You ever wander into an international market and instantly feel like an interloper? That was my…read moreexperience today. We were looking for thai bird's eye chili's, and haven't found a local Asian grocery since they tore down Golden Bridge (I miss that store so much) to put in yet another Wawa. So we decided to venture into new territory and visit an Indian grocer. The parking lot is a Rollercoaster. A maniac must have designed and graded it. The store is tightly packed. Product, crates, and bags of rice make narrow passageways impossible for wheelchairs. We found the chilis. Thank goodness Jeremy was with me, because I never could have gotten to the shelves myself and no one seemed interested in making sure I found what I needed. I would have liked to have explored the shelves more, but I felt uncomfortable in the store and couldn't wait to leave. The guy at the register did not speak to us. Didn't tell us the total for our purchases or thank us for shopping there. There was a cart blocking the exit, from the outside, so it was more difficult than necessary to leave. Guess we'll continue our mission to find a suitable Asian grocery, because I have no intention of returning.

I love this market. I've come here for many seasonings and dried/counter food. Shopping at an…read moreinternational store can be intimidating for people who haven't shopped there before. Thankfully, I always receive amazing customer service here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They answer all of my questions, make recommendations, and even give advice when needed. I love supporting this business.

Great place!!!@ i get my meat from there!@ premium service with reasonable prices! I recommend them!read more

You have to enter from the back door so go in the alley beside the library. Great selection of…read morespices, rices, fruits, beautiful clothing for women, pots and pans. Halal meats, etc.

I love Ebisu. I love coming to ebisu. They have such fun sales and deals, but even when there's not…read morepromotions going on it's so fun to come in and pick out some snacks and drinks and just sample things you don't get to try normally. I love their stationary section, too!! Definitely a place worth exploring!

I could walk through this store for hours, there is so much to see here…read more To start with Ebisu Mini Japan is not my scene. I know next to nothing about what I am seeing in here. The parking lot is small and always crowded. It seems when I am walking by there is always an adventure happening in it. I'd suggest forgoing it and just finding street parking or using one of the nearby parking garages. The store has multiple levels inside of it. The first level is toys at the front, food to the back right and health, beauty, toiletries and dishes to the back left. The toy selection is vast with lots of cute Japanese characters. Also extensive is the food. You will traditional American brands (Kit Kat for example) in flavors that aren't typically sold in regular American stores. My only qualm is I wish I could easily discern what is vegan. I have not tried some things I'd be interested in purchasing because of that. The second level is beauty supplies. My wife has been purchasing beauty supplies from Japan for a while and was excited to know she could purchase some of them locally now. The third layer is stationary items and school supplies. There are a lot of cute notebooks, pencils, pens and erasers amongst other things. The final layer is all claw machines. I find myself browsing more than buying at Ebisu Mini Japan. That is what ultimately keeps this a three star spot.

Great little small store. Convenient if you are looking for Asian foods. Mom and pop shop with…read morefriendly owners

The family that runs this spot is always kind when we swing by. It is a small Asian grocery where…read morewe enjoy getting the marinade for our bulgogi meals. They have a good variety of Asian specialty foods.

Great store! I have watched them grow over the years since moving to the area and it is great to…read moresee them doing so well! They recently expanded the space they are in with what looks like plans for a deli and or bakery. The inventory has expanded to meet the demands of their customers and looks very promising. It will be great to see what goodies will be offered when everything is ready to go!

A wonderful Indian/Nepali grocery store! I was thrilled to look at their selection and the…read morestaff/owners were very friendly. I went 4 days after opening, so a couple of items did not yet have prices labeled. However, the staff had a portable price checker, and they were happy to tell me what the price was. It's essentially a mom and pop Indian grocery store-they aren't too big but they have everything you'd expect to find. I was surprised that they didn't charge me for the green Chile I bought (the cashier said not to worry about it) but they have great prices on most items and I was happy to support a small business.

They were pleasant despite not having what I was looking for; I still found some African items that…read moreI like to buy regularly, so I'll probably go back. But I wish they wouldn't pop up when you search for Asian foods, since they don't seem to have any. If your shop owner doesn't know what miso is, chances are it's not servicing a lot of the asian community or anyone seeking such groceries.

Excellent service. I stopped by here for palm oil, puff puff, thyme, and plantains. The staff were…read moresuper super super friendly and helpful. The store was a bit small but very organized and clean. They had everything in stock that I wanted. I didn't get many pictures but I will definitely keep returning for all of my African food needs

Great homemade salsas,pico, and real tortilla chips! The quesadillas and tacos are the real deal!read more

Jalapeño market has great authentic Hispanic groceries and food. There are several items I usually…read morecannot find in typical grocery stores like Whole Foods or Safeway. There is a restaurant at the side that offers $2 tacos, birria tacos, and other assorted baked breads and goods - all reasonably priced. Some store associates only speak Spanish, so if you don't speak Spanish it could be a bit difficult to navigate. However, they will find someone who does speak English, and everyone is very kind. The ambiance of the store is also great

The people who work there are so nice, the prices are amazing, and they have a nice variety of…read moreproduct, such as, fresh fruit, cold beverages, noodles, candies, rice, chips, kimchi, vegetable, and a whole lot more.

I received a vegan Korean cookbook and have been trying to track down some of the various spices…read moreand sauces that the cookbook calls for. I found Asia Food as a recommended grocer and decided to try it out. Asia Food is located in a stand alone building on York Road. It has a private parking lot. Inside the building is pretty big. There is a lot of space on the shelves, making the grocer appear more bare than it is. I believe the shelves are organized by country but I am not sure as there aren't labels for the aisles. I found most of what I was looking for by walking the aisles multiple times. There were a few things that I was unable to find and had to go elsewhere for. There is a credit card minimum which it tells you by the register. Prices seemed reasonable though I don't have much to compare to as my Asian grocer experience is limited. Overall, I will return here for my Asian staples.

No oxtails at a international market that's different so don't come here for that's not much meat…read morehere

This place is amazing of you are looking to plan an international, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern…read morefeast. They have all the ingredients you could ever need and you will pay much, much less than the specialty shops in the heart of downtown Baltimore. If you want authentic ingredients with great prices and excellent service visit KoKo market. The two gentlemen who manage the place are so helpful and will make recommendations for those of you just starting out with this type of cuisine. Oh and for you Hookah lovers, let me tell you I am a connoisseur and you can't beat their selection. They even have a hookah room set aside with all the supplies, tobacco and charcoal you will ever need. You would have to fly to Egypt or Morocco to beat their prices. Only downside is parking can be a challenge on a busy day.