Not great. Unfriendly service, unwelcoming signag. Not surprising, considering the crowd that comes…read morehere. Smells bad inside. It gets the job done, but for quality meats, buy elsewhere. And honestly, Desi Brothers is just far superior for everything else.

While we never liked stale groceries, exhorbitant pricing, or below-average service at Manpasand,…read moretoday we got even worse experience with Manpasand's event production. We attended a drama that was sponsored by the store (see attached photo) and the experience was horrible. The event was badly managed by Hamir (the owner) and everything about it was 3rd class under his management: - Bad venue/neighborhood - No parking facility - No auditorium - Worst seating arrangement in a stinking hall; No chairs for seat numbers and tickets sold to us. - No respect for audience's time - Show started 1 hour and 20 minutes late. - Horrible audio - dialogs were simply not audible. - Poles in hall were blocking audience's view of the stage - Nobody understood Sanjay Goradia's dialog because the actor had bad throat issues. - Tickets were overly priced and sold at 50% discount at the venue Show was not worth going to even if tickets were free. Our group of 15 people left before intermission as it was a waste of time. And we all reached the conclusion that we will avoid all events brought by Manpasand.

I've driven by a few times always wondering what exotic foods can I find in here. Finally today I…read morehad time so I came in. It's like a little grocery store. Mostly packaged foods, a little produce a little meat. Premade foods in the freezer, and box and canned foods on the shelves. Some candy, cookies, crackers and juices. I did get a box of Turkish delights. I was feeling snacky. They have a nice coconut flavor, they're soft and chewy, almost like a gummy. I opened them in the car and had 2 right away. They do have a private parking lot, and it's very large.

Stopped in to check it out, pick up a few odds and ends you can't get (or afford) at HEB. Really…read morenice store, everything is laid out neatly, clearly labeled, and clearly marked as to price. Incredible variety of goods, everything from the meat counter to the fresh produce was presented exceptionally well, almost like for an ad. All sorts of bulk spices, ingredients, and packaged goods from all over the world. Staff was friendly and helpful, and they obviously take pride in the appearance of their store. Very well organized. Goods from all around the Middle East, South Asia, even some Eastern Europe and North Africa. Don't go hungry, you'll overspend! On second thought, go hungry, and explore all the goodness!

I love my local H Mart and feel lucky to live right by it! The grocery store portion offers fresh…read moreand unique produce that you cannot find in your typical grocery store (think Shiitake mushrooms and specific Asian fruits!). I always pick up some fresh seafood from the fish market there as well. Golden pompano is my go-to; super helpful that they clean the fresh caught fish for you, free of charge! Other favorite aisles to hit are ramen, snacks, curry pastes/seasonings, and the frozen section for dumplings. No trip to HMart is complete without a stop at their incredible food court. This offers a variety of Asian food stalls - from sushi to Korean fried chicken, they have a spot for everyone. Our favorite spot is Tous Le Jours bakery. Their cloud cakes are phenomenal and melt in your mouth good! In addition to the groceries and food court, they even have a small arcade and play area for the little ones, shops offering skincare products, and a hair salon. Truly one of a kind shopping experience!

THE BIG: Biggest H Mart I've ever been to. Located in Cedar Park but still claims Austin. Tons of…read moreasian food and ingredients inside alongside a food court. Plenty of parking with the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: You can always find something here at H Mart. Even though this is a korean branded grocery store, you can find other asian grocery items. The kimchi and sliced meat areas are pretty great. Another awesome thing is the prepared food with tons of onigiris and korean packaged meals to go. THE FINAL BAMBOO: This is where I do my shopping for any korean ingredients I need or if I have a craving for delicious korean food (at the food court).

The Shuk is a great little Kosher store in northwest Austin. I was actually looking for a deli but…read morefound this shop instead. Inside you'll find a varied selection of canned goods, snacks, candy, fresh and frozen meats and pretty much anything Kosher. Israeli ex-pats will likely find the Shuk to be a treasure trove of foods and goodies that they can't buy anywhere else. It's a little difficult to locate but well worth the effort. The owner is very friendly and helpful. If you're seeking Kosher groceries, this is a great place to start. Highly recommended.

I found out about The Shuk today from the president of a synagogue. He said they sell the best…read morehummus in Austin. It opened one and a half years ago. The Shuk is the only Israeli grocery in Austin. I loved the grapefruit juice on sale. They have a ton of gluten free options. I bought some gluten free challah bread and Bamba snacks. Israel has the lowest rate of peanut allergies as a lot of their children grow up eating peanut Bamba snacks. I love the Dorot frozen herbs including basil because it's really convenient to add to a caprese salad. They sold out of their gluten free puff pastry to make bourekas. They didn't carry any kidney beans.

I've visited La Chaparrita for the hot food and for the meat market and Mexican mart. The diner…read moreinside has very good and fresh food. Everything we got had a lot of flavor. There are chips and salsa available as well. The tortillas are not of the home made variety. The prices are fair for the area and they do have Pepsi fountain drinks. Being that there's also a store portion there's plenty of other drinks too. The serve was fast and there are a few tables to eat there. As for the meat market they have everything you could want. I am partial to the beef for fajitas. Many of the Mexican wares and candies are available. They also have a variety of aguas frescas and churros. If you're looking for a Mexican market this is a great place to visit.

What a great little market and cafe. I purchased corn on the cob, beefsteak tomatoes, some Mexican…read morePastry and 1pc of vanilla tres leches cake. I bought these on the market side. Then I worked my way to the cafe/kitchen. I ordered 2 beef tacos. My Spanish is very limited. The sweet woman helping me spoke zero English. There were a lot of outside workers enjoying their lunch. I ended up with 2 papusas. Not sure of the meat filling- looked like chicken. (LOL), then a gentleman spoke to me and this time I got 2 beef fajita tacos on nice fresh corn tortillas. I kept the papusas too. They offered refrigerated cases of soda pop including Jaritos and juices, they also had large containers of several flavors of Agua Fresca of which I ordered a Grande Mango flavor. You could get your beverage with milk added as well. Probably seating for 25. No menu-once I moved up in line I could not only smell but I could see the steam tables which faced the staff and were loaded with food. There were a handful of things I didn't recognize. What I did recognize was beef fajitas, beef lingua, tripe, caldo de res, refried beans, Mexican rice, fresh tortillas. I sat down and opened the 2 beef tacos and ate one. It was really good and I was full so took the rest home. They sure don't skimp on the beef!!!! There were lots of diners coming and going. Most of them were getting combination plates. I'm going to have to figure that out next time. I had asked for a side of frijoles, but I was likely confused because I think the beans and rice only came with combination plates. Anyway, I enjoyed my taco and I'll definitely go back after I polish up my Spanish a bit !!!!

Do you remember the wonderment of being a child? Everything was fascinating. Rverything was…read moreintriguing. Everything on fewwas exciting. Small discoveries completely and totally made your day such as watching a caterpillar turn into a butterfly or noticing a flower one day in the stage of a bulb and then the next as a full-blown flower.. Today I got to relive the wonderment of being a child at the Big bizarre farmers market. First, let's talk about the grains and seeds. I don't know how many times you've eaten dal or cumin or coriander and really didn't know what the original form of that seed. At the big bizarre farmers market i got an opportunity to see the original form of floods i have v eaten all my life. I was so captivated by seeing foods in their raw form. I cruised every aisle, carefully weaving back and forth, back-and-forth down every aisle until I got to the back of the store,.I noticed fruits and vegetables and some unusual ones like aloe vera and pearl onions. I have actually heard of pearl onions, but I don't know that I've ever seen a pearl onion in real life. So that's pretty cool. Ne, net, visiting the big bizarre farmers market was like going on a tour of a very unique grocery store. Totally loved it.... My cashier was very pleasant and she rang me up very quickly and packed my items into a bag and I was off. The staff was very friendly and one of the things that I have to point out is that the store was super clean, which I enjoyed. Prices were extremely affordable. I purchased turmeric, wheat vermicelli and peach green tea.

June 29, 2025 review…read more ---- We went there on a Sunday evening and was decent full. We got dabeli and chola bhatura. Dabeli was ok, 1.99 Dollars, but was lacking the spices and juicyness, probably chuntey were not applied in sufficient amount. Chola bhatura was amazing. In the 11.99- you get two giant bhatura. Little oil on top of bhatura which is expected but not too much. What I liked the most is that it came with good amount of yogurt, pickled onion. Yogurt balance the spices of chola. Even the quantity of chola was huge. Definitely two people can easily share this. They have few table and chairs where you can sit and enjoy your meal. Most of the chaat items were lower in price than a restaurant. I wouldn't recommend dabeli but chola bhatura - yes! There is a live pani puri counter as well. Unlimited pani puri for 10 dollars. Sometimes the sitting area can get little busy so be ready for that.

I live much closer to the Trader Joe's location on Walter Seaholm. But, it's a nightmare with…read moreparking, traffic (inside and outside of the store), etc. We have a monthly trip to TJ's for all of our faves (Speculoos all-day, everyday...cookies, cookie butter, & ice cream---give me everything Speculoos). We buy certain seasonings and oils only from TJ's as well as cheese and other items. If I list them all, you'll get bored. I absolutely never leave Trader Joe's without fresh flowers for our apartment. It's a TJ ritual that dates back more than a decade for me. Heck, way back in the day (over a decade) when visiting friends in L.A., I would always get flowers for their places from TJ. Anyway, back to the reason you're reading this-you want to know my thoughts on the location and nothing more. So, as I mentioned I don't like the other store for reasons of chaos. This store gets super busy too but parking is much better since there's a decent lot. It's easy to navigate through the store and get to all our favorite things. Service is always typical TJ friendly. Happy and with smiles. Products and shelves are always in stock and filled. Extremely clean store. It's worth the drive out of the city to the 'burbs for this store location.

Do you believe in divine intervention or kismet? After looking at several sources of flowers, I…read moredecided to purchase a dozen roses at Trader Joe's today to distribute to the senior ladies I visit at an independent living center. While standing in line I struck up a conversation with a couple behind me. The wife had 4 flower bouquets in her arms and her husband had two. I said you guys must be getting ready to go on a flower distribution run. The husband said they are all for my wife and this less than she normally receives on Mother's day. I then said, "Wow you are a great husband!" When it was my turn to pay, the husband said to me that it was so nice of me to give flowers to the seniors that he was going to buy another dozen for them for me to distribute. I was actually a bit stunned because no one has ever been so spontaneously generous. So I grabbed both bouquets of flowers and headed to the independent living center. Because many of the seniors were visiting with their families, only two seniors were there today. So each one got a dozen roses each for Mother's Day. One lady said she had no children and she would not have received any flowers on Mother's Day. Was it divine intervention or kismet? You decide. I was blown away by the circumstances. Today was a giving environment.

Best place to get fresh lamb! I come here every week to satisfy my desire for a good lamb meal!read more

It is an overpriced market in a ritzy neighborhood. Nothing seems to have a prices sticker. They…read morecan charge whatever they want. the service is hopeless. i asked if they have a particular item and I was told in a very harsh tone that whatever they have is on the shelves. Also, their website catalog does not have any beef item, something which the sell a lot.

One of the very few Indian grocery stores in Austin which is very well organized!…read more The ambiance is good! Very customer friendly! The service is so cool! I visited last Sunday. We were looking for a particular Deep brand sweet lime pickle. I asked a gentleman to find it for us. He looked for it & said it's out of stock. Two days later, as I just entered the store, he reached up to me and said, "the pickle you were looking for is here! " I was pleasantly taken aback! :)) for someone to even remember what the customer is looking for. That's paying attention to detail. Well done! His name is Mr. Santosh. I hope the store owners appreciate and recognize you!! Unless you are the owner... that's cool too! :)) The vegetables are all arranged well. Very fresh. They were continually checking if there's any rotten produce to be thrown away. The namkeens were all arranged well in a full section. The spices, lentils, organic stuff, grains, utensils etc. Everything is organized so well!! Very well lit aisles. All within reach. I am sure to visit again! :)) Enjoyed shopping here!

Aug 26, 2025 review:…read more ---- This is one of famous Indian grocery stores for North or Central Austin. Reliable for food items. Usually organized and have decent variety of products. Their pav is usually fresh and soft. Best part once I was buying these and last at counter told me these last only 2-3 days which is very helpful and usually I've not seen this info provided by stores upfront. They also have good decoration and idols and usually you can find most of the stuff during festival celebration. Vipul kitchen is good for snacks, especially samosa. They also have small onion samosa. They do provide both green mint and red tamirand chutney with samosa. I've also done catering order for samosa and everyone loved it. It's crunchy and not so spicy. They can give you discount on bulk order and usually order is made on time. One time I placed order for 100 samosa one hour ago and they were able to manage it. I've tried vipul kitchen curry as well but didn't like it that much.