As per recommendation by a friend, I stopped by and checked out this Asian supermarket near me…read more Its huge shopping area took me more than an hour to completely browsed. Plenty of choices for each categories. Various shelves have full stock. Due to holidays that is coming up, a long line for meat section, seafood section and registers are visible. It has great amount of traffic all over the place as he / she doing each own business. I kinda enjoyed watching all shoppers, each one has its own character during this busy season. Pricing is reasonable. Parking is huge. Service is fast.

Stop & Shop closed in October 2021 and JMart opened in 2023. I'm familiar with the JMart located in…read moreNew World Mall in Flushing. The supermarket has imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce & baked goods. The aisles are organized. There is a large parking lot but it can be crowded during peak times. It is great to have another Asian supermarket within the community. We can find and get Asian food and ingredients rather than having to travel to different areas of Queens like Flushing.

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!

While it's not like one of the grandiose show-stopper kind of Persian groceries you'll find many of…read morein Toronto, International Foods gets the job done in between trips up north. We've enjoyed several offerings here from the frozen ghormeh sabzi (while it is the most expensive sabzi I've ever purchased at $10 for one package, it beats doing the prep work myself), to a variety of breads (pita and lavash are mainstays, but you'll have to trek to Great Neck to get sangak) to delicious Valbreso (French feta cheese, found in a tin near the other dairy products). My husband loves to come here and pick through the endless tins of tea and other goodies he'll find like the yogurt. I once purchased a package of falafel mix imported from Israel and it was delicious. They have a variety of different obscure Persian/Middle Eastern ingredients that are difficult to find anywhere else in New York. They also have a large selection of kosher meats. My favorite dessert of all time is zoolbia bamieh -- and it's such a shame I haven't found a place in New York, or even in DC, where it's tasted good. This grocery has packaged zb from a Persian bakery in Boston -- and while it's not the greatest (sometimes it can taste a bit stale), it's the best I've been able to find so far anywhere near here. I've shopped here the past two years in a row for Nowruz (Persian New Year) -- they have a great selection of sabzi already grown for you (for those of us too busy to tend to the planting ourselves), and I've always managed to grab the last packages of samanu for our haft-sin. It's closed early on Fridays and all day Saturdays to observe the Sabbath, as I've heard the owners are Persian Jewish. The produce doesn't always look the best -- but it's usually dirt cheap. So I'm guessing if you're using it for soups or stews it could work but it doesn't look like it'll last long. Probably one of the most interesting facets of this place is that not one of the employees I've ever encountered here have been Persian. They're all Hispanic! And while they don't know Farsi, they are well-versed in Persian foods and can direct you to exactly what you're looking for. They're always friendly and quick at the check-out. I see in other (older) reviews that they don't accept credit cards -- but I'm pretty sure the last few times I went, I used a card. I've definitely seen the chit-style system another Yelper mentioned. It is definitely not the most well-kept store I've ever seen, and the shelves can be sparsely stocked at times, evoking a dingy old-world feel. I would love to see a glamorous Toronto-like Persian store (with items imported directly from Iran, rows and rows of giant barrels filled with delicious pistachios, in-house bakeries, prepared foods) open up somewhere on the North Shore (being so many of us Persians here in addition to everyone else who loved Persian cuisine) but this will do for now.

I love this place and always shopping from there about more then 25 years also new owner is very…read morenice guy , I hate to say this but a day before new year I shopping from there and the cashier who is Iranian don't gave me the receipt and change in the car my wife ask me where is the receipt and I said no have it when we go home I finger out with extra charge and change he screw me about $80 ,today again I was there I shopping about $40 and he gave me change and I put in my pocket without looking and when I come home was only $10 , he screw me another $50. I know is my bad because never I count the money when I get the rest,I don't care about this much money but be careful with this charlatan, please asking for receipts and count your money, don't be stupid like me.but they loosing customers like this.

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!

came after a mahjong game night for their midnight sushi discount. we got there shortly after 10pm…read more+ while most of the selection was gone, there were still some desirable choices left. since this was my first time here, idk what their normal variety is. still some premium boxes like nigiri, sashimi and mostly sushi rolls, bentos, and onigiri. I think in the mix of things, they did overcharge me/didn't apply the discount to one or more of my items, so pay attention when you're checking out. handroll, pay attention to what you're grabbing. it gets mixed up + beware it's difficult to open.

As I was walking on 5th ave I saw a sign that said something like 20 or 30% of any prepared food…read moreafter 8/9pm. So I gave a shot and walked in and found a supermarket with a section that had this promotion. Here is the thing, apparently after 10pm the promotion goes up to 50% of any prepared food, one of the best deals in the city honestly. I got these 2 (spicy tuna, and Shumai) for like 8$. Were they amazing and unique?? No. Were they bad?? No. But one thing for sure is I enjoyed eating them with that price while filling my craving. So I will definitely go back there and try more, right before a night out in Ktown. By the way they do have a small seating area downstairs where you can eat peacefully.

Local Chinese supermarket servicing Fresh Meadows and nearby neighborhoods. The interior is now a…read morebit dated thus losing a star but not a deal breaker. The staff keep to themselves and helpful when needed. It's not as large as other nearby Chinese supermarkets however they're always well stocked with good prices and an ample parking lot. This is one of my go to because it's in a quiet and safe neighborhood.

Asian supermarket where you can get all your Asian spices and 25lb triple elephant bag white…read morerice.... IYKYK...

5 stars for the seafood Dept. A couple of fishmongers who…read moretake care of me are very helpful and open-minded. They are always very nice never rush me. Not only do they tell me what is good, fresh, but also willing to share different cooking methods on certain fish. The entire market is well organized. Staff are warm. Pricing and quality are much much better than 99 Ranch per my experience.

How many people still miss the old Stop & Shop that used to be here?…read moreIn my opinion JMart is nothing more than a glorified green grocer. It's a very poor replacement from what we used to have. Of course if you have a car then there's no problem. You can always go to New Hyde Park and shop at one of the legitimate American supermarkets like ShopRite or Stop & Shop. However if you walk everywhere on foot then you'll realize how the neighborhood got screwed. There's no local supermarket for real Americans. Food Bazaar is ok I suppose but it's not exactly bargain friendly. Sadly I wish they could open a new real supermarket for the neighborhood...not just another Asian market.

Amazing food in the middle of a busy city.Ready to go and you don't have to wait long. Def going…read moreback.

Tashkent has become a place we visit every time we are in New York. The variety of food there is…read morecrazy, and the quality and freshness are some of the best I have seen in supermarkets. The efficiency of the staff is amazing too. You see those lines for the cashiers and think you are going to be there forever, but it really only takes a couple of minutes. Try their croissants. I do not want to give them any ideas about pricing lol, but you would literally expect them to cost three times as much. I promise you! The second thing you try is syrniki with nutella! Also, the shawarma there is an 8.4 out of 10. Highly recommend. This is actually my second highest score for shawarma in the US, by the way..

Amazing store vegetables are always fresh. Sushi chef is wonderful. Taki is so kind.read more

Love this place it's like my secret nondescript with no signs outside and hard to park but the…read moreAsian grocery inside the freshly made sushi which aren't cheap but worth the extra price also like their bento boxes and triangle seaweed wraps, great quick take out option

BS +++ Hmart wannabe? Or Ktown market OG. This place has…read moreit all and cheaper than most spots I've been in. Very clean and organized. Huge parking lot and very stocked. Highly recommended. But dayuum all these bad reviews makes me wonder if my standards are that low. Either way I had fun here. #HATERSGONNAHATE Boomsauce Scale: BW - basura (trash) BS - basic (come on! Try harder) BS + - better (Yo! That's better) BS ++ - best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) BS +++ - Amazing location! now that's boomsauce!

There's definitely some New York City DWCP laws being violated by the seafood department here…read more Per the NYC DWCP website: In New York City, businesses selling goods by weight, like food, are required to deduct the weight of the packaging (tare weight) from the total weight to ensure customers pay only for the product. This is part of New York State and New York City's Weights and Measures laws enforced by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Tare Weight: This is the weight of the packaging or container that holds the food. For example, the weight of the plastic container holding deli meat. Net Weight: This is the actual weight of the food being sold, after the tare weight has been subtracted. Legal Requirement: Businesses must ensure scales are accurate and display the net weight of the product to the customer, and they must take into account the tare weight. Consumer Rights: Customers have the right to see the scale and ensure it is displaying the correct weight, with a zero or minus sign indicating the tare weight has been deducted. I bought three lobsters here at $12/pound. The seafood counter person took them out of the lobster tank dripping water, placed them into a large, heavy, brown paper bag (see similar photo I borrowed from another reviewer who had a similar experience - I discarded my bag upon returning home) and then into another large plastic bag. I asked the fishmonger politely if he could pour out the large amount of excess water ($12/pound for water is silly). He became extremely irate and said that lobster is composed primarily of water and therefore would not pour the water out of the bag. At that point, I didn't even endeavor to explain NYC packaging tare weight laws to him. Paid for my lobster, water and packaging and left. Fully understand that it's not easy to make profit in NYC, but sad that this market needed to resort to breaking the law to do so. Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened here, but this was the first time I decided to ask the seafood counter person about it. If selling seafood isn't profitable, it's not necessary to deceive customers, just charge more to cover your expenses or please, just don't sell it.