Food is delicious and the people who work/own the restaurant are really phenomenal people. It gets…read morevery busy and they close early so if you get a chance and can make it here for a meal, do yourself a favor and do it. I don't always work from home and when I do, I might just work through lunch but I crave that ribeye sandwich and the deli sandwiches are filling and flavorful and just tastes like REAL food. Parking is hard to come by (had to park on the street and walk 3 blocks the last time I was here) Tables aren't plentiful (but you can usually scope one out) A lot of wine, and beer and sodas and everything in between to choose from They used to let you pick your own steak and they cook it for a few but I haven't seen that sign in a while. Still good selection of proteins to take home and cook yourself.

i use to grab lunch here when i worked around the corner years ago. never thought too much about…read moretheir food but everyone just speaks so highly about this place. after so many years i came back to try their steak sandwich, tri-tip sandwich, meatball sandwich, and beef ravioli with meat sauce. my firsts visit, i ordered the tri-tip sandwich and it was decent. meat was dry and drenched in bbq sauce. i think thats the only flavor you taste. the second time, i got the steak sandwich. their steak sandwich was the blandest sandwich i've ever had. didn't even seem like they threw on salt and pepper. i did not enjoy this whatsoever. i honestly just took the steak out of the sandwich and dipped it in A1 sauce. threw away the bread, lettuce, and tomato because it was all so soggy. it took me a while to return, and when i finally did ... i ordered a meatball sandwich and the beef ravioli with meat sauce. the beef ravioli was ok imo. strange how people are saying it's the best ravioli ever. the meatball sandwich too was ok. i did love the cheese pull when i took the first half to eat. i can see why there are plenty of reviews saying that their food is on the bland side because i definitely agree. it's honestly not worth the cost and yes, everyone there is not the nicest. you'll most likely deal with someone rude there than someone nice. after trying different foods each time, i think ive given them enough chances. no need to go back for ok food and rude service. i'll take my hard earned money elsewhere.

Amazing chicken biriyani and mutton biriyani is served at this counter deli inside a small halal…read moremarket. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to get their biriyani based on a friend's recommendation. Best biriyani I've had. I usually dont love how strong the spices are in restaurant biriyani, however the biriyani here was perfect! The meats were also very tender and flavorful. Portions size is very large and can feed at least 2 hungry people! Prices are also very reasonable. The people there are also very friendly. Takeout only.

I always drive by but never had the nerve to goin and try their food. On Friday, I was on my way…read moretogo to Mexico Bakery do their torta but as I was driving out, I said let's go get the biriyani instead so I ended up at San Jose Halal Market. Parking is easy to find. I came for the goat biriyani but it's only offered durning the weekend. I need up getting

I LOVE the run down market feel, it makes me feel like a child again walking through old asian…read morestores. Nothing is really labeled in the fridge. I have no idea what it is in them. I just see prices lol. However the cashier is really nice and can answer many questions. Their papaya salad is the BEST I have ever had. Super fresh, made order. They wrap it up real tight with syranwrap so none of the sauce spills. They have a more extended menu Friday to Sunday.

This is my absolute favorite spot for papaya salad with salted crab. The shop is small but filled…read morewith authentic groceries, which adds to the experience. You can customize the spice level exactly how you like it, and they always pack it carefully so nothing leaks. I honestly don't know where else you can get such delicious, authentic papaya salad for just $10. The people that owns the place are very friendly and humble.

Looking for shredded pork(cha bom) so we choose this place. They don't offer too much sample. Only…read morelet you choose which one you want sample so my husband only try 2 beef jerky that he think he will like. They accept card payment. Many selection of snacks. We bought 3 snacks.

Great place to get Vietnamese snacks in San Jose. Located in the Grand Century Mall. Service is…read morenice. Highly recommend for the locals and visitors.

Sariyah Al-Saawas song loud and clear drew my attention to this store. My first time here and I was…read morepleasantly surprised to see this blend of Middle Eastern and Latin products adorning every aisle!! I walked in and turned left to find a bunch of serving ware and cookware, tucked next to it are aisles of snacks and cookies. The farthest left corner is the raw meat section - this was the only aisle I didn't visit, and it's taking away from 5 star rating! The aisle had a strong odor, foul almost! Perhaps a little cleaning and maybe storage/refrigeration should be looked into. I was particularly drawn to the tahini and spice aisle. Also, the Mexican pottery section. I walked in with a resolve to just look around. Alas, I walked out with a bag of amazing goodies! Dry dill, mint leaves, dry green sabzi mix, plenty of other spices. Worth a visit!!!

I gave this store the benefit of the doubt a few months ago when I noticed they had started selling…read morepork in a small section of what was supposed to be a halal market. Unfortunately, I visited again today, and things have only gotten worse. The pork section has now expanded into a major part of the store, while the halal section has been reduced to what feels like a small kiosk. For a business that built its reputation around serving the Muslim community, this is incredibly disappointing. I asked the Arab Muslim working at the checkout if these changes were hurting their business. He smiled and told me that business is actually better than before. If that's the direction the owners want to take, that's their choice--but it also means they've chosen profit over the values that originally brought many of us through their doors. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if beer and alcohol are next. The store no longer resembles the halal market it once claimed to be. Today was my last purchase here. I have officially stopped shopping at La Princesa and will be taking my business elsewhere. As a Muslim, I cannot support a store that has moved so far away from the principles it once represented. I dont know how do these people even sleep at night doesn't their conscious bite them of guilt and disgust for cheating Allah and the community. In my opinion, they have traded their values for profit, and that is deeply disappointing. May Allah guide them back to the right path.

The store looks like it has a extensive inventory of exotic goods you can't find at the every day…read moremarket, but I haven't had the opportunity to look through every aisle. I usually go straight to the Samosas hehe. Food: A Samosas....another craving that needs to be quench every now and then. The ones they offer here hits the spot. If u got a buck or two and in need of a filling snack, they got u. The only downside is the sauce they offer isn't the one that you usually get. Kinda need the red and green sauces to complete the experience tho. - John

I came in to buy some red dal and the owner (older gentleman) was really rude when I asked if they…read morehad it in stock. He yelled "Why can't you just look for it?!?!" I was surprised and offended enough to leave. It's your store, and it's not unreasonable to ask where an item is during the season. If you want to be that rude then don't run a business. Don't go here, they won't treat you with basic human decency.

I've been to other locations of this chain and the prices are alright. The people who work here get…read morea little pushy and it almost forces you to buy something even though you just want to browse. Also, the hours are inaccurate. I tried to come here and the hours say it closes at 10pm. I came at 8pm and it was closed. It seems like they just want to open and close whenever they feel like it. That or the hours on Yelp need to be updated.

We just stopped by this beef jerky and candied fruits shop today. The lady working there was very…read morenice and helped us buy 6lbs of beef jerky and a few lbs of candied plums. She even took photos for our family and gave my daughter a few complimentary pieces of ginger candy. I liked her service as she wasn't rudely hovering or shoving more beef jerky in the bag than we requested like other places do. The Vua Kho Bo in Orange County are notorious for being aggressive with pressuring customers to buy more meat. It's offensive and I refuse of buy if they start doing that to me. Here, the lady was super respectful of our wishes and put in the amount we agreed to. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience.

International Hall Market is one of the best places in San Jose for Afghan and Middle Eastern…read moresweets. Fresh baklava, Turkish delight, mixed desserts, and many delicious treats. Everything is clean, fresh, and well organized. Friendly staff, great prices, and authentic flavors. Highly recommended! 960 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116

On June 14, 2025, I visited the market with friends and dined in the in-store dining area. While…read morethe meal was good, I felt uncomfortable due to persistent staring by some employees. I cannot determine whether this behavior was cultural or situational, but it impacted my experience. - About six months later, the market's manager, Bilal, contacted me via social media and repeatedly pursued dates. I felt uneasy and ultimately agreed, as his messages grew increasingly persistent. - Since then, Bilal has made inappropriate sexual comments, commented on my weight, compared me to other women he's been with, threatened legal action against me if I spoke up, urged me to delete photos from my social media and to refrain from leaving negative reviews. He also used degrading words such as "sugar baby" to describe me when I accepted his offer for uber rides to church and he realized there was nothing in return for him. He even suggested to me not to "talk or argue so much" when I get a new boyfriend- this comment made me feel dismissed and discouraged from expressing concerns. I understand these actions as inappropriate conduct toward a customer and a violation of professional boundaries. Especially as a single mother, experiencing emotional distress from Bilal seriously impacted my mental health and my family's daily well-being, underscoring the need for safer, more respectful conduct. I urge the market to implement up-to-date sexual harassment prevention training for staff and to establish clear policies for supervisory conduct and customer interactions. Note: This account reflects my personal experience and those details I can verify (dates, platforms, and observable actions). I am sharing this to raise awareness and encourage policy improvements, not to make unverified accusations about intent or broader conduct.

No frills banh cuon spot. Grandma was there, not friendly. She speaks Cantonese and Vietnamese. She…read moresuggests 1 pound for every 2 people. You gotta order at the door. Peeking inside, the place looks really unsanitary. Bowls and messy everywhere. Parking does suck. Main Menu: banh khong = plain banh hanh = fried onions on top banh tom chay = Ground Shrimp banh thit = minced pork hu tieu = thin noodles mi quang nghe = noodles (seems like you may need to order a day before) nuon mam = fish sauce They do sell other things but I'm not sure if they are seasonal. We bought 3 pounds banh thit (with pork) and 2 fried dough balls with mung inside. Delicious!!! Banh cuon was syran wrapped, no aluminum tray.

Talk about hole in the wall!…read more I was super excited to come here cause I'm sick and tired of paying $20 for a plate of banh cuon in a restaurant only to get like 3 rolls. Here, you can get a pound of banh cuon for $6-$8. Now this place is not for the faint of heart. You can easily mistaken it for an old storefront that's been abandoned. Pre-Covid, you could eat in the shop. When the pandemic hit, they started only taking orders through a window/counter and it's been like that since. When you peer through the window, it might make you question your decisions and make you want to turn right around. Stay, and you'll get some pretty good and cheap banh cuon! We got 3 pounds of banh cuon with meat. Was it the best banh cuon I've ever had? Probably not. Was it good for $8/lb? HELL YEAH. We'd come back. I've never been but my mom says their other location is cleaner. Although this place definitely didn't look that clean, it didn't bother me enough to go out of the way just to go to their other location. I was worried we would have trouble finding parking based on all the reviews but it wasn't too bad. We didn't have too much trouble on a Saturday afternoon.

Disclaimer that I didn't come here to buy specific ingredients to make a Hispanic meal; rather I…read morejust wanted to check out a local, independent supermarket. That aside, let me summarize my thoughts by saying: I'd come again. And again. And...well, you get the idea. My Spanish isn't great, but the staff largely understood and spoke English, and were pleasant and happy to help me find what I needed. The prices were quite agreeable. I bought 17 items, consisting of 3 large (600 ml) beverages, 2 smaller beverages, 3 hefty cans of tuna soup, 2 large palettes of canned sardines in tomato sauce, 6 tins of canned sausages, and 1 cup noodle. This, in total, cost me just under 55 dollars. 3.24 dollars per item, on average, is hardly something to complain about. And the quality of the goods was impressive, too. - The beverages I bought were five different varieties of the Vive100 energy drink. I've only had a chance to try the original (all green) and Fusion (red) versions, but let me just say: they taste far more natural than any other caffeinated energy drink I've had. Maybe it's the natural cane sugar, but the flavoring just feels smoother and less aggressively "chemical" as well. - The tuna soups I bought were "encebollado de atún," and contained whole chunks of tuna, savory broth, potatoes, onions, and some other greens and spices. For only about 3-4 dollars and 224-250 calories, they were incredibly filling and wholesome. The two brands were Real and Manabí, and I recommend you try both. - Of the canned sardines in tomato sauce, I've yet to try the Real brand, but La Sirena is excellent: hearty, meaty, flavorful, and barely metallic at all. I don't recommend the Iberia brand (which Chaparral carries, but I didn't buy), as the fish is tough, and the sauce is thin and tastes more of metal than tomato. - The canned sausages were Rica Rondo brand vienna sausages. Not the best vienna sausages I've had (Libby's tends to be less salty, more tender, and more flavorful), but still a good enough pick-me-up snack that can easily be consumed on the go. The parking is no issue. Even though the lot (located to the right of the main entrance) is on the smaller side, I've never had trouble finding a spot. Once you go to the entrance, you'll see a sign that says backpacks, among other things, are not permitted inside. No problem, since they offer shopping baskets and give offer bags (for 20 cents) at checkout. Three things you'll want to consider before going: - One, the supermarket does have a "structured flow" for traffic; aside from the pockets of products near the entrance, the frozen food section, and the meat section, all aisles are one-direction only. This can be unintuitive to people who are used to typical American supermarkets, but takes little time to get adjusted to. - Two, foods are arranged first by country of origin, and then by product type, which means that you might see similar products in different parts of the store. - Three, there are no restrooms available for customer use.

Up on coming to your business this morning I spoke to one of your employees and she did state that…read morefor the last 2 months you guys haven't managed to talk to your bank regarding the EBT not working for our Latino community do you understand how that's going to affect many families with children here in Santa Clara County and how you could lose a lot of business and how that's going to impact your guys's family and your guys's pocket, you guys are disgrace to the Latino community here in Santa Clara County for not doing anything about it