I went here after a YouTube video I saw ON ACCIDENT. My Youtube was autoplaying videos on the TV,…read moreand I saw this place and thought "Man, I wish we had a place like this in San Jose." Then I realized the video was highlighting the best food spots in San Jose! I live in West SJ and it's a 20 minute drive to Antipasto, but I didn't mind, I had to find out for myself. I hurried up and went there immediately, only to realize they were closed on Mondays. My mistake, I actually went online to check their schedule, and got into the menu a bit too passionately, that I forgot to actually check their hours. So I went back on Wednesday, and decided to double check that they were actually open this time. Upon walking in, I was a little intimidated to be honest. Everybody looked like a regular, while I walked around like a headless chicken trying to figure out which side of the store to go to. Nick noticed that, and went out of his way from behind the counter to guide me and my wife. He let us know where to go for sandwiches, the butcher, raviolis, etc... Me and my wife got the lasagna dinner with 2 meatballs, and TBC beef ravioli W/ salads. It was love at first bite. This place was better than all the Italian places in San Jose, without a doubt. Yes, I'm talking to you Original Joes and Maggiannos. All throughout our meal, we noticed people chatting with Nick and the rest of the staff as if they were family. Who knows they might be! Nick continued to include us by talking to us and making us feel welcomed. We are fans for life! Great food, great service, what else can you ask for? I just can't believe I never knew about this place after living in San Jose for 30 years.

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.

Love this place! Meat is always fresh and of good quality! Love their biryani too! This is one of…read moremy favorite stores to get halal meat.

Good Owner I come here for Ali Best meat in the town. price is good too. very clean the shopread more

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.

I found this great little market searching online for a better selection of the sauces, spices, and…read morefresh herbs than other Asian stores for the Thai recipes I love. It's a tiny space, with narrow aisles and densely packed shelves. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I'm happy to make the long drive from Santa Cruz. And, as others have noted, don't leave without an order of their wonderful papaya salad, prepared to order. I ask for it as soon as I walk in the door. It's a little tricky to find based on the address -- it's in the back of a small apartment building. There are driveways on both sides of the building that lead to a parking lot, and by their door.

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.

I'm surprised there aren't more reviews for this hidden gem since this has been here for years…read more They sell all sorts of snacks the aunties and uncles enjoy snacking on such as pickled mangos, dried seafood and crackers that you don't typically find at the asian supermarket. They're located inside Grand Century, but to grab your attention they have tables setup in front of their store displaying goodies. This time around we were suckered into the dried deer jerky and dried chili lime squid. The shopkeepers will gladly will give you samples to try because there are so many goodie bins. The store seems to have this european vibe since they have some european snacks and coffee for sale too.

Halal butcher and great selection of meats including seafood. The market overall has much to offer.read more

Sharing my recent visit to La Princesa, Friday April 17 2026…read more. I genuinely wanted to support this store, but what I witnessed has changed my perspective. I observed a clear case of cross-contamination between non-halal and halal meat handling. A staff member handled pork and then proceeded to serve halal meat using the same gloves, without changing them. The same worker also placed a bag of pork directly on the counter used for halal items. This is not a minor oversight--it reflects a serious lapse in basic halal food handling standards. I raised this with the manager, but unfortunately did not receive the level of assurance or accountability I expected, especially given the severity of the issue. Management needs to take this matter seriously, as it is deeply concerning to the Muslim community. The placement of non-halal meat in close proximity to halal meat should not be considered acceptable in the first place. Based on this experience, I'm giving a 1-star rating.

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.

I always get the chapati from here always fresh and qabuli is delicious I highly recommend itread more

Great place to shop and have a meal, after trying the place, I know better to order food before…read moreshopping as it takes a while. The seating area is located outside inside a tent and had heaters (winter time). The food was good and liked the fact they bake their bread while you wait for your food and is served warm! Kabobs were tasty and juicy, not overcooked and dry!! The grocery items were a bit on the expensive side but again most grocery shops are expensive these days! Will have to go back and try the pallow that I heard so much about!

Chuyên bán Bánh ướt, bánh thanh trì có hành, bánh ướt tôm cháy, bánh cuốn thịt . Tiệm mỡ của từ 9…read moregiờ sáng

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.

As someone who lived in Miami, where multicultural food options are everywhere -- Colombian,…read moreVenezuelan, Puerto Rican, Cuban, you name it -- moving to Northern California was a bit of a culture shock (and let's be honest... a price shock too ). Everything here is expensive -- even the air feels like it has a service fee -- but that's just California life. That's why Chaparral Supermarket is such a gem. What really impressed me is their vast selection of Colombian foods and treats. As a Colombian myself, finding familiar products from home while living away from home truly means a lot. From snacks to staples, they carry items that are hard to find elsewhere in the area, and it instantly made me feel a little more grounded as a newcomer to the state. Yes, prices are higher than what I was used to back in Miami -- but for Northern California, it's expected, and honestly, worth it for the selection and convenience. You can't really complain when you're getting a taste of home in a place where that's not always easy to find. If you're Colombian, Latin American, or just someone who loves exploring authentic international foods beyond the usual options, this place is 100% worth a visit. Chaparral makes being far from home feel a little closer.

Love love love the fresh carnitas it's z small local store and THD neighbors shops here everyone…read moreis friendly love that I cs. Ask fur certain cuts of meat and the butcher will cut fur ne you will find different items from different races I am a hind chef and cook different ethnic D f foods sk in the weekends if your looking fur done fresh good carnitas come here they have fresh Mexican cheeses salsas and a variety if other item lovd love the salsa section. So many bottles different livd to grab 3 of to taste try