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.

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!

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.

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

Do not purchase produce at Asia Supermarket. Two days ago, I…read morepurchased a Cherimoya fruit at this market (that I frequently shop at). Today, I went in to return/exchange what I discovered to be rotten fruit. There was dark matter on the bottom of the fruit, as shown in the video. The store manager refused to do the return/exchange, and I am left with the thought that customers are then expected to purchase bad fruit from them, with no recourse. Love this store, but do yourself a favor, and get your produce from somewhere else.

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.

I went here for the 1st time after reading the reviews from other Yelpers…read more Well, they're right. This place is wonderful. The shop is clean, orderly, & set up nicely. Ordered two of pork buns. They were steamed perfectly & were perfect for lunch. I get these, called Bapow in NL, when I visit my daughter in The Netherlands. So good. The employees were helpful, very sweet & willing to show me what I could use for a recipe.

Get in your car! Head to Sarisari!…read more Grab yourself a halo halo from this place ASAP! This was my first time here and my first time trying this amazing dessert! My husband called it a meal in a cup lol! Also, grab the garlic peanuts! They are to die for!! We also purchased some lumpia wrappers and there was a great assortment. So many amazing things here! We will come back again and again!!!