Still a wonderful place. Last visit was first time I'd ever…read moreseen the whole front door rolled up & open- usually have to brave the unique exterior- as one person said, "I worried I'd go in & never be seen again." yes it's warehousey but worth it. Kind service with a smile, cash & carry, great quality food. Buy your weight in olives here!

Good Greek quality food. Service is excellent. Nice quaint, location . Lots of great selectionread more

If you've ever been to an Asian store, they have this dirty clean feel to them but Anh Dao is very…read moreclean to me. They offer a wide variety of groceries for a smaller store compared to Gmart. Veggies and meat options look cleaner and more appealing but there's also a price tag to pay for better looking. Most of the items are priced higher than Asian stores closer to my house but I choose to go a little further for better options.

Very large market and I wandered every single aisle. And? I didn't find a single thing that I…read moreneeded today. All sorts of sauces and cans and jars and packages. And all of it in languages that I absolutely can not read. There's Google Translate to the rescue but it really didn't help. I don't need any Mắm Cá Lóc Xay which it turns out is some sort of mud fish sauce. Pass. The store is clean and organized. Aisles are clear, shelves are stocked. The fresh veggies looked super fresh. When I'm looking to try to cook something authentically Thai or Laotian? I now know where to go. [Review 15366 overall, 868 of 2021, number 2918 in North Carolina.]

I really was vacillating between a 3 and a 4 for this place - as I find some of their meat products…read morea little on the salty side - but given the other guys somewhat culturally insensitive review I'm going to go with a 4. The name of the store really describes it best "South African Food Shop." This means that the shop carries bits of all the various types of cuisines popular in and indicative of the multitude of ethnic backgrounds of that country - in my case people like my husband Kevin. Given that the ethnic mix in the country includes everything from British, the Afrikaners (a culture created out of odd mixed German, Dutch and French providence), Indian, Malay as well as all the various native cultures such as Zulus (Shaka Zulu), Xhosa (Nelson Mandela) - and a bunch of others you are probably not familiar with and I don't really have the time to cover here - explains the schizophrenic nature of the shelves that the other reviewer talked about. This is because not only did new things get created but their ancestors also brought things from their countries of origin which have now become part of the South African food culture - British jam and shortbread (especially the EatSumMore brand) being examples the previous reviewer was able to pick out. So for the record we live on the other side of the country and normally we get our boerewors or South African Farmer's Sausage from Dittmer's - which is only a 30 minute drive away from where we live. But before I found out about Dittmer's a and other more geographically convenient places to obtain the items of my husband's youth I ordered here a few times. Given that biltong - a spiced and dry meat product similar to jerky and a popular snack item - is hard for South Africans who live in America to come by we purchased some along with other various things. I would guess that this shop's mail order business of such iconic items is probably what keeps them afloat. Their onsite butchery and spice market probably explains the smell - as basically anywhere there is meat aging (unless kept super cold) is going to have a certain odour, for lack of a better word. I would say even more for a South African butchery since many South African meats are heavily rubbed with Coriander - which can be very aromatic. For the record the biltong was decent although a bit fatty and not quite as wet as I like it. Boerewors was good and the droëwors was excellent though as were the other items I suspect - as the next nearest South African markets and restaurants I could find were either up in the middle of Virginia or all the way west in Georgia - for those SA'ffers in the Carolina's that this place serves as a lifeline to their culture and a taste of home.

So I buy Biltong alot from Amazon and Ebay. I come often to…read moreCharlotte for work and wanted to check out the store. I walked in after someone left and was in the store for a least 5 minutes. Owners were in the back. I wanted to know how much the beef jerky was. So I said is any one here? Hello. Finally a old guy walks out after about 30 seconds. and I asked how much is the jerky? He says the price in on the board. I looked at the board and could not find it and walked out. NEVER AGAIN, WILL I GO HERE. Horrible people work here- F*CK off!

Please check expiration dates here! The staff is very kind however, a lot of products are out of…read moredate and if there isn't an expiration date on them, it could be that they have been removed, from my personal experience as a regular shopper. However, the selection is really nice and this is the closest Middle Eastern market in the area. If you stop mindfully, you could have a good experience.

I texted them on facebook to ask about their meat and they told me it comes in fresh every Tuesday…read more I texted them back and told them that what I wanted to know is where do they get the meat from. I asked if it came from Restaurant Depot, a farm and if it was hand killed. These questions they have not answered.

I was passing through Charlotte Douglas International Airport and wanted something to eat. Since I…read moreenjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine, I searched for an Ethiopian restaurant nearby and found Nile of Ethiopia. It was my first visit, and it was an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was full of rich, authentic flavor. The service was warm, genuine, and attentive, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. I truly appreciated the hospitality and will definitely return the next time I'm passing through the area. Highly recommended!

First time trying Kitfo Dulet and it was delicious. I was a bit intimidated ordering because I have…read morelittle experience with Ethiopian cuisine and I wanted to pick the "right thing". The entree was flavorful and well seasoned with Ethiopian butter, onion, jalapeño, and mitmita to give it a kick without being overly spicy. To my surprise, the cabbage was the star of the show. I've never had cabbage prepared in this way, but it was so good!! The best part of my visit was the hospitality. Although I do my best to be intentional about respecting the chef and kitchen, I arrived an hour before close and Tsigay was still polite enough to take my order. She was so kind and sweet, and helped me with my order. The interior is a combination of a small casual dining room and half grocery store. This restaurant had been on my list to try for a while and I'm glad I made it a priority during my trip to Charlotte.

Awesome environment and very friendly employees. Will definitely be back! Very fair pricing and a…read moreton of assortment that reminded me of home

What a lucky find. I was across the street at the embroidery place when I spied this grocery…read more I walked in and felt like I was in Europe. A tremendous variety of items from all different countries. The place has a great vibe. Wide open feel and easy to navigate. The staff was helpful and friendly. Great meat counter as well as fresh made desserts. Highly recommend.

The bread!!! OMG Went are trying every single type! So…read morefar...delicious. Highly recommended!

If you are looking for some black caviar and pelmeni you know just a place. Also large varieties of…read morepepperoni. I hope they might have homemade food or meal. I mean fresh

Reading some good comments, I came here for take out lunch. The location changed name to La Unica…read moreSupermarket. It's Mexican Supermarket with cooked food deli. Very friendly and foods are good. Don't have time to a restaurant for lunch, this is very affordable and casual.