Lee Lee International Market feels less like a grocery store and more like a love letter to the…read moreworld. In the West Valley, where the desert stretches toward the horizon, this place opens its doors and somehow makes the earth feel smaller. You walk in for a few ingredients and leave having wandered through a dozen countries without ever needing a passport. The abundance is almost overwhelming in the best possible way. An entire aisle devoted to noodles, shelves lined with teas that carry centuries of tradition, an eclectic produce section where purple sweet potatoes rest beside Asian pears, pandan leaves perfume the air, and every basket seems to hold a new story waiting to be cooked. Some of my favorite treasures are the bun bò Huế noodles, the purple sweet potatoes, crisp Asian pears, fresh pandan, and the endless array of fun drinks that always convince me to try something new. Every visit feels like a small adventure. And then there are the little surprises that make this place unforgettable: an incredible pho restaurant tucked inside, a jewelry shop sparkling quietly nearby, and families from every background filling their carts with pieces of home. What I admire most is that places like Lee Lee's do more than sell groceries--they preserve memory. They help grandparents pass recipes to grandchildren. They give immigrants a taste of familiarity. They invite curious people to discover cultures different from their own with open hands and open hearts. In a world that can feel increasingly divided, a market like this reminds us that one of the easiest ways to understand another person is to share what they eat, what they drink, and what they gather around the table. I am deeply grateful to have Lee Lee's in the West Valley. It is not just an Asian market. It is a crossroads of cultures, a celebration of tradition, and proof that sometimes the most beautiful journeys begin with a shopping cart.

Very bad news for vegetarians thinking they can come here and buy frozen mock meat products. They…read moredon't have any to sell. I spoke to the customer service guy, and he was politely vague. He said that the last brand didn't sell well and they put everything on sale to clear it out. He gave me an uncertain timeline of two weeks for a restock, but it didn't sound real. I am from out of town, and it's a two hour drive, and I came singularly for the frozen mock meat. I did walk the isles and they do have a lot of items to choose from that you will not find in a typical American supermarket, and I picked up some interesting sauces and condiments I hadn't seen before, which was good. Very, very bad was the bathroom. There was a pool of dirty water on the floor with a mop and pail. The latch on the single sit down stall was broken and I walked in on someone. The sinks are stained and dirty. The smell is bad and overwhelming. They need to clean it and wipe it down and fix the sit down stall latch. All in all, the store has a lot of asian products you will not find in supermarkets, they are comme ci, comme ça! ‍ on frozen mock meat products, and somebody really needs to clean their men's bathroom.

So much fun to find so many products that I grew up eating. I was particularly surprised and…read moreexcited to find ice creams like vegan Tortit and Fantasia ice cream cake. A good selection of of parve dairy free chocolates as well as dairy chocolates from Europe, Rifat cookies (Anise flavored Moroccan cookies) and a variety of other vegan cookies by Bakers Tales. Lots of Pereg spices like fenugreek for Yemenite Hilba, Yemenite Hawayej for soup etc. The prices for some products were lower than the prices at a nearby similar market. Definitly highly recommend for people missing food from Israel and those who are looking for vegan/ vegetarian items, Kosher, European food or just looking to try something new. The market is organized, clean and all the expiration dates seemed great. I can't wait to stop by again for some ice-cream and treats next time I pass through Phoenix.

Good kosher market in phoenix If you're looking for a…read morekosher market products from Israel, kosher for Passover that's the place.

I love this market,groceries and restaurants,great store and hot food…read more Shop here,and you will love this market and halal hot food. Very nice people,and very respectful.

Great store! The food and the bakery snacks is amazing! good customer service very helpful and…read morecaring people.

I have no idea why I procrastinated coming here, because this place just earned a permanent spot on…read moremy list. I stopped in on a very specific mission: ingredients for a ridiculous pozole-pho fusion experiment. I'd already been to one of my usual Asian markets, forgot half of what I needed (because apparently I like making life difficult), and figured I'd give this place a shot. My first thought walking in was, "Oh, this is smaller than I expected." About three minutes later I realized, "No... it's just efficiently packed." The produce section keeps going farther than you think, the shelves are stocked with all the staples I recognize, and then you hit the meat department... and wow. Seafood, pork, lamb, goat, beef bones, organ meats--you name it, they probably have it. If you're looking for something that makes the average grocery store employee say, "We don't carry that," this is probably where you'll find it. I grabbed pho spices, fish sauce (and was genuinely excited to find a vegan fish sauce option!), two pounds of beef bones, and an onion for about $15. Honestly? I expected to spend more. I also stumbled across a Jamaican section, which completely caught me off guard in the best way. I was there with tunnel vision, otherwise I probably would've wandered around for another half hour convincing myself I suddenly needed ingredients for three different cuisines. The checkout was quick, the cashier was friendly, and while the parking lot was surprisingly quiet, don't let that fool you. This isn't one of those giant, chaotic destination markets, feels more like the neighborhood spot where people already know they can find what they need. It is nicely organized which made my quick stop in very easy. I'll definitely be back. Next time I'm giving myself permission to actually browse instead of speed-running my shopping list. Something tells me I'll leave with way more than I came for... and honestly, I'm okay with that.

Praise: Good amount of selections. Good customer service…read more Unfortunately the pricing labels are super lacking, so I always have to look at the items around the one I actually want to get to take a guesstimate. This most recent time I went , there were moldy taro roots on display, and I had to go back to return the sunflower seeds I bought, because they went bad and bugs were crawling inside the shells. Don't want to show pics so I don't gross anyone out. Also, the return policy is 24 hours so I had to go back the next day.

I bought some sweet bread, not to bad, the candy is better than most candies nowadays.read more

Very nice selection of sweets candy and a pretty decent selection of coffe I bought some turkish…read morecoffe powder from them the workers were very nice and did not take a long time at all ringing me up I will definitely come back here again

This halal market serving alot of haram so beware Muslims but overall good quality and choices best…read moredeli and butcher department. Get rid of hookah tobacco products please and have different milk available besides shamrock farms they beat and abuse their animals haram

I've spent time living in the Middle East and every so often, I like coming here to get some items…read morethat brings me back to Syria and Turkey. I like coming here to get all different kinds of Middle Eastern style breads which include pita, lavash and tanour bread. There is so many to choose from! This time also I was able to get some za'atar brioches and oh my goodness, I had these for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I also like to get things here where I can't find elsewhere so I got some pomegranate juice, and some roasted chick pea snacks. They have quite a selection of spices here and I also picked up some roasted sesame. Lots of nuts to choose, and plenty of Middle Eastern/Arabic sweets and desserts available. They also sell hookah supplies here (not a fan - really bad for you). I hadn't been to this location in awhile and I miss that the inside restaurant is no longer open. I liked to get some of the ready made dips and sandwiches here. Bummer. Towards the back, lots of fresh sweets for sale including all kinds of baklava and there is also fresh olives for sale also! Fresh, halal meat available and also some meat that's been marinated and ready to cook. Fresh cheeses also available. I think I like the Mesa location better as I can get spinach and za'atar pies there and the fresh produce selection is better. And also you can get hummus, babaghanoush and other dips at the other location. Overall, I would say that these Baiz grocery stores are my happy place. It brings me back to a sweet and memorable time. It's worth a visit to check out all the unique items here and their pita and breads are fresh, tasty and well priced!

Nami's Market is located in the Cave Creek Plaza. The store has primarily Korean items. The…read morestaff told me that they try and have an assortment of things for customers. Staff were very sweet and the store is tiny yet organized. There's a little bit of Japanese, Thai, Chinese & Vietnamese products for you to purchase. There is a refrigerated area with prepared foods in it. Again, it was an assortment of Japanese Chinese and Korean items. I noticed by the crackers and snacks that the store offers samples of each. I wish more stores did this. I was hoping this store would save me a trip to Mesa to the large Asian supermarket. Because of its size, it could not possibly carry some of the things that I wanted. I am glad to know it is there for my needs though. Ample parking in front of the store

I don't often take time to review places but I cannot BELIEVE what a treasure this market is!!!!…read more I saw so many items that were appealing and interesting that I filled up my basket fast, everything well priced. Samples out where you can try many snacks that are unique and fascisnting. As much as these Korean treats and snacks and drinks were absolutely, interesting, fun and delicious, OMG, the meals and banchan in the cooler that is freshly made?? . Soooooooooooooooooooooo delicious!!! I'm talking, the best food ever!!! One stand out was the pork belly with white kimchi... you have to try this!!! But the oh-dang (fish cakes), the rice noodle bites, seaweed soup and more.... I will be coming here often for these foods you cannot find elsewhere (and when I say elsewhere, I've never seen these items in the US!) but the preparation of these foods here, fabulous!!!

I come to Carnicería Sepúlveda whenever I'm craving a carne asada fix. Their ranchera is always on…read morepoint well seasoned, flavorful, and consistently delicious. I also really enjoy their fresh salsas; they're the perfect addition to any meal. Service-wise, it's okay. The butcher isn't exactly friendly, but he's not rude either--just kind of neutral. Still, everyone is nice enough, and the quality of the meat keeps me coming back. Overall, a solid spot for great carne asada and fresh salsas.

Prices are ridiculous high. Customers are very rude. The meat was grey instead of red. Was already…read moregoing bad. Workers couldn't even answer our questions yet explain. Did not like the area or store.

Asiana kitchen - Always loved this place for the tofu stew. That's what I always order along with…read morethe cold noodles. Food is always delicious and served fast. Kimchi jiggae tofu stew has the perfect amount of heat and sourness from the kimchi. The cold noodles was perfect on a 110 degree heat day. Very refreshing.

One of my favorite things about my neighborhood is being so close to this market. I regularly shop…read morehere for noodles, rice, seasoning, snacks and produce. The quality is great and so are the prices! You do have to keep an eye on expiration dates sometimes. I love that it allows me to have an international kitchen!

It was about time to leave a review for Malincho's!…read more I've moved to Tempe 3 years ago and I found this wonderful gem right on University Dr. I am Romanian and it's been hard to find similar foods from back home. Malincho's has a great variety of Bulgarian, Romanian and Eastern European foods and products. Every time I go there I find some nostalgic food and sweets I grew up with as well as the classic Romanian traditional foods like "Zacusca" , "Salam de Sibiu" , "Eugenia", "Mici" and many more. They also have freshly baked "plăcinte cu brânză" which they call "banitza" or something like that. All I know is that me and my American boyfriend never leave the place without a warm one. All the ladies there are so sweet and helpful and they also have great deals in their sale section! If you are Eastern European or just an adventurous foodie, you must try Malincho's!

Store is full of Balkan's food! Very good cheese pie, cockies…read more Ambience is very professional.