I read the other reviews before going and I was a little hesitant- almost said nah - but then I…read morethought why not ? I really needed Indian food ingredients and ordering online is just not nearly as fun. So I went. Couple points I will agree with~ - some of the items are "expired" and some - not majority-- of the produce items were likely not something I'd get unless I was cooking today. With all that being said you'll see I still chose 5 stars and here's why. - everything I needed to make 3 Indian recipes they had. And it was all within date range by a year plus. One item (aamchur) I had to check a few different bags to get one that was definitely within date but it was there! The prices were fantastic. I couldn't find one ingredient- Asafoetida powder- so at checkout I asked if by chance they did have it. The woman behind the counter was extremely accommodating. She looked for me, acknowledged there was a block version but she didn't think it was exactly right for me and told me she'd request it on the next order and told me to come back 3 days later and they'd have it. I loved that. I would highly recommend goIng. They have other varieties besides strictly Indian cuisine ingredients and if they are out of something they're willing to get it in quick.

I was just driving by, and I saw this big local grocery store with the word "INTERNATIONAL," so I…read morejust had to go check it out. I was greeted by a friendly lady and man at the door. Produce: limited, shriveled, old; seemed like they got produce that were going bad from other grocery stores; disappointing. Each aisle had an assortment of ethnic items. There were a lot of middle eastern products, as well as, some Asian products. I didn't know what a lot of things were. However, I think it you're going to cook an ethnic meal, you'll probably find something you need here. Refrigerated Section: the most random things were in here. there was one big container of coffee-mate, two cartons of eggs, some beverages.....I honestly wouldn't trust buying anything from the refrigerated section They had frozen chicken with the skin on in cardboard boxes.... They also have a "fresh meat" section, but it wasn't set up yet. On the left side when you walk in, there are 3 aisles filled with an assortment of household items, cleaning supplies, DVDs, and silverware. The store has a feel of a run-down Asian market. I asked the lady at the register if they are new, and she said, "Yes. We opened 2 weeks ago." It's always cool to check out new businesses that open around the neighborhood.

Kimchi, also spelled kimchee or gimchi, is a traditional fermented Korean side dish made of…read morevegetables with a variety of seasonings. There are hundreds of variety of kimchi made from napa cabbage, radish, scallion, or cucumber as the main ingredient. The most common seasonings include brine, scallions, ginger, garlic, shrimp sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. -Wikipedia on kimchi ************************************** So I really just come to Lin Asian Market for their kimchi. I know it could seem silly to write a review for one item but there's only one other review for this place so I'll just share my experience! It's pretty fun to come here and be the lost minority person walking around as it's located in a pretty diverse part of town and I only see Asians walking in and out. The people here are so kind in helping out though - it's really sweet. The kimchi at Wegman's is pretty pricy so I thought there has to be a cheaper way to get this stuff. I don't see any Koreans at Wegman's (usually) and I know they must be buying it somewhere, right? I came in here and asked if they had it. It's stored in one of the coolers on the back wall and you can get twice as much for the same price here. It's crazy that Wikipedia says there's hundreds of varieties of kimchi. Whatever variety they sell here at Lin is so delicious. I will sometimes just stand in my kitchen eating it out of the jar with a fork. Supposedly there are recipes to use it for? Maybe one day I'll get tired of eating it raw. Plus, fermented foods are so good for you. Like so good. I haven't really tried anything else here. It's predominantly Burmese and Thai food but they carry other Asian specialties like kimchi. The rice bags they sell are of Thai origin. They sell all kinds of Asian produce. Their little produce section has stuff I never see at big grocery stores. Come and check it out - like M J's review said, they are super nice and helpful here.

One stop Southeast Asian shop…read more This small shop is packed from top to bottom with all kinds of Southeast Asian goodies. If you're interested in trying your hand at Burmese or Thai cuisine they've got everything you need at a reasonable price. I'm particularly impressed with the selection of fresh and unique produce. While there are several other shops on the area that sell similar items this store only stocks what it's customers want and they have a lot of them. This assures that you're not buying things that have been sitting on the shelves for years and that the produce is as fresh as can be. Not sure of what something is or not sure how to recreate your favorite Burmese or Thai dish? Ask one of the friendly and extremely helpful ladies at the counter.

We need more Asian grocery stores in Buffalo!…read more Great selection of fruits, vegetables and meats that are not commonly offered in the area. Need instant noodles? They got it. I'm accustomed to a wider variety than most grocery stores in this area provides. Parking isn't hard to find. They also sell other products and have an atm on site. I come here from time to time when I'm in the area. But otherwise, I might go to the Asian grocery store across from Lowes on Niagara Falls Blvd.

The first thing to hit you is the smell. Rotten, salty fish. It smells like a rotten, fish market…read more No one there speaks English. I wanted to try a durian fruit, as I'd never had it before. But, after going there about 10 times, I finally began calling. Impossible to find a person that actually speaks English. Also, they only get the exotic fruits about once a month, or less. I bought a bag of mangosteens that had just come in, and every single one was rotten. I did finally buy a Durian. It cost about $75 at $15/pound. And, I bought the smallest one. It was okay, and I satisfied my curiosity. I'd never had it before, but it fit the description from the internet. Unless you're Asian, I would avoid this place. The fish smell alone is enough to make a westerner sick.

We LOVE this store! The owner is always so helpful and friendly! They have an amazing selection…read moreof hot sauce, spices, jams and jelly, cheese, pickles, snacks. This list is by no means comprehensive! This is a hidden gem in Lewiston! Definitely plan on checking this lovely store out-you won't be disappointed!

This little hot sauce shop is well worth seeking out. They have a huge variety, including some…read morelocal goodies. All hot sauce bottles have stickers that note the spiciness level 1-10 so you know what you're getting into. The prices are clearly marked which I also appreciate. There are plenty of options and flavors at all heat levels. I came here seeking chimichurri sauce (the one in my photo is really excellent) and left with a bag of hot sauces and spicy olives too. I have tried four of the sauces so far and discovered a new favorite that I now put on everything (kiwi jalapeno!). The person at the desk was friendly and helpful in talking about the different brands - very important, since the large wall of sauces can be a bit intimidating at first. The store is small and can feel crowded quickly if there are more than a few people there at a time. I felt comfortable taking my time and reading every bottle before deciding. I will definitely be back. There was easy street parking out front, then walk around the side of the building - the door is not super well marked but you'll see the sauces through the window when you are in front of it.

They have a nice pizza deal, 2 slices and a 20 oz Coke for 8 bucks. Honestly the pizza is not bad,…read moreand they always have a nice selection of pizza. If they could get there customer service up, they get a 5 star. Tried the cheese and pepperoni pizza and one that had ricotta, sausage, stuffed hot peppers, can't remember the name of it, but it's super good.

It genuinely blows my mind how rarely people wear hairnets or take similar precautions when…read morepreparing food out here. The amount of times I've found hair in my food is ridiculous. At this point, it's almost impressive how often it happens.

A great option for sourcing things like wheat berries and other bulk items locally, which is hard…read moreto find. They have a great selection of local goods to choose from and I really like whenever I get to shop here. Service is usually very friendly as well, and it's just enjoyable to go in and look at all the local options.

Loving this store and recently joined as a member. Some of the prices are on the higher end, but…read moresome are actually lower than Wegmans or Tops depending on what you're looking for - sign up for their email newsletter to get the sale prices! Strong focus on local and/or organic, and great signage to bring attention to the local products and brands. The produce section is consistently high quality and fresh. You can bring your own containers to fill in the bulk section, and they have a scale right there to weigh your container before filling it - super easy and saves on packaging. I have not tried any of the prepared foods but I'm very happy with the groceries. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The only real downside is that the parking lot at this location is very tiny and a challenge to get in and out of.

In the midst of COVID-19, I'm definitely cooking a bit more. I was venturing to a nearby…read moreinternational grocery store only to see it closed and luckily was able to walk here and buy practically everything I needed. The store has a variety of specialized asian spices, goods and some fruit/veggies/basil. I purchased soy sauce, chili oil, coconut milk, fish sauce, some eggs and rice noodles. The layout of the store was fine and there were signs for people to keep social distancing as well as some makeshift protection for the cashiers as well. All the goodies I bought were reasonable and let me make a heck of a Burmese chicken coconut noodle soup at home! I would definitely recommend coming here...you can pick up ginger, spices and anything you'd need to make Thai/Vietnamese/Burmese dishes at home. I didn't see much protein here, FYI aside from eggs though! The prices all seemed very reasonable though.

So excited about finding traditional Italian grocery…read moreUnfortunately they seem to be on way out. Store mostly empty was able to get some real Reggiano parm and Arborio Rice but again little else I'm saddened

Guercio's used to be a great place to go to find your Italian goods. But the next generation…read moredoesn't want to work with it. The only original people left or passed. But the deli. Still #1 in town for me. Great subs and wonderful soup in the winter