3/5
This is a tough review for me to make but I'm going to…read moretry my best to be fair.
I give this place 3 stars out of 5. As much as I want to give this review a 4 star rating I've got to be realistic. Some may object and say 2 stars is realistic, I still say 3. Heres why:
I want to give this store a 4 star review, but first let's address the 500lbs elephant in the room. Yes the negative reviews are warranted, the store is a bit run-downed; unorganized, dirty, and yes they are short staff. I understand that most places are short staffed these days, however the place needs some work. Let's be honest it's obvious that it's lacking some love, it's very sad looking. As a business owner myself it does hurt the heart a bit seeing this places wounded condition, I guess thats also because I see the potential that this place can be.
I want to give this place a 4 star review NOT because of the great potential that this international Asian store CAN BE but because of the interactions i've had with the staff. The gentlemen there, i've interacted with a numerous of different times I can say he is a nice fellow, always respectable, polite and receptive. He once offered me some useful tips on a certain dish I was going to make; worked like a charm. The lady there, I too have interacted with a few times likewise she is nice, polite & respectful too, there was a time that I bought some delicate appliances & she wrapped them up for me with a smile to make sure they wouldn't get damaged, I thought that was very nice. Curtesy is not the norm anymore.
Anyways they have a meat-seafood department in the back, different kinds of rice bags, a wide variety of frozen Asian meals, lots of eastern Asian cultural food sections, cookware, perishables, appliances, etc. They have many different kinds of noodles, spices, sauces, vinegars, and snacks.
This place is big hence the name International Market. I'm rooting for you guys, 88 International Market!!!!!
I know you guys have lots of potential to grow!