This shop has exactly the kind of stern-looking owner you would expect from a European grocery…read morestore. You may feel tempted to thank him for accepting your money, but beneath the tough exterior he seems to have a good heart. The store offers a great variety of high-quality Eastern European products, including a strong selection of meats and dairy. Prices have gone up quite a bit recently, but that is probably unavoidable given inflation and the fact that the store is a bit farther from the main cluster of New York-area shops. Even so, it easily beats the other Eastern European shop on Nicholson Lane. Recommended.

Wonderful store - they have everything! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always smiling,…read moresometimes even offering treats. You can always find what you need here, and everything is fresh, clean, and pleasant. Highly recommend - I keep coming back!

Sat at the bar in back. Soft shell crabs were terrific - went with the fried option rather than…read moresautéed, quality fries and a killer kale and apple salad. My Mom had their green beans as a side and I had a few - they were crispy and very good. Too many places over cook things. Waitress behind the bar was great. Nice 'neighborhoody' casual atmosphere. First time here - will hopefully be back within a few weeks. Five stars, albeit based on one visit Decent beer selection, nothing I hadn't had before. But that's a personal problem, not a restaurant problem. ;-)

Such a hidden gem. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the crab cakes are some of the best I've…read morehad. They also have amazing desserts and great seafood you can grab to go and cook at home. The mini market is super convenient, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares about the quality of their products.

Wonderful Holiday Treats & Customer Service! My friend/I…read morevisited Rodman's last weekend for sweet/salty treats & Rodman's holiday sale. She loves chocolate especially dark chocolate. I introduced her to "Baci" Chocolate a candy from Italy, varieties of milk & dark chocolate stuffed w/hazelnuts also on sale. I enjoy them during the holidays. And purchased the milk chocolate version & a salty treat. Well she noticed the dark chocolate display was empty. She asked a store associate if more "Baci" dark chocolate was available? A young man checked inventory & found none. Then he checked some other display & found (2) bags-"Baci" dark chocolate candy. My friend was thrilled & appreciated his diligence. This is a Wonderful example of outstanding customer service. See Photo!

To anyone who's ever been mistreated by this staff--don't stay silent. File a complaint with the…read moreMontgomery County Alcohol Board. You have rights as a consumer and as a human being. No one should be verbally harassed, mocked, or intimidated over wine. Shut it down. I've been a loyal customer at Rodman's Wine, Beer & Gourmet for quite some time. However, my recent experience was deeply upsetting and completely unacceptable. I walked in after a facial treatment (still healing, visibly wearing recovery cream), and was met with inappropriate behavior by a male employee who aggressively questioned my age while examining my ID--despite it clearly stating my birth year. Instead of conducting himself professionally, he loudly announced my birth year in front of other customers, challenged me on my age, and insisted I declare it aloud. This was not only invasive but also deeply humiliating. When I asked why that was necessary, he escalated the situation by telling me to "lower my voice" or I wouldn't be allowed back in the store. That is not customer service--that's verbal intimidation and public shaming. To the woman at the register who knows me and treated me with grace--thank you. To management: You should be ashamed to have someone representing your business like that. After the disturbing behavior, three men came outside the storefront looking around casing the parking lot--an apparent attempt to intimidate. Thankfully, my husband was made aware immediately and we will be filing a report. Women should not be made to feel unsafe for simply buying a bottle of wine. To anyone who's ever been mistreated or disrespected by the staff at this location: File a formal complaint with the Montgomery County Alcohol Board. You are not alone--and this kind of behavior should never be tolerated.

I was so appreciative of the customer service Jill provided after we had a little mix up on the…read moreorder processing. She called me immediately, was so kind and thoughtful, and ensured my order got to my mom on Mother's day by hand delivering it. I hear the fudge was just delicious. So all around, great experience!

The Chocolatier's Palette offers a variety of gourmet fudge with unique flavors. I first tried this…read morebusiness as part of a beer pairing with True Respite. Not only did the fudge pair well with the beer, but each one (tried 4) was delicious. They were all smooth, creamy, and not super rich. I like how creative the flavors are. Although I enjoyed all 4 pieces I tried, my favorite was a tie between the spicy mango and strawberry balsamic. Loved the slight heat the spicy mango gave, with the spice coming through right at the end of each bite. I thought the strawberry balsamic would be my least favorite, but it was so good. I liked how both had fruit pieces in them. I definitely plan to order more fudge from The Chocolatier's Palette in the near future. Be sure to check out their website periodically as the flavors change every 2-3 weeks. Local pickup (I believe near Grosvenor metro) or shipping is available.

I haven't been here in forever and decided to visit when our family drove past MD to get to home in…read moreVA. This store is amazing. They have many foods, snacks, and drinks that you cannot find in Hmart and Lotte. I bought some Japanese snacks that I grew up eating, as well as a specific brand strawberry - green tea that I haven't found in any other local Asian grocery store yet. I also found more flavors to a specific sparkling drink brand that I like and haven't found in any other local Asian store yet. Interesting fact, some of the Japanese snacks that I grew up eating were from this Chinese grocery store that no longer exists in Chinatown, DC. They brought back memories and nostalgia. This shop is small but you can find so much around and in between the aisles and shelves. Our family enjoyed looking at the bowls, eating utensils, beauty products, and hello kitty stuff (my daughter specifically). Service was so friendly. They gave my two little kids each a piece of Japanese gummy candy. My kids were so happy.

This is a cute little Japanese grocery store. I stopped in for onigiri. I had the tuna and mayo and…read morespam. They were both like $4.20. That's a little high, considering they weren't super stuffed with filling, but it seems like that price is pretty standard for the area. The tuna and mayo was kewpie which I appreciated, so it didn't taste like a tuna sandwich in rice. Lol. I only interacted with one employee here and that was the cashier. She was very nice and smiley.

We went here to buy 4 crab snow crabs clusters to feed 4 friends snow crabs. The crabs are always…read morefresh and meaty. they will steam them with or without the seasonings. We got 2 clusters with seasonings on the side ands 2 with seasonings. They cost was $72 for 4 clusters, which was 2.66 pounds ($26.99 per pound in March 2026. They prices seem to go up every tine I visit, but maybe that is just life.

The crabs are delicious; however, the reason I did not provide a five-star rating is that I…read moretypically find one bad crab in the order.

The turkey gravy and cranberry relish are great at…read moreThanksgiving and Christmas time. The service is always very good except in the wine area. Ambiance Is great. CK

I have been going to Balducci's since it switched over from Sutton Place gourmet many many years…read moreago. Balducci's always had consistently high-quality food and specialty food. Since being acquired by Safeway/Albertsons, the "specialty", in a specialty store, has pretty much vanished. I still do believe that their bistro meals, ordered with care, can be a budget, friendly, yes, I do mean budget, friendly, alternative to fast food (herb, roasted turkey dinner with fingerling potatoes and green beans are $16 and can last for two meals) Their carrot cake, has always been exceptional and remains so The disappointing part is how Balducci's now stocks basically Safeway products and up charges considerably for them. (perfect example is their prepared coleslaw. ) Items like cucumber salad, herring nibs, and other items have disappeared in favor of commercially packaged items. I always found their fish to be fresh and flavorful, but now I have seen a decline in the quality of their fish. Recently , I went to get one of their wonderful cups of coffee and found that that Service no longer is available. I guess things change.However, I don't feel the change at Balducci's has been for the better

A charming little Italian grocery and deli that's definitely worth a stop. The sandwiches are some…read moreof the best I've had in a while, and the cannoli were absolutely delicious. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. They also carry a great selection of unique items imported from Italy--things you won't typically find at a regular grocery store. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more sandwiches, grab a coffee drink, and of course, more cannoli!

This Market has almost every edible from Italy and the Middle East, including (drum roll) Italian…read morePastrami, which is not at all like kosher pastrami. You can read all about it at John tanner bbq blog, just search "cornucopia"

Trying to spice up your life, or just in need of cooking inspiration? Penzeys has an oasis of…read morespices and I love how the store is organized. Each little treasure trove of spices is situated in its own little category. There are baking spices and salad spices. I was impressed with all the different kinds of cinnamon's. The people who work there are the nicest. A gentleman directed me to the cayenne pepper area. There was a variety of choices and I learned about the Scoville levels of heat. Now, you may be saying to yourself, why would Joy B. searching for the hot peppers? The truth of the matter is that I was looking to help out a friend. I found my cayenne pepper and I was pleasantly surprised at the price point. I bought a nice size bottle for about $6.00 and change. So, excellent variety, well organized, helpful staff, and reasonably priced... I can assure you that I will be returning soon. Great job, Penzeys.

So excited to finally visit a Penzeys store in person and it was well worth it. Friendly helpful…read morestaff and incredible selection. Amazing discounts and free gifts as well. The dish towels are the best towels ever. It's been great fun using their unique blends in various recipes. Proud to support a store that represents my values as well.

Have been to Aria several times since my first review and most recently went to try the Boloni…read morebread. It's a thin naan stuffed with spicy potatoes and coriander. Customers need to call to special order it and they are $4.99 each, I loved it air-fried!

I usually go to Germantown Halal meat market to buy beef shank, which has good reviews in Yelp. But…read morelast time I went there, the service is so bad. That's why I decide to try Aria, even thought they only has 3 people reviews. Indeed their store is clean, service is good, and the price of meats is good, just like the reviews said. Strongly suggest to try it, and you won't regret!