Although I knew the place, but today was my first time to go inside. The owner or cashier was so…read morenice and helpful. It has various...I think African, Indian and middle eastern ingredients. Definitely I will go back to explore more various food!!

I'm so glad I finally made it here. I could kick myself for waiting so long to go in. I've been…read moreresearching halal African cuisine so I can I have a friend from work over for dinner, and a coworker confirmed this is a great place to shop. Although thr store is small, their items are unique and well chosen. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and very kind. I was easily able to find what I was looking for. Also super happy to finally find a place in Anchorage that sells goat meat!

We actually don't come here enough. To be honest I think we venture here once a year as they are…read morethe only ones in town either authentic mu shu wraps that we use every Xmas for our Traditional Peking Duck dinner. They actually have very good prices on spices too. Much better than Sagaya or box grocery stores. The best they offer is homemade Kimchi. Oh so good and I need to remind myself go more often to at least get that kimchee.

I come here when I need wraps for my Peking Duck I make every Christmas. But on this occasion I…read morepicked up powdered spices I was out of Ginger Powder and man, I'm coming here for certain spices as they have an Indian Food area and the prices are banging as in LOW! Then I was passing by their Kimchi refrigerated cooler and I was like it's nearly all gone hmmm that means people must like it. So I grabbed a container! I usually get my Kimchi from Costco, but not anymore. After eating their Kimchee there's just no comparison. If you're into Asian and Indian foods I recommend coming here.

I have ventured into New Sagaya Midtown a handful of times in the last decade, usually on a mission…read morefor something that I cannot find at Carrs or Freddies. Today I was searching for Taiwanese rice vinegar. When I was about to give up, I found it in the vinegar isle, not the Asian sauce isle, like I would have suspected! New Sagaya Midtown has a fantastic selection of all things one might need to make some killer Asian or Mexican dishes and I love coming here for that. The main downside is that they are expensive, typically in the L48 stores like Uwajimaya and Hmart are cheaper than Safeway/QFC but that is simply not the case here. The store is relatively clean and well lit, there is no funky odor which is greatly appreciated. The cashier is always quick, but that's the extent of the service I have received at the store. I will keep coming back when I need to find a special ingredient to keep exploring the culinary world.

The most fresh poke! We asked for some samples and they gave us a good amount! We tried the spicy…read morepoke and octopus and it was delicious. So we got half a pound each and got some rice at the Chinese store and made our own poke bowls. They also have hard to find fruits. Highly recommend!

Props to the produce guy. I visited specifically to buy local sprouts. They were selling some new…read moresprout mixes I hadn't tried, but was interested in, so I checked the price then grabbed a bag and proceeded to the check stand, where I was charged more than the price posted in the produce section. I questioned the checker, who questioned another staff member nearby. They said the price charged was correct. Did I read the price card at the cooler wrong, I wondered. I had declined a receipt--I almost always do--so I dropped the sprouts off in my car, then walked back to check the posted price. That price was what I had remembered. I removed the price card to take it to the check stand. I hadn't really planned what to say, whether to ask for a partial refund so that I was paying the price marked, or what, but, turns out, Mr. Produce Man saw me taking the price card, and asked me what was up. I told him. He said probably they hadn't made new price cards to jibe with the register price yet, then he asked if I wanted a refund. I explained that I didn't have a receipt, so he asked if I wanted another package of the sprouts for FREE! I said yes, but I was uncomfortable walking out with merchandise I hadn't paid for. So he walked me to the door, chatting with me about how much and how fast his wholesale costs were rising. But I gotta say, his response put a smile on my face. He didn't want an unhappy customer. He wanted things to be right. Stand up dude. I'll go back.

Review of New Sagaya City Market - Anchorage, Alaska…read more Five weeks ago, I moved from San Francisco to Anchorage, settling near the downtown area. One of my first missions was to find a coffee spot that felt like home--a place with not just great coffee, but genuine people behind the counter. After trying a handful of cafes, a neighbor suggested New Sagaya City Market, just two blocks from my house. What a win. The market itself offers high-end, quality products. Yes, prices are a bit higher than what you'd find at Walmart or Target, but coming from San Francisco, I was prepared for that. What truly sets this place apart, though, isn't just the products--it's the people. From the very beginning, the baristas here have shown me the most consistent and heartfelt customer service I've experienced since moving to Anchorage. They don't just serve coffee; they connect with you, listen to your stories, and make you feel like part of the community. Today was a perfect example. I slipped in the parking lot (rookie mistake--no spikes on my shoes for the icy ground). After two kind gentlemen helped me up, I walked inside with my spilled coffee. Annie, a new barista I hadn't met before, immediately offered me a fresh cup with such kindness and care. That small gesture meant so much--it wasn't just about the coffee, it was about feeling seen and supported. I also want to shout out Monica and Shea, who I met when I first arrived five weeks ago. They've been consistently amazing--funny, charming, and genuinely interested in conversations about life, community, and even my adventures back in San Francisco. Every time I come in, I leave feeling lighter, happier, and more connected. Thank you, Annie, Monica, and Shea, for making New Sagaya City Market my go-to coffee spot. You've given me more than great coffee--you've given me a sense of belonging in a new city. --- Would you like me to make this version short and punchy for Google/Yelp reviews, or keep it longer and more storytelling-focused for something like a blog or social post?

I found a new little Mexican Market! It's actually it that…read morelittle they have a TON of great items from Linzano Salsa to Bimbo Breads and all the great stuff in-between for your culinary adventures. The staff were super nice and friendly, and the inside is bright, fresh and clean. Candies, sodas, masa flour, and all kinds of cheese. Definitely worth stopping in for authentic Mexican ingredients and treats.

The food is delish! The service was exceptional and the ambiance was perfect! I will be coming back…read moreagain definitely.

Eh.... I love mom and pops, especially international markets that provide support to our immigrant…read morecommunities. But this place is concerning. Its poorly organized- you can't even pass through some aisles without turning sideways. The disorganized was so bad that it made me question they can maintain compliance with date requirements. I also smelled some things that were funky in 2 corners of the store as if they had rolled under a shelf and been left to rot. The person who referred to the hot bar the ambiance is perfect has clearly never been here- there IS NOT A PLACE to consume on site. There is a hot bar at the back of the market- it is very much marketing to their community. There was a lot of fish and root based selections. Their prices were ok. The product in particular looked reasonably priced and fresh, which is why I gave 2 starts. Unfortunately, I won't be back.

Ordered the $20 roasted lamb on Doordash…read more The food arrived hot and fresh. The meat, was not very good. 50% of it was bone. Of the remaining, another 50% was fat. The meat was gristley, fatty, bony, and gamey. The sauces and garnishes it came with were very good. Lamb is one of my favorite meats. If, the first time I had it, it was presented like this...that probably wouldn't be the case.

To clarify, I have only ordered delivery through doordash, and haven't been here in person yet…read more Ordered lunch from here on a whim, as it had kept showing up on various recommended pages on doordash for quite a while. Ordered the chicken and macaroni (keep in mind this is more chicken and pasta, they use rotini noodles for this dish), mandasi, and sambusas. The food arrived quickly and hot, which is always appreciated. The sambusas were so good I had eaten them before my brain could catch up. The meat and veg inside is moist and flavorful, and the outside is nice and crispy. The mandasi was very tasty when paired with the sauces they include with your meal. The chicken and pasta was hearty and flavorful, and they do not skimp on the portions- I had lunch for 3 days afterward and it only got better as the noodles were able to soak up more and more of the flavors.

Gosh I love this store... like so much. My husband have made a conscious effort to support locally…read moreowned stores and eat healthier. This store sells so many homemade, quality foods, imported meats made with traditional quality standards, and fermented foods I cant even describe. I buy things blind often and are never disappointed. We love the food from here. They also have a bakery here!

The staff were very helpful.I went into get some bread ended up getting a few other items that's…read morewhat happens when you go into an Awesome store and you find everthing you wanted and then some.Love this Place