Sometimes you just need something quick and cheap for lunch, and if that is the case and you are in…read morethe mood for Indian food then Sangam Mart is certainly an option. I have not had an opportunity to venture around their supermarket so I don't know how good or bad that area is, but I've had their cafeteria food on a couple of occasions. Just to be clear, the speed and price of the food are the big positives, but it comes at the cost of quality. On my first visit, I ordered their Kongu mutton biryani and paneer tikka masala. The biryani was really dull and not very well conceived. The mutton itself was on the dry end and the spices did not pop like you'd expect in a fresh biryani. I'd say the color of the biryani itself is very telling. The paneer tikka masala was decent, but the paneer itself was really dense and chewy. I could at least enjoy the curry some, but would have liked a little more spice in that too. I came back and ordered their chicken curry. To be clear, it was labeled as "chicken curry", not a butter chicken, a korma or a vindaloo, just a curry. The flavors were Indian in nature, but not very harmonious like a well thought out curry. It was also very watery, and the chicken was dry and more bone than meat. The prices here are probably the biggest pull factor for Sangam Mart, they are the cheapest Indian spot in the area by a good bit! With such short lunch breaks and the desire to not burn through your wallet, Sangam Mart has its place. However, with so many other fantastic Indian restaurants in the area, it is hard for me to justify choosing Sangam Mart over the competition.

Today was my first time dining here, and I will definitely be back! I ordered a paneer biryani and…read moregulab jamun. I've been searching for gulab jamun for over ten years and finally found it here at this restaurant! My friend's mother made even better ones than this restaurant's, but it was still sweet and delicious. The paneer was creamy and the dish was very spicy. Definitely needed the yogurt to offset the spice! Service was alright, ambiance of the seating outside was good but no shade!

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.

Que Huong is a gem. They have all sorts of Vietnamese snacks, desserts, herbs and staple foods for…read moreVietnamese meals. They even have "Ngo on" when all other Asian grocery stores didn't. The workers here, although not 100% fluent in English, are kinda and helpful.. sometimes it requires you showing them a picture of what you're looking for, and they will gleefully show you. Also, the bean sprouts here are very very fresh, fresher than any other Asian grocer I've seen in the Triangle. The way they pack it with space for air contributes to what helps keep the sprouts fresher. Honestly, if the world was in kahoots and this place was accessible, you could live here and cook so much yummy homemade food.

A nice little Asian market. I appreciate the fact that they carried a lot of Southeast Asian items…read morethat you're not able to find at the major and larger Asian grocery stores in the area. I stopped in for one item and the gentleman at the cashier was kind enough to let me pass the person with 100 items in front of me. What a thoughtful gesture! I didn't mind though.

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.

This small shop has a great selection of fresh, frozen and shelf-stable products like noodles,…read morecurries, rice, snacks, sake, Japanese housewares and more. This is a family run grocery who are friendly and knowledgeable. And depending on how much you spend, they may treat to to some sweets, sushi or both. It's a corner store in a strip mall next to two Mexican joints. The parking lot is rough but there's plenty of parking.

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!

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.

Ethnic Filipino meals prepared hot daily. The service is friendly, the food is delicious, the…read moredine-in is small but organized and clean. Best tasting Lechon kawali ( deep fried pork/pork belly with skin on) The price is reasonable. Masarap dito kumain turo-turo style ( it's delicious to eat here pick n choose)

I'm originally from Korea and have lived in the U.S. since I was a toddler. Every now and then,…read morewhen I'm craving traditional Korean ingredients and flavors, this is the place I visit. Sure, H Mart has a larger selection, but it's a bit too far for me, so this spot does the job well. Don't expect anything fancy here. There are no frills, just quality ingredients and traditional Korean foods that you can take home and cook yourself. There's no kitchen, no hot food being served, and the layout is pretty basic. In fact, most of the staff are usually working in the back and will come out when they hear someone come in, which always gives me a chuckle. At the end of the day, this isn't the place to visit if you're looking for a prepared meal. But if you need authentic Korean ingredients for home cooking or even want to experiment with Korean recipes, it's definitely worth checking out.

Cutest little store with a great variety of items all fairly priced. Make sure you grab some of…read moretheir kimchi! Just like another review said, it is the BEST kimchi I've ever had.

Friendly and very helpful service. Manager gave great advice on their products. Highly recommend…read morefor those in Raleigh seeking European food products.