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.

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.

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!

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!

Loved this place. So many different things they carry here. Quite the variety of food from noodles…read moreto fresh cooked duck! Small dishes and other cute nick nacks. Service was good. Place was quiet and not too busy. You can definitely spend some time in there looking at everything they have.

This review is for the cafe side. I am a regular customer at this supermarket and at many occasions…read moreI order their duck. This time I saw a review of the pho and it is recommended to ask for ribs and oxtail which I did that. I just got back from Vietnam not too long ago and let me tell you this is hands down the best pho in San Antonio! The owner is so so friendly! He took me to the kitchen showing me how he cook the broth. We had a chat about Vietnam and the food and different style of pho between north and south. At the end of my meal he brought out snacks and insisted on me taking a hand full of them! I believe this pho is only offered on weekends and make sure to ask for the mix. For a moment they thought I was ordering one of each This supermarket and cafe truly give you a Vietnam experience without the need to get on a plane. Highly recommend

Pros: - Pretty good selection for San Antonio…read more - Freshness varies relative to when you visit vs. when they got a shipment, but it can be decent! Cons: - Not fully stocked .. ever?? There's always gaps in the shelves from sold out products.. but there's probably a serviceable substitute available. Also prices aren't always clearly displayed - Asian grocery store smell (or maybe it's a pro if you're feeling nostalgic haha) This store leans Vietnamese and Chinese but, true to its name, it also carries a decent selection of other Asian products (like Japanese and Korean, I'm personally not as familiar with Thai so can't speak on that). It's great to have fresh Asian produce that's reasonably priced - i.e. $1.50-2.50 / lb for leafy greens. $2 for enoki mushrooms. There's also a strong seafood section with live fish. Location is super convenient off of I-35. Parking is easy. I come here once a month or so to restock my Asian groceries.

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

Get the Delhi food into my belly! This is a large Indian…read moresupermarket! It's big! It's the anchor spot for a thoroughly exotic strip shopping center off Babcock. The Indian Super Market has a whole produce section. Most of the stuff you can find at HEB, but they've got some harder to find stuff. The spices here are amazing- they have a whole aisle with so many different spices. Christopher Columbus was willing to travel halfway around the planet to get the Indian subcontinent's spices, you don't have to go so far! In the center of the store is a little snack bar where they're serving up authentic Indian street food for here or to-go. The best part about this place is the snack aisle with all these strange flavors and exotic tastes to munch on. I also enjoy the frozen section which includes all kinds of ready to go vegetarian food, and desserts. The store is clean and well lit. The staff is friendly, but offers little advice on how to use the spices. That's the internet's job. The prices are mainly pretty good, considering that this stuff has all come from so far away. There's some real deals on the snacks! You won't find most of the merchandise here, except for the produce, at HEB. My only complaint about this place is that a few times I've gotten items that I've brought home, and found that they're long past their expiration dates, and the past-due expiration dates were either strategically covered with a price tag, or a sticker, or in one case- White Out. I've been more careful to make sure that the items are still fresh while shopping here.

Great service, clean, and a large selection of Indian foods and spices…read more Was a cool place to stumble upon.