If I need Thai or Holy basil, I head for Global Foods!…read more This time in I had no service at all so I couldn't check in and take photos. I got the Holy Basil, some bean sprouts, taro root (makes great chips!), a bag of mini chocolate stars, and salty black licorice. I love going up and down the aisles! Always something new to see. Go in and walk around and find a lot of treasures!

This is a much smaller space than I was expecting, but it had a good amount of international items…read more We came by looking for specific Filipino condiments, and was happy to find bagoong (shrimp paste). It was about $4.00 cheaper compared to another Asian market. They also had various Filipino frozen goods: tocino, longganisa, lumpia, and frozen meals. I was impressed by their Japanese goods section, but I didn't need anything at the time! The parking lot is small, so just be mindful getting in and out.

Jay's international market is the go-to place in S City to buy many international foods and produce…read morethat you're looking for. I have been there several times for produce, European foods, and international snacks. I like that the store is laid out by country, which makes it so much easier to find what I'm looking for. Some of the male workers that I have encountered have always been really helpful in helping me find what I'm looking for or some type of substitute.

My wife and I were in St. Louis visiting friends, and we had some time while waiting for a…read morenight-time baseball game, to they took us to an Asian grocery store that they frequent. It's marketed as International Food, but found most of the product was Far East/South East Asia based. I did my typical thing of wandering the aisles, taking pictures for a review, when I was stopped by a severe looking woman/employee who had been following me, demanding 'What are you doing?'....'Taking pictures?'...'We don't allow that here'....'I didn't know'...'You do now'. I didn't see any signs prohibiting it though, but of course I stopped. Definitely nipped in the bud my enthusiasm for this place. My wife did end up buying supplies to make shanghai-style lumpia (spring roll wrappers and various sauces) along with ube jam to make cookies. So a worthwhile trip overall.

Down the street from my house, what a pleasant surprise! I got the falafel sandwich, the spicy…read morefries, and the Palestine cola. The food was delicious, the service was so attentive and courteous. I can't wait to go back and try the desserts and mint tea. Being cash for the tip jar.

We went here because it came up as a doner kabob place on Google. I felt like having one, so we…read morewent here. I was surprised to find out it is not a restaurant, but a grocery store that has a small area on the side that makes and serves food. I placed my order and waited. They had a rather limited menu, but I have to say, what they did, they did well. My kebab was good, even if it looked different than I expected. It was essentially a large sandwich. But it was made with the meat shaved off the spit as it rotates, and that was good. I didnt have to wait long for it either. I did not see a place to eat it there, so we got ours to go. I didnt get a chance to look around the store, but would like to next time I go. I imagine they have a lot of unusual food items from other parts of the world, particularly the Middle East. I would go here again, especially now that I have a better idea what to expect.

Such a neat place! Driving around edwardsville I ran into the spot and decided to give it a try…read more The owner possibly or the worker that day was nice and greeted me as I walked in and told me about a few prices and deals. I grabbed a few cool things to try and even if they weren't my favorite thing it was still fun to check out the smells and textures of things I normally wouldn't see or buy. I even signed up for rewards because I was told they're always bringing in new things so I'd love to go back and try some more!

This place is such a wonderful addition to this area! The selection is enticing, the service was…read moretop tier, and the products have so far been superb! I have tried some Baklava, an elote dip, and some garlic naan (w/ my homemade chicken schwarma :) ). Everything has been phenomenal! I'm planning future meals knowing this place can be a go-to for the actual flavor I seek.

Sweet little spot right off Hampton. I finally got to go into this little gem this week and had a…read moresweet interaction with the owner. It's on the smaller end but he has made great use of the space. Great selection of ramen, fresh veggies/herbs ( bok choy, bean sprouts, Thai basil, etc) some frozen goods and a great selection of sauces/oils/condiments. I grabbed a bag or ramen, sesame oil, bokchoy and a container of kimchi. I was on foot so I was limited in what I could carry. I will be back and will try some of their sushi!

This place is the best grocer around for all Asian foods and staples. Their made fresh daily sushi…read moreis wonderful and reasonably priced. Also, their sushi grade fish is perfect for homemade poke bowls or make-your-own sushi. Would recommend everyone in South City checks this place out.

Pan-Asia is one of my favorite places in the area for Asian groceries. They have a huge selection…read moreof sauces, noodles, snacks, drinks, frozen foods, produce, seafood, and a lot of things that are hard to find at a regular grocery store. We also really like the hot pot meat here. The quality has always been good and there's usually a nice selection. Another plus is having China Bistro and Cube Tea inside. It's nice being able to grab food or a drink while you're there. It can get pretty busy, but there's always a lot to look through and I usually end up finding something new. Definitely one of my favorite Asian markets in the area.

So, we're always comparing a lot of restaurant's quality of ingredients, clean/fresh entrees from…read morepre-Covid, after Tarriffs and inflation/stagflation. The result is we love restaurants where we can see/taste the freshness & quality. Pan-Asian has a restaurant which cooks your food to order, fresh ingredients & quality of the entrees. We love the variety of entrees which they give u the flexibility to add/swap healthy veggies. Service is awesome and they focus on customer's priorities

So my fiancée and I were out picking up a deck umbrella when we came across this market…read more HOLY COW FOLKS! THIS PLACE IS FIRE!! It's almost all Middle Eastern items but it's HUGE! Very very nice staff that was so helpful! I decided to score some Moroccan goods for dinner and they had everything, I mean everything. Fresh vegetables Fresh meat ( except pork) Huge beverage section ( no alcohol) Canned goods Spices Dry goods Cooking tools cutlery pots pans Hookahs Clothing Jewelry And so many sweets you can't even count! Wondrous store! CLEAN AND NO BADS SMELLS!! I can't wait to come back!

Very nice people that work there but it's not what I thought it would be. The fresh selection is…read morepretty limited; maybe because I'm used to going to other international markets in other cities (like Dekalb Farmers Market in Atlanta); I just wanted a bit more variety for such a large space.

This is one of my go-to grocery stores whenever I'm in the area or have a break between classes…read more The layout makes everything easy to find, so I'm never wasting time in between classes. They've got a solid selection of grab-and-go snacks and meals that actually taste good. It's become my regular stop for a quick bite or to grab a few things before heading back to campus. Highly recommend if you need something fast

Glad to find this spot while staying at the nearby Moonrise Hotel. Sometimes when traveling solo, I…read morelike to load up on water so I don't have to drink out of hotel sinks during my stay. I was happy to find some fantastic canned cold brews as well, so I was covered with my "coffee before the real coffee" the next morning. I might have a problem. The vibe in here is good when you walk in, a little weird towards the back. I'm not sure if part of the back was open or storage, it got darker and more isolated. There were tons of other snacks and a lot of Asian specialty items as well. Nice to have a store anchored in a busier area and near the university. I will definitely pop in here again if staying in the Loop.

If this was closer to me then I would be going to it almost every day. It's not as organized as…read moreplaces like PanAsia but I feel you get a more personal feel in Olive than you do PanAsia. I wish the selection was a bit more diverse however. I do love that they have a restaurant connected to the store, they have absolutely amazing food there

This maybe is the lowest tier Asian grocery store that we've come across, but I think it is also…read morethe smallest. The produce section is tiny, with not many options or variety! Their fish section was pretty decent, but they had bins of fish thawing out it looked like and didn't seem very sanitary. I was looking for a certain frozen vegetable (malunggay) which they did not have, but the aisle was flooded with water. It felt icky walking across because how long was it there? They organize their sections by condiments, teas, spices, snacks... and not by country like other places which I kind of liked. The parking lot is small, and there is only one way in and out! I don't think I'd visit this place again considering the other Asian grocery store has the things I've been looking for!