I forgot curry leaves at Patel's the other day. Rather than going all the way back to Norwalk for…read morethem, I decided to see if there might be a local source by doing an internet search. As luck would have it, I found an Indian grocery nearby at 151 Spruce Street, across from the hospital parking lot. It's Aapnar Bazar. And what a surprise. The store is bright and sparkling clean. It has many staples for Indian cooking, including curry leaves. Among other surprises there, I spotted some tiny masoor dal lentils and bought a bag. Yesterday I cooked up a batch based on a recipe from Raghavan Iyer's masterpiece, 600 Curries. The dish was delicious. Aapnar Bazar has lots of very fresh vegetables and quite a lot of good looking frozen fish. I was very impressed with the shop and have been recommending it to everyone interested in the best ingredients for home style Indian cuisine. Many items, particularly the vegetables, are suitable for any style cuisine.

Very helpful and kind , if you want to order halal meat call ahead for the order so it's ready…read morebecasue it takes time for them to freshly prep. They have fresh vegetables and array of items choices and lentils. Prices are also reasonable.

Lately I have been on a breakfast kick trying to find great local spots, and I stumbled onto this…read moreplace. It feels hidden in the sense that you could drive right past it and miss it, but once you find it, it is absolutely worth it. There is parking out front which is a plus. Inside, it is exactly what you would expect from a classic mom and pop Italian deli. Small, warm, welcoming, decently lit, and clean. They also have a huge menu with tons of options, not even counting everything available at the deli counter. I took my time looking over the menu and the staff was patient while I decided. I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese with black pepper on a wedge and a bacon, egg, and cheese lightly toasted on white bread. The wedge was the highlight. Big portion, very filling, and everything tasted fresh and high quality. It was cooked and put together really well. My only small critique is that the bread was very soft and the eggs were falling out a bit, but I also did not ask for it toasted so that may be on me. The bacon, egg, and cheese on white bread was good as well. The only downside was that it was very lightly toasted, almost not toasted at all, and it used bacon pieces instead of strips. Overall, this is an excellent local deli with quality food, generous portions, and a welcoming feel. I would definitely recommend stopping by, and I will absolutely be back.

Fusaro's Market is an absolute staple, and a place I've been coming to ever since I was a kid. Back…read morein the day, Joe always made the best sandwiches you could find anywhere. He is truly missed, but his boys have taken over seamlessly and are holding down the deli with incredible pride. The quality of the food is top-tier across the board. They import several fantastic items directly, including fresh bread and delicious cookies right from Arthur Avenue. To top it all off, their fresh gelato is an absolute treat every single time. It's a wonderful, authentic family deli that continues to deliver amazing food and great memories.

My friends and I stopped at this location of Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli after lunch at Sally's…read moreApizza just across the street. We grabbed snacks and treats for our train ride home. I got an egg salad sandwich and a few other snacks, which were definitely great for snacking on the train. This location is a little smaller than the other location we visited on our day or two in the area, but it has more seating for enjoying what they make/offer. Another really nice shop/store whether you need to do some grocery shopping or are hungry for a snack, lunch, or dinner (those fresh onigiri looked delicious)!

So many amazing authentic Japanese items! We just so happen to stumble upon this place and snagged…read morea bunch of snacks. Would love to come back for Ramen. The cashier was friendly. Very clean shop.

Had lobster roll and it was excellent. Great lobster that was fresh and hot butter on a toasted…read moreroll. Place was clean and friendly. Great sushi selection for next time.

My best friend loves this spot, so had to try it when visiting her. Loved everything we got!…read moreDelicious, creamy clam chowder soup and special rolls - make sure to ask them to make them on the spot, not pre-made, so the sushi rice is fresh. Devoured it all in the car. Would totally come back. 5 stars!!!!

Nice Asian Market! With different fresh seafood, uncooked and some cooked. Very good assortment of…read morefresh fishes , domestic and imported.

I was craving sushi and when I used Yelp to search, High Ridge Fish Market came up so I gave them a…read moretry and it was excellent. The already made sushi was running low in stock so they made me a fresh one. Friendly staff, from the looking, I think it's a family run which is really good. I love to support family business. The store is so nice and clean. I will have to come back again for fresh fish and seafood. Highly recommend.

Updating to add: chunks of MELTED PLASTIC in hot food!!!!a spoon literally melted into the…read morefood!!!!!! Pizza has cleaning fluid smell on crust. This needs to be shut down by health department and taken over by new management. Not what you would expect from whole foods. Shocking and gross.

Convenient location and large lot and store. Big aisles were easy to shop and everything was well…read morestocked. I always appreciate Whole Foods natural food options and find their pricing improved with Amazon taking over.

I would say this is a hidden gem, but it seems like most of Stamford knows what a treat this place…read moreis. We came on a cloudy Saturday afternoon after lunch in the area and were hoping for a nice spot to just sit and catch up. I got a Yuzu tea while my friends got a matcha latte and we got a strawberry cream tart to share. The Yuzu was fragrant and the tart was nice and light, exactly what you'd expect from an Asian dessert -- "not too sweet". When we were done, we happily perused all of the goods in the store. They had so many different Japanese offerings, it was so nice to see -- ceramics, teas, snacks, cooked food, etc. There was SO much, and on top of that, they seemed to have almost all of the Harney & Son's offerings, including the special edition teas like the Death of the Nile and Murder on The Orient Express. I was super impressed by this little shop and can't wait to visit Stamford again to explore more of the goodies.

This is a cute gem of a Japanese shop in Stamford where options for quality Asian grocers are…read morelimited. Well organized and a pleasant friendly staff. Considering the compact size they have a wide variety of items for sale. Are you going to pay more yes. But vs a 30+ min drive I'll pay for convenience. We picked up frozen gyozas, tea and some other snacks and an onigiri

Shopping at Palmer's is always an experience. Yes, the prices might be slightly higher than Whole…read moreFoods, but that's really beside the point, you're not just buying groceries, you're investing in a lifestyle. Where else can you stroll the aisles with a free coffee in hand, pretending you came in for "just one thing," while slowly filling your cart with items you didn't know existed but now absolutely need. And the rotisserie chicken might be the best financial decision in the whole store. Somehow it's the one thing that feels like a bargain while everything else gently reminds you that quality comes at a price. In the end you walk out with great groceries, a lighter wallet, and the comforting feeling that at least you did it with a cup of free coffee in your hand. Honestly, worth it.

This place was fine. The design and layout of the store is nice. The prices are on the high side,…read morebut not unexpected given the area. I've tried a bunch of the prepared food and didn't really love anything. I would go back though and keep trying.