Great Japanese grocery store! It's set up like a small store in Japan. They have more than just…read morefood, there is a small beauty section in the front (cosmetics and toiletries) and a gift section with cute stuffed animals, stationary and presents. In the grocery area they don't have produce, but a big variety of sauces, seasoning, furikake, soba noodles, curry mix. They had a lot of snacks also, including crackers, chips, and osenbe. In the back they have a freezer section with some frozen fish, udon noodles, ramen, and natto. I got some canned coffee also from their fridge and they sold a lot of bottled drinks (calpico, etc). The prices are fine. I'm glad i found this little market! Stop by to support local!

This is definitely one of the cutest Japanese stores I've been to! This place is always nicely…read moreorganized and very well put together. They have a large variety of snacks, candy, beauty products, clothes, accessories, and almost anything you could want. On top of all that already great news the staff here is always over the top with kindness. Every time me and my sister come the workers have conversations with us, compliments, and are super helpful in finding prices. This is a great place to visit and is definitely a great spot.

Visited Ali Baba as I decided to expand my cooking horizons and needed spices the local market…read moredoesn't sell. On my first visit the manager was very helpful. The next time I went and told the manager the spice I was looking for and he made fun of my pronunciation saying he didn't know what I was talking about and then told me where to look. Hate to say he exemplified the male stereotype for his culture. That won't stop me from shopping at this store as I can find what I need at a fraction of the cost compared to Amazon.

Each time I go to Ali Baba (1.5 hours from my home) I am delighted by the selections of any and…read moreevery food and condiment I am looking for (and many I never knew I would like). The service has been second to none and each person I have dealt with has helped this novice finding each thing I need. Thank you Ali Baba. I'll drive out of my way every time I come to San Antonio just to see what is new.

My First Choice! This is a cool international grocery store…read moreon Wurzbach, on the far end of the Spice Road cultural district. The shop has all kinds of African and Caribbean stuff. They've got a large selection of Goya products, canned foods and dry beans and spices. They've got a healthy selection of Caribbean colas, which are always fun. I could try them all! The frozen selection is amazing! They've got heaps of food that has been imported from afar to end up here under ice. There's a small produce selection that seems to favor plantains. If they don't have it fresh, they'll have it frozen. My favorite were the large African sculptures they were selling by the door. The clerk was friendly and said "hi" when I came in. The merchandise looked all pretty fresh. I wish there were some things to help explain what some of the ingredients and products were. It'd be nice if they had recipes or cards that explained that these items are snacks, and these are ingredients. But if I had any questions, the clerk was happily standing by to answer. Parking is easy- it's in an African/Filipino strip shopping center. Cool.

Great grocery for African, Caribbean & other International specialty items! Conveniently located in…read morethe Medical Center area on Wurzbach, between Evers Rd & Bandera Rd. Very friendly staff & owner! Lots of variety & great prices. Stop by today to see all their fresh produce, meat & fish, plus other specialty items.

Wow, this place has it all, all Indian foods and needs…read more They even sell pots and pans. Almost all vegetarian choices but they also had meats Quiet, clean, organized. Large free parking lot

Stopped here to look around and found WAY more than I needed! They have a great selection and the…read moreprices were so good!! The staff was very nice and willing to answer questions or help

I love international markets! I go to Sasha frequently to get European chocolate and candies. This…read morelast time I went to pick up Pączki Polish pastry made usually for Mardi Gras. The lady told me they had 2 other pastries but they sold out of it. She also shared with me their traditions for lent. I had a real enjoyable chat with her. I will go back around Easter hoping for something special to try.

Another of San Antonio's hidden gems. This is a convenience store sized market with a ton of real…read moreEastern European goods - stuff you won't find at your local supermarket or even a Cost Plus. Russian pickled beets, borsht mix, German pickles and chocolate, and lots of canned, frozen and deli items. The fresh rye bread looks incredible, and it's even got a little of that Old World ambiance with all the offerings of smoked fish and caviar by the counter. Service is reasonably friendly, the lot is moderate in size but easy to park in. Highly recommend you give this place a look-see.

I just met Jonni at this new little grocery nook on Wurzbach. Open only a month, he tells me they…read moreare primarily about fresh fish, some groceries, and soon to come more meats. There are freezers full to the brim of just about every kind of fresh fish you can think of. He opened them one by one and showed me and I was so impressed. They arrived fresh every week and he said that he can slice and prepare whatever amount I would need since some of them are huge and I guess my eyes were bulging! I'm an islander, but not familiar with the large variety that he carries in this little store. I'm looking forward to learning more about all these different types of fish. The grocery section is towards the front of the store and I was happy to find some familiar items especially rice which is really what I needed for dinner tonight. Jonni says he'll be adding more items to the grocery section as well as more freezers in the back to accommodate more meat. I was glad to share in his excitement as I told him about Yelp! and that I would be posting his business. So stop on by if your traveling on Wurzbach and say hi to our new international grocery store in town. Thanks so much :-) I'll be back! L.

Very first visit to this store and found two expired products on the shelf…read more 1. Expired Dates: I informed the staff that you guys need to take this product off the self. I ended up not buying that product 2. Rusk: pic attached. We bought this and noticed expiry when we opened up grocery at home This is crazy, you guys are nice people but don't sell expired products to people. Law is very strict on this negligence.

Went to Japan recently and really missed it so decided to check out Tokyo mart. They have a great…read moreselection of Japanese foods/snacks. The employees were very nice. Small place but they have good stuff.

May not look like much from the outside, but this small store is packed with your Japanese cooking…read moreessentials you'll need in your kitchen. Reasonably priced too. I scored some Japanese curry mixes, a bag of calrose rice, shrimp chip snacks, mochi, sweet rice flour, and tonkotsu broth. A bit of a drive for me, but worth it!

A great market with tons of amazing international spices, sauces, snacks, grains, beverages, and…read moremore. You can find specialty items here at much more affordable prices than the bigger supermarkets like HEB, Whole Foods, Sprouts, etc. They also have a bakery in the back with fresh brick oven pies. We got the Zaatar and Italian pies. The Zaatar was so flavorful, and the naan bread was bubbly and soft. It is conveniently located near UTSA and has several international food trucks parked in the lot outside. Do be sure to check expiration dates though, because i was going to grab a soda from the refrigerator and it was expired!

I love Aladdin! We barely have middle eastern options in town for groceries. I was so glad when it…read moreopened. Then... they ended up having a bakery for traditional Lebanese bread. I am Lebanese born and raised in Lebanon... let me tell you! The bread is better tasting from what you get in Lebanon itself! They also have other baked goods like manakish... lahem bi ajeen... I have sampled almost everything they have and everything is absolutely delicious! I wish I remember the name of the baker. I have had so many chats with him. Super nice down to earth person! If you want to grocery shop for middle eastern food and treat yourself with something from the bakery... this is the place for you to visit! It is like a little ethnic adventure! You will not be disappointed!

I could spend, like, a brazillian bucks here! Lol! This is…read morea fun bakery that specializes in Brazilian cuisine. They have a variety of ready-made baked goods, as well as pre-packaged and frozen goods, like sausages, pepper mixes. They don't have much produce. The best part about this place is that you can look over all the baked goods, which all look more scrumptious than the last one. They also sell Brazil coffee. They have these peanut rolls that go so well with Brazil coffee. The staff seem to be the owners, and they seem super nice, ready to answer all our questions about Brazil. I wish I spoke Portugese, but they speak English. It's fun that there's a place that represents Brazil without pushing a bunch of meats.

I saw an article online about this market. I decided to go check it out. It was the first day after…read moregrand opening. It is not a big store just the essentials with some beauty stuff and clothing. They have freezers with ready to cook food The main highlight is they have actual food and snacks and baked goodies! Finally San Antonio has an actual Brazilian place you can visit to eat other than the Churrascarias restaurants! I believe the owner is a chef. I got helped by a super sweet lady, the chef's friend helping her out. She turned out to be Lebanese like me! So we had a nice chat and since she is born and raised in Brazil she suggested few things for me to buy! One of them is Kebbeh... I learned something new... Brazilian make Kebbeh! Go check it out, chat with them! They are all very nice and welcoming!

Tim's Oriental Store is one of the best places in San Antonio to shop for Asian groceries and…read morespecialty items. They have a huge variety of Asian products, and the fresh fruits and vegetables always look crisp, supple, and fresh. Their noodle selection is amazing, and I love finding rare and hard-to-find items every time I visit. They carry just about every Asian spice and seasoning you can think of, along with so many delicious snacks and treats. The frozen food section is also excellent with tons of variety and great options to choose from. We especially love their selection of teas and coffees. There is plenty of parking. Staff was kind & professional. Overall, it's a wonderful store with a great selection, quality products, and something new to discover every visit. Highly recommend shopping here!

Great selections of Asian food! Staff are really helpful…read more If I can't find the food item in the closer Asian stores, I will highly consider checking out this place in the future. Although it would be a bit of a drive for me, of about 40 minutes without traffic.