Lots of reasons to swing by the Simply Balkan Market. For lunch or dinner, they have great sandwich…read moreand platter options where cevapi is the foundation you want to build around. Five sausages included with spiced onions and tomato slices. On weekends they have three types of stuffed savory pastry burak available. But you don't have to be ready to eat right then and there. Available frozen are whole burak that just need 30 minutes in the oven. You can call ahead and they will put it in their oven for you to pick up hot when you arrive. They also have fresh sausages made weekly on site as well as frozen ones. Fresh cheeses with feta from multiple countries on tap. As the name suggests it is also a market. Cookies, chips, coffee and drinks line clean and accessible shelves alongside the spices and canned ingredients for a wide range of regional dishes. Finally the family business is super helpful folks from the region who patiently walked this first timer through all they offer. They were also willing to hear about my trips to four Balkan countries and the nostalgia seeing all the food brought back.

I just heard about this yesterday, and had a light day so I got over today. Sweetie says it's been…read moreopen awhile; I just don't get over this way often. Bright and clean inside, loads of dry goods, snacks, drinks, frozen items, pastries, meats... Most of the pastries and sausages are made here. They can grill some kevapi up for you, or you can take them home. Since I'm heading to the Serbian Festival this weekend I figured I could wait, but I did get some spicy leek sausage for later. Also assorted baklava and other pastries, and a few odds and ends. Good prices. Great service. Friendly, helpful owners. Easy access off the highway. Plenty of parking, in the mall by the home store. Worth a detour.

Saraga International Grocery had such a great selection of international foods, drinks, and…read moreingredients -- there was so much variety to explore. What stood out even more was how kind and considerate the staff was. I was there on crutches, and one of the employees even asked if I would like them to get a cart for me. It wasn't necessary, but it was such a thoughtful gesture and very much appreciated. My family and I really enjoyed our experience, and we're already planning when we can go back. It's always nice to shop somewhere where you feel welcomed and taken care of.

the best thing about this International Market is its huge variety of international foods. when I…read morefirst started shopping there when it opened it was clean and user friendly and I enjoyed interacting with other customers. for example, when I was shopping for ingredients to make Kim chee for the first time I asked a woman what the best powdered chili was. Her eyes grew wide as she asked, "why are you making Kim chee, you can buy it!". when I told her that I just becoming familiar with Korean food and knew that it was a staple in most Korean homes I wanted to learn to make it, she said "okay, let me help you get started " and she selected the powdered chili and then took me to the produce department to replace the vegetables in my cart with the correct products. This was the best thing ever about my shopping experiences at Saraga. Two weeks ago I shopped at Saraga for the last time. The aisles are packed with boxes and the floors and shelves are dirty, especially in the south Asian areas and near the Halal meat market. there is a frozen meat case with spices stacked on top that smells putrid. I'll bet there are meat products in there that date from the store's opening. The dry foods areas are in disarray, lack price tags etc. The only food shelves that are neat and clean and easy to use are in the Mexican aisle. The cooled shelves in the fresh produce section are filthy and clearly outdated merchandise is not removed or reduced in price. Finally, the parking lot has ruts, holes and trash thrown everywhere.

Small-ish market, hidden away in an easy to miss strip of stores, but worth a visit if you're a…read morelover of all things Indian (sorry, grouping Pakistani and Nepali in here as well). There's an AMAZING array of spices, mixes, blends, and heaven knows what else. I love this kind of market, so even though I didn't NEED anything, I did leave with a couple of packages of exotic teas, some spicy crackers, and some curry. A limited offering of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, home supplies, and lots of MYSTERY (to me, anyway...) items to make you feel you've temporarily left suburban Reynoldsburg for someplace MUCH more EXOTIC!! Enjoy!!

Apparently Annapurna (Indian/Nepali market) has been here for four years, and I was just told about…read moreit from a friend who works with a large population of Nepali students, so I was glad to stop by and take a peek. First off, Annapurna's product selection is pretty dang stocked compared to other small independently owned south Asian markets I've visited in Columbus. Many veggies both green and root varieties) and fruits. I versed myself on the "tree tomato" fruit via Google, as there were several in the back cooler. I stopped in to see if they carried a certain coconut Candy I've recently been introduced to, but they didn't have the exact brand I was looking for. I did buy a sack of the candy made from a different company, and it's not quite as good as Chun Guang's Coconut Milk candies - these suckers are what I like to call KRYP. TO. NITE. Watching your sugar in-take? Please do NOT read this review!

This is probably my new favorite Saraga. It's huge, though it feels like more of the space is…read moretaken up with ancillary features- there are several small restaurants, the bakery, and also a halal meat counter, beauty shops, tax office, pharmacy, and more, all off to one side instead of along the edges. Bright, open, pleasant. Rows and rows of things from all over, sorted by region but you may as well walk up and down all of them and see what you find. For example, I was looking for drinks, and of course they are at half a dozen spots for various areas of the world. I found new things, got old favorites. Checkout was quick on a weekday. Prices are, I assume, decent, though how do you judge the price of something you've never even heard of? Big parking lot. Separate entrances and exits- by quite a lot. Helping revitalize the southeast side.

Yesterday we visited this store for the first time, and we highly recommend it. We liked it very…read moremuch and will definitely be back. They have a huge selection of goods. It's a great place.

I've been shopping here for a number of years - it's my go-to for items like feta (it's a whole…read moredifferent thing from what we get at the regular grocery store, trust me), olives, capers, mamood (little date-filled cookies, I can never resist. Think that's why they put them by the cash register?)... Check out the labneh in the cold case. Oh, and the diamond shaped bread at the counter, too. Incredible. The people who run it are always helpful, especially if you're looking for something specific and can't find it on the shelves.

Great selection of Persian groceries at reasonable prices. Helpful and polite staff. Store is…read moreclean and well lit.

This is truly some of the best Thai food in Columbus. I'm sure I am adding to a long list of highly…read morepositive reviews for this establishment. A few Thai restaurants in town are truly authentic, I feel that this is a great representation of truly good Thai food. I worked at a Thai restaurant all through college and the spring back memories of the meals I would have with the family after hours, not the Americanized versions of what we serve served back then.

Pros: The chicken wings and Pad See Ew were incredible!…read moreDefinitely order a side of sticky rice Prices are reasonable for the portion size Located in an unassuming strip mall with good parking Cons: Only one person at the front and she was doing it all - taking orders at the counter, bringing out food, taking call in orders, bussing tables, etc. They definitely need more staff! Decor isn't anything exciting Bathroom is small Pro tip: This place is a hidden gem. Take-out may be the way to go and make sure you visit the grocery store next door.

Finally made it here. Love the other location, and this is closer, by a bit, but not really on my…read moreway anywhere. Glad something is filling the old Kroger slot, and that there is a grocery store in the area. It's medium-sized, like the other one, and you could do all your shopping here. Lots of produce, meat, dry goods, bakery area, etc. And all the expected Asian and Mexican sundries. Well, most of them. I could not find horchata mix, or the soap flakes we use to make our own detergent- both surprises. But they have lots of other good stuff. Snacks, ramen, oddball ingredients, tons of interesting frozen items. Want squid? 3 cases in the frozen aisle, plus dried squid snacks. I saw two cases of sweet corn in the frozen area, and will be back for those heirloom varieties. Good service, decent prices, big selection. It will be a more frequent stop, I'm sure. Not nearly as busy as Kroger was, or even the other Saraga, so social distancing wasn't an issue. Looks like there are two restaurants in there, Mexican and Somali/Italian, but neither were open when I visited at 9am.

A bit disappointed. We often go to their other store on Morse road and, although it's not amazing,…read moreit makes this Saraga look quite inferior. Not as well stocked and probably 80% of what they have doesn't have a price on it. Not on the item or the shelf. The place is quite disheveled and not very clean.

I LOVE this market, but especially love its food court! My new favorite restaurant is Thai Golden…read moreBowl (individual review left on their page). My other favorite is the roasted duck stand next to Thai Golden Bowl -- shaxian delicacies. I just learned you can order roast duck with rice as a meal so I got some to go yesterday and boy howdy! This is one of the best things I've had in a long time. Truthfully I love duck more than the average person and this is that perfectly seasoned, greasy in the best way kind of duck! The grocery itself is large and clean with a great selection of Asian foods and products. Cashiers are friendly enough and lines go quickly.

Super happy a friend suggested I give Dayou a visit. I love their produce selections along with the…read morefresh seafood. The store is clean and their cashiers keep the lines flowing smoothly! I like browsing the snack section for new treats along with their loose tea aisle.

FINALLY an ethnic market in Pickerington!! A great selection of produce to pick from, and a pretty…read moreextensive frozen foods section that I look forward to pursuing more on my next visit. When GN first opened they did not carry my favorite candies: Coconut Milk Candies, so I had to keep making the trek up to Morse to get them. Heading to the new Indian restaurant next to GN, I figured I'd stop in and see if they had the candies - there was a severe back order all around Columbus due to the shipping congestion from the pandemic. They were stocked, I mean stocked full, of my Chun Guang brand, so I couldn't pass up buy a pack!

A hidden gem just off of Bethel Road!…read more I'm not sure how long they've been here, but my friend had never heard of them. We walked in and they had a good variety of teas, meats, and other ingredients to cook with! Some of the items are a little pricey in comparison to other Korean stores, my friend told me. Still, it's the closest one to me and I don't mind frequenting to buy tea here!

So many goodies! Can't wait to go back. They had the things that the other ansían stores did not…read morecarry. So it was a pleasant surprise.