Wow. I walked in (well ran in because I knew they were closing in a minute). I was immediately…read moregreeted by John. What a great guy. It is rare to feel so welcomed somewhere that you have never been to. I left feeling as if John and I had been friends for years. I had come in specifically for the hot dogs and bacon. It was the end of the day and not much was left in the case. Which should have been disappointing but instead I found it exciting. A butcher that sells out of everything, shows me everything is fresh. If this place was in Brooklyn the lines would be down the street. I have waited on lines and paid much more for food that was subpar. Empire is authentic and everything I imagine old NY was like. In the end I left with hot dogs, bacon and a few brats. I couldn't wait to get home to cook it all. If you like a hot dog with a snap, you have to try these. They were the best hot dogs I have ever had. I don't think I can ever eat a packaged hot dog again. These dogs were complex but simply delicious. They were perfect. Store bought dogs are so salty. These were not. The brats were just as epic. Bacon will be cooked in the am. I can't wait to come back and try more!

My family and I have been proud customers of Empire Market since I can remember (I am 49 years old…read moreand grew up in college point). I moved to Long Island in 2005 but still come into college point to pick the unique high quality meats that Empire Market offers. My most recent visit was yesterday and I bought 8 hand cut smoked pork chops. I prepared them tonight for dinner with my wife and our four children and it was a huge hit with all of them. The pork chops were tender, juicy, and delicious. No seasoning needed but I go old school and use mustard on the side. I recommend you stop by Empire Market you will not be disappointed and you will become a lifelong customer like me.

I had burger patties from this butcher shop and it was probably one of the best burgers i have had…read morein a long time. Forget 4 charles. Charlie & Son is legit! The pattie is butter soft and juicy. They grind the meat right after you order. We loved it so much that we went back for seconds! We got MORE beef patties, lamb patties, and a sausage. I couldnt get a picture because we were all busy stuffing our faces. Lamb patties have good spices and seasoning - was not gamey at all. Sausage was surprisingly so fresh and delicious. I didn't know sausages could be this tasty. I can't wait to go back!!!!

Excellent quality meat and poultry, once you get their product, you can't go back to supermarket…read moreany more. Wonderful service, every piece of meat is carefully trimmed. Charlie and Sal are just delightful. Recently picked up a pork crown roast, came out juice and tender. Excellent quality!!

Love this place they have good ribeye steak and great meat package deals and they will swap items…read moreout if you ask

Love this meat market. When you go in the store it doesn't smell like rotten meat. Meat is always…read morefresh, never a problem, customer service is beautiful. The guys that take care of you are courteous and polite. Love going there !

I love this supermarket. I rarely stop by here as it is out of my way to come here. But, when I do,…read moreI behave like a little girl in a candy shop. There are so many variation of food. This last time that I went, I got hard to find food products. I got frozen jute leaves for my Haitian friend. I got dried taro leaves for my Filipino co-worker. I myself got: bamboo leaves, frozen banana leaves, frozen bitter leaves, preserved duck eggs, fresh water chestnuts and tons of spices. I bought some meat from the butcher section and the guy sliced the meat up to my request. They have bones for soup. I saw durians, banana flowers, sorrel flowers, two types of bitter melons(the Asians and the Guyanese type), etc etc. They have Mexican products, Indonesian, Thai, Malaysian, Filipino, Indian and of course Chinese products. There is a huge variety of products to make dishes from at least half of the world. It is a typical Chinese grocery store. The aisles are clean and stocked with a lot of items. For example, the noodle aisle is 1/4 full of all types and width of rice noodles. So for those gluten free people, they will think that they are in heaven. They have other types as well. At the time, I was interested in getting noodles to make a few bowls of pho...therefore the bones and meat for it. They also have mushroom oyster sauce for the gluten free people. I digress. Anyways, give this supermarket a try. Don't get deter by the fish market with fishy smell when you walk in. If I were the owner, I would have put the fish shop in the back. BUT, what's done is done. Enjoy!

Shop there often especially for fruits vegetables and Asian produce. Love it!!…read moreIt's an adventure because I get to learn about exotic food. I actually bought a black chicken which I learned is full nutrients. Have fun and enjoy!!

I've honestly had Al Aqsa bookmarked for 1 reason only. Since I've let chicken, beef and pork go in…read morethe last 30+years, every once in a rare blue moon though, I get the itch to eat lamb. So I knew the Al Aqsa folks in the Parkchester area, wouldn't play around with their Halal lamb quality. I missed my calling though big time because I was pressed for time and couldn't wait in line- so picked some produce I needed instead. Al Aqsa has 2 entrances (I think?): one with some hard-to-find gorgeous fruit and veggies outside leading to more produce inside and several cashiers on right wall. Other entrance leads to another wing of the market. Meat dept. is further back and 'supermarket' aisles towards back left. I noticed Urad Dal flour, Chapati packages plus so much other stuff I'd use for my seafood (or non-seafood) dinners at home. The big space looks like it's been retrofitted in someway- but it works. Avoid rush hour and Saturday late mornings (from what I've seen)- because this place gets sardine packed man. But it's a good sign because the high turnover among produce items means you're getting a fresh batch every time. Lines to pay move rather quickly and Al Aqsa accepts cards. Because this place is a major hotspot, finding parking right up front doesn't always fall on your lap- so doing side streets is the best way to go. I look forward to returning.....and get my hands on my lamb. But between my ginger, fresh okra, 7 limes for $1.00, cilantro and a few other things- was a good $8 and change. So yeah...I'm digging these prices just fine- especially bulking up with their fresh fruits and veggies for my pressed juices at home.

I came here to purchase some halal chicken for a potluck at work. I wanted to make sure that I had…read morehalal meat for my Muslim coworker so that she could enjoy my jerk chicken. The butcher section is small but the guys there are very helpful. I didn't see any chicken legs with the skin on so they cut some up for me. The size of the chicken is normal, much different from the brand name meat you would get from franchise supermarkets, which suggests to me that the chickens are raised in a healthier manner. The prices more than reasonable and I'm just happy to know of a place where I can go to accommodate everyone that I might want to cook for. Another note: though J didn't get any produce, their veggies, fruits and herbs were in excellent condition and you can tell there's a higher turnover rate with their products so you know what you're purchasing is fresh.

Meat and chicken cutlets are cut perfectly and are so juicy and delicious place is super clean and…read morestaff is very polite and nice and work quickly and accurate meat and chicken is always very fresh. The owner himself is very friendly and nice have been going there for over 17 years and before me my grandmother and father went there if Richie is not available ask for Arturo he is great too Richie taught him well

I only started to use them about 2+ yrs ago, after my other Butcher, who my family used from when I…read morekid, acted like an idiot during Covid. So a friend recommended me to Richie's! The place is Clean, lots of items on display, and always fresh! Every guy I ever dealt with has been extremely nice and pleasant. When you walk in, there is always a greeting with a smile! Arturo is doing a fantastic job!

Still incredible service, meat, and price. They were consistent, awesome, delicious meat, and…read morereliable during COVID lockdown and service and meat are still of the highest caliber. My friend in Chicago even ordered based on my recommendation and she loved the meat and said all was still chilled when arrived. She's ordered again. Any questions and Jessica Mosner personally emails back within hours. I order about every other week and the meat is packed amazing, still frozen/chilled, with multiple ice packs. Doesn't matter if COVID restrictions or not, Mosner is my go-to now on for meat.

I took part in the Art of Butchery class, it really was a lot of fun. The Mosner family & "Da…read moreButcher" were great hosts and made you feel very at home at their business. The whole event was very organized (including before hand). As we moved around their building all the stations were set up, so there was little hanging around. My class was split into a few sections, after a little team bonding and shouts of "meat" we got going. Firstly a run through of the anatomy of animals and things to look out for or attributes that change taste, we even touched on a few ethical issues which were interesting. Secondly Jessica ran through food labeling which was very interesting, I consider myself pretty well educated on meat purchasing but learnt a few things (I didn't know to look out for 1000% grass fed vs grass fed). Finally we got into the butchery section, initially with a demo then an attempt ourselves. I definitely learnt a lot of techniques I could use and they helped you throughout. Overall the class was great fun, the instructors were very helpful and at the end I had a lot of delicious meat to take home. Highly recommended. Matt

I just got my first order. While completing my order I was…read moreasked what date do you want delivery. I requested a date a week out so there was no rush. It showed up a day late. No dry ice but considering the weather I guess that's ok. Also I requested my order be placed in my garage if I wasn't home. No such luck, it was left on the porch. I realize this is the shippers issue but if they can't do the job right I think that New York Steak should look for another shipper. I haven't tried the product but have my fingers crossed. Steve

Extremely unhelpful communication with Customer service and owner regarding missing items in…read moreincomplete orders

Great meats, always very fresh and they will custom cut meats the way a butcher shop should beread more

Best sandwiches in The Bronx! And surprisingly their produce is always excellent--- best golden…read moreapples!

The pizza does not disappoint. Flavorful and fresh. The location is right of off the highway, but…read morehas no parking. The service is consistent, nothing above and beyond. The space is small and best for takeout.