Superb food and a nice little shop, run by some very friendly people. The tabouleh is really really…read moregood and I can't help but get it every time I go! It seems to be made ever so slightly differently each time I have it too, which is nice. The falafel is great, very flavorful and filling, with a delightful crunch. The babaghanouj is really really good, possibly my favorite out of all that I've tried. The first time I had the chicken shawarma wrap literally made me stop and say to a friend, "this is the sort of thing where once you have it, you find out how badly you needed it before" (or something like that, this was a while ago). I need to be extremely hungover and get it at some point... might be an instant cure? Unique environment too, feels very pleasantly spacious and comfortable. Only complaint is that the falafel is so good I can hardly stray from it and try other things on the expansive menu...

I am impressed! I…read morehave not had falafel or hummus this fresh in awhile! I enjoyed the falafel, hummus, pita, and salad. I will def be returning! In addition, there is a market attached and I was able to purchase some Palestinian dates and falafel to prepare for myself.

I had a great time checking out Lotte Plaza for the first time last night. I ended up getting a few…read moredifferent drinks and a snack. They had such a wide selection and a food court as well. I'll have to come back when the food court is open to try them out.

2 Stars = RUDE PERSONNEL! Although I have purchased decent seafood here, I realized after recent…read moreinteractions with staff here that several of the Seafood counter Hispanic workers as well as the Asian personnel encountered (who staff the in-store front office) seem most rude when approached and when asked even the most basic of questions! In the past, I have merely selected my items and then proceeded to checkout, so I had no reason to approach behind-the-counter personnel . Today, however, we had questions concerning some fish we intended to purchase and also had to visit the front office. At the seafood counter, the Hispanic man behind the counter was dismissive and twice became snappy! When asked about the bass, he refused to communicate the info requested. Then at the office, the woman snatched the receipt from my daughter and was impolite. Thus, I will refrain from patronizing this market at which we received harsh tones and unnecessary abruptness while shopping and during the manager's processing of a refund for 2 packs of SPOILED, SMELLY "sushi-grade" SALMON that I was forced to return only hours after my purchase. Only when I had opened the packs of salmon did the smell became detectable! The clue should have been the fact that the expiration date was May 21, 2026 and my purchase date was May 20, 2026. Yes, I should've checked the dates before making the purchase, but seafood personnel should've removed the salmon, should have accurately dated it from the start, and should have appropriately monitored the seafood case items to protect public health. Talk about a most serious Food poisoning threat! Indeed!!! The Lotte Market EXCEPTION is the onsite MOOLKOGI Restaurant which consistently provides EXCELLENT FOOD, and A-One CUSTOMER SERVICE! Unlike Lotte, MOOLKOGI is owned and operated by a warmhearted, dedicated, very responsible, expert chef, and professional Asian businessman and gentleman whose dishes are exceptionally good, always fresh, and well priced! But LOTTE MARKET overall FAILS to meet the public expectation and apparently seems to be operated based on a mindset that providing polite and qualitative customer service is optional and unnecessary. How foolish! I will not condone such a mindset by continuing to be a patron of this market as I reject and resent its biased and exclusionary business practices.

I come here at least once a month to stock up on Ribena. It's a concentrated drink that's only sold…read moreinternationally. Good stuff. The problem with this place is the staff. Not only are they friendly, remember you and give eye contact, they upsell. They are like, "would you like to try?", "I see you only have XYZ, will you need ABC as well to go with that?", "Have you tried our fresh bread, it just came out of the oven!" Listen, Listen, LISTEN LINDA.... when they mention the bread, understand it's a trap. You've been cornered. GET OUT!! Run! Do not pass go, do not collect $200... leave immediately. So, the previous time I came, I went with a list... I got all items on the list. Then, I am approached about the bread. I tell him, "I am on a low/no carb diet, I don't do bread but thank you". You call it being a salesmen, I call it recess peer pressure. He tells me, "it's fresh. It's the best bread you will have ever eaten. Look at me, I'm skinny. Would you like two loaves or three" I'm like EXCUSE me sir!! No means, no! Well, my weak willed self left buying not one but TWO loaves of the tallest, softest, longest loaves of bread I've ever seen in all my years. I was just going to take it home and trash it, consider it a donation, but the devil on my shoulder told me, "try it". I did. Errrrmawwwwgawwwwwd. Then, I whipped butter, added honey & cinnamon & smeared it on said bread and that kicked it up to a level that I'm pretty sure is outlawed. First of all, what is this bread made of. I swear they use potato flour, honey, fairy dust and some highly addictive ingredient that may or may not be legal on this side of the globe. I don't know. All I'm saying is... save yourself! Do as I say, not as I did. Don't come here, but if you do....don't get the bread. If you do buy the bread..... don't eat it. If you do eat it.... can you remember to bring me some Ribena when you get admitted to the Afia Freshest Most Delicious Bread Addiction Center. We are gonna need something delicious to wash this down with. I'm just saying, you've been forewarned. This bread is gonna lead me to have my own TLC special: Intervention- She risked it all and ate the bread. So, my last visit, I convinced the lady in line to buy it. She too doesn't eat bread. I told her, if I'm going down, I'm taking everyone with me! She got a loaf. I bought two for my family as well. It's over for us. :)

family friendly. warm and welcoming every time you walk in. Also fully stock. the best plantains.read more

This is a great little market located right off of Route 3 in Crofton. I honestly can't say I know…read moreof another one around here, so it's nice to finally have one! (If others exist, they're well-kept secrets). The space inside is very bright! A lot of these very small markets can feel cramped and dim, but not so here. Due to the footprint of the store, it's not very large inside, and the aisles (if you can call them that) are small and cramped. But, they make good use of the space all the same, and with super-high ceilings, it FEELS a lot bigger inside than it probably is. They do have a fresh foods counter in the back, and they also offer fresh and frozen produce up front. I got a great haul, enough to make a fantastic salsa verde with some fresh tomatillos, jalepenos, lime, and cilantro. Yum! It went well with the frozen tostones! I'd like for this place to be a lot bigger than it is, but I can't complain. It's a really nice shop with helpful staff and a good selection of products considering the space available. It's well worth popping your head in and taking a look around!

El Maguey Latino Market is a new international grocery store that just opened not to long ago in…read moreGambrills, Md. The store itself isn't very large, but they really make the most with the space they were given, while still managing to not feel cramped. The have a small produce section full of really fresh items. The refrigerated/freezer section spans the right side of the store, and is filled with all kinds of goodies. They have a check cashing booth to the rear left of the store, not far from their meat section, where they have a bunch of different cuts on display. I found many items that my family uses regularly, and it's awesome to now have something in the area, in stead of having to run out to Laurel or New Carrolton to make special purchases. I really hope that people take the time to check this place out. This staff is friendly, and helpful. This market was much needed in this area. I will be patient as they work out any kinks, and hope to see them flourish in the years to come. Welcome to the neighborhood!

This place is amazing of you are looking to plan an international, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern…read morefeast. They have all the ingredients you could ever need and you will pay much, much less than the specialty shops in the heart of downtown Baltimore. If you want authentic ingredients with great prices and excellent service visit KoKo market. The two gentlemen who manage the place are so helpful and will make recommendations for those of you just starting out with this type of cuisine. Oh and for you Hookah lovers, let me tell you I am a connoisseur and you can't beat their selection. They even have a hookah room set aside with all the supplies, tobacco and charcoal you will ever need. You would have to fly to Egypt or Morocco to beat their prices. Only downside is parking can be a challenge on a busy day.

No oxtails at a international market that's different so don't come here for that's not much meat…read morehere

Taj Mahal is a great halal meat grocery store. I know the owner has changed in the last year and I…read morehave definitely seen a change. I order halal meat from here and they have a lot of variety like organic chicken, beef, lamb and even oxtail! I also see lots of great frozen options for my kids like halal chicken nuggets and patties. def recommend!!

This is a nice Halal supermarket it would be even better if it actually opened on time, but other…read morethan that the staff is very nice the selections are good I especially like the seasonings. just don't expect it to open by the time it states on their website or on the door

Remy is very friendly and helpful. She has everything you need and if not she will provide a…read moresubstitute.

I was looking for a nearby international market, so I found them on Yelp. I stopped by looking for…read morespecific items. Though I was unable to find what I needed, they appear to have many food and miscellaneous items. I didn't interact with anyone. I quickly perused the aisles and left because I did not see any exotic produce or items needed to prepare a specific dish. The ambiance was fine. It was a smaller scale specialty store. Now that I know the store is there, I would return if need be.

I have been to Arsaco grocery for African food items for the 3rd time now since I moved into the…read moreDMV. They have almost every food items we use back home. They are fully stocked on every item. The owners are very lovely and approachable. Arsaco is family owned and they run every part of the business. The place is clean and always stock with some of my favorite snacks such as chinchin, plantain chips, and more. For all your African food items in Howard county and nearby I recommend Arsaco.

Very small but very well stocked store. Was looking for dark soy sauce to use in a recipe and this…read morewas the only place that had it that was convenient.

I was happy to find this same store from where I used to be. It's a bit pricey, but very convenient…read more. I shop their all the time.

So I love to go to La March outside of normal grocery stores because of all the different diverse…read morefruits and vegetables and herbs I'm able to buy that I don't normally see at Giant or safeway. Especially love to be able to select my own fresh fish! And the guys who work there are super attentive when cleaning your fish. It's a great experience. I'm a chef so I can always appreciate being here especially for the fresh produce and the coconut water which is all 100% coconut water! The prices aren't bad either and of course that really helps in today's economy. I also love the fact that I can get my miscellaneous items as well and the prices are pretty reasonable. I cater a lot but sometimes I don't need bulk items such as sternos and so I can buy them from La Mart for $1.50 a piece and get exactly the amount that I need versus having to buy 30 or 40 pieces at one time from a larger restaurant style store. So that is extremely helpful to me as well.