I have visited Farmer's Indian Market twice, and walked out both times without buying anything. I'm…read morean adventurous shopper so this is unusual for me. The prices for produce are high and the organization of the aisles baffles me. This time I had a plan: a short list of specific needs from the Asian Market on Central which I hoped I could find here instead. But daikon was too expensive, a tub of peeled garlic was not in sight and I did not have the patience to search for wheat starch or Pantai brand fish sauce. All that said, it's still a four star experience. First for the experience of seeing many Muslim families shopping together on a Friday, and particularly the happy customers waiting at the busy halal butcher when their orders are delivered. Second for the depth of product which challenges the casual shopper but lets me know this would be a good source for a very specific product, like an obscure fruit or vegetable or one of the dozens of middle eastern flatbreads on offer. The labneh section alone deserves an award for brand diversity. Like it or not, I know I'll be back and am glad we have Farmer's Indian Market in our community.

This store is amazing, has everything you could possibly need. From soup to nuts…read more Well organized and very clean. If your looking for a spice or vegetable etc that you never could find or even never knew about this is the store to go to. I was overwhelmed but found some things but will go back prepared the next time around.

What can I say about this place? A LOT. But in the interest of not completely filling up Yelp's…read moredatabase, I'll keep it brief. The first thing that you notice when you walk into Garofalo's is how great it smells: it's like getting hit in the face with a cinder block of glorious fucking awesomeness. It smells THAT good. I love it. I really don't think there's a single thing here that isn't fantastic. I'm especially in love with their smoked ribs. The stuffed pork chops are awesome. They make all sorts of phenomenal sausages. They also sell a variety of other things: various cheeses, meats, spices, canned tomatoes, olive oil and more. The staff at Garofalo's are great as well. They're very friendly. This place is obviously in the best hands. If you're not familiar with the area, it might be a little tricky to find because it's on a weird little road. There really isn't any parking (I normally walk here from my Schenectady office anyway), so the best place is to just park in the lot around the bend behind Perreca's and Cornell's. Garofalo's is well within walking distance from there. Garofalo's accepts credit cards, but there's a minimum amount (which is $15 if I recall correctly). Be warned: If you're going there today for the smoked ribs, you're SOL. I'm pretty sure I bought them out for the day. That's how I roll.

A Schenectady treasure along with Pereccas Bread. An authentic Italian meat shop featuring sweet…read moreand hot Italian sausage plus cheddar brats, kielbasa and many other hand made links. The steaks are outstanding quality. The Lamb Sausage which we grill is a family favorite, especially as an appetizer. The Italian Sausage is great in sauce or grilled. They also make sausage patties in the summer. Their grated cheese is always in our refrigerator. Out of state relatives request the cheese and the Italian Sausage when we visit. Family owned since it was established almost 100 years ago.

Ulster County used to be my home and I've noticed Calcutta Kitchens during my travels through…read moreKingston. It's one of the businesses on that stretch of Broadway to endure while others have changed hands. So the other day, I decided to take a peek inside and find out what's for lunch. Chicken Vindaloo. There was also a vegetarian option. Each cost $15. The vindaloo was really delicious. I could smell it as soon as I walked in. The location is both a gift shop/ market and restaurant. There's dry goods and ready-made foods for sale on the shelves as well as brightly hand-painted gifts such as food storage containers and kitchen towels.I bought both as gifts for friends. I also got an order of vindaloo to eat-in along with unsweetened ice tea. The meal was delicious. The business owner is gracious and helpful. Her ready-made lunches are served in what look to be attractive eco- friendly paper containers. When I let her know that I couldn't finish my meal, she smiled and said," I'll give you a cover for the container so you can take it home." The cover fit perfectly and was secure. I let her know that I'd be returning for lunch and shopping another time.

Such a shame that a place like this has so much potential but the owner can ruin its vibe. It's not…read moremy first encounter with her. All my experiences with her have left me with a bad taste in my mouth and I have overlooked it until recently. She's not nice, she tries to be pleasant but comes off insincere. Recently I spent almost $100 there and ate there. The meals come with a very small/trial size condiment/chutney that holds maybe a tbsp of content. I asked for another one and she was hesitant, she told me that I could buy them and pointed to a shelf. Seriously, I couldn't believe it! I asked again and she reluctantly gave me a different condiment babbling about how there are different ones. Nm that I just spent a lot of money for mediocre food! The frozen butternut squash and lemongrass was very watery and lacked flavor. I used it as a broth that's how watery it was. The hot chai was bland and watery with no taste of spices. The chicken curry was decent but again lacked depth of flavor and was on the watery side. It's very sad bc I like Indian food and want to support local businesses but not when you're treated like this esp by the owner who is very cheap and unpleasant. Food has gone downhill and watering everything down to cut costs doesn't help. And it's way overpriced like other reviewers state.

This store packs a surprising variety of products for its size! Some prices can feel a bit high,…read morethough. They don't provide bags, so come prepared. The private parking lot is convenient, but the place is easy to miss while driving--look for the Dairy Queen across the street as your landmark. Definitely try the wasabi hot peas and the fresh Thai peppers--they're awesome!

I am (= we are) blessed with two legit Korean grocery stores in the capital region, and Kim's earns…read moreextra two points just for that, in my book. When I first discovered Kim's, comparison to Jang Teo was inevitable and, as a result, I quickly decided I preferred Jang Teo. Some years later, I revisited Kim's to realise that their pricing for the most part is comparable to Jang Teo, and they tend to stock some unusual items that are hit and miss. Take the frozen bibim kit recent for, for example. I wasn't interested especially with the $5.99 price tag, but I picked it up after seeing it discounted to $3.99 albeit with reservations. It turns out I had reasons to be hesitant. The rice is too sticky for bibim and there's not nearly enough toppings. On the other hand, the frozen kimbap rolls still impress me and are clearly a hit. All in all, I'm appreciative that they're with us and I can source goodies without needing to travel hundreds of miles. Long live Kim's.

Friendly staff with a wonderful range of products at reasonable prices. Don't let the…read moreNeighbourhood keep you from stopping by., you'll be fine. Oh and be sure to buy a jar of More than Mustard, you be can thank me later.

I also remember coming here as a kid with my dad who loved the knockwurst on the charcoal grill…read more Their sausages of any kind and hotdog are absolutely a cut above anything anywhere else and I am not even a big hotdog lover, but these are good. Low salt, creamy they don't have a chewy skin. Short ribs, lamb chops absolutely gorgeous. They are a true local butcher. Make it a point to get there.

Great place to shop. Always busy but always stocked. Great fish selection. And staff are polite and…read morehelpful!

I have switched to Asian Food Market as my primary source of Asian ingredients for two primary…read morereasons: my favorite brand of coconut milk is significantly cheaper and I've noticed the produce is fresher which means it stays viable longer. Also it's in the same shopping center as Oliver's for brew and Northeastern Chinese for takeout... all life's necessities in one place. (Although parking limitations and traffic patterns are going to make you move your car from one lot to the next.) The selection of meat and seafood is definitely narrower than at the other market and the selection of canned goods and frozen items also seems smaller. But it's better organized so you're more likely to find what you need. (Try finding Szechuan peppercorns at the other place... I know where they are now but they're definitely not where you expect.)

I like going to Trans World. So many unique things I know nothing about…read more I love the fluffy dogs that come to work with them! The cutie behind the counter is very nice and helpful! Gave me a good recommendation on a refreshing drink.

Great selection of Asian groceries. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking space. Highly recommended!read more

Muju, located on the corner of Champlin Ave and Caroline St in Utica, is a unique eatery and…read morecommunity hub that offers a blend of Nepali and Asian cuisine. The menu features a variety of snacks, boba tea, and traditional Nepali dishes like momos and chowmein, all prepared with fresh, authentic ingredients. The wife and I kinda stumbled upon Muju while in the area. We were heading somewhere else to eat, which happened to be closed, and we came upon Muju around the corner, saw the good reviews, and decided to give it a try. And we were glad we did. It's definitely an interesting place - you can order food at the front counter, there are tables to sit and eat, but then also an international grocery store in the middle of the building. We both ordered a tea, some Nepali spicy chicken chow mein, and an order of fried pork momo, which are their version of gyoza, or dumplings. Our food was delicious. The spicy chow mein definitely had a kick to it, but was very good. Dumplings are one of my absolute favorite foods, I usually prefer the thinner wrappers over the thicker ones - there were the thicker ones, but they were cooked so perfectly it didn't matter. Crispy outside, the meat filling inside was delicious. We're not in Utica often, but we'd definitely go back again if we were in the area,

This is our go to place for a quick lunch on our Utica trip and the food is always good. Their momo…read moreand chowmein are the best in town. Good ambience and welcoming staff.