It's good food.it has the real taste of India food. The stuff and owner is good peopleread more

Hey all kerala peoples! Malayalees ! Athey, ningale thanne!…read moreIf you are anywhere near, head over to National groceries for all your kerala food needs. I found this place quite by luck, and made a 2.5 hr journey to get some stuff. They have all the kerala brands like Eastern, Nirapara, Double horse, etc.. Puttu powder, Appam powder, Kerala pickles, frozen fish, Kerala spices, Kerala rice, kerala snacks, etc.Best part is that they cater, and they have kerala dishes to-go by pound. I went when the Onam celebrations were going on, and they had Onam sadya to-go (next week). I also got some fresh-off-stove parippu vadas. They had rare-in-usa delicacies like Meenpeera, Beef curry, Kerala fish curry, Kaalan, Thoran. Puli Inji... I got some 3 dishes to-go. You know what i am thinking after i got back? Should have got more!

We have been here many times and my wife enjoys the stuff cabbage which is still very good. Today I…read moreordered my usual kielbasa and sauerkraut both as to go orders. There was way too much sauerkraut and very little small slivers of kielbasa that looked old, tasted bland and totally destroyed my ever wanting to order it again. To think we drive all the way from Livonia for Naught. What a shame.

It's been a few years since I have updated my last review and wanted to share how strongly I feel…read moreabout this business. Polish Market continues to be my go to market for Polish sausage in Metror Detroit. I have tied most if not all of the other well known named Polish centric markets in metro Detroit but for my money this Market makes the best sausage. Their large selection of tasty sausage with fair pricing is second to none. In particular, I consider their cherry wood sausage to be exceptional where this is my go to wood species when I do my own smoking which I do on a weekly basis. It adds such a good and unique flavor to meat that I am surprised that more smoked meat centric businesses in the area dont do it. Sausage aside, I like to buy their Polish cookies/treats from Polish Market for my 90 something year old in laws who are immigrants from Poland where they get a huge kick out of these baked goods that remind them of their heritage and original homeland. It lights up their eyes when I say I bought Polish cookies for them. Sometimes the simplest things are the best things in life! (:

When I was in the store it was very clean. The help was very helpful and I did find what I was…read morelooking for.

I love this store. since visiting the balkans, i have missed the quality of food since i came back…read moreto the states. this place completes my pantry now! I come to stock up on ajvar and cheeses, fresh made burek, and locally sourced vegetables. well-priced fresh produce selection. the variety is better than a regular grocery store. Great for traditional european recipe ingredients you can't find elsewhere such as pickled cabbage for making sarma. i haven't tried many sweets from the bakery yet but they look delicious and expertly decorated.

Workers are so nice and helpful! You will find everything and anything you are looking for in here…read more One stop shop. From meat to baby food to drinks and snacks you will find everything in this store.

I'm updating my review because Jungwon is under new ownership. The new owners are so much nicer and…read morewelcoming. The Korean food is delicious. I have to get their homemade dumplings every time I stop by. There's also kimbap, traditional Korean soups, and a variety of banchan.

Small, with a very limited selection of Korean pantry groceries. Best buys I made from this trip…read morewas the housemade beef gyoza (dumplings) - they are sizeable and taste fantastic! A$19.98 pkg of 16 dumplings was enough to satisfy three hungry people. I also purchased the fresh kimchi which was also very good. In addition to the freshly made gyoza are a lot of other prepared foods including soups, marinated meats, fresh kimchi and other banchan, all in the refrigerated section. The gentlemen running the store was very helpful, assisted me with finding the specific items I needed.

I have come a few times for their fresh produce and bread. The selection of rice and canned good,…read morefoods, meats and spices can't be beat. It's amazing

I remember my very first visit to Paradise Fruit Market & Bakery before moving to Michigan. I had…read morenever been to a Middle-Eastern grocery store before, but after checking out the local H-Mart, I decided to walk over on a whim and see what this place was all about. When I went through the front doors, I found a long line of people standing in a line. At the end of the line? A baker furiously inserting diamond shaped dough into an open oven, and removing the puffed up bread soon afterwards. When I saw the price, five for a dollar, I knew I needed to try some. And when I got to the front register, an additional surprise awaited me: fresh falafel, four for a dollar. Who can beat that pricing? Several years have passed by, and the store has gone through a renovation and bakery remodel, but I can still say that the food here still retains the same quality. The samoon is now three for a dollar and somehow, I have no idea how, the falafel are still four for a dollar. Samoon (Iraqi Bread) ($0.33) - These are some seriously delicious samoon, some of the best you can get in the area, straight from the oven. There are always a line of people waiting so they have a constant stream of fresh bread coming out. The exterior has some of that delicious fire-charred flavor and interior is fluffy and chewy with an almost mochi-like chew. There are some good samoon in Dearborn, and Dream Market down the street has some fantastic sesame seed and olive oil brushed samoon, but I think this my favorite rendition in Metro-Detroit. Falafel ($0.25) - Let me just reiterate - 25 cents a falafel. Where can you get that in this inflationary era? They're the normal, standard sized falafel but the quality is no slouch. The exterior is crisped up, with a delicate outer coating studded with sesame seeds. The interior is moist and fluffy with a well balanced flavor. There are herbs mixed in, but the flavor doesn't overpower the chickpeas and spices. It's Just a great falafel at a great price. The bakery in Paradise also inconsistently bakes khubz - they've only had it once or twice in my dozen visits or so. They also have kahi. It used to be a large round of phyllo dough, but it looks like recently they've changed it to be two smaller rectangles. I wish I lived closer to Paradise Market. As it stands, I can only venture up to Troy a couple of times year. Note: I can't really vouch for the quality of the produce or meats because I go here pretty much purely for the bread and falafel. Edit: I went back to get more Samoon two weeks later to compare against Dream Market. I have to say, Paradise has the superior bread by a hair. The samoon here is slightly larger and has quite a bit more of the fire charred flavor. Texture-wise, both are pretty much identical, and price-wise, Paradise is 33 cents a piece, whereas Dream Market is 25 cents a piece. We also got the Aroog this time (only $1 for 2). First time trying it and we found it to be very interesting. Almost South Asian in flavor, with a heavy dose of curry and other spices. Not sure it has any meat in it though, seems to be mainly vegetarian?

Newly designed 168 Asian Mart:…read more One of my favorite things to do is take people on what I jokingly call international food tourism around Metro Detroit. Not because I'm trying to convert anyone into a foodie. I simply enjoy watching people discover how much of the world exists beyond the handful of grocery aisles they've known their entire lives. For many Americans, walking into an authentic international market can be surprisingly intimidating. We become accustomed to recognizing brands, labels, and packaging. Remove that familiarity and suddenly a routine grocery trip becomes an exercise in navigation. My route usually starts in Clawson at Noble Fish. Anyone who only knows Noble Fish today would have a difficult time understanding what it used to be. The original operation was tiny. You walked into a modest Japanese grocery store and somehow found one of the best sushi counters in Michigan tucked away inside. The closest comparison I can make is the scene from *Wayne's World* when Wayne opens a random door and discovers a room full of highly trained ninjas. You weren't expecting it, which somehow made it even better. Over the years demand did what demand does. The restaurant grew. The market grew. White Wolf arrived. Additional space was absorbed. What was once a small hidden destination has evolved into something much larger while still maintaining the character that made people seek it out in the first place. From there I usually take people to the plaza where ZZang's BBQ is located. I call it the toy store. The plaza contains restaurant supply stores, bakeries, specialty grocers, and enough cookware to make most home cooks reconsider their life choices. There are roasted meats hanging in windows, commercial equipment sitting on shelves, and ingredients most people have never seen before. For newcomers, it is often the first moment they realize these foods were never designed for tourists. They were built for communities. The next stop is H Mart. By this point people have usually relaxed. The initial hesitation disappears and curiosity takes over. Instead of asking what something is, they begin asking how it's used, how it's prepared, and what they should try first. Then we arrive at 168 Asian Mart. Located in Madison Heights on John R Road, 168 has become one of the largest Asian grocery destinations in Michigan. Recent expansion and renovation have transformed the store into something far beyond the market many people remember from years ago. The footprint has grown dramatically, the selection has expanded, and the new food hall has turned the location into a destination rather than simply a place to shop. What I appreciate most about 168 is that it serves as a culmination of everything people experienced throughout the day. The market itself represents dozens of cultures and cuisines under one roof. The food hall allows visitors to sample dishes from across Asia without committing to a full restaurant experience. Just outside, the neighboring plaza connects visitors to an authentic Lebanese marketplace and restaurant, creating an experience that extends well beyond a single grocery store. What starts as a shopping trip often becomes something else entirely. People arrive worried about buying the wrong thing, unable to read half the packaging, and unsure where to begin. A few hours later they're filling baskets with ingredients they had never heard of before and discussing what they plan to cook when they get home. That transformation is probably why I keep bringing people here. Not because the markets are exotic or that the foods are unusual. Because every trip reminds people that entire communities, traditions, and cuisines have existed around them all along. They simply hadn't taken the time to walk through the front door. I love being a personal Food Tour Guide

This review is for the 168 BBQ and restaurant section of the store, located in the back, inside the…read morestore. The 168 restaurant offers a large selection of prepared Chinese dishes sold by the pound - meats, vegetables, noodle dishes, including fresh warm soy milk. You can also place an order for items pictured on the wall by number. We placed an order for the duck soup $10.99 - duck was good but soup broth wasn't flavorful and noodles weren't fresh and were overcooked. It came in a carry out bowl, comparable to an XL size instant ramen bowl. Service in this area was ok, the cashier taking the order was impatient because we could not understand what she was saying and thus took longer to place the order. BBQ - we ordered the roast duck rice meal which came with a lot of rice, chopped duck pieces, steamed green veg and a small container of sauce. Duck meat was very tasty but very cold, and deceivingly a small amount of meat in the meal because it was full of bones. Regardless it was still a decent value for $8.98. Service was quick, but a bit unfriendly as well. I would come back to buy the roasted meats but would buy whole or large cuts (I.e. whole duck, whole chicken), cut it up myself to minimize bones in each bite and warm it up at home.

They have a great selection of international foods. So many vegetables and the employees are nice…read more There were a lot of people and the lines were long but they moved fast. Prices are fair.

Staff needs to be Trained! Basic customer service skill. A…read morehello how are you today would be nice. And the younger cashiers needs to stay off their phones and always talking on the phone while checking out customers. If the store is not busy and a customer is putting the groceries inside the bag themselves while the other Cashiers are just in their phones is not welcoming at all. Manager sees it and doesn't say anything The produce section is really poor. Not in the best condition. Its always withered, and not fresh. Some foods are sold even if its past due date. I have put pictures before with a bad review but they deleted. Its really sad here. They dont want to improve. They are lucky that there is no other major korean grocery store near by. CORPORATE HMART they need a visit here. Evaluate.