Sometimes you just need something quick and cheap for lunch, and if that is the case and you are in…read morethe mood for Indian food then Sangam Mart is certainly an option. I have not had an opportunity to venture around their supermarket so I don't know how good or bad that area is, but I've had their cafeteria food on a couple of occasions. Just to be clear, the speed and price of the food are the big positives, but it comes at the cost of quality. On my first visit, I ordered their Kongu mutton biryani and paneer tikka masala. The biryani was really dull and not very well conceived. The mutton itself was on the dry end and the spices did not pop like you'd expect in a fresh biryani. I'd say the color of the biryani itself is very telling. The paneer tikka masala was decent, but the paneer itself was really dense and chewy. I could at least enjoy the curry some, but would have liked a little more spice in that too. I came back and ordered their chicken curry. To be clear, it was labeled as "chicken curry", not a butter chicken, a korma or a vindaloo, just a curry. The flavors were Indian in nature, but not very harmonious like a well thought out curry. It was also very watery, and the chicken was dry and more bone than meat. The prices here are probably the biggest pull factor for Sangam Mart, they are the cheapest Indian spot in the area by a good bit! With such short lunch breaks and the desire to not burn through your wallet, Sangam Mart has its place. However, with so many other fantastic Indian restaurants in the area, it is hard for me to justify choosing Sangam Mart over the competition.

Today was my first time dining here, and I will definitely be back! I ordered a paneer biryani and…read moregulab jamun. I've been searching for gulab jamun for over ten years and finally found it here at this restaurant! My friend's mother made even better ones than this restaurant's, but it was still sweet and delicious. The paneer was creamy and the dish was very spicy. Definitely needed the yogurt to offset the spice! Service was alright, ambiance of the seating outside was good but no shade!

Small mom and pop store that has everything you really need to make asian meals and is less…read moreexpensive than other stores, particularly with fresh produce and seafood. Don't expect to get an abundent variety of foods or the latest trend in foods, especially processed foods, which is good because they are not that good for you anyway. But still has everything you really need, particulaly any traditional staples you would need. Also, fewer crowds who often like to "look" around, complicating the shopping process for those that just want to go in, get their groceries, and go. My goto asian grocery store in Cary.

Mom and pops Asian grocery store. Don't expect to be walking in a Publix because this is a pretty…read moretraditional market. Staff is always super friendly and helpful and will be more than happy to help.

Love this place. Just moved from Arizona and they have everything I need to make authentic Asian…read morecuisine.

Found exactly what I was looking for, bo koh spices for beef stew. But, I needed help in…read moretranslating; the packages aren't in english. The young man was very nice & helpful, the older woman at the cash register made fun of me in Vietnamese. I wouldn't mock her if she couldn't speak english. Ah well, it's her store.

When I come to Fresh International Market, I don't come to shop, I come to eat. As someone who…read morevalues the bang for your buck, a place that will offer you rice and three sides for less than $12 is always going to make me happy. Okay, I am not going to forget the rest of the store. Fresh International is the closest place to me that does Chinese centric groceries, which is a necessity at times. Sure, H-Mart is closer to me, but some days I just prefer using the soft Chinese tofu instead of the Korean option. Not only that, but they have a better selection of rice and other snacks and treats. There is a seafood counter, butcher, a bakery attached, and the main attraction for me, their hot bar. The hot bar is cafeteria style in which you point to what you want in front of you. There is a blend of traditional Chinese options and some other more Americanized options. They have all different types of meats, including steamed fish, pork, chicken, etc, as well as tofu and vegetable options. The most expensive option is the $10.99 rice and three options, which is already a bargain in this economy. The food itself is solid for the price, and is very fulfilling. I would totally have this every lunch! Attached to the hot bar is the Chinese BBQ section. There, you can get roast pork, duck and other fresh meats. Their roast pork with the crispy skin absolutely rocks. The meat is tender and the skin is crispy and crunchy. My only problem with Fresh International are their hours. Their hot bar closes at 6:30 PM, while the store stays open until 9. I came at 7:00 PM and they were already wrapped up! Bummer! Make sure to come at lunch while the food is hot and fresh!

Fresh International Market's hot bar has solid value, but the overall experience was just okay…read more The biggest positive is the portion size. For $10.99 (three-item plate), you get a very generous amount of food, which is hard to beat. There are also a decent number of meat options to choose from. That said, the selection felt limited for anyone going meat-free, and more importantly, the food itself lacked flavor. The mapo tofu was disappointing, and the bok choy was pretty bland. Others in our group tried the orange chicken, which was described as okay, but nothing anyone would go out of their way for. Overall, it's filling and affordable, but not particularly memorable. Good for quantity, just not quality or standout flavor.

Stopped by to explore this grocery store and found some great frozen foods, snacks, and…read moreingredients. I also ordered takeout from the hot food counter. I got the Chicken Hakka noodles which are bite size crispy chicken with noodles and veggies. It was piping hot and nicely spiced. Really enjoyed. I got my daughter some cheese pastries and she said they were great.

These people are really stingy and mean spirited. They have a stingy scheme of giving $20 back if…read moreyou spend $1000! Woo Hoo! And now the icing on the cake - money spent on vegetables is not included in this!! How illogical is this. They specialize there are plenty of other Indian grocery stores in the tricity area!

I was looking for some samosa chaat, in the little cafe inside this grocery store was pretty good…read more It was under $10, and quite filling. It had the sweet and savory flavors going on, and although it was a little bit soggy, I enjoyed it. If you're craving some chaat, this works in a pinch. You can even order online and then pick it up. The grocery store also has a very nice collection of Indian ingredients, so I stayed to shop for a bit.

Only went here to buy mango lassi, which is available in Bombay Central's desserts concession…read more Been here twice already; the first time, I had to wait for the lady who was supposed to be behind the desserts concession, and she wasn't friendly. One of the cashiers also just glanced at me as if I wasn't welcome here. The space of this Indian grocery is quite large, and the whole place looked clean. They offer authentic Indian products, most of which I'm not familiar with. I just bought 1 mango lassi on each of my 2 visits. It cost about about $5+ but the first time, I was charged with convenience fee for using my debit card because I spent less than $10 - So unprofessional! The second time, I just used cash to avoid paying the convenience fee. Mango lassi was good: creamy, refreshing mango taste with a lot of cardamom. It's quite sweet; sweeter than most mango lassis we tried. My girl thought it was too sweet. I slightly agreed but I would probably buy this again if they ever decide to get rid of that ridiculous fee. | Overall Score: 3.4/5

I come here and go to the food counter where you get one of the best Biryani's anywhere in the area…read moreand inexpensive. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I also get the samosas to go also

This is a kitchen placed inside a Pakistani grocery store. Food is genuine home cooked style and…read moreabsolutely delicious. Best takeout I found.

Yesterday, I found out that the two boxes of Haldiram's Khari crispy puffs that I purchased from…read more"Little India" about two weeks ago had their dates expired more than a year ago (in 2022). When I pointed this out to the female owner, she very rudely retorted that that is why the item was discounted. That made me recollect that about a year ago I found plain lachchi (yogurt drink) outdated by about a month. At that time, I noted the expiration date after the rotten taste in trying to drink it. Glad I recently discovered "Spice Bazaar" nearby. Plan to not only more carefully check for expiration dates, but also minimize groceries from South Asian stores.

I went to Little India because my favorite Indian grocery store, Spice Bazaar, was closed for the…read moreday. Admittedly, I was able to get what I needed and their prices are fine. Not great, but fine. The problem I had was mainly the person working there. They weren't rude, but they were definitely not even getting close to friendly. They also not only did not have a sign asking patrons to wear masks (as is currently the law) but the employee working was not wearing a mask either. He did not even attempt to correct it. He went into the back a couple times while I was shopping and, at no time did he return with a mask on. Lastly, one of the things I love about Spice Bazaar is that, the instant you walk in, you are hit with the wonderful smell of all these spices. Little Indian just kind of smells musty, leading me to believe the spices are older or not as fresh. I'll go back in if I absolutely need to, but plan on being more organized with my grocery shopping so I don't have to.