I was looking for some samosa chaat, in the little cafe inside this grocery store was pretty good…read more It was under $10, and quite filling. It had the sweet and savory flavors going on, and although it was a little bit soggy, I enjoyed it. If you're craving some chaat, this works in a pinch. You can even order online and then pick it up. The grocery store also has a very nice collection of Indian ingredients, so I stayed to shop for a bit.

Only went here to buy mango lassi, which is available in Bombay Central's desserts concession…read more Been here twice already; the first time, I had to wait for the lady who was supposed to be behind the desserts concession, and she wasn't friendly. One of the cashiers also just glanced at me as if I wasn't welcome here. The space of this Indian grocery is quite large, and the whole place looked clean. They offer authentic Indian products, most of which I'm not familiar with. I just bought 1 mango lassi on each of my 2 visits. It cost about about $5+ but the first time, I was charged with convenience fee for using my debit card because I spent less than $10 - So unprofessional! The second time, I just used cash to avoid paying the convenience fee. Mango lassi was good: creamy, refreshing mango taste with a lot of cardamom. It's quite sweet; sweeter than most mango lassis we tried. My girl thought it was too sweet. I slightly agreed but I would probably buy this again if they ever decide to get rid of that ridiculous fee. | Overall Score: 3.4/5

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.

We went for high tea at the Chapola brothers! Yes I said, high tea! We had so much fun! I forgot…read morethe gentleman's name but he was very sweet!!

Chapola Brothers Grocery at Apex recently opened their food kitchen, and it has quickly become one…read moreof my favorite lunch spots. Their weekday lunch specials are amazing -- $9.99 for veg and $11.99 for non-veg, which is a great deal for the quality and quantity they offer. You also get multiple choices of dishes, so it's perfect for anyone who likes variety. Their snacks and chai are excellent, and I have to highlight their sarson ka saag with makki ki roti -- honestly the best I've had so far. The flavors taste authentic and homemade. Highly recommended for anyone looking for tasty, affordable Indian lunch and snacks in the area!

Super friendly service. Well stocked with legumes and seeds and spices. They also had a great deal…read moreon white cabbage. Staff was very helpful and engaging. Store is clean and well priced. Would definitely come again.

Extremely nice clerks and owner is extremely nice and sweet and speaks to everyone. Only minor…read morequalm is $5 minimum.for credit card but not a big deal at all. Thank you. :)

Yesterday, I found out that the two boxes of Haldiram's Khari crispy puffs that I purchased from…read more"Little India" about two weeks ago had their dates expired more than a year ago (in 2022). When I pointed this out to the female owner, she very rudely retorted that that is why the item was discounted. That made me recollect that about a year ago I found plain lachchi (yogurt drink) outdated by about a month. At that time, I noted the expiration date after the rotten taste in trying to drink it. Glad I recently discovered "Spice Bazaar" nearby. Plan to not only more carefully check for expiration dates, but also minimize groceries from South Asian stores.

I went to Little India because my favorite Indian grocery store, Spice Bazaar, was closed for the…read moreday. Admittedly, I was able to get what I needed and their prices are fine. Not great, but fine. The problem I had was mainly the person working there. They weren't rude, but they were definitely not even getting close to friendly. They also not only did not have a sign asking patrons to wear masks (as is currently the law) but the employee working was not wearing a mask either. He did not even attempt to correct it. He went into the back a couple times while I was shopping and, at no time did he return with a mask on. Lastly, one of the things I love about Spice Bazaar is that, the instant you walk in, you are hit with the wonderful smell of all these spices. Little Indian just kind of smells musty, leading me to believe the spices are older or not as fresh. I'll go back in if I absolutely need to, but plan on being more organized with my grocery shopping so I don't have to.

Found my Japanese food ingredients. Wish they had more vegetables, but what they do have is nicely…read moreportioned. So one can use. A lot of Asian market sell in large almost bulk,when I only need a little bit. Love that Toyo has small sizes at a reasonable price.

Grand Asia market is better. The owner was very unpleasant. First and last time I shop here.read more

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

Love this Asian Market. I can spend hours in this place. I love cooking. Asian food is my favorite…read moreand I'm guaranteed to find everything I need here when trying new recipes. I love the fresh seafood. This place is especially convenient on Sundays because most seafood markets in the area are closed on Sundays. The guys in the back butchering the fish are always quick. I'd like to get around to trying the restaurant in the front of the store. It always smells & looks so good. Will continue to patron here.

Minimum credit card pay is $5.00 However, still have to give…read morecredit to cashier to swipe. No contactless paymen.