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.

Given the high quality of products, excellent personalized service and magical ambiance,…read moreInternational Grocery is a necessary fixture from old New York that i hope will continue well into the future! Try something from their wide range of olives, excellent cheeses, babaganouche, hummus. Treat yourself to the best dates in the city - awa baklava!!! Of course, there are spices galore, arranged in barrels, offering old world charm and earthy fragrances! Everyone working there is a gem. Thank you International Grocery!

So many Filipino snacks. They have ready to heat foods…read more Amazing owner Ate Anne. They have merienda nyc products siomai kikiam fishballs and many more. They have frozen products and so many Filipino pastries

Great selection of exotic Asian foods fun educational gourmet experience perfect service by nice…read moreladies

Anything Asian they have it . A lot of the employees do not speak English so when needing help…read moreit's frustrating. The store is huge so you could be looking for a needle in a haystack for a specific brand and product. But guaranteed you want something it's there SOMEWHERE. Vegetables are reasonable in price but prepackaged in huge amounts so most time pass on purchasing them.

This place is insanely amazing!…read more The mecca of asian groceries and food in CT. I was blown away with the vast amount of fish, seafood, meat, veggies, and grocery items. From chinese, japanese, korean, thai, and filipino products. Sorry i did not mention other asian food - im not familiar with them yet. I got some salmon head and salmon steak. The guy in the fish section was not that approachable and a bit rough on the edges. The guy in the grocey isle was healpful. The place is massive! The could make improvements in the men's bathroom and needs deodorizer or some fragrance spray. I'll still comeback to store. Lots of choice.

Awesome authentic polish food at its finest. Service was great and they took the time with me who…read moredoesn't speak polish. A great find

I haven't been to this place since opened up under new owners, it used to be Kabanos Deli. I was…read morereading some of the Yelp reviews and it sounded like a good place to try. the store is small no sitting area but they have plenty of ethnic food items to pick fro they had different types of hot food pierogies, stuffed cabbage and other delicious looking Polish food. the deli department had about seven or eight different types of kielbasa and if you don't know what you want they let you sample it. they also had four different varieties of head cheese cold cuts that I sampled very delicious. the people working there are very helpful and friendly and the prices are good.

The name says it all at ShopFresh Supermarket. Usually we buy fruit, they have the best fruit in…read morethe area. Their products are fresh, sweet, ripe ready to eat. Staff is helpful and courteous.

I've driven by ShopFresh many times, but have never stepped in because I am loyal to another…read moresupermarket. However, I was nearby recently and decided to give it a shot. Wow, produce, fish and meat all appeared fresh and decently priced. There were lots on sale and more importantly, the space was super clean! I just wish the aisles were wider, but otherwise, I am returning again!

This place has truly delicious food. It is an assuming store/storefront where most thing are…read morealready packaged but holy moly did it exceed my already high expectations. A friend recommended it and despite her high praise, even she undersold it. You must get the hummus (I opted for the pine nut) and Turkish eggplant dip (a small container of each will run you $9-10 so it is not cheap but it is worth it). Each dip has the perfect thickness (not to watery or too thick) and was delicious. I heard good things about the bourekas and they had a new brisket boureka out so I bought a pack (10 or so in the package for $22, sold frozen). You heat them in the oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees for 20min. They were absolutely delicious, perfect texture (crunchy outside, soft inside) and the meat inside had so much flavor. For dessert we bought the baklava and pistachio mamoul. Everyone raved about the baklava and I really liked the pistacho mamoul as they were not too sweet (don't let the powdered sugar on the outside fool you). A very kind lady helped me find everything (though if you spend 5min walking around the store which is not that big, you can find everything yourself). Again, everything we bought was absolutely delicious and while it is not inexpensive, you get your money's worth. Absolutely worth checking out, I would be a regular here.

Even if you're not Jewish, most have heard of Tavlin. It was a small Kosher grocery store with…read morecanned goods and homemade salads- and the best Jelly Donuts around Hanukkah. They recently expanded to now serve hot food like shakshuka, falafel, bourekas, schnitzel. It's bright and clean since the renovations. Pricy, but, oh, so yummy. Laura took over and is an absolute doll. Stop in for their biscochos and babka. If you don't know what something is, just ask. She will guide you. Go in and be guided.

Very happy with the addition of 99 Ranch Market in Westbury. I no longer need to go from the south…read moreshore, all the way to Mineola for Chinese groceries. 99 Ranch is great because it doesn't only carry Chinese or Korean groceries, I have also seen Vietnamese, Thai, and Filipino seasonings, chips, and sauces. Westbury's 99 Ranch does a good job at catering to the local patrons as I see a nice selection of plant-based milks and gluten-free products that I don't usually see at Chinese grocery stores. The ice cream selection is great, but it is more focused on popsicles compared to the HMart in Jericho which has a wide range of unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors. Most of the cashiers here do speak at least some English. In addition to the very wide range of Asian grocies that 99 Ranch carries, I also really enjoy their food court. There's a hot food bar and bakery here as well.It is so great to have Vietnamese food close to. home.

Love coming here for groceries and (especially) the food court!…read more They have their own hot food bar plus other popular restaurant kiosks like Shanghai You Garden and Pho Grand. While these kiosks have delicious food, the 99 ranch hot food bar is going to be the best value you're going to find. A 2 combo lunch box is $9.99 ($10.85 after tax). If you're extra hungry, you can get the 3 combo box for $10.99 pre-tax. You'll also find their Chinese BBQ selection next to the hot food bar. Their roast duck and char siu meats are yummy and pretty worth it too! (Esp. compared to Shanghai You prices - no shade but the value is unbeatable) Seating is ample and clean. Occasionally, it gets busy (especially around 12:30pm). Overall great to pick up lunch while you grocery shop or stop by to just have the food!

This location has a parking lot…read more You have to know your prices. The aisles are wide. Some items are higher than than other Chinese supermarkets than Flushing. Other items are comparably priced. It's a typical supermarket with vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and household items. There is also some stores that sell has a food court and bakery on site and it's not a bad deal. Happy Shopping.

This is a typical Chinese supermarket which stocks a lot of the staples I need for my kitchen…read more Fresh veggies and fruits with a seafood section and many frozen dumplings and wrappers for wontons, egg rolls, and noodles galore.