Although I knew the place, but today was my first time to go inside. The owner or cashier was so…read morenice and helpful. It has various...I think African, Indian and middle eastern ingredients. Definitely I will go back to explore more various food!!

I'm so glad I finally made it here. I could kick myself for waiting so long to go in. I've been…read moreresearching halal African cuisine so I can I have a friend from work over for dinner, and a coworker confirmed this is a great place to shop. Although thr store is small, their items are unique and well chosen. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and very kind. I was easily able to find what I was looking for. Also super happy to finally find a place in Anchorage that sells goat meat!

Review of New Sagaya City Market - Anchorage, Alaska…read more Five weeks ago, I moved from San Francisco to Anchorage, settling near the downtown area. One of my first missions was to find a coffee spot that felt like home--a place with not just great coffee, but genuine people behind the counter. After trying a handful of cafes, a neighbor suggested New Sagaya City Market, just two blocks from my house. What a win. The market itself offers high-end, quality products. Yes, prices are a bit higher than what you'd find at Walmart or Target, but coming from San Francisco, I was prepared for that. What truly sets this place apart, though, isn't just the products--it's the people. From the very beginning, the baristas here have shown me the most consistent and heartfelt customer service I've experienced since moving to Anchorage. They don't just serve coffee; they connect with you, listen to your stories, and make you feel like part of the community. Today was a perfect example. I slipped in the parking lot (rookie mistake--no spikes on my shoes for the icy ground). After two kind gentlemen helped me up, I walked inside with my spilled coffee. Annie, a new barista I hadn't met before, immediately offered me a fresh cup with such kindness and care. That small gesture meant so much--it wasn't just about the coffee, it was about feeling seen and supported. I also want to shout out Monica and Shea, who I met when I first arrived five weeks ago. They've been consistently amazing--funny, charming, and genuinely interested in conversations about life, community, and even my adventures back in San Francisco. Every time I come in, I leave feeling lighter, happier, and more connected. Thank you, Annie, Monica, and Shea, for making New Sagaya City Market my go-to coffee spot. You've given me more than great coffee--you've given me a sense of belonging in a new city. --- Would you like me to make this version short and punchy for Google/Yelp reviews, or keep it longer and more storytelling-focused for something like a blog or social post?

Unique foods, excellent fish, and exotic vegetables make New Sagaya a fun place to shop for items…read moreyou can't get anywhere else. While the store is pricey, it is worth a visit for the items you can't get anywhere else and excellent customer service. I recommend trying the pre-seasoned ahi tuna, my personal favorite for at home meals.

Eh.... I love mom and pops, especially international markets that provide support to our immigrant…read morecommunities. But this place is concerning. Its poorly organized- you can't even pass through some aisles without turning sideways. The disorganized was so bad that it made me question they can maintain compliance with date requirements. I also smelled some things that were funky in 2 corners of the store as if they had rolled under a shelf and been left to rot. The person who referred to the hot bar the ambiance is perfect has clearly never been here- there IS NOT A PLACE to consume on site. There is a hot bar at the back of the market- it is very much marketing to their community. There was a lot of fish and root based selections. Their prices were ok. The product in particular looked reasonably priced and fresh, which is why I gave 2 starts. Unfortunately, I won't be back.

Reasonable and convenient Samoan food on the go. Always a stop to make when in the 907.read more

I have ventured into New Sagaya Midtown a handful of times in the last decade, usually on a mission…read morefor something that I cannot find at Carrs or Freddies. Today I was searching for Taiwanese rice vinegar. When I was about to give up, I found it in the vinegar isle, not the Asian sauce isle, like I would have suspected! New Sagaya Midtown has a fantastic selection of all things one might need to make some killer Asian or Mexican dishes and I love coming here for that. The main downside is that they are expensive, typically in the L48 stores like Uwajimaya and Hmart are cheaper than Safeway/QFC but that is simply not the case here. The store is relatively clean and well lit, there is no funky odor which is greatly appreciated. The cashier is always quick, but that's the extent of the service I have received at the store. I will keep coming back when I need to find a special ingredient to keep exploring the culinary world.

The most fresh poke! We asked for some samples and they gave us a good amount! We tried the spicy…read morepoke and octopus and it was delicious. So we got half a pound each and got some rice at the Chinese store and made our own poke bowls. They also have hard to find fruits. Highly recommend!

I love this place. I can find everything I need and more. They have many varieties of frozen fish,…read moredumplings, sausages, and wrappers. So many snacks and this trip they had a lot of new stuff we haven't seen before. I went in for 1 thing and left $130 later and forgot what I went for lol. We love this place so much cause we can get tamarind year round. Yes please! My daughter even loves this place and will call me and say hey do you need anything I'm here now lol.

Lucky market was my first stop to search for Taiwanese rice vinegar. Unfortunately I left in…read moredefeat, but I did enjoy perusing the isles of spices and sauces. I was impressed with their produce selection especially. The parking lot was full right at opening on a Saturday, this is a hopping establishment. Their prices were more reasonable than New Sagaya too. I look forward to shopping here more in the future.

Gosh I love this store... like so much. My husband have made a conscious effort to support locally…read moreowned stores and eat healthier. This store sells so many homemade, quality foods, imported meats made with traditional quality standards, and fermented foods I cant even describe. I buy things blind often and are never disappointed. We love the food from here. They also have a bakery here!

The staff were very helpful.I went into get some bread ended up getting a few other items that's…read morewhat happens when you go into an Awesome store and you find everthing you wanted and then some.Love this Place

Food packs a lot of flavor and loved the sauces that's came with. So so price but the plate portion…read moreis huge! I made two meals out of it. Would definitely come back.

Like a lot, but not love ... yet. I'm kind of torn. I have been spoiled by a Jewish Shawarma…read moreplace years ago here in Anchorage. I came to check it out and it's really good the lamb Shawarma we got was really fast served and great, but I can't put a finger on it, something is missing. I'll try their chicken next time but like I said I need confirmation to credit it 5 star. But the 4 stands as it was delectable, but ... missing something.

There's food from all over Africa, including countries like Egypt, Morocco Somalia, Sudan, and…read moreKenya. The two guys who run the store are cool and you can get pretty much anything Halal there. It's a smaller store but the products make up for it. It's also really conveniently located.