i don't go to this place a lot but when i do i always enjoy it. the variety of spices and costumer…read moreservice is great. the prices are also great i'm going their later today.

There are a number of similar names for this small, but mighty, establishment floating around on…read morethe internet: Ninth Avenue International Foods, Ninth Avenue International Market, International Grocery & International Food, Ninth Avenue International Grocery, or just what's written on the sign: International Grocery. Whatever the actual name, it seems that this Mediterranean specialty store has been open since 1947, run first by the Smitsis Family, and then the Karamouzis (including brothers Sotiris, Dinos, and Panayiotis). The Karamouzis moved it a few doors north to its present location in 1983. The neighborhood around the store has evolved a great deal over the years, but inside, old world charm persists. Everywhere you look there are bulk bins, barrels, and sacks brimming with: - Spices: all the staples needed for Mediterranean, Indian and North African cuisines, including za'atar, dried tamarind, cloves, allspice, rock salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, red pepper, black mustard seed, etc... - Dried fruits: pineapple, apricots, raisins, figs, diced orange peel, dates, etc... - Dried nuts: cashews, macadamias, almonds in every form, walnuts, pistachios, etc.. - Grains, beans, lentils, and flours - Coffee I love that International Grocery has stuck with bins and barrels for all these years. Bulk bins were the norm when the store first opened and are so much more environmentally friendly than the ubiquitous single use plastic packaging we see nowadays. Environmentally conscious folks are increasingly coming around to appreciate bulk bins and I wouldn't be surprised if they became the hot "new" trend in coming years. If you stick with something for long enough, it comes back into fashion, right? The wonders don't end with all those glorious bins, however. Far from it. Improbably, all of the following (and more) also neatly fit into a store the size of a suburbanite's two-car garage: - Olives -- about 10-15 kinds by my last count, but I've seen even more varieties at times. I love my crisp, green Castelvetranos and black Kalamatas; the Progeny loves her pimento-stuffed Manzanillas. - Antipasti (mushrooms, artichokes, giardiniera, gigantes plaki) and preserved lemon peel - Feta (Bulgarian, Greek) and other cheeses - Tzatziki and other spreads - A variety of fresh and packaged pastries (baklava, kourabiedes, koulourakia) and halvas - Olive oils, pomegranate molasses, carob molasses - Pita breads and pasta - Rose water - Amardeen (an apricot leather used to make a Syrian drink of the same name) Prices are quite fair and the owners + staff are kind, generous, gentle and gracious. When my 10-year old privately expressed interest in the orange peel to me, one of the owners overheard and offered her some to try. They didn't look at all askance when she delightedly opened various bins to sniff the beautiful aromas within. (I did teach her to waft the smells to her nose by hand a la chemistry lab, instead of sticking her head into each bin.) As much as I detest the areas around Port Authority -- it's one of the dirtiest, smelliest parts of NYC -- I do go out of my way for International Grocery and will for as long as we're both around.

Went upstairs for the meal. Great selection of food, tad pricey but good large portions and very…read moretasty. Service was good too. Some food stations brought over our dinner. Large well area, comfortable chairs.

I have been here several times for food shopping but finally made it to their soft opening for…read moretheir second floor food court! I tried a handful of places: the hand pulled noodles place (noodles nice and chewy, broth very flavorful) From the dumpling place: Shanghai fried buns (so so good! Pork and soup filling in a fried bun) and pork, shrimp and chive dumplings remind me of the ones I had in Flushing. Also very delicious From the Viet street food place I got a ice Viet coffee to go which was good but didn't like the whipped cream on top. This food court also has a ramen, coconut desert, make your own hotpot, sushi/poke bowl, bubble tea/tea and fried chicken place. Can't wait to come back and try more items! *All menus posted for March 2026 for soft opening*

Amazing Balkan spot…read more 1) This spot specializes in Balkan items from Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. 2) I got this banana chocolate from Croatia, which was unique. 3) Drinks from Albania and Ossetia, which were great. 4) Also got Ajvar, which was delicious. 5) The prices here are very reasonable.

Great food market! I was shopping for some Arabic seasonings! And they helped me make my selection!…read moreThank ema for the great shopping experience! @travelingfoodguys

Filipino store with some other asian goods. Has a fish market beside it. Parking is limited as it…read moreis shared with other tenants and a restaurant. Tight spacing between alley. See image for reference.

A great local spot to pick up the items I need to make Asian recipes. My only problem has been the…read morelack of parking at times.

Great grocery shopping for Asian food and items. They have a hot food section, great for any to go…read morefood. Once you enter, there are bakery, fruit, vegetables, frozen food, meat/fish at the back. All kinds of Asian snacks and drinks on the shelves. Staff is always nice and friendly. They have lunar new year decorations on now.

We were back at AFM past weekend to get our weekly meals. Fried fish, broccoli chicken, Eggplant…read morewith garlic sauce are few of the items we bought. All cooked same day, delicious taste. Prices are very reasonable and measured by weight. Friendly service, checkout line moves fast, and now they have loyalty membership.

It is a highly recommended Uzbek foods grocery place! In NY!…read more I was impressed by the highest quality plov, Somsa and manti kinds cocked out of native Uzbekistan. They do it really great! Juicy and yummy! Once you checkout your picks you may enjoy it at your place or University park near by. Once you miss a real Uzbek foods, Go immediately to this grossery place! There are five of them in NY.

The variety of product and ready made food is overwhelming, but so exciting. The space is bright…read moreand clean, but overcrowded - it gets pretty daunting trying to work your way through all the aisles at a leisurely pace without jostling into someone (I heard myself saying "excuse me" a lot). The prices are pretty reasonable, and I really wished I lived closer. There are just so many freaking things to try - I guess I'll just have to come back lol.

Always great customer service, and we always find what we need. Prices are good and always able to…read morebuy our European snacks! They have different types of frozen Burek. Granted fresh ones always taste way better but this is the second best thing when you get that crave.

I worked at Euromarket in Astoria, Queens, New York for 8 full days. The owner, Panayiotis Menikou,…read moretold me to bring two forms of ID and said we would complete the paperwork later. After I left for personal reasons, he initially avoided paying me -- not answering calls and not showing up to work when I came by. I eventually went to the store late one night to speak with him in person. After arguing for about 20 minutes, he only paid me half of what he owed me. During my time there, I also witnessed serious food safety issues. The store was selling expired products -- including pantry items and drinks -- and instead of discarding them, employees were instructed to erase expiration dates using rubbing alcohol. Several customers even complained about expired items while I was there. Please be aware of these practices before supporting this business.

Amazing spot. This Turkish / Middle Eastern supermarket has items from Balkans, West Asia, and…read moreNorth Africa. 1) I liked Dorina chocolate, which is a Croatian chocolate brand. 2) They also have Balkan sauces like Ajvar & pickled vegetables. 3) Lots of Turkish & Italian cookies, imported straight from those countries. 4) Also, Nuga hastelnut spreads, both milk & cocoa flavors. 5) The date stuffed cookies is also a must try.

I love this supermarket- it has everything you can imagine including delicious bakery, their…read morebaklava is amazing as well as other sweets. Everything is fresh. The people are also very kind and helpful! You have to try this place if you haven't been there.

Very happy with the quality of your meats and the ordering process…read more I do have an issue with UPS as they did not deliver the box until late in the evening when it was clearly labeled as "perishable" and should have been delivered earlier in the day instead of sitting on their truck all day long in the hot weather. Not acceptable UPS!

Sort of a well kept secret in the middle of an industrial park. They make great European style…read moresmoked meats. Highly recommend their kielbasa, hot dogs and Canadian bacon

This place is very lovely with a lot of nice things for kids. Only issue with this place, is that…read moreit's way too pricey. You can find a lot of the same things in othwrblocari9ne for way less then what they have it for. It's a good place to look around, but budget wise, it's not.

Brick and mortar toy stores are increasingly struggling to keep their doors open, so it's a relief…read moreto find a really good toy store in an easily accessible area. They have a really great message and seem to be conscious of being inclusive. They have books from different cultures (I found a really good one about Ganesh, an important Hindu God), a Black Lives Matter sign in the window, and the customer service is top notch. I arrived a few minutes before opening and was willing to wait, but the woman working inside saw me and immediately unlocked the door. She was very friendly not just with me but with the kids in the store. It's such a warm, bright and friendly environment. You can find so many things here including toys, books, large items like ice cream making stands and rocking horses, costumes, legos, puzzles, art and other creation making kits, stuffed animals. It's nicely set up, bright and welcoming. The prices are also reasonable. They provide wrapping and choice of ribbon color as well. They continually change what they have in stock and stay relevant with the seasons and holidays. So if you're looking for a gift for your child or someone else's, I highly recommend supporting this business.