I really enjoyed my time in this shop. I was able to find a few things…read moreI have been wanting and couldnt find anywhere else. The staff was very friendly. I did go yesterday but it seems like they are either closed or have moved can someone elaborate please. It is really sad to loose this shop. Thank you again

From the owner: Turkish Market, Halal Meat, Grocery, Bakeryread more

I love this place and can't believe nobody has reviewed it on yelp yet. It has everything Middle…read moreEastern and Eastern European. It has Turkish products, some Polish products, some Greek products, some Arabic products. It has a little of everything I love. They have many varieties of Turkish and Arabic coffees, Arabic teas, Turkish spices, Turkish delight, Turkish cheese, kunefe, homemade baklava, feta cheese, lots of yogurts. They have a large variety of chocolate from Europe and Middle East. I got some helva and I was surprised by the few different varieties they sold. They had a lot of dried lentils and other dried grains. It looked like they had a good-sized meat area as well but I didn't get any meat this time. I'll have to try it next time.

I am here. This time for some za'atar , coffee and snackies…read more Also a piece of baklava for the drive. Service is nice and the shop is so nicely organized!

Mediterranean food, halal , Turkish, Balkan , Bosnian , Indian , Pakistani, Albanian, European foodread more

There are a number of similar names for this small, but mighty, establishment floating around on…read morethe internet: Ninth Avenue International Foods, Ninth Avenue International Market, International Grocery & International Food, Ninth Avenue International Grocery, or just what's written on the sign: International Grocery. Whatever the actual name, it seems that this Mediterranean specialty store has been open since 1947, run first by the Smitsis Family, and then the Karamouzis (including brothers Sotiris, Dinos, and Panayiotis). The Karamouzis moved it a few doors north to its present location in 1983. The neighborhood around the store has evolved a great deal over the years, but inside, old world charm persists. Everywhere you look there are bulk bins, barrels, and sacks brimming with: - Spices: all the staples needed for Mediterranean, Indian and North African cuisines, including za'atar, dried tamarind, cloves, allspice, rock salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, red pepper, black mustard seed, etc... - Dried fruits: pineapple, apricots, raisins, figs, diced orange peel, dates, etc... - Dried nuts: cashews, macadamias, almonds in every form, walnuts, pistachios, etc.. - Grains, beans, lentils, and flours - Coffee I love that International Grocery has stuck with bins and barrels for all these years. Bulk bins were the norm when the store first opened and are so much more environmentally friendly than the ubiquitous single use plastic packaging we see nowadays. Environmentally conscious folks are increasingly coming around to appreciate bulk bins and I wouldn't be surprised if they became the hot "new" trend in coming years. If you stick with something for long enough, it comes back into fashion, right? The wonders don't end with all those glorious bins, however. Far from it. Improbably, all of the following (and more) also neatly fit into a store the size of a suburbanite's two-car garage: - Olives -- about 10-15 kinds by my last count, but I've seen even more varieties at times. I love my crisp, green Castelvetranos and black Kalamatas; the Progeny loves her pimento-stuffed Manzanillas. - Antipasti (mushrooms, artichokes, giardiniera, gigantes plaki) and preserved lemon peel - Feta (Bulgarian, Greek) and other cheeses - Tzatziki and other spreads - A variety of fresh and packaged pastries (baklava, kourabiedes, koulourakia) and halvas - Olive oils, pomegranate molasses, carob molasses - Pita breads and pasta - Rose water - Amardeen (an apricot leather used to make a Syrian drink of the same name) Prices are quite fair and the owners + staff are kind, generous, gentle and gracious. When my 10-year old privately expressed interest in the orange peel to me, one of the owners overheard and offered her some to try. They didn't look at all askance when she delightedly opened various bins to sniff the beautiful aromas within. (I did teach her to waft the smells to her nose by hand a la chemistry lab, instead of sticking her head into each bin.) As much as I detest the areas around Port Authority -- it's one of the dirtiest, smelliest parts of NYC -- I do go out of my way for International Grocery and will for as long as we're both around.

Absolutely love this place! First found it when looking for some spices I'd never heard of before…read morefor a Palestinian dessert. International Grocery had these and many other spices, grains, nuts, flours, everything you can think of, from multiple cuisines from many cultures around the Mediterranean. They also have fresh halvah, and delicious spanakopita, freshly made! I got into the habit of buying several generous servings-- one for now, several for my freezer. What a great find!

UPDATE--I have since located the additional parking-located on the side of the store, thus I now…read moreshop here more often than I already did. Tripe for menudo? pork for Pozole, beef for bbq or birria tacos--- THIS is the place to go... I also love that they have most of the hispanic spices and brands that my Nana used when cooking for delicious meals for us growing up. Tamale season is fast approaching and this is my place to shop for all my cooking and baking holiday needs, masa, cheese, husks, meat, chilis and spices. Alos, I am lazy and do not want to bake my own pan dulce until Christmas time, so I buy it here!! Take the time to look around and shop, you might even find new items to try out.

Los cajeros deberían tener retroalimentación hacia como tratar a los clientes ,sobre todo con los…read morellamadas telefónicas, son malcriados y no responden amablemente. No es posible que te cuelguen la llamada bruscamente, hay muchas personas que desean trabajar y tienen experiencia en atención al cliente.

Food is good. Open late and weekends…read more May be language barrier depending on who is serving. Place is clean and cozy

This is a very clean and organized Turkish grocery store with a ton of interesting products. They…read morehave a butcher area where the meats looks so fresh and a bakery case in the back that has a lot of Turkish desserts, including the very popular Dubai Chocolate bars. Over on the side is a cafe. We decided to grab dinner here and it did not dissapoint. It is nicely decorated and you do not feel like you are in a food market. We decided to share the mixed grill. It is a ton of food. There are different meats, Turkish meatballs which tasted like juicy little hamburgers, grilled chicken, beef doner, adana kabobs salad and rice. Everything tasted so fresh. We thought this was a good way to taste a lot of different things, but would love to try some other dishes. We were stuffed with all that food. The server came over and brought over a little dessert for us to try. I am not sure what it was but it was very good. We didn't have enough time to thoroughly peruse the market, but will be back again.

I love Star Big Bazaar and have been shopping here for years. Their produce is usually well priced,…read moreespecially herbs. Fresh cilantro and dill will be 1/3 of what you'd pay at an American grocery store. Plus their selection is amazing given the size of the store. Their methi (fenugreek) is tasty. I also like their pepper selection. Lemons, limes, tomatoes are well priced and bulk beans, spices, nuts, and grains are on par. Their prices on packaged goods are slightly more than Edison grocers but their location is way better for me and worth a couple pennies for the convenience. Their prepared foods are crazy good and better than most restaurants. When you are standing in line, be sure to grab a bag and get some fresh samosas. They're so good that my family eats them in the car! I guess word is out about their prepared foods because they recently opened a little snack shop beside the grocery store. I haven't eaten there yet but my friends tell me it's really good.

I was in the area and decided to stop by and check this place out. I was actually pretty impressed…read morewith the selection, especially the fresh food items. There was a good variety and everything looked fresh. Price-wise, I felt it was a little more expensive compared to the Indian grocery stores I usually go to around Edison and Piscataway. But considering it's closer to the Princeton area, I can understand the difference in pricing. Overall, a good experience and a nice place to stop for Indian groceries if you're in the area. I would definitely stop by again when I'm nearby.

Found foodstuffs I can't find anywhere else down here. Like…read moremy fav brand of cheese Pierogi. Go. Roam. Explore. Have fun. Find your traditional European born grandma/grandpa favorites or step out of your safe zone and try something new.

She's super friendly and welcoming and besides is a small supermarket I was able to buy different…read morethings to try from other countries in Europe and I loved the Kielbasa they sell there!

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels welcoming and familiar -- the kind of spot where…read moreyou can relax with friends or bring the whole family. The menu is packed with authentic Bangladeshi dishes that taste just like home. Every bite reminded me of the rich flavors and traditions we grew up with -- bold, balanced, and beautifully done. If you're looking for real Bangladeshi food made with heart, Taste of Dacca is well worth the visit. One of a kind in Pennsylvania -- and already setting the bar high. Just had the pleasure of dining at here for the second time, and I have to say -- this place is something special.

Got a few items for carryout, owner threw in payesh for free…read more Took about 40min to get the food ready but nice and hot on pickup Great value for the money, could feed at least three people between 1 biryani and 1 dish Tastes authentically Bengali like straight from Dhaka, would enthusiastically recommend, the Mughal biryani is spiced wonderfully with good chunks of meat, potatoes, and dried fruit. Kala bhuna is tender and flavorful with good amount of jhol. Aloo bhorta has a fantastic scent of mustard oil and mixed together well. 10/10 spot and would definitely come back again!