Great store for Asian food and groceries!…read more HL Supermarket is a huge store with great selection of Asian food items, groceries, and fresh produce. We shop there for all our Asian dish cooking needs. Great to have such a store in the center of Staten Island!

If I could give a zero star, I would. During my recent in-person visit, the employee who directed…read moreme to counter 6 was extremely rude. For instance, when she instructed me to go to counter 1, I explained that I could not do so because of issues I had encountered with that particular cashier on a previous visit. In response, she shouted at me, "WHAT PROBLEM?!" in a manner that attracted the attention of everyone in the store. She later ordered me to "PAY UP" at checkout, which is an improper way to address a customer and a departure from the correct protocol of stating the total amount. When I voiced my concern about her rude behavior, she dismissed my professional concerns as a joke and offered no apology. I chose to cancel the transaction and leave the store. Her aggressive behavior continued over the phone when I requested to speak with a manager.  Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.

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!

It is good to find a halal butcher with such a nice selection of lamb. On the down side, you must…read morewait a long time for attention at the butchery even if no one else is there, which is frustrating. I think this is mostly if you are a woman. Cashiers are very nice. The grocery has some very good Turkish products. The bakery is average. Prices! This is an expensive market. For example, Cafe Najjar is $16.99 at Istanbul Grand Bazaar. This is more than twice as expensive as it is at Balady in Bay Ridge. I was shocked. For the prices alone I will shop elsewhere.

Amazing store! Great variety of products, fair prices. The meat section is superb. Impressed by the…read morequality and variety of meat. Lamb and steaks are excellent! Produce is great as well, large variety of cheeses. They sell goat milk, 20lb bags of flour. Their desserts are fantastic as well, large variety of Turkish delish. All in all, everything I need is there :) highly recommend.

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.

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.

Came here for the Al pastor! A friend told me about it was "the best Al pastor" in the area!…read more The guy at counter was smiley and welcoming! I ordered 3 pounds of Al pastor to cook at home! The lady at register was nice too! She explained the different containers of sauce by the register , bc I was looking for the hot salsa. Ok, now onto the Al pastor! Its spicy! It didn't need the additional hot sauce that i bought on the side! It was delicious, but, my kids couldn't eat any because too spicy for them. It was very well marinated and I love the chunks of pineapple. They should consider making a version without so much spice so the kids can enjoy too. My kids love Al pastor bc what's there not to like, it's pineapple pork, it's sweet, some tang, some savory, and goes with everything!!!! Thanks!

Amazing Balkan spot…read more 1) This spot specializes in Balkan items from Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. 2) I got this banana chocolate from Croatia, which was unique. 3) Drinks from Albania and Ossetia, which were great. 4) Also got Ajvar, which was delicious. 5) The prices here are very reasonable.

Great food market! I was shopping for some Arabic seasonings! And they helped me make my selection!…read moreThank ema for the great shopping experience! @travelingfoodguys

UPDATE--I have since located the additional parking-located on the side of the store, thus I now…read moreshop here more often than I already did. Tripe for menudo? pork for Pozole, beef for bbq or birria tacos--- THIS is the place to go... I also love that they have most of the hispanic spices and brands that my Nana used when cooking for delicious meals for us growing up. Tamale season is fast approaching and this is my place to shop for all my cooking and baking holiday needs, masa, cheese, husks, meat, chilis and spices. Alos, I am lazy and do not want to bake my own pan dulce until Christmas time, so I buy it here!! Take the time to look around and shop, you might even find new items to try out.

Los cajeros deberían tener retroalimentación hacia como tratar a los clientes ,sobre todo con los…read morellamadas telefónicas, son malcriados y no responden amablemente. No es posible que te cuelguen la llamada bruscamente, hay muchas personas que desean trabajar y tienen experiencia en atención al cliente.

When I heard Euro Grocery was having its grand opening in Orange, I had to go check it out! They…read morehave an impressive variety of products from a multitude of countries throughout Eastern Europe that I've never seen in international stores before. I could've spent hours in here combing through the aisles! Their deli counter with fresh meat and cheeses, olive bar with olives imported from Europe, candies, chocolates, and baked goods are just a few of the highlights here. I found out they have two other locations as well, and one is in Waterbury pretty close by to me! I'll definitely be visiting again and bringing my mom so we can pick up some things to make!

I have been driving by this place for years and thinking I should check it out. I finally…read moreremembered about it and stopped in. Wow, this place is definitely a hidden gem. Very large array of foods from Europe, like Armenian, Greek, Turkish areas - probably more that I don't recognize. They have frozen foods, fresh foods, and pantry type items. It's much bigger than it looks from the outside. If you like the food at Greek fairs as much as I do you should check this place out. I'll surely be back.