Russia. For those having travelled to, let's say, Moscow Russia is more than just people speaking…read morean aggressive language, beautiful women and culture. The whole city smells different, LNG, cheap gasoline, good cooking, wet streets, ice cold wind. Entering The General store is a little bit of the whole experience, especially when it's already cold outside. The people are real nice, only a few actually speak English fluently but are giving their best to suit us costumer needs. You get specialities not only from Russia but from a lot of countries of the former Sowjet Union. Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Siberia, you name it. Why would you want to visit? They have - the best honey you can buy in Houston. Honey from bees so far away from any industrial, even civilizational influence. So far inside the wide forests of Bashkiria. A real delicacy. - a dozen different types of herring, salted, fermented, fresh, pickled and so on. A must for a perfect herring salad or the Russian 'fish in fur'. - original Pelmeni (like Ravioli) stuffed with everything you can think of. - home made tarts and cakes like your grandma would have made then. - wine and beer from all over the place. My favorite is Baltica, a smooth and very fresh lager. - dozens of different sausages (yes, they have doctor's, too) and a wide variety of cheeses. - home made salads for any occasion. And... They have a bookstore and a pharmacy. And the latter is as unconventional as it is affordable. The only caveat is that you simply need to know what you need before you ask for it. They are no doctors or nurses. But you get everything. Yes, even OTC cyalis. They're open 364 days a year but i forgot which holiday they honor. So your chance is 364 out of 365, which is not bad. The General Store is a small gem in Meyerland. Worth a visit.

I love this store! It's not huge but you can find a little bit of everything. Tea, rye bread,…read morekvass, deli meats and cheese, frozen goodies, candies, etc. The ladies her have served me are always wonderful. As for the ambiance, it's a little Russian grocery store. It's quaint but packs a lot in. I'm so glad I've finally come here. I hope they get more business.

The owner here seems to be quite racist. Despite having a huge sign saying they do catering, when I…read moreasked the man said they didn't. Also, he kept telling me that they don't sell American goods. I wanted a few Russian and Eastern European treats and would have bought some had the owner not been so off putting. I still willing to keep shopping since Polonia is a bit out the way but once he started following me I was done. I can see why they are empty.

We enjoyed looking at all the stuff from Russia and Europe. My wife and I picked up a few…read morechocolate bars and wafer cookies. The chocolate was very good. The wafers were stale. We'll be back for more goodies.

Me to kids: Can you believe that a combo plate here is cheaper than the drive thru fast food…read moreChinese place we go to. Kids to me: This is better, nothing tastes frozen. Are you just lazy? This is no frills steam table/cafeteria style Vietnamese on the back of probably the largest Vietnamese grocery store in Houston and it is great. Pricing starts at $6.99 for rice and two entrees but goes up based on the rice/noodle type and the entrees selected. All of ours (3) were 8.99, but packed (the kids tapped out early) and delicious. I had this beef stew that you would otherwise only find at someone's grandma's house that was killer. Got some turnip cake on the side but everything looked good. You've got to be brave if you're apprehensive about your communication skills, but no risk no reward

Great spot if you're looking for a wide variety of international and Asian groceries. They have a…read morehuge selection--everything from fresh produce and seafood to snacks, sauces, and hard-to-find ingredients. The store can get pretty busy, but that's usually a good sign of how popular it is. Prices are reasonable, and you can find things here you won't see at regular grocery stores. It's not the most organized place, but if you take your time, you'll find what you need (and probably a few extras). Definitely a go-to for specialty items.

I can't tell you much about this place as the cuisine I don't know much about but my nephew in law…read moreis from Liberia and he requested some items in which they did have. I also going to make a dish that needed something called green seasoning which they had as well. Seen items like cassava leaves that I remember trying once before which were in stock. So every thing i needed i was able to find, the only issue was the gentleman at the register wasn't to willing to help and another customer assisted me in finding my items.

This my lil spot to pick up what I need . Thanks for the service . Sometimes I get a strange look…read morebut it's all love once I start talking haha

Hộp quà tết rất dễ thương và ý nghĩa Chợ này có rất nhiều…read moređồ thú vị và hay ho Giá cả rất hợp lí và cạnh tranh Chợ khá là sạch sẽ Không giang thoáng đãng và gọn gàng The Lunar New Year gift sets are so cute and meaningful. This market has so many interesting and unique finds! The prices are very reasonable and competitive. Plus, the place is quite clean, spacious, and well-organized.

Large market full of all kinds of things... the smell is a bit off putting for me.And lots of fish…read morein the back.

My cousin from the east coast raves about their house-made sausages so when she visited, I took her…read morehere to satisfy her craving. This market is one for the largest Vietnamese markets I've ever been to, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits, frozen foods, dry goods, imported sauces, sweets and more. I particularly love their extensive rice paper selections. My favorite is the "no water" rice paper, which doesn't require dipping in water to roll up like traditional ones. Unfortunately, this type of rice paper is available at every asian market so I'm happy Tan Binh has them. They also have a nice section dedicated to ready-to-eat and hot foods. You can grab and go with options like fried fish, tofu, and cooked meats. Customer service is usually pretty friendly. Just like anywhere else, you should check the expiration date of every product before buying. My cousin forgot to do so and bought two boxes of solar dried bananas that were expired. And during the warmer seasons, they set up a nice plant and herb section for sale right outside the entrance.

How crazy is that? There are 2 identical stores close to each other. This one is officially Tân…read moreBình Market at AI HOA Marketplace, the newest mall in Alief neighborhood. The other store is called Chợ Thanh Bình Market at a connecting mall. By looking at the sign inside and the shopping bag. The address says 11698 Bellaire Blvd Suite 11700. The location is checked out ok. Comparing those 2, I like this one better. But not the best one in Asiatown. I wouldn't want to drive all this way for something. I normally hit up Viet Hoa Supermarket on the other side of Beltway. The store is clean enough. Aisles are not always clear. Stuff was all over the floor and blocking the aisles. The shopping carts were all over the parking lot. It's not about what the business did but the customers left the charts wherever they want. I just wish there is a collection point. I have major issue of language barrier with employees here. All signs are in Vietnamese. I had to use Google Translate app for everything. That's too much. I added one star because they have breadfruit. That's a rare item in Houston.

I came in with my parents today expecting a normal grocery run and left genuinely shocked by how we…read morewere treated. We saw softshell turtles for sale and decided to buy one. The seafood manager told us it would be over $60 and we said that was fine. He picked one for us and handed it to a worker to clean/prep. While we were picking blue crabs nearby, we saw the worker struggling. My mom politely tried to explain how to clean it properly (she wasn't being rude -- she was trying to help because the worker looked lost). The worker responded with a nasty attitude, brushed her off, and kept ignoring her while chatting with a coworker. Then the worker handed us the bag and said, "Next time I'm not even going to clean it for you -- get out of here!" I've never had an employee speak to my family like that in a grocery store. We were so upset we didn't even take the bag and walked away to finish shopping. At checkout, the seafood manager came over with the same worker and asked why we left it. We explained what happened. Instead of apologizing or trying to resolve it, the manager got rude and accused us of leaving it because we can't afford it. That's not only unprofessional -- it's insulting, especially because we agreed to the price from the start and were prepared to pay. And to make things worse, while the worker was chatting with his coworker during the prep, I overheard him saying words like "chinos" and "pinches." I'm not fluent, but I know enough Spanish to recognize when someone is talking about customers in a disrespectful way. It's disturbing to hear that in a store where a lot of customers are Asian. This wasn't a "bad day" situation. It was outright hostility from an employee and a manager who escalated things instead of doing his job. We only took the turtle after demanding an apology, but the experience was already ruined. I won't be returning. If management cares, they need to retrain or replace staff in seafood -- because nobody should be spoken to like that while spending money in your store.

What a great store. I could shop all day there. Great vegetables and pork meat, frozen Dumplings…read morewere delicious and though didn't get through the store...hubs tagged.a long, I will go by myself next trip.. Service was good at counters and an authentic Asia store...

Huge with escalators! Two story shopping Clean, lots of…read morespace and items Fresh and packaged Worth checking out Prices are decent

: I recently had a…read moresimilar experience where staff took my bag even after I showed a receipt from their own store. It was eventually resolved, but the situation was unnecessary and stressful. Based on other reviews here, this seems to be a recurring issue that management should address