many times. They have had everything I was looking for. The staff are always smiling and friendly and that is always appreciated. Nice neighborhood market with plenty to offer. I'll be back!

Came in on the weekend and it wasn't that busy but everything is just like how they mentioned. Good…read morevariety of all foods whether fish or boczek you name it. Good pricing as well, wanted a half of something but you'd have to buy a full size

So fresh, so delicious! They have a quite variety of different meat too. I highly recommend the…read morestore!

The Grand Istanbul Bazaar and Café has been renovated recently, and yesterday we had a Yelp event…read morethat gave us a tour of it after it has reopened. The smallish grocery store and café is a hidden gem in Mount Prospect. It offers an extensive spread of Turkish and Central Asian food and products. The store is very clean and well lit. Staff are very friendly. All the departments are very organized and products are easy to find. There are good choices of bread and baked goods. Extensive desserts take center stage, with Turkish Delight and many other sweets neatly packaged. You can also buy sweets by weight, they will cut whatever rolls of sweets you like into pieces for you. Their supply of meats looks so fresh with superb quality, I would like to return to get some when my recipes call for lamb or steak. There are cheeses and many other products that look quite enticing. We have purchased some Turkish Delight desserts to share with family, but will definitely go back to buy more sweets as holiday gifts.

What a fabulous find! Needed a few ingredients to make Muhammara at home and they had everything I…read moreneeded! Really enjoyed the Iraqi pita with it. Their hummus and haydari is really good! The babaganous was more of a yogurt mixed with eggplant and was missing the Smokey flavor you expect. Also, their baklava is top notch! It's actually better than what I had in Istanbul! Can't wait to shop here more often.

The customer service experience is subpar. The individual (who maybe the owner of the store) at the…read morecounter appeared unfriendly and uninterested in keeping business. Additionally, prices seem to have increased noticeably. I believe a warmer and more customer-friendly approach would greatly enhance the experience for returning guests. Also, keeping prices fair would help the business to get more return customers.

Average at Best! Biryanis are not bad.. but the various meat…read morecurries are average Fish dishes are above average vegetarian dishes are again Average

Malincho Fresh just recently added some pizza in their menu ! Wanted to leave some feedback so this…read morecan be read and appreciated accordingly! Their Pizza Master made few incredible pizzas for us and made our day productive and successful! Their dough is always fresh and made with high quality of ingredients! Thank you so much for bringing joy and satisfaction to our team today! I was accepting all types of Thank you notes and nice impressions of the delicious pizza we have ! We thank you very much for all the attention in our order and we wish you and your team all the health and continued success!

One of the best restaurants in Chicago! Always fresh, homemade food. I buy delicacies here three…read moretimes a week.