I was super excited when I realized this was one of the imported imported snack stores that have…read morebeen popping up across the city. It looked bright,, fun and inviting. That's where the hospitality ended. Upon entering I knew it was definitely 1 that was following the hype. I noticed there was very little information about where the snacks were from or the actual flavor of some. Snacks and drinks bore exorbitant prices, stuck on the bottom/back of the product. $20 snacks and $10 drinks.... the other side of the store is all smoke shop paraphernalia.... it makes sense. You have to be completely zooted to buy from these guys. The worst part of the visit was how the one employee was rude to the folks attempting to patronize the shop. Talking loudly into his cell, his lack of desire to help customers.

Person behind the counter was friendly and helpful. Walked out with some insane Oreos.read more

Deceptive Pricing and Poor Customer Service This article is…read moreabout my repeated experiences at the Food Bazaar supermarket location I've been shopping at since 2022. I originally left a detailed review, but it was removed for unknown reasons. Since then, I've continued visiting this store, and unfortunately, the same problems have persisted--along with some new ones. The biggest and most consistent issue I've experienced is deceptive pricing. This isn't something that happened once or twice--it happens every single time I shop at this location. For over two years, items regularly ring up at a higher price than what is listed on the shelf. I've reported this issue to cashiers multiple times and asked them to notify supervisors, but nothing has ever been resolved. Most recently, I went to the store to buy beverages for a group. The shelf price clearly listed the item at $17.99, yet at checkout I was charged a higher price for so-called "beverages of 12 pack." This was never disclosed beforehand. This problem also happens frequently with produce. For example, mushrooms were advertised as two for five dollars, but I was charged six dollars for Bella mushrooms instead. When I returned to the cashier and pointed out the incorrect charge, I was told I had to go to Register One to receive a refund. The issue? That line was extremely long. I ended up waiting 27 minutes just to get a refund--because the cashier rang up the wrong item. This situation has happened again and again. When I point out pricing errors, staff often respond with an attitude instead of accountability. I wear my city credentials around my neck, which is when I decided to start documenting these experiences. Each visit feels the same: rude staff, dismissive responses, and no real customer service. Security is another concern. There is a lack of English-speaking security and poor observation overall. I've personally witnessed people stealing food while security did nothing--yet I've been stopped or questioned simply for carrying my own shopping bag. This is especially frustrating considering the store frequently lacks enough shopping carts and baskets for customers. None of these concerns have been properly addressed in over two years. That's the main reason I stopped shopping at this location and now prefer the Long Island City Food Bazaar instead. Even so, I recently returned--and once again experienced overcharging. This kind of deceptive pricing should not be happening. Customers should not have to carefully monitor every scanned item just to make sure they aren't being overcharged. In my experience, this reflects a serious lack of customer service. Another recurring issue is that the express checkout line is often closed for no clear reason, even during busy afternoons. Customers with only three or four items are forced to wait 10 minutes or more just to check out. Cashiers frequently talk among themselves and don't pay close attention while scanning items, which likely contributes to the constant pricing errors. The store itself is overcrowded and appears to be more Spanish-oriented. There is also a noticeable lack of Asian ingredients compared to other Food Bazaar locations. Again, the Long Island City location offers a much better shopping experience if you're able to make the trip. When I first visited this store in 2022, I thought it was a great place. I even recorded video of my shopping experience and left a positive review at the time. Sadly, since then, the quality has gone downhill--and that original review has since been removed. Final Rating: (1 out of 5) The shopping experience is terrible. Customer service is poor and often hostile. Deceptive pricing is a known and ongoing issue at this location. If you choose to shop here, double-check every item and every price before paying--because chances are, you'll be overcharged. You can see this from the images on difference days

Cannot believe they are opened for 24/7. Now I can go out in the middle of the night to buy stuff I…read moreneed without worrying about looking for a deli. It's just very convenient now. There is now a Rok Star in the back of the supermarket. Hot food station closes early and they pack up remains in boxes for 9.99. They are mostly yellow rice or white rice with chicken stew, beef stew, and fried tilapia. This supermarket has more Asian products now so that's a plus!

This establishment sells rotten fruits and vegetables that are presented street-side in the most…read moreunsanitary conditions. The produce inside is no better, bruised, spoiled and moldy. The majority of the staff (especially at the check out area) have rude and disrespectful attitudes. They always find an excuse not to give older people the "5% senior discount," I'm 70, and can't tell you how many times they denied this despite showing my Real ID driver's license. I will not be going back. Oh, and they let dogs in to the grocery store which is a violation of NYC Health department laws. (BTW I'm a dog lover and have owned many in my lifetime, but they do not belong in grocery stores.)

I love having Market on Kent nearby. I get high quality produce, as well as regular grocery items…read more Some of the prices are high, but some are comparable to the local supermarkets. Some, such as eggs, are priced lower. They offer great variety of items, including excellent rotisserie chickens, sushi, salads and sandwiches, all of which are priced reasonably. The staff has been helpful and the store is clean.

Great resource in the area for herbal remedies and essential oils…read more Now that my little one has started school, the dreaded viruses every other week have started as well. She had a particularly gnarly cough that honey alone wasnt helping. I read about marshmallow root being good for sore throats and coughs and decided to stop in for the dried root as well as a tincture in case the tea was rejected. I also have been suffering from migraines with the change of weather and picked up some peppermint oil. The marshmallow root tea was tasty to me but my little hated it. I opted for the tincture in some juice and it helped break up her cough. Will def be back to explore some other natural remedies... in the mean time I will be experimenting with marshmallow root to make medicinal marshmallows.

I like the product but after I bought at this place, scammer took $$$ from the account. I spoke to…read morethe store however, he didn't care at all. Whoever buying from this store, check your bank if there's no scam. I'm not going back to swipe again!!! B careful.

came back few years. a hood vibe as well as kind laid back energy. I'll come back again to easy…read moreshopping.

Walked by this place from Domino Park headed to the Marcy Ave train station and it popped up on us…read more It's small, unassuming and there were no lines. The focaccia is so good soft crunchy and perfectly salty. The romesco and mayo paired perfectly with the deli slices and arugula. Oh and a crunchy pistachio here and there... Such surprising treat I would definitely come back

I finally made it to the physical Yun Hai store during our NYC trip! I bought their dried Taiwanese…read morefruits, grass jelly herb, and aiyu seeds in the past online (the owners were very proactive in responding when I had issues getting my package delivered), so I was excited to visit their only physical store. It's a small shop, but they have a wide array of goods from artisanal soy sauces to snacks to handmade soaps to Taiwanese themed cards and decor to Tatung rice cookers. A lot of their products are sourced directly from Taiwan and are of great quality. It is located right next to Win Son Bakery, so you can stop by after getting a bite to eat. Yun Hai is the only place I know of to buy organic Taiwanese-grown mesona for making grass jelly (or just mesona tea before you add something to set it into jelly), so we bought two packs to take home with us. I made some grass jelly and mesona tea this past weekend for my parents to remind them of Taiwan. Even if you don't have the chance to visit the physical store, you can shop their goods online to support this amazing small business (and they make great gifts too if you are looking for something special this holiday season)!

So my new neighbors gave us this box of AMAZING Taiwanese snacks, condiment, desserts from this…read moreshop I have been wanting to go to in Brooklyn! I haven't been to the shop yet but will bc I want to refill on some of their delicious items especially the mango slices! They were so addictive!

I was in the area for a birthday party and wanted a quick bite to eat when I came across Hana Food…read more The grocery store has a great selection of snacks, drinks, and made-to-order sandwiches. I forgot the name of what I ordered, but it was a chicken cutlet sandwich with cheese, lettuce, mayo, bacon, red onions and avocado -- and it was so good! The portion size was generous, and $14 felt like a great value. I'll definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area.

Everyone on the night shift here is awful, but the sandwich guy is easily my least favorite deli…read moreguy in the city and it worsens with every visit. Half the time he's on a power trip and refuses to make basic shit, half the time he makes up absurd charges for nothing, and 100% of the time he's incredibly rude. Pretty sure he also drinks on the job. At this point I don't know why I bother stepping in here. Everything is over priced and the service at night is consistently awful. The daytime people are fine but the ambience after dark is even darker. Also, some of these sandwich names are so dated it's embarrassing, if not outright offensive. Kanye Interrupt? My Girlfriend Is A Whore? I'd feel humiliated just ordering these. In fact, at this point, I assume being rude and embarrassing customers is their big kink. They should clear the sandwich board and half the staff because this place gets more miserable every time I bother giving them a chance.

So. I am writing a review for an entire corporation. A bit strange, yes, but I just got back from…read morethe Dumpling Festival which was sponsored (and predominantly fed!) by Chef One. The festival was a very busy event, and I had the honor of volunteering in the VIP tent and chatting with the company owners, chefs, and employees. Better yet, I got to try a number of their foodstuffs. From spring rolls to whole wheat dumplings, I was impressed even though the food was previously cooked and left to warm for hours. Great texture and seasoning--a rarity for processed chicken stuffs. The best part was knowing that this company supports the Food Bank of NYC, not just by donating products, but also by donating all monies raised in today's event. I will be stocking my freezer with their products so they can keep donating to feed the working poor in NYC!

I am from Asia and this is the best and the most high-quality dumplings I can find in the market!read more