When I come to Fresh International Market, I don't come to shop, I come to eat. As someone who…read morevalues the bang for your buck, a place that will offer you rice and three sides for less than $12 is always going to make me happy. Okay, I am not going to forget the rest of the store. Fresh International is the closest place to me that does Chinese centric groceries, which is a necessity at times. Sure, H-Mart is closer to me, but some days I just prefer using the soft Chinese tofu instead of the Korean option. Not only that, but they have a better selection of rice and other snacks and treats. There is a seafood counter, butcher, a bakery attached, and the main attraction for me, their hot bar. The hot bar is cafeteria style in which you point to what you want in front of you. There is a blend of traditional Chinese options and some other more Americanized options. They have all different types of meats, including steamed fish, pork, chicken, etc, as well as tofu and vegetable options. The most expensive option is the $10.99 rice and three options, which is already a bargain in this economy. The food itself is solid for the price, and is very fulfilling. I would totally have this every lunch! Attached to the hot bar is the Chinese BBQ section. There, you can get roast pork, duck and other fresh meats. Their roast pork with the crispy skin absolutely rocks. The meat is tender and the skin is crispy and crunchy. My only problem with Fresh International are their hours. Their hot bar closes at 6:30 PM, while the store stays open until 9. I came at 7:00 PM and they were already wrapped up! Bummer! Make sure to come at lunch while the food is hot and fresh!

Fresh International Market's hot bar has solid value, but the overall experience was just okay…read more The biggest positive is the portion size. For $10.99 (three-item plate), you get a very generous amount of food, which is hard to beat. There are also a decent number of meat options to choose from. That said, the selection felt limited for anyone going meat-free, and more importantly, the food itself lacked flavor. The mapo tofu was disappointing, and the bok choy was pretty bland. Others in our group tried the orange chicken, which was described as okay, but nothing anyone would go out of their way for. Overall, it's filling and affordable, but not particularly memorable. Good for quantity, just not quality or standout flavor.

We were just riding around Durham, killing time waiting for our hotel room to be available, and we…read moredrove past this convenience store with a small grill inside. They offer some breakfast sandwiches and biscuits, as well as burgers, hot dogs, etc. I grabbed a Hot Dog with M, C, & O, and it was surprisingly good, even though the chili was rather lightly applied.

This is on the way up to a lot of the Eno River State Park trail heads. I just bought some trail…read moremix. I didn't know they would make sandwiches! That would be very good!

Gorgeous little market behind Cheeni. Definitely give it a try. That's some unusual gifts and…read moreitems would definitely go back so cute.

We are fans of Cheeni's restaurant and were interested in learning abour their new bodega in RTP…read more We visited during a soft opening so not all of their products were out yet They want to feature local purveyors of food and home products. We got cookies, a mango lassi and a facial serum my wife loves. The owner and her daughter greeted us and even showed us around the new complex and where some of the neighboring shops and restaurants will be. We look forward to returning when they are fully stocked.

We are fans of Cheeni restaurant and have also been to the Nanny Goat location in RTP. When we…read moreheard they opened another location closer to downtown Durham, we stopped by during a soft opening. They weren't even fully stocked yet but we found some of our favorite items like Indian-flavored potato chips. They also stock some gift items and are slowing adding more grab and go options. On other visits, we grabbed a sandwich and a take-and-heat Thanksgiving meal for two. We look forward to seeing what else they will be adding.

Ahhh, my friends and I stumbled on this super cute store while walking around the Farmers Market…read morearea this past weekend. It's one of those stores that strike a bit of curiosity as you walk by, so much that your head turns and before you know it, you're browsing inside. We happened to see it since there were many vendors set up outside on a Saturday afternoon. We weren't sure what we were looking at when we first walked in, but the moment we saw all the goodies on the tables, we knew it was a boutique shop with lots of unique and local items. They sell all sorts of treats, to teas, to dog treats, to sauces, soaps, jams, produce to even ready made food (although I didn't get to take a peek at what kind). I do wish it were more closer to the street so that it could get more visibility, but I'm sure with how cute the store is, people who remember to make a stop here. If you're in the Foster Street area, check it out! (Side note: wow, I just realized that they also have another location in the RTP, how neat!)

Absolutely one of the best shawarma sandwiches I've had! The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender,…read moreand packed with flavor. The fresh vegetables, creamy garlic sauce, and soft, warm pita brought everything together perfectly. Every bite was delicious. Great quality, generous portions, and friendly service. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone craving an amazing shawarma!

Nice little grocery store in Raleigh. Went to state fair and decided to make a pit stop. The…read moreflatbread with cheese was tasty. The ordering kiosk doesn't have the right things according to the menu. They also got our order wrong. But the meat was tasty. Grill veggies were good too. There's also complimentary tea

We went for high tea at the Chapola brothers! Yes I said, high tea! We had so much fun! I forgot…read morethe gentleman's name but he was very sweet!!

Chapola Brothers Grocery at Apex recently opened their food kitchen, and it has quickly become one…read moreof my favorite lunch spots. Their weekday lunch specials are amazing -- $9.99 for veg and $11.99 for non-veg, which is a great deal for the quality and quantity they offer. You also get multiple choices of dishes, so it's perfect for anyone who likes variety. Their snacks and chai are excellent, and I have to highlight their sarson ka saag with makki ki roti -- honestly the best I've had so far. The flavors taste authentic and homemade. Highly recommended for anyone looking for tasty, affordable Indian lunch and snacks in the area!

Love that we have a Publix nearby…read more.. The selection and cleanliness of the store is great! They have really good and different prepared foods (burnt ends and hatch chili chicken, etc). The staff was great letting us know what this location has and how long they have been with Publix and how happy they were to be at this new store! Price wise it is very similar to Harris teeter sum items being a little more expensive but totally worth it!

I stopped in this new Publix location yesterday to check it out. I'm so happy they opened near my…read morejob! The store is amazing and as always, all of the staff members were super nice. I bought a Boar's Head Chef's salad and it was amazing! It had Boar's Head turkey and ham and cubes of spicy cheese. It had cucumber, a boiled egg, and black olives. There was a side of pico in the box that I could easily remove. I really like the packet of jalapeño ranch that came with it! It's a big salad and it was only $9. I plan to stock up on these as my "meal prep" for the week. It would be more expensive if we bought the stuff to make the salads ourselves. I feel like I just unlocked a cheat code!

Another fantastic meal here!! If you want to save some $$ sign up for their e-newsletter. I…read moreregularly get discounts on sandwiches, sliced ham, whole and half hams. Their staff is friendly and efficient. I appreciate the inside seating and clean environment.

| Overview + The…read morego-to spot to buy cooked ham and turkey for the holidays + Nice selection of deli sandwiches for lunch + Clean space in a good location in Parkside, Cary + Friendly staff and fast customer service - Place does not look inviting enough for dine-in as the area looks more designed for takeout orders | Overall Score: 4.5/5