Rainbow Catering

I have been here at least three times now to get my most fave condiment ever - Maggi Authentic…read moreIndian Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce aka Indian ketchup - and it is SOOOOOOO amazing! It touts itself as a mild chili sauce that provides the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors; perfect for adding to chicken, seafood, and vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, dim sum, and meatballs, etc. Maggi is also proudly 100% halal-certified. I personally am not a big ketchup fan, so this fits the bill with the little kick that it has. This store is clean and nicely stocked with a decent variety. I have also gotten some health supplements, spices, and snacks here before. My main gripe, which is a big one, is that they couldn't care less that I am even in the store, almost like I don't belong. I have sadly never been greeted or spoken to, much less made to feel like a welcome customer, and they really couldn't care less about my business. FYI - they have a $10 MINIMUM to use a card so bring cash! SMH!!! It is across the street from my work, so very convenient, and they have my fix so two stars for that. I am a big proponent of supporting your local small businesses, but I may start going elsewhere just because of their horrible attitude. 4/19/26

I love that this store is so close to one of my favorite restaurants. Very well organized and…read moreclean, it is easy and intuitive to find things here. That said, the people who work here are attentive and will pop out immediately if you look like you have questions or are ready to check out. I appreciate that they have a good selection of spices in various sizes and that everything is affordable. They also have herbal cough syrups, herbal soaps, toothpastes, and hair products, and many other products for religious and cultural purposes, as well as pretty extensive frozen food and dry goods/grains sections. Definitely worth checking out!

Cough syrup and herbal powders

4/14/26 Snacks

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New Grand Mart

2.9(93 reviews)

3.1 mi

There are items here that you can't find elsewhere. Outstanding produce and dry goods -- latino,…read moreasian and other cuisines. Once you experience this store, you can't go back to a 'vanilla' grocery.

This is a great store for ethnic products ( forget the US items. They are over priced). LA Mart has…read morea larger variety (and more space) but this store has amazing items. You can find spices that might only be available on Amazon or an expensive specialty store. The produce is varied and decent. Cactus is in stock The meats are tidy and neatly wrapped. You can find fresh (so fresh that they are still swimming) and frozen fish. If you want squid rings, you can buy bags of them. There are rows of spices, oils and rice. There are lots of dessert items. Many rows and spaces are two narrow for two shopping carts to pass each other. Just be aware of other customers.

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El Grande International Supermarket

3.5(30 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is one of my favorite international supermarkets in the DMV! It's HUGE and has a great…read moreselection of produce, frozen food, and fresh seafood. The snack aisle and home appliances/kitchenware are probably my favorite sections out of the whole supermarket, other than the small food court area which serves Asian food. I can easily satisfy ALL my childhood cravings with how diversely stocked their aisles are! They have products and produce from Korea, China, Thailand, India, Philippines, Japan, Mexico, and so many other Latin, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries. For those of you whole love free food samples, they often have samples of Korean fried chicken, dumplings, or pupusas here for you to try. By the way, parking is a bitch. The large parking lot is always packed in this plaza area.

This is the place to go if you are looking for special asian cuts of meat, have a hankering for…read morepokky sticks or little panda bear shaped cookies, or need a giant bag of rice! but..beware of the parking lot. Especially after church on Sunday or on a Saturday morning..DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNN! horrible. People are running stop signs, backing out of the parking spaces without looking, parking their car in TWO lanes not just one, and running down the darn street without stopping. Ever heard of a cross walk people!?!!! UGH- thanks for building up the sterotype! Bottom line: need asian food? go here. want to get in a car crash? go here.

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Danuri Special Products From Korea Market

5.0(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

Accidentally, posted…read moremy review on the wrong account. I'm going to copy and paste it again here: You can find things here you won't find at H-Mart. The store is well laid out and is organized nicely. The variety is quite large. I bought a few items, but really will come back for the items in the frozen section. I'm not sure if it was the owner working but the lady at the counter was very nice. I've already recommended this store to another friend. Located in Seoul Plaza, so parking is pretty easy.

Over the weekend I wanted to explore Annandale and its small businesses. I stumbled across Danuri…read moreSpecial Products. OMG This is the real deal. All products being offered is from Korea and they have a vast array of products. The lady was so very nice and tried to explain the stores offerings and products for tasting. She showed us around and explained different products. If you are looking for Products from Korea, stop in and see this place. I'm going back for sure - Seaweed or Nori should be back in stock for the Thanksgiving rush.

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Fresh World

3.3(78 reviews)

2.6 mi

I purchased two avocados at Fresh World on 03/06/26 at 08:44 PM, as shown on my receipt. From the…read moreoutside they looked fine, but when I cut them open the next morning (03/07/26 around 11:00 AM) both of them were completely spoiled inside -- dark, moldy, and clearly inedible. What makes this situation even more ironic is the message printed on the store's bag: "Always FRESH!". Unfortunately, my experience was the exact opposite. This isn't really about the money. The amount is small. The issue is that customers should not be sold produce that is already rotten inside. If a store promotes "Always Fresh," there should be proper quality control to ensure the products on the shelf actually meet that promise. I hope someone from Fresh World's management or marketing team reaches out to address this situation, offer the appropriate apology, and refund the purchase. Regardless of the price, customers should not have to pay for food that is already spoiled. I'm sharing this so other shoppers are aware and can check their produce carefully when buying from this store.

Some good items TERRIBLE customer service…read more I have been coming to the store for years and today was the first time I came to return product they falsely advertised in the store. Came to the store with receipt and the product - which I bought 3 of and was not cheap- and Jumona (sp?), a rep at customer service desk quickly stated this product is not returnable due to various store policies. Next time, if there is one, be careful what you buy.

Always Fresh'? Rotten Avocados Less Than 12 Hours After Purchase"

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Weyone International

4.2(9 reviews)

3.9 mi

This is an interesting African food market. I came in here recently out of curiosity. The have a…read moregood selection of meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, juices, other drinks, bread, flour, and grains. As I recall they also had cassava and manioc, which are common in Africa, but not in the U.S. The facilities are clean and well maintained, and the staff is friendly. I got two cans of corned beef ($4.99 each, $9.98), Jamaican champagne drink ($1.99). Keep up the good work.

Great place to find good African ingredients for great dishes to be made at home…read moreHave a very good selection of African ingredients

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Manila Oriental Market

4.0(106 reviews)

3.4 mi

Food: great Service: great…read more Ambiance: great. The kare kare was delicious. The noodles were a side added. Delicious.

They catered my cat's birthday party, and it was a huge success! Even the pickiest of eaters…read moreenjoyed the food. I ordered Pancit Bihon, Chicken Adobo, Lumpia, and Rice. There were no leftovers, my friends and I had to end up eating dinner at a restaurant lol. I will definitely use Manila's catering services again!

Kare kare. Noodles added as side.

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K Market International

3.6(70 reviews)

0.5 mi

This is hands down the best international market for stocking up on produce and fresh seafood. If…read moreyou want to skip the weekend crowds, pro-tip: visit during the weekday--you can always snag a parking spot right in front of the market. Live Maryland Crabs: At an absolute steal for $9/pound, these are the ultimate highlight of the seafood department. The Hot Bar: A must-visit. It features an incredible lineup of savory, perfectly prepared dishes. Top Menu & Market Recommendations: Tofu Soups, milk bars, spicy raw crabs, grilled fish, shrimp chips, anything pickled, seaweed, marinated meats and smoked grilled pigs feet, which is the best in Northern Virginia.

Who knew?! I've shopped here a few times but had no idea they had a Food Court... it's in the cut…read more Entrance is near the exit of the store. They have seven different food vendors. The area was nice and clean. I was impressed by the food and service at 'K Street' vendor. Check 'em out!

K Street's the place to go!

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India Bazaar

5.0(1 review)

4.1 mi

I used to come to the other Indian grocery store that was at this location, Shree Krishna Grocery…read more I think they were sold to the India Bazaar location. The renovation lasted over six months as I recall. The updated location has more retail space and less storage space in the back. The renovation was quite extensive. They have a wide array of fruits, vegetables, rice, grains, flour, spices, juices, and frozen entrees (Haldiram's, Vadilal, and Deep). They also have an excellent selection of coffee, tea, and snacks like pakora. The prices are very reasonable. The service is friendly, and the facilities are clean and well maintained. Keep up the excellent work.

H Mart - Annandale

3.5(153 reviews)

0.9 mi

Love H Mart! They…read moresell hard to find in a standard US grocery chain items and have a wide variety of goods. There is always a beautiful selection of fresh produce & seafood as well as many prepared and packaged foods as well as a small section of home goods. This is one of the smaller and older looking locations and parking is the best but it works.

This is definitely the SMALLEST H-Mart I've ever been to, but it's the closest. And even with its…read moresmall size, there were good options and the staff I interacted with were very nice. It also wasn't as busy as other H-Marts I've been to, which was appreciated. I found some good deals here and when something wasn't ringing up properly, the cashier went out of her way to get the correct item for me. Very appreciated. While I prefer the larger stores, I'd come back for key ingredients in a pinch!

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Avoid the place. It used to be one of my favorite place. Now it is a place to avoid. It is getting worse.

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