Jay's international market is the go-to place in S City to buy many international foods and produce…read morethat you're looking for. I have been there several times for produce, European foods, and international snacks. I like that the store is laid out by country, which makes it so much easier to find what I'm looking for. Some of the male workers that I have encountered have always been really helpful in helping me find what I'm looking for or some type of substitute.

If you go up and down every aisle, it's like a trip around the world…read more As you shop, you will find items that you didn't know you needed. Also, don't be afraid to ask employees questions, they'll be happy to assist. My last visit, I was with a friend who was shopping to make spring rolls and he got assistance from a little old Vietnamese lady who was a customer herself. Listening to her explain all the detailed steps made us both smile. Be smart when shopping the canned goods, some items can be more expensive. However, the fresh vegetables are always a good value. The meat department makes me cringe, but I know that is just me being quirky. My friend gives it a thumbs up. Customer service is okay, nothing outstanding and nothing bad. It's just okay. The cashiers get you out the door in an orderly way.

Down the street from my house, what a pleasant surprise! I got the falafel sandwich, the spicy…read morefries, and the Palestine cola. The food was delicious, the service was so attentive and courteous. I can't wait to go back and try the desserts and mint tea. Being cash for the tip jar.

We went here because it came up as a doner kabob place on Google. I felt like having one, so we…read morewent here. I was surprised to find out it is not a restaurant, but a grocery store that has a small area on the side that makes and serves food. I placed my order and waited. They had a rather limited menu, but I have to say, what they did, they did well. My kebab was good, even if it looked different than I expected. It was essentially a large sandwich. But it was made with the meat shaved off the spit as it rotates, and that was good. I didnt have to wait long for it either. I did not see a place to eat it there, so we got ours to go. I didnt get a chance to look around the store, but would like to next time I go. I imagine they have a lot of unusual food items from other parts of the world, particularly the Middle East. I would go here again, especially now that I have a better idea what to expect.

This place is such a wonderful addition to this area! The selection is enticing, the service was…read moretop tier, and the products have so far been superb! I have tried some Baklava, an elote dip, and some garlic naan (w/ my homemade chicken schwarma :) ). Everything has been phenomenal! I'm planning future meals knowing this place can be a go-to for the actual flavor I seek.

Such a neat place! Driving around edwardsville I ran into the spot and decided to give it a try…read more The owner possibly or the worker that day was nice and greeted me as I walked in and told me about a few prices and deals. I grabbed a few cool things to try and even if they weren't my favorite thing it was still fun to check out the smells and textures of things I normally wouldn't see or buy. I even signed up for rewards because I was told they're always bringing in new things so I'd love to go back and try some more!

Sweet little spot right off Hampton. I finally got to go into this little gem this week and had a…read moresweet interaction with the owner. It's on the smaller end but he has made great use of the space. Great selection of ramen, fresh veggies/herbs ( bok choy, bean sprouts, Thai basil, etc) some frozen goods and a great selection of sauces/oils/condiments. I grabbed a bag or ramen, sesame oil, bokchoy and a container of kimchi. I was on foot so I was limited in what I could carry. I will be back and will try some of their sushi!

This place is the best grocer around for all Asian foods and staples. Their made fresh daily sushi…read moreis wonderful and reasonably priced. Also, their sushi grade fish is perfect for homemade poke bowls or make-your-own sushi. Would recommend everyone in South City checks this place out.

Go shop at Pan-Asia if you haven't! There are so many aisles of multicultural ingredients to…read morediscover! They focus on carrying Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Malaysian, Burmese, Lao, Singaporean, Hmong, and Cambodian products. This is one of the cleanest and well-organized grocery stores in the area. You'll see staff members almost always stocking shelves. They're friendly and always willing to help you find products. There's definitely a wide variety of shoppers here who are all friendly every time I've been in. At the front is a Korean Beauty section called The Face Shop with a big selection of mainly Korean beauty products! They also have a delicious Boba Tea counter for you to have a drink while shopping or grab on your way out. There's hot food as well to order which you can take to-go or sit at one of their tables to enjoy. Their departments include Meat, Live and Fresh Seafood counter, Grocery, Dairy, Frozen aisles, Wine, Beer, & Liquor, and a Deli and Bakery. The seafood counter is at the very back of the store next to the butcher in the back left corner. Their butcher features Halal meat which is a great option for Manchester! I like to go to the fresh produce section for vegetables and herbs and find dry ingredients in the aisles to make Thai food. They have a big selection of kimchi here too! Recently, we've been getting our meat here for our general cooking and it's always really great quality - especially the Halal chicken breast! This is a great place to find a variety of sake and soju as well as Asian lager beers like Tsingtao, Sapporo, and Chang. Sometimes there are long lines but the cashiers here are SO fast at ringing up the products that you will never have to wait long. They also will open another checkout lane if it gets too backed up.

This Asian Supermarket is huge. It looks well kept. You can find practically everything that you…read morewant or need here. They have a vast selection of wonderful things. They have some great value too. They have stores within the market. You can buy sushi and other foods. There are sections where you can find Indian, Pakistan, Middle Eastern, and Halal meats. They have fresh fish and produce. Customer service was good. I did ask for some help. The guy helped me but didn't speak much English. Therefore, he didn't understand everything that I was asking. There was are that had some games. The parking lot plenty of parking.

Very nice people that work there but it's not what I thought it would be. The fresh selection is…read morepretty limited; maybe because I'm used to going to other international markets in other cities (like Dekalb Farmers Market in Atlanta); I just wanted a bit more variety for such a large space.

Upon walking in , this building is larger than it appears. International market offers Middle…read moreEastern food and spices . Produce, apparel, meat market, home decor, appliances etc. Restaurant also provided in store as well. Pricing is reasonable. Plenty of inventory. Staff were friendly. Check the website out for days and hrs !

Glad to find this spot while staying at the nearby Moonrise Hotel. Sometimes when traveling solo, I…read morelike to load up on water so I don't have to drink out of hotel sinks during my stay. I was happy to find some fantastic canned cold brews as well, so I was covered with my "coffee before the real coffee" the next morning. I might have a problem. The vibe in here is good when you walk in, a little weird towards the back. I'm not sure if part of the back was open or storage, it got darker and more isolated. There were tons of other snacks and a lot of Asian specialty items as well. Nice to have a store anchored in a busier area and near the university. I will definitely pop in here again if staying in the Loop.

I reviewed United Provisions 10 years ago? And I gave it only 4 stars? Must be remedied!…read moreI now eat more international foods, though I'm still vegetarian and that limits me. United Provisions has turned into decent place to stop for a quick snack. When I stopped by last week, I bought 2 tornado relief fundraising mystery snack boxes. What a nice idea and so nicely presented. My cat enjoyed sitting on the wrapping paper. I've only unboxed one (the other is a gift). I don't want to spoil the mystery here, but I will add that I was a little disappointed that there were no chips or crackers in the box. However, the box value seemed quite good.