So many pickles! And the people working there are very nice and helpful! I can't wait to go back…read moreand try other items.

I always like to try exotic food and that is how I found this place. This is not my first…read moreexperience with a Ukrainian / Eastern European market but I never new there was one that close to my house in Wake Forest. Tala is located in a small shopping center so you won't see it from the road so make sure you don't miss it. This place had everything I expected and even more. All kinds of imported sweets, wines, Pate, pickled tomatoes/cucumbers, and even Romanian zacusca spread that we enjoy. What blew me away was the fact that they had warm bread and it was delicious !! The lady behind the counter suggested some great cold meats and cheese that went perfect with the bread ! The service was excellent in my opinion. I am definitely coming back !

Best food! Best service! Easy to find everything! Very helpful staff! Family environment.read more

Great selection of rare international foods specifically African, also the attendants are very…read morehelpful.

Everything was amazing here including the service. Lots of…read moreproducts from Italy wide assortment of homemade items,but the pinnacle was the bread that comes Par baked from Long Island. I'm just visiting but I will be thinking about this bread long after I return Ro cali. From jersey originally. Fantastic sandwich and we loaded up on baccala,cannoli etc that we can't find easily elsewhere. Small market loaded with Italian goods

Great italian market! Has italian groceries, italian wines,…read moreitalian treats and desserts, and a deli making at least a dozen italian hot dishes every day. So glad to have found this spot! I will be returning.

Yes it was a good store it had pretty much everything I like to eat and some things I haven't never…read moreseen before definitely plan on going back

It's very close to the state farmer's market, which makes it convenient for me…read more To tell you the truth, I was a little disappointed at the size of the produce area. The produce looked fine but it doesn't compare to H Mart's produce area as far as variety and size. But H Mart is in Cary and if that is not convenient for you, this will work just fine. I'm a flour tortilla girl and they looked a lot like the fresh tortillas I had in Texas. The tortilla section consisted of corn, but they had plenty of flour and some cactus. (Update: Ok, I am NOT claiming to be an authority on flour tortillas by any means. But having lived in Austin for over 20 years and having near-unlimited access to HEB's house brand tortillas when they are so fresh the package is almost too hot to hold, I'm not a tortilla newb, either. I have to say - and I am almost embarrassed to say this - I liked Trader Joe's flour tortillas a lot more than these. TJ's reminded me of HEB's. These tortillas got stiff when I heated them in my cast iron skillet.) Large section of dried beans. Some of it surprisingly expensive, but as I said, they have a large selection so they had reasonably priced ones too, nearly an entire aisle of them. What I was drawn to was their selection of sodas (or "fun drinks", as we call them in my house because I am a mean mom who doesn't let my kid drink soda). Of course they had Mexican Coke and Jarritos, and they also had banana and grapefruit sodas, which I had never seen before. And they also had Topo Chico, which I haven't been able to find since moving to NC from Texas! Only mineral water, no lime. I love their cheese section - I wish I had taken pictures. I saw Salvadorean and Honduran cheeses and cream, which I would love to try in the future. I don't live that close but am willing to put this in my regular rotation, especially if no other grocery near me carries Topo Chico.

Holy cow. Have made some middle eastern friends and have started with some Jordanian recipes. This…read moreplace has everything you need. Staff is very friendly and their bakery is spectacular. Buy some pillow soft pita and throw it in the freezer. Going to make the trip from Chattanooga once a month. Well worth the drive

Another place that is a long time regular family favorite that I have never reviewed. Way over due…read more I never realized how lucky we are in Raleigh to have so many good Arabic bakeries until I tried looking for them in bigger cities (Atlanta, Philly, D.C.) that are apparently completely bereft of good Arabic groceries. Jerusalem Bakery & Grocery has most of what you need for cooking Arabic food I will say flat out its the best pita bread on the east coast. When i visited other cities family there would ask me to bring pita bread when I came. The meat, cheese and spinach pies are fantastic. The cheese pies are my personal favorites. The family that owns this place is really nice, and will be even more pleased and solicitous if you show a genuine appreciation for their food. Oh, and they have a dessert that I can never remember the name of, but which is also wonderful and difficult to find - it's the one made of filo dough with cheese inside and attar (the sweet sticky sauce) on top. I have yet to see it anywhere else in the U.S, and they do a good job of it. Like many bakeries, they bake early in the morning and sell until its gone. So best selection and quantity is going to be in the mornings. For the visit on Jan 7, 2025, I got 3 meat pies, 12 cheese pies, 4 pita bread bags, and 1 sesame date cookie package which is also a favorite of mine. Total $51.14. An important pro tip is that the pies and pita bread all freeze great. so go ahead and eat 1 pie while its warm, because it likely will be, and then quickly freeze the rest. Then, warm it up in a toaster oven.

Restaurant and store are both small relative to other Asian/oriental spots…read more Filipino Restaurant: LOVE IT! The noodles (Pancit) were delicious, full of veg and pork, and WOW! the serving size was huge : 0 as I asked the server to STOP filling my plate b/c I could not eat that much. The fried rolls ("Shanghai") were tasty, flaky and crunchy, hot (pork maybe?) and another vast serving size (10-12!! : )= I was also given some roasted pork entree as a sample for free after I inquired about it .... awesome. The food was freshly made and as it was lunch hour I could see they were in the midst of making all the food items so they were all uber-fresh. Friendly, and helpful team. So good. 6-8 tables for seating. Small and clean. Store: Small. I did not see any(?) fresh food. Lots of bagged food (crisps, snacks, tea) and jarred items (salted fish, etc). Some items in wall fridges which I did not inspect. We bought a few snacks.

It's a cute little oriental store with some different options. Has some good snacks I've tried like…read morethe ones below. The milk cheese rice cakes tastes like a Cheeto puff with sugar on it but the fluffiest texture ever , amazing, I loved em. The chocolate crunch snacks , I keep buying em , and honestly they're expired but they're melty and chocolatey, just amazing. Didn't like the bbq chip snack I got . Overall a decent store

This is my go to place! They have a massive selection and great produce…read more I go for teas, Indian pickles and spices, dried beans and chickpea flour as well as incense and fresh herbs. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I love to bring my friends who've never been there! They, in turn, bring their friends. It's a true gem!

This place has been closed for at least a month now. Tried calling their number and no one…read moreanswered. When I stopped on 3/25/22, I saw a sign that read "due to computer outage, the stroe willi beclosed for indefinate period sorry for the incovinience". [typos are on the sign].

I'm so pleased that this Asian grocers exists in Brier Creek, since the other few options are in…read moredeep in Cary, or the other side of Durham. Fresh International Market, while isn't as large or vast as some other markets, has the staples of Asian cuisine ingredients. I was able to find plentiful mustard greens, bean sprouts, taro, daikon, etc. They even had balut! Which is an indication that a lot of old school families go there, since balut is a controversial yet deep rooted delicacy of the east. In terms of herbs though, they seem to have more Chinese herbs, than Vietnamese or Korean which is a pattern I'm noticing with Asian grocers. Whatever ethnicity owns a certain grocery, carries more food items of that ethnicity, as opposed to others. It took me a while to figure that out. Just like any other Asian grocers, they have a ton of veggies, meat, snacks and even cute ceramics - bowls, plates, dipping sauce dishes, utensils, etc. They also have a neat sit down or to-go hotpot bar, similar to a buffet style bar (although it's served to you) so you can build your own meal. I found that super neat and convenient for people who just want a quick bowl but not all of the fuss of small plates, and the overall hectic experience of hot pot. Connected to the store is a nice French bakery too, that adds to the convenience of this grocery store. Overall, a good place to secure all of your Asian grocery needs!

Fresh International Market's hot bar has solid value, but the overall experience was just okay…read more The biggest positive is the portion size. For $10.99 (three-item plate), you get a very generous amount of food, which is hard to beat. There are also a decent number of meat options to choose from. That said, the selection felt limited for anyone going meat-free, and more importantly, the food itself lacked flavor. The mapo tofu was disappointing, and the bok choy was pretty bland. Others in our group tried the orange chicken, which was described as okay, but nothing anyone would go out of their way for. Overall, it's filling and affordable, but not particularly memorable. Good for quantity, just not quality or standout flavor.

Golden Hex is a fantastic place for European grocery shopping. They offer a wide variety of…read moreauthentic products that are hard to find elsewhere. The selection of European chocolates is especially impressive, with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and many filled varieties to choose from. Their prepared food buffet is another highlight, featuring delicious European specialties such as crepes filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit. It's a great option if you want something ready to eat while you shop. They also carry an excellent assortment of European cheeses, along with many canned goods and pantry items from different European countries. Whether you're looking for familiar favorites or trying something new, Golden Hex is well worth a visit. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys European foods and products.

Mom and pops Asian grocery store. Don't expect to be walking in a Publix because this is a pretty…read moretraditional market. Staff is always super friendly and helpful and will be more than happy to help.

I visited the airport location and was very impressed. I grew up in northern NJ, and this place…read morereminded me of my childhood. The bread was perfect, the sandwich was fresh and delicious, and the crumb cake was moist and perfect. Amazing find! And very friendly staff.

Not to miss! Stop by this awesome little deli A number of…read moredifferent sandwiches that will transport you back somewhere between south jersey, Staten Island and Brooklyn Marry that to super friendly staff in NC and you get the best of both The sandwich was generous in its portions and tasted like you hoped it would I'll be back and will be an enthusiastic customer Did I mention AWESOME STAFF?!? Tuesday 630 am 7/22