EXPERIENCE A great supermarket located south of the Italian…read moreMarket. It's located within a Vietnamese-centered plaza surrounded by various restaurants and stores. The market offers a wide array of goods, from tableware, frozen goods, fresh produce, and snacks. It's a great place to stack up on Asian ingredients and staples at an affordable price. SERVICE Staff were kind and friendly. PARKING Parking can be difficult to find as spots are shared with neighboring restaurants and vendors.

Solid Asian food market in the South Philly area. I've come multiple times for Asian ingredients…read moreand have been able to find ~90% of what I've been looking for. It's frankly a bit run down and dimly lit, and definitely has the smell of an Asian market, that while it may be nostalgic for some, including me, it's probably not the preferred or ideal experience in the end. We packed up our stuff in a box available by the counters, and even that gave us the smell of the market on the way home. Staff are all Chinese-speaking, and thus it's probably hard to get help if you're not familiar and know what you're looking for. As a non-Chinese speaker, I personally am usually mostly in and out without much interaction with the staff beyond the personal at the checkstand. All that being said, this is well-stocked, and has what you're looking for if you know what you're looking for. Otherwise, probably best to visit elsewhere for a place that can offer more customer service, or just a more comfortable environment for shopping if you're not at home in Asian markets.

This was my first time in an Asian market as I have never prepared Asian food or do I really ever…read moreeat it. But I was definitely curious and my son who lives in Philadelphia sometimes shops here. It seemed massive to me, and there were so many things I had no idea what they were. The only thing I bought were several different types of cookies, which I liked a lot. They were made with mung beans! Something I'd like to point out is that the the ladies bathroom was absolutely filthy! Something disturbing I saw that I wished I could unsee was a large pair of tongs hung over the filthy wastepaper basket. All I could think of was a kitchen employee needed to use the bathroom, and placed the tongs there while she did her business. But was she going to wash those when she got back to the kitchen or just use them without washing? Such a gross, unsightly thing to see!

Our go to Asian grocery - fresh Longan, Lychee and Rambutan, Udon noodles, Vietnamese rice paper,…read moreKimchi, Sichuan Peppercorns, Seaweed snacks - you name it, they have it. We recently found Ube condensed milk, Ube Halaya, Durian puffs, Green tea noodles, frozen Pandan leaves and Pandan extract in a tin! Can't wait to make some Kaya jam at home! They take card or cash and have plenty of parking. BYOB (Bring your own bags)!

Whole spices. Hot food. Snacks. Frozen and shelf stable items from South Asia and the middle east…read more What else you need? This spot has been a godsend for finding all the spices I need to keep my home kitchen stocked. For reference, here's just a small slice of what I regularly pick up from International Foods and Spices because I cook way too much pho, jerk chicken, lemongrass beef, and al pastor: Allspice Clove Cumin Annatto/Achiote Cinnamon (both cassia and regular) Coriander Various peppercorns Anise Star Anise Bay leaf Garam masala whole spice mix (and preground) Fenugreek (methi) Dried peppers Kashmiri chili powder ... and much much more! That's not even counting the staples like tahini, ghee, and various nuts, grains, dried beans, and other things. The only thing I'd say I wish they had more of was a better fresh herb selection. One quarter to half of the flavor in my cooking comes from fresh herbs, and if they had thai basil, mint, and other things like that regularly, it'd truly be a one stop shop for flavor. If you make flavorful food, International Food and Spices has got your back. And pick up a samosa and some saag while you're at it.

The grocery selection is adequate, but I'm making this review specifically for the pakora which was…read morevery tasty. Samosas are alright but I loved the pakora. Also they do have every south asian ingredient you would need in a pinch, but there is better across the bridge in Jersey- notably produce is very lacking

If you want trendy asian snacks, this is the most comprehensive store in Philly! They have mainly…read moreChinese, Japanese, and Korean snacks, with a lot of things that I've never seen in other typical East Asian grocery store. Various types of candy, frozen foods, specialty drinks, ice creams, mochi, potato chips, ramen--each aisle is packed with goodies. It is a little pricey, but I like buying interesting candies for care packages or unique gifts. Definitely recommend! - open for covid as of July 2020 - under $10 is cash only

I really enjoyed visiting S.mart! You can't go wrong with anything you buy here…read more I spent less than $20 and got a decent amount of stuff: Black Truffle Velvet Mashed Potato Pringles Ritz Crackers with Chocolate Matcha Chocolates Watermelon Konjac jelly pack Japanese Oreos Gift Box (not pictured) So far, I've had the Oreos, Matcha Chocolate and the Pringles. All were pretty solid! The Pringles remind me of something other than mashed potatoes but I can't put my finger on it. The Oreos are all different flavors and are slightly thinner than the Oreos sold here in the US. The flavor I tried was White Peach and Crystal Grape. Interesting combination to mix with chocolate but it was actually tasty. The matcha chocolate doesn't taste like chocolate. The matcha flavor is very strong and it tastes like you're biting into a block of matcha but with the consistency of chocolate. I wasn't helped by anyone besides the cashier so I can't speak too much on the staff but overall I was able to navigate the store without any questions. The store is a little tight especially when you're sharing the aisles with other people. My understanding is that the S.mart directly next door is owned by the same family and is a store specializing in skincare. They share the same name but sell different items. Great selection of international treats and a nice place for gifts, too!

5/5 for an amazing selection that is quality…read more It has food from all Asian ethnicities, they have fresh seafood and regularly change over their packages of cuts of meat. They had discounted Moon Cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. They also have consistent pricing for chicken thighs, vegetables, regular sale pricing for Apples and oranges, etc. As for cleanliness concerns, I think when you go to an Asian Grocery store, you have to expect a sort of controlled chaos. I will say that it can be hard to social distance, but you know that coming here, everyone will be wearing a mask, multiple cashiers and customers will be wearing face shields, most people will be using gloves and everyone will be rushing to get in and out once they've loaded all the bags they can carry with everything they can to buy all at once. I come here for things like hot pot meats, seafood, chicken, beef, drumsticks, live crabs, different vegetables, soy sauce, etc. Tips/Takeaways: -Love this place for all my weekly grocery needs -Definitely great prices, quick staff, patrons all wear masks/gloves, would highly recommend!

This is a nice Asian market in Chinatown that has all kinds of Asian fruits and vegetables. We…read moreloaded up on longans, grape plums, and a few durians. Grape plums were something new to me, and I became addicted to them rather quickly. They taste just as their name depicts, a hybrid between a black grape and a red plum. The skin is thick and tart, just like a plum, while the inside resembles a black grape in taste while the texture is a bit chewy like the grapes used to make wine. I ate these almost every day while I was in town!

Food was very good and the price for a plate was not bad and served a lots on your plate…read more Flavor of all the fishes was perfect

This is a nice small store that doesnt have any signs or anything outside. you can notice that its…read moreindonesian because of the signs and products in the window. its a small red-ish brick building, they also have a wide variety of indonesian products such as sambal, abc and indomie. the owners are an older couple from surabaya and are always smiling. they do have a large selection of goods packed into a tight spot. it is run by a husband and wife eastern java. takes cash only.

Great little shop and the nicest owners! It's really convenient when you're walking around the…read morecenter of the city or between neighborhoods like Chinatown and center city. Love grabbing a cold drink on a warm day or stopping by on my way home from work. The owner is really sweet and open to feedback about items to order too! Love love love this spot. It's bigger on the inside than you think, very clean, and organized!

Fortune Market is super convenient, right across from my apartment! The service is excellent, and…read morethey stock everything I need except tobacco and alcohol. Highly recommend this store!

Whenever H-Mart feels too far out of reach, this little gem is my go-to for my Asian grocery runs…read more I love there's a huge variety of goods that you can get from here, anything from fresh produce to seafood, shabu shabu meat slices to giant tubs of kimchi. The list is endless of the goods that you can find here, at prices that are better than many of its competitors. Of the numerous times that I've shopped there, I've only had to wait in line several times. For some reason, this place isn't as busy as the other Asian grocers in the region. I'm not complaining though. I love the convenience of being able to find a parking spot there anytime I want to shop, and I hope New Spring Market continues its business for many years to come.

If you can get past the fish smell when you walk in, this place is incredible. It has every kind of…read moreasian food you can imagine - from snacks, to noodles, to tofu, mochi, and everything in between! It's the best asian market in the city.

Awesome family owned / operated corner grocery store. They have a good variety of local staples…read more They also have good quality grocery items from Europe. Such as spreads, cheeses, coffee, pastas, sauces, olives and so much more. Shop here before going to big box stores. You will be surprised by how much quality grocery items they have.

Food and services are both great. Just wish the took more methods of payment. Also needs more day…read moreto day products to be considered a market.