I took a little adventure and walked around the "Only On Apache" commercial corridor doing some…read morepromotions for RAIL CDC's small business grants. I happened upon this awesome little mom no' pop run by Florence and her husband. They are originally from the motherland, Ghana. They opened up this shop to offer authentic African and Caribbean foods, items and clothing. Florence welcomed me loudly with a big smile, giving me a personal tour if the store and it's unique items such as smoked shrimp, fufu, matching hair wraps / face mask combos, real Shea butter, black soap etc. We talked a bot and realize that we have friends im common. Small world. I would recommend everyone come in and take a gander at all the cool items, authentic American herbs and food items. She is the #1 provider of authentic Shea butter and has legit black soap. This business is a great asset to the community and Florence is active in improving the area. ...... I have been in community economic development (neighborhood level economic development) since 2012, helping start ups and small businesses to grow from surviving to thriving. My focus areas are commercial and cultural business districts, generally around public transit. I've assisted over 1000 businesses in all areas of technical assistance, access to capital and direct grants.

Love this cute little market. They're very kind only place. I will get my palm oil from. I should…read moretry other things. Looks like they have great spices, etc. very cute place.

Some restaurants chase trends. Others just quietly keep making really good food year after year…read more This is one of those places. I'd been here several times years ago, and after coming back, I'm honestly wondering why I don't eat here more often. I ordered the chicken shawarma, a stuffed grape leaves platter, and hot tea. Everything was exactly what I hoped it would be. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and wrapped with the classic toppings, and the portion was fair for the price. Speaking of price, the value here is honestly hard to beat. The stuffed grape leaves platter came with hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and hot stuffed grape leaves. I had completely forgotten they serve them warm, and my brain needed a minute to recalibrate because I'm so used to cold dolmas everywhere else. Once I took a bite, though... yep. That's how they're supposed to taste. Soft, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I ended up adding some of the hummus and tabbouleh to my shawarma, which made an already great sandwich even better. The service was just as impressive as the food. My server was genuinely kind, gave me a few extra minutes when I couldn't decide, checked in without hovering, and even offered to package my hot tea to go when he noticed I was still working on it. (For the record, ordering an entire pot of tea for one person was an ambitious life choice on my part.) The dining room isn't huge, and there's also a small market attached, which adds to the charm. This place reminds me that consistency is underrated. Years later, I came back, and it was just as good as I remembered. Great food, great service, great value. I'll try not to wait so long before my next visit.

We enjoyed the Combination plate, Babaganoush, and Chicken Kabob plate. Turkish coffee was…read moreoverdone/burnt. And the restroom was not the cleanest. Otherwise food was good and we bought some items from the market. Nice family owned establishment. Very popular. Parking on site.

This place is a great place to get a small to go snack or even a meal. It has a variety of stuff…read moreand the atmosphere is very aesthetically Pleasing. the workers are great and help out when they are available! love this place recommend!!

This is just a small little Korean grocery/convenience store. I like how you do have the option to…read moremake your Ramen on site and that they do have a lot of to go food. I don't live in the area, but my friend lives close by and she was curious if they had any Korean stores so that was the reason why we came by. Overall, the cashier was very friendly pricewise It's a hit miss. some items the price was not that bad. I am not sure if there's any other Korean stories nearby but I would definitely say if you just want some quick snacks or appetizers or something similar. This isn't a bad place to get it even if you want some Ramen.

This is my favorite place to get fried fish. I love going to the seafood section and picking a fish…read moreive never tried before, they have a chart for how they can clean it for you cuts and fry options. I prefer having it fried there for free so I don't have to smell up my house. The staff is pretty good at recommendations too. Their food is fresh they have great deals on the butcher section as well. Lots of great things to enjoy and thanks to Google lens you can figure out what the item or and how to use it.

I've been here a few times but hadn't reviewed it yet. We came here to do some shopping since we…read morewere at a boba shop nearby. The complex it is in has expanded and there are a lot of businesses inside as well as along the strip. This supermarket is a good size and there are a lot of items to browse. They have a variety of brands and sizes, so it takes some time to decide what to buy. On this recent trip, I purchased soy sauce seasoning, rice crackers (Bin Bin ftw), mochi, and tofu. The seasoning and tofu had excellent prices, the mochi realistic, and the rice crackers more pricey than expected. They have a 10% discount on some items, which was a nice touch. It was busier than I thought on a Monday afternoon but we didn't have to wait long in line, and service was quick and efficient. I'd come back when in the area for my shopping needs!

I've been living under a rock, not knowing I love just a few minutes from this Lee Lee…read moreInternational Supermarket. My sister had gone in the day before to get some stuff before she went home to the boonies. I got jelly when she sent me a pic of the lychee viral ice cream!! You KNOW I had to get it, so off I went, lol. Not only did I find them in stock, but they had a sale going. 2 boxes for $20. Regular price is $10.99/box, so it's not a while lot of savings, but hey, I'll take it! Plus, $10.99 is the cheapest I've seen locally for a box of 3! I let the secret out so now I can only hope they still have some next time I go! When I checked out, I asked the cashier how long the 2 for $20 deal was going on. She didn't know, so grab some.while you can. I share because I care! =) I was glad to see the store has wide aisles and wasn't crowded. Also, there's a big parking lot shared with neighboring businesses so it's not an issue. The store is clean and the employees get you in and out fast! Can't wait for my next run!

I didn't realize this was international beyond Asian foods, despite the name. Duh!…read more Lee Lee's has a great selection with aisles for Eastern Europe, India, Africa, and Asian specialties. I probably missed some! Its fun to browse and definitely a great place to find items you can't find elsewhere. They carry fresh rice noodles, including the wide ones for drunken noodles - the whole reason I came! The produce section had great variety but strangely, neither the thai basil or the ginger I bought tasted like anything. I buy these all the time at other stores so not sure what that's about. Parking is easy!

One of my favorite Asian supermarkets in AZ. They have a huge selection of grocery items as well as…read morea large homegoods and beauty section. Everything is clean and well organized making the market easy to navigate and shop. The best part (IMO) is that they have a small food court with a bakery and authentic hot food options. Prices for the grocery store and food court are very reasonable and staff is very friendly and helpful.

Finally!!! Asian grocery just around the corner from us! Most Asian stores are usually a drive away…read more(Chandler) so to see one not too far from Phoenix makes my heart happy. Also... this place is huge and caters to quite a bit of international cuisine! Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, European, Mediterranean ingredients (I can go on..), this place will MOST likely have it. Their inventory is huge in terms of hard-to-find ingredients and unique snacks! Some of the grocery may be a little overpriced but they're always stocked up with goods that aren't easy to find. This would have been a 5-star review if their meat/seafood options were better but can only imagine this place growing bigger (hopefully!). It would have been amazing if this place had a butcher area to get thin-cut meats/higher quality meats.. but that would have just been the cherry on top! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for unique ingredients and goods!

I love living in this area because there is an international market or restaurant everywhere you…read moreturn. I am half Greek and love Baiz so I can get my ingredients at a decent price. The Baklava section or bar is my favorite spot. You can get a box of u pick baklava...or just 1 piece....may I suggest the Nutella covered ones The hot food section is great for some little bites to munch on or get a variety for the house. Heat and go yum and easy! I love the prices in the butcher shop and the meat is fresh and good. When needing veggies or fruit this is my first stop. I color my hair with henna and they have a good section of personal products. If you need a unique gift they have beautiful items here like plate sets tea sets dishes and a selection up front of items. Only some of the ladies who help you at the counters and check out are friendly and nice other than that the customer service is what loses a star.

BEST meats and spices and produce good prices and nice cashiers.I drive far just to get the beef…read morebacon the fast food area inside is really good!!!

I am not a tea expert, but I was very impressed by this place and especially by Sonya. She welcomed…read moreus in and when we asked about a tea tasting, she spent HOURS with us, talking with us and making tea for us. She knew the right snacks to give us. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly an expert. There are SO MANY TEA selections! She also sells those amazing snacks. She offers tea cups, pots, and anything else you may need...including a tea pet, which I never knew about until I came here. This is a great place to come visit and buy tea.

What a hidden gem!!! Tea tasting with Sonya is an amazing experience and a must-do for anyone who…read moreloves tea or would like to learn more about it! She was incredibly generous with her time, guiding us through a wide variety of teas and sharing her deep knowledge for hours! She welcomed everyone to the table and we were able to meet fellow tea lovers and Sonya Market regulars. The market itself has a huge selection of teas and herbs. Overall, I'd highly recommend everyone who loves tea to stop by and have tea with Sonya!

Because I missed out on the bento boxes on my last visit, I arrived at Fujiya shortly after they…read moreopened. Good plan! There were already customers milling about the refrigerated section. There were many bento boxes to choose from. I grabbed a teriyaki chicken box and held on tightly. The box had several goodies in it. Pieces of teriyaki chicken, chicken meatball, broccoli, sticky rice, edamame, mushroom, fish cake, pickled daikon, beans, potato salad, lotus root & a gelatinous square of something. I like that bento boxes offering a small sample of everything. I also got a Bonito sticky rice wrapped in seaweed which was slightly sweet and salty. Bonito is a predatory fish. Dessert was a pancake sandwich with green tea filling. Scrumptious! Staff in there are friendly and sweet. The market has a supply of Japanese goods for cooking and snacks as well. You will also see a small table of items made from kimono fabric. Small parking lot in this plaza.

My husband usually buys what he wants for himself but I needed some small gifts for him to open on…read morehis birthday. Since he loves Japan I checked out Fujiya Market. I think what surprised me in the best way was that the prices were very reasonable. The store isn't very large but it has a nice selection of snacks, sauces, sweets and drinks. They also carry bento boxes. I picked out an assortment of items for my husband and was happy that he enjoyed his gift bag.