Thana's Little World Market in Boise, which recently moved to a larger space, is a family owned and…read moreoperated business. The day I visited, Owner Kahm was there, with two of his adult children, Thana Vy "One" and Kilo. I recently visited for the first time and was beyond impressed with the wide variety of food items from all over the world. My plan was to stop in and take a few pictures, but I was there for over two hours, because there was so much to look at. The produce section includes items you won't find anywhere else. Much of the produce is grown locally by Kahm, on his farm in Kuna. Kahm kindly invited me to visit his farm next spring/summer. I can't wait! Kahm's future plans include offering cooking classes, and fresh made food. Thana's Little World Market is the best International market in Idaho. Many of the products are from Southeast Asia and East Asia, but they also carry items from the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and Samoa. Highly Recommended!!! Location: 3621 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705 Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday: 12 PM to 6 PM

Thana's Little Market is a hidden gem in Boise, located near Auto Zone. This market specializes in…read moreSouth East Asian groceries in which you can find some a great selection of snacks, drinks, seasonings and frozen seafood. My husband and I decided to stop by here while we were staying in Boise last month. When we came in, we were greeted by the employee behind the register. We walked the narrow aisles, pushing our shopping cart, looking at everything. We ended up only purchasing dried squid for $3.29 (prior to tax). We opted for the non spicy version but there is also a spicy version for those that prefer the added kick. I have never seen dried squid come in long sheets like this before at the other Asian markets that I have gone to back at home in Los Angeles. The squid was good with a light sweet tomato flavor. It had a nice light chew as well. If I lived in this area, I would be back to purchase more snacks and drinks. I would probably also consider purchasing some of the frozen seafood too. Parking is available in their parking lot.

It's a bit of a drive from my home, but it's absolutely worth it to find all the nostalgic foods,…read morespices, and condiments I grew up with. Since moving to Idaho, my family and I have started a monthly Google Meet cooking night with my sibs. We each pick a dish, gather our ingredients, and cook together. My dad joins us too, which has been such a fun way to stay connected despite the distance. We even get his insider tips on what makes his Filipino dishes taste so good. This market had everything I was looking for--from frozen banana leaves and ube to longanisa, Filipino breads, sauces, and hard-to-find pantry staples. Walking the aisles brought back so many memories. The staff was kind, welcoming, and happy to help when I had questions. The shopping center also has plenty of parking, and I loved the beautiful entrance and traditional statues that make it feel like you're stepping into a little piece of Asia before you even walk through the doors. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I am pleasantly surprised. There is a decent supply Of frozen goods, produce, fresh noodles, dry…read morepantry items, asian drinks/ beverages etc. m There's an aisle for sauces, dried ramen noodles (an Asian staple), candies crackers, fish and meatballs, alcohol etc.

Foodland market is the Real Deal! My friend told me about…read morethis place when I mentioned I needed to find a ME market to pick up some filo and rose water for baklawa. We went together and I was excited the moment I stepped in the door..smelled just like my mother's kitchen! We shared the "family platter for 2" - the pillowy flatbread made me so happy, the shawarma, the falafel, the hummus.. EVERYTHING tasted like home and every bite was delicious and I savored it all The grocery selection is extensive and I picked up what I needed with a plan to go back soon.

Limited parking. Market and eating area are clean. Natural lighting…read more Cooks were friendly and had smiles on their faces. Staff up in the front were a bit opposite. No greeting and sort of seemed like they didnt want to be there. Not rude though. Food is delicious. Falafel were flavorful, crispy, but not dry. The hummus was almost smooth. The pita had a little stale texture. It's pretty pricy, but we'd come back if we were craving it. Oh yeah, the market is great too.

[covidtime - 8/15/2020 visit] Seemed pretty standard,…read morenothing to make it stand out. Average selection, nothing to say "come visit again", especially if you have another place that has the same or better selection. I had been checking out about 3 international grocers this day, trying to find a go-to. This one didn't make the cut; I didn't buy any items at this store. That said, there was nothing at all wrong with the store, which is why I give it 3 stars.

Saturday is the can't-miss day at the Orient Market. That's when they get fresh produce and fresh…read morefish in and the scene seems like a farmer's market, inside a small grocery store. On that day they also carry such treats as Vietnamese egg rolls, buns and yau ja gwai, fried Chinese bread sticks. The store also carries a large number of Asian sauces and seasonings, canned Thai curry bases and the like.

Shankaron Market is has great Beef Sambusas ($2.25) They also have sambusas filled with lentils…read more($2), but they were out when I visited. Sambusas are a fried or baked pastry filled with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, peas, cheese, meat, or lentils. They are often served with a hot dipping sauce. Sambusas are also known as samosas or samboosa's. They originated in the Middle East and Central Asia, before spreading to Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia and beyond. They are usually served as an appetizer or snack. Add a salad or rice side dish to a couple of these and you have a meal. My first introduction to samosas was when I was 10 years old and living in the Congo, known at that time as Zaire. Those samosas, influenced by the Indian community, were made of beef, onions, chili peppers, cumin and turmeric. They were sold at the market and various shops. They were sometimes served with pili-pili sauce, but they were delicious without. For me, those remain the best samosas I've ever had. Shankaron's sambusas are not as spicy, but they are delicious! By far, these are the best version of this food that I have had locally. I like that they are made to order, not simply reheated. The pastry itself is perfection. Deep fried, but not greasy. Nicely crisped on the outside, but soft as you bite into it. In addition to beef, these have chopped onion and cilantro, maybe some garlic and various spices. These are served with Shidni sauce, a spicy green chili hot sauce made with tamarind and lemon. These would go great with an ice cold beer. Perfect for those Sunday afternoon's watching football, or anytime. In addition to sambusas, Shankaron Market has other menu items, and lots of other great products. Highly recommended!!!!!

[covidtime - 8/15/2020 visit] Very nice specialty grocery and restaurant. The selection isn't…read morelarge, but it fits the African/Somali vibe. I only purchased one item, and it was a lark - canned Baba Ghanouh. I thought it would be terrible, but it was actually not bad for a canned item. The people were friendly, and the restaurant felt like a friendly local bar. The folks that were there were engaged in conversation (in Somali language I guess) and they didn't seem to mind me checking out the menu, although I didn't order that day. Overall, it was a nice experience, even if it was pretty much a "check this place out for the first time" kind of thing.

Has all the good stuff in one store. They even have fresh produce! They have tom ka kai spice…read morepackets!

Friendly and clean. Always find what I need. I make curry dishes and South American dishes that…read moreshare some ingredients. Always have what I need. Try them out.

Open three weeks. Stocked nicely with ingredients I need to make Asian dishes. The have a freezer…read moresection with the usual and some large frozen fish for family meals. Very clean store as well.

I needed some Kashmiri chile powder to make a recipe for Kerala roadside chicken. I wasn't…read moreconfident my regular Asian food stores, which specialize in Korean and Chinese foods, would have this Indian ingredient. I have driven past India Foods for quite some time but never stopped. I was surprised by how large the store was. From the outside, it looks rather small but it was nearly as large as the Asia Market and Orient Market in town. They had the powdered Kashmiri chile pepper and many other spices and food products. Many products that I hadn't seen at the other stores, because of their emphasis on Indian foods. Fresh produce items didn't seem at their peak, so that's something that I would look for other sources. The Asia Market gets its fresh produce on Fridays, the Orient a day later and they're always in good condition. Overall, though, I was pleased by the selection at this store.

I loved their spices selection! The lady who works there helped me find everything I needed (I had…read morea long list). The only thing they didn't have were curry leaves. They also have a nice selection of veggies, some fruit, and fresh herbs are very inexpensive. Very enjoyable shopping experience.