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.

Best of the best. Lowest price complete grocery. A must stop. Parking lot available for free. For…read moreall your Asian/ oriental food items this is the place to buy and stock up.

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.

Bigger than the other location in Chinatown and has everything you need, including kitchenware and…read moreprepared bbq pork and duck served hot.

The small, hole in the wall grocery store has some of the best juice in the city! There is a small…read morejuice stand in the back of the grocery store that offers fresh smoothies and pressed juices upon ordering. My favorites are the beet juice, and the breakfast juice, which includes pineapple and carrots mixed in. They also offer kimbap here, which is such a great option for on-the-go meals. I highly recommend getting a beverage here and walking down the block to Rittenhouse Square, where you can enjoy some beautiful weather, and a refreshing drink.

can't go wrong with affordable smoothies and juices in the back. Haven't tried the ready made food…read moreor produce yet but looks good! Fantastic location by the park and a good way to shop local

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.

I love their selection and prices, both for staples and spices as well as prepared and easy prep…read morefoods. I go make the trip to West Philly about once a month to stock up.

I gave OK Lee's Produce a try through Too Good To Go, and it was definitely worth it. For just…read morearound $6, I got a huge variety: 5 bunches of cilantro, 8 oranges (half blood orange), 4 limes, 2 mangos, a cabbage, a basket of cherry tomatoes, 8 roma tomatoes, a bell pepper, and a bag of sweet chili peppers. Some items had a bit of mold and needed trimming, but honestly, for the price, it was still a steal. I also took a walk through the store itself, and everything on display looked fresh and well-stocked -- clearly, the regular shoppers get high-quality produce. The owner was super kind, even let me pick out my own bag, and the whole customer service experience felt very relaxed and friendly. For a spot inside the busy Reading Terminal Market, OK Lee's really holds it down. It's super clean and well organized. It's officially my new go-to for weekly groceries.

Loved how neat and clean this little stall was at the Reading terminal. All was a fruit was nicely…read moreorganized and I peeped that they had watermelon which is my favorite. The clerk assured me that it was sweet for the season although the watermelon is not in season. I will say the watermelon was semi sweet and very good for the season lol. The customer service was very nice and if I ever visit again I will be back. Definitely recommend a visit.

This place is the classic bodega in the barrio. I love that I can enter a whole new context by just…read morestepping from the curb into the store. Latin rhythms abound and make me want to salsa as I pick my snack of choice, all the while making sure to pay attention to the expiration date on the package. I am always served in a courteous manner but I can't be in a rush as the conversation of the day between brothers, cousins, fathers and sons takes precedence. I actually try to listen and brush up on my high school Spanish. In this store the shelves are full to the brim with grocery items, snacks, treats, deli items and incidentals. They actually just expanded the the deli this year to include breakfast and different types of sandwiches. Every time I step out of the store I can't help but feel like I am missing something....not the items I purchased but the rich family and community that emanates from this magical place.

This is my local corner store that I buy wayyyyy too much diet coke (it's only 60 cents a can!)…read morefrom. It's really nothing to get overwhelmed about, but considering there are several other corner markets near me and I go to this one every time should be a testament of sorts. They lean towards the Mexican end of the spectrum and have a lot of Goya products (their cans of chick peas are only a dollar or something - I get all my chick peas for my hummus here), but really they have loads of everything (from food to cleaning to beauty products) priced on the fairly cheap end of the spectrum. They also have random DVDs and appliances for sale here. It's open fairly late, too. I believe it's open 10am-10pm 7-days a week. Don't go out of your way to seek this place out but if you live in the neighborhood it's definitely better than most.

This market is closed. It has been closed since, at least, October 2019…read more The closure is not due to COVID. It just closed and did not post any sign giving a reason or a new address.

Variedades Veracruzana has become a frequent stop on my ingredient shopping sprees that lead me…read morethrough the 9th Street Italian Market and down Washington Avenue... This tiny tienda has been taking care of all my Mexican hot sauce needs for some time now. If you're lookin for it, they probably have it: Tapatio, El Yucateco, Cholula, Valentina, and on and on. Most are significantly less expensive than if you were to buy em at a Supermarket of sorts. For instance, the Valentina extra hot salsa picante, which we've been shakin on everything lately, costs less than two buckaroos for the giant 34 oz bottle. Glug glug! Similarly mas cheap than usual are ingredients like La Morena chipotles in adobo... all that good stuff I'm constantly needing to stock up on. Besides my obvious love of Mexican condimentos, I frequently cook up a lot of sauces using ancho chiles, chiles de arbol, pasillas, guajillos, cascabels, look at me I'm just listing a buncha chiles... oh but there are more! These are what draw me again and again to this little shop. The many varieties of quality dried chiles are available in the bins to the left of the counter. And once again, this ol' bargain hunter is gonna have to make note of the good prices: They run $6.50 a pound, and for reference, about there are about 45 or so large dried guajillo pods in a pound. Que ganga!

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!