The Nut House is very similar to many of the markets in the neighborhood in that it is a little…read moreshop with an assortment of unique Eastern European and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern goods like compote, Turkish coffee, breads, Russian/Ukrainian ice cream, etc. In terms of size of the establishment, it's smaller than a super market and about the same size as a bodega/deli. I don't drink coffee but I've been told that the coffee is very tasty and the aroma of their coffee hits you as you walk in the door. The service is quick for the most part although as there is only one register, so there can be occasions where there is a bit of a line to get processed. I've bought bread and other small items and I've enjoyed my purchases there.

We stopped by the Nut House this morning and we were impressed with their wide selection of roasted…read morenuts, dried fruits and candies but even more so at how clean the store was and how reasonable were the prices. The cashier was also very nice which is not always the case in Brighton Beach. When you visit be sure to try one of their Turkish boreks with a cup of their $1.50 coffee!

Very fresh, very friendly and diverse lityle big european food store…read more Not to be annoyingly pedantic but Mimino is a soviet film about a Georgian and Armenian man meeting Moscow with ensuing hilarity. I believe the store owner may be Georgian as there is always a large selection of Georgian food in the little hot food/salad bar section. The prices are very reasonable and they are well stocked with quality produce, canned goods, cold cuts and cheese, smoked fish as well as offering the services of a small butcher shop. Also the cake, THE CAKES. They are sold per pound and are always fresh and amazing. The girls behind the register are always nice and welcoming. The butcher is also alwsys helpful and cordial.

My to go place for Russian cakes. You buy by the slice, always so delicious. Especially the…read moreSnickers and the Smitanik are excellent. Friendly service,

So been going here for years and will continue to but will no longer get the fresh baked good form…read morethe area by the pizza and seafoods . They were not fresh at all and was a complete waste if3.99 per bun. The other side with breads is fresher and usually always is and was . Nothing more is hated when you spend that much on an item and you get zero satisfaction when you bite it, and still have a craving left over.

Really reliable grocery store chain in the South Brooklyn area that mainly caters to a…read moreCentral/Eastern European audience. For instance, the hot buffet bar has blintzes and fish recipes from the region, and there is Ayvar and forest berry teas. I always have a fun experience walking up and down the aisles, especially the bakery which is super extensive. My only gripe is that the cashiers are hit or miss with friendliness.

This is the best supermarket. Fresh hot bar that I could walk away with one of everything. My…read morefavorite was the stuffed cabbage. We also got borscht, cabbage salad, beef pergois , and rice and meat. Will be coming back

When we came to New York from California, we absolutely went to Tashkent Supermarket to get their…read morebread and beef shawarma. Our friends did the same. Their shawarma is the only one we like in all of America because it tastes just like the shawarma from our home country. We've tried shawarma from a lot of restaurants in California, but none of them taste as good as the shawarma from Tashkent Supermarket. They prepare it very cleanly . We also really like their service . If you want to taste authentic Turkish-style shawarma, I absolutely recommend trying Tashkent Supermarket.

Fantastic store that is the only one like it on Brighton Beach. Gourmet foods of super high…read morequality from cheeses, to dairy to cured meats and truffle chips. Butcher shop in the back of the store with a really great selection. Amazing how many really great products they have in the store being that it is not very large. Well managed and the staff is professional and helpful. Clean, almost shiny and you get the sense that you are somewhere in Europe when shopping here. Just a super positive experience.

The variety and quality of food will take your mind off the simple decorative surroundings and one…read morewould not notice by name that this is mainly a Russian market. Papa Carlo is not your ordinary market as it sells high quality gourmet products that range from fresh-baked bread and rolls to meats, coffee's, candies, cakes, smoked meats, fish and more. A good variety of packaged foods, but clearly the butcher area for fresh meats holds center stage, which is located at the far end of Papa Carlo's entrance. On your way to the butcher department, there is so much to see in this semi confined space. The bins of candy wrapped in bright and shiny wrappings makes each sweet treat look like a Christmas present, prices range from $5.99 to $8.99 a pound. The cured meats section blew me away with all that they offer, it took me a dedicated ten minutes to read the labels and examine the wide array of choices, it left me dizzy and oddly unable to choose. I thought it best to keep exploring and come back once my senses have been reset. Prices on all items are very reasonable, especially on cheese, dried fruits and nuts, however I did not see any produce, but as I mentioned earlier the space is limited. Not only is their food very fresh, but it is also a healthy cuisine. When I was shopping there I felt Papa Carlos business model is to provide the customer with an outstanding and distinctive international selection at reasonable prices. Catering for all occasions, private parties available. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by Papa Carlo's, you will be glad you did.

Very spacious Asian supermarket with a wide variety of options. The store is consistently busy, and…read moreparking can be difficult since the lot fills up quickly. That said, the owners would benefit from paying close attention to customer feedback. One major issue that makes this location less welcoming is the level of customer service. In particular, a staff member in the meat section (an uncle who wears glasses) has been consistently unfriendly and comes across as hostile toward customers. I'm not sure what the reason is, but interactions like this are a big reason I've chosen to return to Forum, another Asian supermarket in the area. Jmart truly excels in product selection but falls short in the customer service department. With better staff training and a stronger focus on customer experience, this store could easily become a standout. As it stands, I'll likely continue taking my business to places like Forum.

We stopped by this grocery store last night to pick up a few items. It wasn't crowded which was…read morefine by me. We bought an 11oz blueberries container (the berries were sweet). We also bought purple sweet potatoes, garlic, and 2 cans of dace. They had a nice selection of seasonal produce.

I recently learned of this store from the owner of a new Turkish restaurant that opened in my…read moreneighborhood (read my review of Effes, should you like) because I noticed that he had an giant bottle of cured sumac. I asked where he got it because I've been looking for some (and by some I mean a lot) and am totally unwilling to spend $12.00 dollars for a little bougie glass bottle. He told me about Vintage Specialty Foods! Listen: once you've used cured sumac you can't go back to powdered sumac. Q: Wait. What?? What is sumac anyway? A: Sumac, from the Arab word summaq, meaning dark red, is a spice made of the dried berries of the rhus coriaria shrub. It grows wild and happy in arid rocky environments; think Sicily and parts of the Middle East like Iran, but also in North America. Sumac berries are ground into powder or chopped and preserved with salt (this is cured sumac) and used to flavor or finish beans, vegetables, meats, poultry and fish. I've even had shortbread flavored with sumac and it was O_o. Sumac has been prized by First Nations ancestors for its medicinal values since wayback days but its tart, floral and fruity taste--kinda like if sour cherries and sunlight plus a garden could be distilled into a moment--is a flavor that we highly prize in our current small plates-make it snacky-but-not-just-tapas zeitgeist. I learned that Vintage Specialty Foods has a small, yet solid Turkish spices section--both bottled and bulk. I grabbed at least half a pound of cured sumac :D I also got some isot or urfa biber https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urfa_biber and nigella seeds (known popularly as black seed or black cumin). Vintage is a lovely, well lit, jewel like specialty grocery, known for its bulk bins of dried fruits & nuts and enormous selection of candies (some which are sugar-free) as well as its teas, coffees and biscuits. (I got some gorgeous dried fruit tisanes and a giant bag of melissa, too!) In the back of the store you'll find a wide selection of olives, Turkish and neighboring nations' cheeses, yogurt and fermented milk products, as well as a small butchery. In the front of the store you'll find sweet buns, Turkish pastries, rusks, breads, and a coffee and tea station. The staff are calm and professional, if not super cuddly. Perhaps this is cultural? No matter, you're here for the goods not necessarily affection! I will say Vintage shoppers are a dedicated, focused bunch so if you're more in the mood to browse and contemplate purchases, you might feel a bit at odds at first, but soon enough you'll get into the opportunity to elevate your kitchen vibe and find yourself the very happy consumer of a number of tasty treats. Covid protocols: Everyone was masked up. It's up to you to be on top of your own six-feet apart measure--which is hard in a small shop--but can be done.

Beware, It's a Scam !!! The Staff is absolutely nasty…read more.Today they charge my EBT card two times for the same transaction. I show my online transaction to the Staff they just laugh on me . I already report fraud to USDA Office (202) 869-9984...Most of the customers are older peoples....Who knows what they doing to them ???