When I come to Fresh International Market, I don't come to shop, I come to eat. As someone who…read morevalues the bang for your buck, a place that will offer you rice and three sides for less than $12 is always going to make me happy. Okay, I am not going to forget the rest of the store. Fresh International is the closest place to me that does Chinese centric groceries, which is a necessity at times. Sure, H-Mart is closer to me, but some days I just prefer using the soft Chinese tofu instead of the Korean option. Not only that, but they have a better selection of rice and other snacks and treats. There is a seafood counter, butcher, a bakery attached, and the main attraction for me, their hot bar. The hot bar is cafeteria style in which you point to what you want in front of you. There is a blend of traditional Chinese options and some other more Americanized options. They have all different types of meats, including steamed fish, pork, chicken, etc, as well as tofu and vegetable options. The most expensive option is the $10.99 rice and three options, which is already a bargain in this economy. The food itself is solid for the price, and is very fulfilling. I would totally have this every lunch! Attached to the hot bar is the Chinese BBQ section. There, you can get roast pork, duck and other fresh meats. Their roast pork with the crispy skin absolutely rocks. The meat is tender and the skin is crispy and crunchy. My only problem with Fresh International are their hours. Their hot bar closes at 6:30 PM, while the store stays open until 9. I came at 7:00 PM and they were already wrapped up! Bummer! Make sure to come at lunch while the food is hot and fresh!

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.

Where have you been all my life on this side of town? There are larger Asian grocery stores in the…read morearea but they are catered to East Asian customers. Mang's Asian Supermarket provides Southeast Asian items that I'm used to. It's like a local and classic mom and pop's Asian grocery store that I'm used to back home. The store is super clean and provides you with your basic Asian groceries such as noodles, drinks, condiments, and seafood. I spoke to the owner (great and friendly guy) and he pretty much started out fresh a year ago, right before the pandemic. He's still trying to fill up in the store with more items. Please continue to support this young entrepreneur.

Very nice Southeast Asian grocery store. They have a great supply of ingredients for your homemade…read morecurries and all the cans you might need for your not-so-homemade curries. The sweet lady at the counter was just wonderful, very helpful and friendly. The market is not large, but it does carry most of the essentials.

I never knew that a South Asian grocery store existed so close to me! I went to Spice Bazaar to buy…read moresome freshly made potato-filled samosas for a potluck (they're right at the cashier's register). They were $1.50 each, crispy & delicious, but a bit on the smaller side. Also bought a tamarind-based chutney which was the perfect sweet & savory condiment for them. Ambiance not applicable, service fast & friendly. There's a large parking lot in front. 10/10 would recommend!

Love this tiny little grocery store right by Target. Whenever my friend's mother comes to town, she…read moregives me a list and I go pick up what she needs since she always cooks for me! The man at the counter is very helpful and knows exactly where everything is. My two favorite things from this store are the frozen naan (delicious and you can't be the price!) and the FRESH samosas!!! They are $1.50 each and worth every penny. I actually bought a dozen to take to a vegetarian Friendsgiving. This place is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're cooking Indian food.

| Overview +…read moreConvenient grocery for Asian products + Seafood section is reliable and prices are generally cheaper than H-Mart + Larger area than Grand Asia Market in Raleigh + Affordable Chinese food & noodle dishes from its food concession + Bakery inside is nice - Not the best prices for Kimchi - Lacking Korean favorites and fresh foods that H-Mart offers - Unfriendly customer service - Dining area is often not clean - Some Chinese frozen & canned products are questionable. - Food concession lacks the variety we enjoy in H-Mart and Grand Asia | Recommended Filipino snacks: Clover chips (Cheese flavor) and Nagaraya (Garlic flavor) cracker nuts. Sometimes, these are not available, however. | Full Review My girl & I have been here multiple times to buy ingredients for Asian dishes. We often get fresh salmon and shrimps from the seafood section, and we appreciate how seafood here are generallt cheaper compared to H-Mart in Cary. However, H-Mart is still more reliable overall when it comes to other products like kimchi, Korean side dishes, marinated meats, and various other Asian products. Unlike H-Mart's Korean focus, Li Ming's is primarily Chinese, so it's more line Grand Asia Market in Raleigh. One good thing we like in Li Ming's over Grand Asia is that it's less crowded and more spacious areas. Although it can get crowded here at times, it doesn't feel as congested as Grand Asia's constant overflow of customers coming and going. However, when it comes to the different goods you can get from Grand Asia's restaurant/cafe/bakery, Li Ming's Global Mart falls short. All you can get in Li Ming's are mostly mediocre-tasting Chinese food that goes well with rice and some noodle bowls that may be too salty to some people. The bakery inside Li Ming's is nice; we used to buy egg tarts and curry bread here. It's no Tours les Jours but it's not bad. They also offer boba milk tea but we wouldn't recommend it. As for the canned/preserved/frozen foods in the grocery section, generally, we prefer Korean brands over Chinese ones, so overall, we still prefer going to H-Mart for buying Asian products. Just like in H-Mart, we've seen unfriendly customer service in Li Ming's but no major issues. The most problematic one was when we tried to dine-in and get the 3 choices of food with white rice, and the lady serving had an attitude, and did'nt put enough fish on our plate. | Overall Score: 3.3/5

Good options and different stuff to try, staff is never friendly when checking out. Store sometimes…read morecan have a weird smell. Usually go in for rice, the little waffle ice cream sandwiches they have or the sweet longanisa sausages , they're soooo good .

**A fantastic discovery!** This newly opened market is a treasure trove for African ingredients--I…read morefound **palm oil, fufu flour, jollof rice seasonings**, and fresh spices I usually hunt for online. The owners were warm and helpful, offering cooking tips. Thrilled to have a local spot for my monthly pantry staples. If you're into global flavors or nostalgic for home, don't miss this vibrant market!

From the owner: We’re the first specialty store in town, bringing the rich tapestry of African and Caribbean…read moreculture right here in Wake Forest.

Very nice store. Got what I needed they have everything I could need for such a small store. The…read moreservice was great the clerk knew exactly where everything was. It's a nit tight but you get what you need and get out.

I absolutely love shopping at Nora's African Groceries! The selection of authentic products is…read morefantastic, and it truly brings a taste of home. The staff is friendly and always willing to help with recommendations.

My daughter and I have visited the Golden Hex several times and we just love the diversity. Their…read morefresh Kielbasa is so good. My daughter is a huge Borscht lover but when she doesn't want to make it from scratch she loves the packets available. The store is very clean and well stocked and maintained. The employees are always helpful and get you checked out quickly.

We came here today after eating at Rigos Pizza. The store…read moreis clean and very well stocked. I love that the price tags have the country of origin on them. It helps when you are looking for something specific because there are so many good choices. Many countries from Europe and the Middle East are represented and a lot from the Ukraine and Russia. I go in for the tea from Israel but they have tons of other countries teas as well, both in bags and loose. I only saw 2 employees, one at the register and one at the back of the store where you can purchase items like cakes, bread, cheese and cooked food. Both were pleasant and very helpful. I got a tea, a candy and some date filled cookies today. I will return for sure!

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.