Our fav place for boba tea. The best around for boba drinks. The food and other grocery items are…read moreall fresh. A great place to stop in..

The Asian grocery scene is definitely getting competitive in Schaumburg, with Joong Boo down the…read morestreet, Mitsuwa not too far away and H Mart opening...eventually. And yes, in case you didn't know, while it's called "International", all those nations are in Asia. We come here mainly for two things - either getting ingredients to make hot pot at home, or just eating hot pot here. They also have dry pot, which my wife and I really like as an option. You grab a basket and fill it with whatever veggies you want, then a separate one and fill it with proteins, then you pay by the weight. You can either get it hot pot style in a big bowl of hot broth, or dry pot where they cook it in the broth but serve your food already cooked. As far as the grocery selection, they have a big seafood selection and a decent butcher area. Also a lot of Asia snacks and frozen selection, and a small liquor section too. Produce is fine. But if you're making hot pot at home, they have the sliced meat, soup base, sauces, and a little frozen fish ball self-serve area. If you don't want to eat hot pot here, they serve other Asian hot dishes, and there's a bubble tea spot and bakery here, but I haven't tried anything else besides the hot pot. Sense a trend yet? It's not as big as Joong Boo, and it's bigger than the current H Mart for now but will be interesting to see how the new one compares. Overall it's a fine grocery store and we'll come back when that craving for mala spice strikes.

I was so excited to go to this store. This is the first store in Illinois. The store has a variety…read moreof things. They have snacks, stationery items, collectible toys, makeup, haircare, houseware, and etc. It is similar to Daiso but more expensive with higher-end Japanese items. They also sell Korean skincare items. They have claw machines for people to play. The store is big and clean. Everything on the shelves were very neat and well stocked. The employees were nice. The checkout was quick and no line. It wasn't busy when we were there. We were there on a Saturday night, three hours before they closed. There is a big parking lot. There are also reward points to collect. I will be back for sure, and hopefully they will open the Naperville location soon, since it is closer than this location for us.

Wow, what an experience! I heard fun things about the store and decided to come by. It was super…read morepacked with teenage kids playing the claw machines and the parking lot was packed but overall a fun experience. When you walk in you're greeted with rows of blind boxes of various kinds. I ended up getting a sunny angel to open, which was kinda fun. The best part of the snack aisles. Endless options of chips, candies and drinks to try. My only grief is the cost of everything. You can go to Daiso, or an Asian Market in the area to get some of the snacks for a fraction of the price. I will say that their home and beauty section is superior. I saw folks stocking up on skincare and I certainly need to spend more time there next time. The staff were super friendly and willing to help. They also checked in to make sure we didn't need anything during our shopping experience. Overall we had a great time and would venture back to find new interesting snacks to try.

Where do I begin...the venue. The lamb and turkey presentation. The rich desserts. That creamy…read moretomato soup was to die for. Imagine I've never had tomato soup and was not expecting to even try it. What a pleasant surprise! Delicious. Both drinks offered were tasty also. The portion sizes were filling. All the servers were very pleasant and helpful. The added tour of the market was a great addition to the pleasant meal. The room was very spacious and quite adequate for the amount of people who attended. I must mention the delightfully Turkish delights. Yummy Great family owned business.

The grocery offers different ethnic, central asian faire. They are cooked foods that are delicious…read more I love trying different kinds. They have dubai chocolate. They also make their own yogurt.

If you're familiar with the nearby Jerry's Produce, it's kind of an upscale version of that with…read morewider, cleaner aisles and without all of the chaos. I kind of enjoy that unique style of chaos, though. Anyway, some prices are good, some aren't. There are some things you can't find anywhere else, or at least are hard to find. People were lined up waiting for fresh seafood, and there were some impressive finds in the cheese and deli departments. Everyone was at least moderately friendly. I'll be back.

We have rarely dropped in this particular store, and that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned as…read moreit is very congested, both in the store and around their parking lot.  There is a lot of car traffic as their Pointe Plaza strip mall also houses a Walmart and a lot of that traffic goes right by the busy entrance of this Fresh Farms.  Inventory and quality wise, they may have what you need or want, but it's a bit of a hassle coming here I would say.  The wife wanted some frozen grated cassava, and it turns out not every grocery store carries it, but Fresh Farms does.  Also, a pro-tip for you - at both this store and the Fresh Farms on Golf Road (also in Niles), you can freeze to death inside the store year round, so come in with a jacket or equal!  They like protecting their produce I guess!

Came to this particular Mitsuwa to pick up bentos for a long work day for the entire weekend and…read morewas very happy that the entire bento area was well stocked everytime I came in around 10 am. I also really enjoyed picking up a variety of delicious breads from the bakery every single day as well. My favorite was the cream pan; it was super soft, and had a perfect amount of cream filling. There were also a lot of cute breads in the shape of different characters that were also as delicious as they were cute. There is a self check out line as well as plenty of cashiers so the wait to check out was minimal to none.

This was a quick pop-in, but this could still be a big review. This place is an otakus dream come…read moretrue! The architecture, the culture, the food, it's all here. So cool. I was just in the neighborhood and I've been wanting to check Mitsuwa out forever so I figured I'd finally take a look around. So whats here? Plenty of food options! It smells great in here. Walking in and right away there's wagu bento for sale. Friendly workers offering samples of alcohol behind them. Cool food stalls doing classics like yakitori, grilled fish, karaage, katsu don and more! Crepe stand, you bet. Bread shop, absolutely. With the yakisoba bread I've never actually seen for sale! Honestly there's plenty more. There's a grocery store. I didn't spend long in this section but I saw some of my favorite snacks and some premier cuts of fish. A small gatcha section! I didn't see anything I loved but they had some Spy Family stuff. A One Piece Card Game shop. I don't know anything about this particular card game, outside of its obvious relationship to the Anime it's based on. That said, the shop was busy and seemed to have people hanging out and maybe playing the game as well. Not sure if this was a pop-up or not. A small Pop-up section. Currently dedicated to merchandise from Godzilla, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider. A bookshop. Which is under-selling it. It's got English AND Japanese versions of manga. A nice selection of classic stuff and modern hits. Its got plenty of random merchandise and figures too. This spot is a destination on its own for sure. I'll be back with a full paycheck to eat and shop.

I want to give a shout out to Andrea and Chris (I wish I had last names!)…read more You know what it's like when life gets so stressful that you are struggling to find a reason to make it through the day, and then you discover a sweet treat in the international candy aisle of your local Tony's that is like nothing else you've ever eaten, and it becomes your nightly reward for making it through another day? No? Just me? Well, then humor me. I found that treat (and I'm not identifying it because I don't want my store to run out!!) and I stopped in my Tony's Monday morning to get my week's worth, and despite the fact that I hadn't seen the supply dwindle at all in the months I've been eating these treats (so I just assumed I was the only one who bought them,) AND they had literally boxes full of product every time I came to Tony's, my heart SUNK when I saw the empty shelf. Sometimes when life rains, it pours, and life has been pouring on me, and seeing that one of the few things I had to look forward to was gone, broke the camel's back. I headed toward customer service, and saw a woman standing in front of customer service (she may have been supervising the self checkout) and I approached her on the verge of tears and explained that they were out of the only thing that brought me joy, and she said "well then, we will find it." That was Angela. Thank you, Angela!!! Truly, an angel! I was expecting judgment, not kindness. I was hoping they had just moved the candy to a different display or something but Angela looked into it and they were completely out (and when I'd been in less than a week earlier, there was still a LOT of product that was about a year away from expiration, so I guess I'm NOT the only one who finds this item irresistible!) So Angela recruited a very kind gentleman named Chris who got my information, placed an order with the vendor, and barely 24 hours later I got a text from Chris that the product was at the store waiting for me. My experience with "customer service" on a whole lately has been that no one seems to care anymore. Or that people do the absolute minimum that they can get away with. I cannot remember the last time I had a company truly care if I was happy with my shopping experience. Angela could have just told me to "go look for the product at other Tony's stores" or online ... but instead she made sure the item would be available at my preferred store. Chris could have just told me "they'll be in some time next week, come in and look" .... but instead, he texted me to let me know when they arrived, and because I couldn't make it into the store that day, he made sure to set side the quantity I need. Again, these are all such small things in the grand scheme of life, but Joy and kindness are so important and so hard to come by these days. Because of the kindness of Andrea and Chris, I'm able to find little bits of joy at the end of the day, as I work my way through this difficult chapter in my life.

I have to give the deli 10 stars. My mother-in-law passed away last month, and I needed two deli…read moretrays the same day (large extended Italian family stopping in and out the whole weekend leading up to the funeral.) They were able to create them. I would never usually ask for special treatment or a short order, and when I did, they delivered. I cannot thank them enough for easing the burden on such a hard weekend. I have shopped there since the Prospect Heights store opened. I love the selection, the workers, and the deals. A good store run by good people.

Catering is really good The lamb is good and the hams. Feta cheese great grocery store.read more

wouldn't go here. Installed a new door for them 3 years ago, and still won't pay. Won't return…read moreemails or calls

I wanted to try an item from Joong Boo Market and went to the cafe for a quick bite…read more Parking lot has ample spaces. The cafe has a different door entrance and is on another floor. One can see the market on the first floor from the cafe floor. The cafe had several vendors and many tables. I was happy to go straight to the vendor which had exactly what I wanted: the Pork Wang Dumpling. It tasted so delicious! Outside was tasty and inside pork was flavorful - just what I ordered. Cashier was friendly and helpful. Lots of customers enjoying their lunch where there are plentiful tables. I took my order to go and enjoyed it very much. Cheers!~

This market is a shell of what it used to be... and prices are not great. Schaumburg is 1000%…read morebetter in inventory/stock and value. Food Courts dont compare either. Maybe do a collab with Hmart or someone and get that space fully utilized... Hmarts mini market version down the street jas better deli options too.

Excellent, albeit very small, Indian grocery store. It is amazing how many products they have…read moremanaged to pack into such a small footprint! I have shopped at several Indian stores, but I like Swagat because the people working there have been very friendly to me and helpful. Prices are good too! They always have everything I need for my recipes, and no shortage of cool new things to try. Whether you are new to Indian cuisine or have grown up with it, you will love this place!

I have going to this place though little away from our house. The prices are really good,everything…read moreis above and beyond expectations. Customer service is above all so good. I would highly recommend this place for Indian groceries.

Great Asian grocer in Niles with competitive prices. I've had hit or miss experiences with the…read moreproduce freshness, so I would be careful just to see what's in season (or what is imported, etc.) For example, these tangerines looked awesome, but when I had one at home, it was surprisingly dry and not at all juicy with a ton of seeds. Upon further inspection, it was produced in Australia (the long journey probably resulted in less freshness). However, I've had great luck with the Asian pears and most of the vegetables we bought here. I think it just depends on what you're looking for! Once you head out of the produce section, there's a great ready-made food area with everything from bento meals to breakfast favorites. This area is also where they have offered free tasters of dumplings and noodles in the past. Right past here are beverage aisles, frozen and refrigerated foods, then shelf stable items. Fresh fish and meats can be found along the very back of the restaurant. I'm particularly partial to the huge drink aisle where I've found everything from papaya milk to zero sugar sodas. Great selection of a ton of brands. You'll find similar impressive variety in their other aisles. Checkout is pretty simple afterwards with a traditional cashier, and as you leave, there is a great food court with a ton of different choices. The parking lot is a little hectic, but I would just make sure to take the back exits rather than the ones off the main road: it'll take forever if you want to turn left (since there are no traffic lights or signs for oncoming traffic).

Large Asian grocery store that reminds me of a downscale version of H Mart. They have a good…read moreselection, there's a food court, and a pretty nice hot food bar at the deli.