FOOD BAZAAR

This is a great supermarket with so much variety in their selection. The workers here are great too. The only issue is the setup because the aisles, while some of them are wider, others are more narrow and this store has lots of people shopping in here pretty regularly. The parking lot can also be pretty hectic. They should work on a different layout or a way to keep people moving throughout the store more efficiently. Aside from that, I always find great things here. The produce is great and they have plenty of variety catering to as many different backgrounds as they can. You’ll find ingredients for various types of cuisine, whether it’s Asian, Latin, Caribbean, European, and more. This is reflected not only throughout their different aisles but also in the produce, meat, and seafood aisles.

Amazing supermarket. They also have a food court. Variety of products international and locally. If you want your groceries delivered to your house use the instacart app. 24 hours open indoor/outdoor parking space.🤘👌🤙🤟🤌✌️🫱🫲

Great selection of produce, coffee, Fresh flowers and everything else. Very spacious. Lines move quickly. Prices good for the area. Food court at entrance.

This was my go-to market since it has a parking lot! It is very crowded during certain times and hard to push that big cart around so it’s better to go early on weekdays if you can. The workers are friendly! It’s nice to see the same faces every week, from the security guy to the cart guy. But OMG the prices have skyrocketed even from the summer!!! I used to buy berries at 2/$6 or so around June. The same berries are now $7.99 - $9.99 each. I almost went into cardiac arrest today lol. Are these not the exact same fruit?! Sadly I will have to find a different store if it stays this way.

If you are in the Queens area and need to go food shopping to a supermarket that is extremely diverse you can definitely shop here. As a previous instacart shopper I can say that I have pretty much visited every supermarket in Queens and this Food Bazaar is the most complete market you would find. Their selection of fruits, vegetables, legumes, traditional groceries, deli, bakery, butcher shop, produce along with many international items is massive, they offer free indoor & outdoor parking and they are open 24 hours. Quality is a priority for me and my family and they do offer the best. If you become a loyal member and download their app you can accumulate points (earn 100 points on every $1 spent) which you can later turn into $ discounts when you shop. They also have a small food court inside the market in case you need to grab a coffee or a bite before or after shopping.

It’s really frustrating to have such a poor experience. I waited over an hour and called at least six times for someone to come fix the recycling machine. All they did was make announcements, but no one actually came down to help. With an hour left before closing, it’s not unreasonable to expect assistance. Out of 10 machines, only one was working, which is completely unacceptable. This level of service really needs improvement.

This supermarket is good in many ways and convenient. My only problem is that when I go there I see the African American male security guard at the front door and as I go through out the market on many occasions he is always near me. I asked myself as I took notice on 1/14/2025 in the morning if he is really following. After realizing I checked out and left. I don’t need to steal food (thank God) so why is he following me I wonder. I am not comfortable going there anymore. I do not need to steal food from y’all. You send this man to follow me or he would not have moved from the front door. What makes me suspicious to y’all; my beautiful brown skin or how well I carry myself? Not every black, brown , white women or men will steal. Stop following me because it’s becoming to feel like harassment.

Large, well-stocked, diverse, massive 24/7 supermarket. They're open 24/7 and offer free outdoor parking, plus indoor parking before 9 pm. The aisles are brightly-lit and overflowing with a cornucopia of goods from numerous countries and cultures. You can likely find obscure cultural foods here, perhaps for a pretty penny, and plenty of fresh produce. They do not have many organic or gourmet products, but that's ok. Food Bazaar provides great value, especially for finding last minute ingredients to add to a special heritage cultural dish. **** OTC and Food Stamps/SNAP accepted! **** Prices are hit or miss. You can score great deals on SOME but not all products. For ex, Stok coffee ☕ is more expensive here than at CVS where it's often discounted; Lactaid milk 🍼 🐄 is far more expensive here than at Target; but their eggs 🥚 are a pretty good deal with a long shelf-life. Looking for Korean 🇰🇷 🇰🇵 fixings like authentic kimchi, sweet rice, jarred sauces, and tiny seafood products in ready-to-eat containers? It's there. Searching for Dominican 🇩🇴 white cheese for frying and some raspberry or merengue soda, Colombian 🇨🇴 arepas and white cheese for buñuelos, Mexican 🇲🇽 Cotija cheese blocks and tortillas, or Salvadoran 🇸🇻 crema and pupusas, Venezuelan PAN flour and white cheese for tequeños? There. Japanese 🇯🇵 mochi, noodles and broth for homemade Ramen? There. **** Lactose-intolerants rejoice! They have refrigerated Lactaid milk, Lactaid cottage cheese, and several lactose-free brands and products.**** Just about anything you can think of is there. I believe there is a section with African foods but have not searched for anything yet. I will soon though! ******* TIP ---- There are a lot of expired products on shelves, like the $4.99 cheeses that expired yesterday April 8, 2024 (this was written 4/9/2024). Inspect ALL EXPIRATION DATES and product quality before purchase. It's nearly IMPOSSIBLE TO RETURN anything. *********

Hello I would like to know if 21 Manhattan Ave takes healthfirst otc plus cards and which items can be brought on the card meds or food or both

Food Bazaar Supermarket 42-02 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 (347)448-8860 What an amazing amazing market. Fresh seafood and butcher area. Tyrone in the seafood department is awesome. Jaime my guy in the butcher department is so cool. Always tip him $10-$15. What's lovely and friendly staff. The staff that I have encountered in the butcher department is Jaime, Fernando, Adam, Mario and Nancy. All amazing and friendly people. I get 3 packs of whole filet mignon, beef ribs, fowl, chicken quarters, boneless skinless chicken breast, goat and oxtail. Everything this perfect cleaned and cut to my preference. Perfection. I come here every 2 weeks. Love this market. Hungry just thinking about it. about it.

Great selections throughout. We bought some sashimi grade tuna and sides from the seafood section. Very fresh! Also went by the Deli counter and bought head cheese, which is a bit bland since Boar's Head brand is not available. One thing to praise is the friendly & helpful services we encountered throughout this shop, whether it be the deli clerk, the security guard, or the cashier. A real kudos to the rank and file members of the store, and definitely a rarity in NYC- which is known for nasty service attitudes throughout most of the shops and stores.

This food bazaar loc location is very strange and price are different from Bushwich location. This is the long Island City Northern Blvd location and it has 50x more asian groceries than bushwich. Bushwich location is more Spanish while LIC is more international. I'd love this location due to having more groceries items from Japan South Korea and more. I'd find the hot food sections is better than bushwich location. Not a fan of the same hot food being the only options when LIC location has mix and multiple hot items at times. This location also has free sample display at times, unlike the bushwich location. I'd feel as the shopping lanes are more Organized and place better when looking for items. There is also other businesses here for lunch and you can sit down to eat your hot food that you just purchase for food bazaar. Bushwich location doesn't have either. Now food bazaar is 24 hours now. Good thing for midnight snack runs. There is parking for everyone

Nice and clean. Well organized. Well, organized for the most part. I was looking for a basket to shop with, due to pushing a stroller and didn't want a cart. They couldn't find one! Not one! I asked, were ppl taking them home? lol. Overall, I would recommend this location to shop. Picked up my favorite here, oxtails!!!!

Large variety of Asian food products from fresh produce, prepared meals and sides, wonderful sauces and condiments to frozen foods from appetizers to meals. Large variety of frozen baos, dumplings and entrees. Clean and well stocked store with plenty of parking.

This has to be one of the best supermarkets in the city. The selection is unmatched and the prices are very reasonable. It's clean and fully stocked every time I have visited, and the employees are always cheerful and friendly. If I have a choice of supermarket, I'm picking this Food Bazaar every time.

The worse thing ever is to make a place of business full of racists. First of all the whole staff is mostly Hispanic and 2nd of all today I experienced that not once but twice trying to check out not one but 2 Spanish women I was waiting on the line and when I got on the line she said I'm sorry I'm closed but then a Spanish girl was able to get on the line and the next another line I was getting on they literally put the closed sign as I was about to be waited on. I know you pay your workers crap money 15.00 an hour but come on do better. The worse was stop and shop not paying their rent and your company taking over and being racists towards their customers. Now I know why when people flip out on them. As a former customer service employee very UNACCEPTABLE! Do better or lose a customer

Always a good place to do your grocery specially at nights, but the only advantage is seafood department is closed and you're limited to order.

I absolutely HATE this store! I would never come here for myself and hate that they replaced Stop and Shop (which I truly loved in Carlstadt, NJ). I shop for Instacart and have been to the store twice. Each time, the experience has been horrible and took me much longer than it should to find things. Nothing is placed logically and don't try to ask for help because most of the employees don't speak English well enough to understand what you are saying or they are so rude and racist that many of them just laugh at you or ignore you unless you are Latin or of Spanish-decent. The first time I went there, several of the employees kept following me around the store as if I was trying to steal even though they could clearly see I was wearing my Instacart lanyard and shopping for someone else. I was following the list and not able to find most things I was looking for, without struggling to find it in the oddest places on my own because none of the employees there could help me. I swore after the first bad experience (the first time I ever visited there) that I would never go back even if it was for Instacart, but decided against my better judgment to give them another try, you know benefit of the doubt and all. BIG MISTAKE! Same kind of service as before. Was in there for nearly 3 hours looking for items that were placed in a very disorganized way, no one really spoke English, so not much help there. Employees stared and laughed at me as I passed the same items 20 times, still unable to find what I was looking for. Once at the checkout, the manager and several employees proceeded to talk about me in Spanish, which I speak a lot of myself and could understand perfectly what they said. Very rude, unprofessional, and racist!!! I HATE this store. I hope they go out of business and Stop and Shop comes back. The only positive part was that the music was nice. I will LITERALLY not be going back there ever again and hope to see it gone even sooner. Good riddance.

The most annoying thing about shopping here is this sticker that says paid. A receipt is legal proof of purchase. You can't prosecute someone for shoplifting if they don't have this sticker on everything.

This was my second visit to the new location in Hempstead. I had to ask where to find something and no one knew or understood what I was asking for. I would suggest hiring a few more people that speak English. Two employees told me that they didn't sell flour, finally the 3rd employee asked the manager and he pointed me in the right Isle. Maybe the signs should be on both ends of the Isles with the same information. However the ambiance was good. A little more pricier than the surrounding supermarkets and a new one about to open as well. It's just ok for me nothing special.

disgusting supermarket smells bad terrible selection of products belongs in a third world country

Food Bazaar is an excellent supermarket and this particular location is massive. I work in LIC currently and I love being able to go into FB at 6AM and purchase my groceries in a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. The freezers and shelves are spilling over with food items from around the globe. If you're into international cooking, you'll find every ingredient for your recipe at Food Bazaar, no matter how exotic. The aisles are labeled according to nation or region and I find that so cool. The international snacks selection is very impressive. It's great if you're driving because the parking lot is huge. I saved a recipe that requires Japanese Yams. I'm sure I'll find them at Food Bazaar.

This is my favorite food bazaar location. It's always clean, well stocked, employees are friendly, and there's literally everything and anything you may need when cooking cuisines from multiple cultures. My husband and I make a stop here each time we leave the mall and I am never disappointed.

Self checkout is what I use most times cause it tends to get crowded staff is friendly store is clean

Open 24 hours. Half Costco and half stop and shop. Very good ethnic selection, vegetables, meats, lunch buffet and salads.

I hate going supermarket shopping, so I usually shop online and have it delivered. Their selection is good, and they carry some Caribbean food products that are scarce in my part of Queens. One thing I don't like is that you have to buy a pound plus of Maduros (aka sweet plantains) when you purchase online. I should be able to buy them by the each! Lately, the price for Maduro ($4.99/ lb.), but the estimated price for 1.25 lbs. shows $14.97 for a package usually consisting of 4 plantains. I order thru Uber so I hv to complain to them to make sure they fix that....I just don't know how to navigate Uber's monolithic interface to do so. Other than that, they usually have lots of sales on the regular items I purchase from them and the delivery service is fast. The maduros minimum madness made them lose points.

A great supermarket with super fresh and affordable produce, meat, and seafood. Imagine if H-Mart, Fairway, whole foods, zabars had a baby and resulted in a supermarket specializing in Asian, Latin/South American, European food at non-inflammated prices. Plenty of hard to find items.

I bought some bread for my tomorrow breakfast and they sent me moldy bread. please control more your products in order to protect us from bacterias and etc.

Thank you for serving our diverse community with food options that make a foreigner feel at home. This store should be on the news showcasing that Queens is indeed the most diverse place on our planet. I'm coming back and telling all my friends.

This supermarket legit has everything (fresh fish, fresh sashimi, fresh deli, korean food, etc.) It is quite large as well. They have a diverse selection of different types of food, not just American. You can prob find everything here that you would find at hmart (Korean Supermarket). We came here because it is usually super crowded at trader joes and this was also closer to long island city. No crowds, big space, and a parking lot....sign me up!!! Great beer selection as well!!! I will be coming back to do my grocery shopping.

Best super market ever. Nice and tidy. Always fresh. They have everything imaginable. Aisles based on geographical cuisine. An interestingly diverse beer selection. Great deli. Awesome seafood department and the most amazing produce. Pro tip: Bring a sweater. It is always FREEZING in produce.

Huge selection (including Asian, Carribean, Latin, American specialty products), all at good prices. Even if you live in Manhattan, it's worth considering given how close it is, it's a great complement to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's

You've got to know that if something draws this Manhattan dweller to another borough, then it has to be worthy. And so here we are at Food Bazaar in Queens, conveniently located on Northern Boulevard and not too far from the highway. There is a parking lot out front but don't miss the additional underground parking that can be found if you go around to the back. First thing, be sure to download their Rewards app prior to shopping so that you can reap extra savings. Secondly, set aside plenty of time to browse through all of their well stocked aisles. I was actually not prepared for how many options were available for "regular" items but also for organic foods as well. Prices were good, especially if you're used to the "trendy" megastores/large supermarket chains. The butcher section is worth a visit but do keep your eyes open for comparison on prices and your choice cuts of meat. The size of some of the meat bundles can compare to what you find at wholesale retailers but isn't always a comparable steal. There is also a separate seafood section which is pretty impressive. Lots of specialty items that you have to pay an arm and a leg for elsewhere are readily available here. Clearly, I am a fan of this place. The checkout line was orderly and quick! I can't think of when I've ever written so much about a supermarket so I'm sure that I will be back.

The sheer amount of variety here is reason for the trip here alone. Its an enormous store with plenty of space to maneuver carts around. The convenience of being able to one stop shop here is what has me coming back. There are complete aisles dedicated to Japanese, Indian, and more types of foods, seasonings and snacks. They also have there own butchers in house for meats and fish so I can get my steaks cut to a preferred thickness. Prices here generally are on the better side from what I have seen from other markets in the area. Only gripe is that sometimes you really have to pay attention to the expiration dates on items you wouldn't necessarily think would go bad quickly as they might have been sitting for awhile.

I dont know how they keep the fruites and vegetables looking fresh, but when you cut inside of them, everything is dried out or spoiled. This supermarket is soo biggg and scamming people. Awfullll

Food Bazaar never have the most basic items and it doesn't show out of stock while selecting the item. I find out only when I receive the delivery and by that time I'm already charged. Most importantly, it happens on every 2nd delivery. Will never use them again.

We had a really bad experience at the fairlawn store. We bought three packs of meats and they were all gone bad within three days in the fridge. We called the store right away and they said they have 48 hour exchange and nothing they can do. We used to have great experiences but this is very disappointing.

Excellent place to shop! New to Astoria and this is the closest market to my partner and I. Walked in and was amazed by the layout, tidiness, sheer number of items available to us, the multiple discounted items per aisle, and the multicultural selections! Will definitely be our home market for our time here!

It's been a while since I have been here since covid. It was ridiculously crowded and their parking lot was packed and there were so many people coming in and out. When I first got their I realized that their security guards were very aggressive. A big security guard grabbed a man from behind who was about 70 something years old. The poor man was startled and started to struggle and the guard actually punched him in the face. I couldn't believe I was witnessing this assault. A few staff members ran out to stop the security guard from continuing to hit this poor old man. They sent the security guard back into the store to try and defuse this situation. The old man kept telling them to look in his bag but they didn't. The staff was just apologizing to him about the incident while pulling and pushing this old man away from the front door out into the parking lot and just sent him on his way. I found the whole situation actually very disturbing. After this situation before I walked into the store, it really left me feeling very uncomfortable. They do offer a great selection of international foods but today it was just very crowded and crazy here. I walked into the supermarket and realized how crowded it was in here and the absolutely long lines made me feel more uncomfortable. I decided I didn't need anything and just left.

I went in the store to purchase some chicken wings very excited about making some chicken wings again and I realize that I stop going to C town up the block because their meats r always BAD! So I started coming here-/ it occurred to me that every pack of chicken had damage wings. One of the butchers came up to me and asked me why I moved all the chicken around i said cause I was trying to find a good pack of chicken -/chicken wings cost 12 / 13 and $16 now he wanted to argue with me and told me to buy Purdue chicken.... Now we all know that Purdue chicken is extra pricey however that's what I got.... I walked out the store I don't understand why the meat has to look like this... and why I have to spend so much just to make dinner.

I was exhausted had to wait for my husband to get home from work. Went on around 2:00 am had a ball can't wait to go back. Everyone from the manager to the cashier were extremely nice. I can't wait to go back and learn the store and I'll have the app next time. Great convenience, clean so many options and worth the drive

I know several black women and men that applied for that job and never got called but every time I go in that store I see a different people that is hired that speak any English. From what I see ESPECIALLY the Food Bazaar on 21 Manhattan Avenue. I thought it was equal opportunity I guess not.

I like to visit late @ night; Can't imagine how crowded this place could potentially get - during the day. They have a very impressive selection of items from all over the world. Produce selection is fair - to say the least; but - the other great and varied items that this place has truly makes up for this. Employees are not that knowledgeable, but - with a little persistence you can eventually find what you need. Prices are relatively good for this place being in the City of New York - but overall things in New York are just way too overpriced. Looking for bargains - head west young man for Nueva Jersey - Your US Dollar goes significantly much further over there.

It's not often that a supermarket is a tourist attraction in itself. But my wife and I literally just take visitors here to walk around and be amazed at the incredible variety of products from across the globe can be purchased here. I have started a list of countries whose products I have found at Food Bazaar which currently stands at 42, but I don't think I am anywhere close to having all of them. Food Bazaar is possibly my favorite thing about this neighborhood.

How come every time I have an issue with a Food Bazaar employee I am told that if I don't like it then I can shop somewhere else instead of doing your job and fixing the problem. The issue is with employees that only speak Spanish or at least that's what they tell me so they can get out of their job responsibilities and not have to help a customer. The other issue I have is with your employees that are constantly looking at their phone, ignorme when I call them for help with self check out and then walk away. She told me I could shop somewhere else. This is not how we do business in America. So how will you fix this? I'm sending a copy of this anywhere I can.

This market is great!! They have a TON of different products from all over the world and their produce is fresh and affordable. Why they didn't get 5-Stars: Their organization system is a little all over the place. It can be hard to find some items and others are stocked in 3 different places, lol. That being said they make up for disorganization with an AMAZING selection of products!

This place is truly a Food Bazaar! No passport needed here as they also offer many ethnic food products for us consumers. Walking into this market you are greeted with endless wall to wall items to buy. Food is literally stack up to the roof!  You almost need a map to navigate through this market maze. Food is basically in your face as you turn the corners. Hey at some point you will not be able to get through with your cart because of their mini stacked displays.  Be prepared to spend alot of time here as there is so much to explore and food to buy. Food Bazaar has made improvements, making life a little easy here to shop. Management can still do better! So i made a list to help us out. Please don't bombard us with big crates at the check out center as guests try to navigate at the front of the store. If we had emjoii's on a navigation map inside this place...there will be  alot of angry ones by the check out section. Tip...Of course if you can...come early and you  will feel like you have this whole place to yourself. During peak hours parking can be hard to drive around because they pack so many items at the very front and also makes it a fire hazard with no fire lane. Tip...Park under ground in the back. The spaces are wider than the outside spots. The stairs are quicker heading up if you don't need a shopping cart. For over the counter service such as the cold cut station, please have a number counter as it gets confusing who's up! Tip...Great sandwiches from this station and huge! I understand they need to sell alot of products  to keep this massive market open but we  need more space to push our carts and breathe. On the bright side they made some improvements like giving us more express lines. They took away some barriers in front. Its great to see plenty of staff around the store in case help is needed. Food Bazaar offers an expanded hot food buffet in the back by the deli and now they have an express pay at this station, if you are just coming for lunch(My favorite, My Favorite, My Favorite!) They offer bulk items and don't charge warehouse club fees such as you can buy a whole box of crab legs and bulk meat packaging for bbqs. A few more tips to offer you is that if you're looking for organic products other than produce, they don't offer a separate section. So finding an organic product is mixed in according to the specifics of the isle. If you want in house fresh baked bread ask for it behind the counter. The ones inside the small plastic bins are delivered fresh daily not baked in house. I'm sure there are more tips in which they can improve, so the next time they hold a raffle they should pick the winner for the best idea comment in helping make this place easier to shop for us. Most importantly if you need a restroom, its nestled in the food court section in the back corner. Overall I must say this is one of my favorite markets to shop and to have lunch. All fresh sections from the produce to the bakery section look great. Food Bazaar maintains a neat and  clean atmosphere. There is also a separate food court with seating at the front. Quality is definitely here and some hard to find  international products. Tip...Do not forget to download the app to get reward points on your purchases.

Well, I had a not pleasant experience with this store, I placed an order with Uber eat and mostly all of my items were on sale, I thought I got a great deal, but a few minutes after my bill was changed to a full price,

I can everything I need at this market. I don't have to travel far. They offer great rewards points. Big and spacious, you always find a good deal. When I think I'm going to spend about $20 dollars. I walk out wit a cart full of groceries just because they had a sale I didn't expect when I got there. I love buying my sandwiches from their deli section as well. You get a pretty big sandwich that is well worth the price. I'm not disappointed.

Well I don't know how to begin.. I've been a customer of this store since they removed the old gross path-mart. The place is wonderland!! I love the set up!! You walk in and go to Produce, meats, and fish which is in a massive walk in frig. Move from this space into the rest of the market which is kinda like a regular supermarket but it really isn't because they cater to everyone from everywhere!! They have a massive variety and treats for everyone to bring a community like queens together. Other markets in the area don't hold anything to this market. It's open 24-7. They have a great point system to earn cash while you shop so that you can get discounts on totals at the register. They have an app to make it super easy for tracking. The app also talks to discounts, sales and coupons. This is a winning supermarket. The model is great. Service is decent. It's awesome to go at night just to walk around and take it all in. Oh one more thing they have a massive beer collection from all over. I can't really say more other then just go.

The Epcot of supermarkets. But unlike Epcot center the prices here are really competitive. Huge space with lots of international products. Well organized and well stocked. There also have a food court and indoor garage. Their reusable grocery tote bags are the best. Come shop here!

Favorite and best supermarket, seriously. I can't express how much I live Food Bazaar, they literally have EVERYTHING you are looking for.. literally everything and anything. Their store is extremely clean, well stocked and there are always associates around if there ever is a time you need to ask a question. This supermarket is super diverse and you can find everything you are looking for. Their prices are really affordable especially on the weekends! Make sure to shop on the weekends, but beware of the amount of people! Their fruit and vegetable section is always fresh, as well as their fish department. Their meats are also great, for the amount they give... they have a great price. Anyone who goes here can agree that Food Bazaar is hands down the best supermarket.

Wow, who would have thought Food Bazaar serve craft beer in growlers? Yes, this will make me visit this store more often!!! I think they expanded the beer section as well. Now you find all craft beers as if you were at Euro Market for less. They also carry Thai curry paste, fish sauce, bamboo shoots, sweet chili sauce, and original Sriracha now. So if you wanna cook Thai food, this is a one stop shop for you.

I bought a 4 lb package of LA galbi short ribs. The top layer is nicely packaged showing healthy meat and bone ratio. Once you open up the packaging it clearly shows this is a scam. It is ALL bone with tiny bits of meat in between. Called the meat manager and he was not accommodating to make a new pack with the appropriate healthy LA ribs. If you want to show bones put that on your top layer not pretending all the layers are of that quality. SCAM!

I live a 15 minute walk from Food Bazaar, and it's my favorite place to shop for groceries in my 2-mile radius (though Costco Astoria is also near and dear to my heart). What I love about Food Bazaar is that you can find almost anything here -- from esoteric Mexican hot sauces for $3 to a huge pallet of Japanese ume plums for $45. And as someone who likes cooking cuisines from all over the world, Food Bazaar and I are natural friends. It's a big, suburban style supermarket, and as someone who grew up living near several H-Marts (the store formerly known as Han Ah Reum), misc. Chinese supermarkets, and bodegas, I appreciate how Food Bazaar is kind of a mix of all of these, but in its own way, distinctly Queens and distinctly American. It's set up like an American grocery store, with the produce in the front and the unhealthy snacks closer to checkout, but it's so much more than your average Stop & Shop. Food Bazaar stocks obscure ingredients for everything from Pakistani to Polish food, and it also has a fairly strong craft beer game. My other favorite thing about Food Bazaar is that you can usually rely on the deli and bakery departments -- and sometimes the Korean food department -- to provide some free samples of meats, cheeses, breads, cakes, and ramen (if you've been good, you might get some Korean banchan). Snacking while shopping is a luxury that I really appreciate, and might be the reason that I'm so devoted to Costco and Trader Joe's. Most importantly, Food Bazaar is CHEAP! Consistently, prices are always better than the chain grocery stores in my neighborhood, and their produce prices often rival those in Chinatown. I can't really ask for more, so Food Bazaar gets my wholeheartedly 5-star rating.

Food Bazaar is my go-to supermarket for larger runs of a wide variety of items. I get my canned goods, deli meats, some produce. This is also my go-to spot for seafood and bulk meats. They have an unbelievable produce selection. We're talking things like Hawaiian purple-flesh sweet potatoes, guavas, durian, shiso leaf, cactus, banana leaves, Korean melons, herbs that I've never heard of before, and so much more. Variety of items changes as well. Their rotisserie chicken is the best value and the best quality around the area. I don't think there has ever been one time upon returning from FB when I haven't immediately eaten a leg of the chicken. It's much juicier than any other place. In terms of variety, they excel - there are whole aisles dedicated to Indian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Greek, Peruvian cuisines. There's Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, tamarind paste, mochi, dozens of types of kimchi, several different miso pastes, and there are countless types of curries, seaweeds, jerk seasoning paste, rice noodles, Asian rices, and so much more. Looking for that foreign ingredient from a recipe? You'll most likely find it here. It's fun to peruse those aisles just to try something new. And the beer selection is pretty good! As much as I do like FB itself, there are several drawbacks. First off, the music is always old classics - think "Mr. Sandman" - it's charming the first few minutes or so, but it really starts to get to you after a while. People are egregious offenders of leaving their carts in the middle of the walkway. This place gets busy, so if your nerves aren't already shot from the music, they will be from the lack of common sense from some of the patrons. I wish they offered those "half-carts" with two layers to prevent cart traffic. Because FB is has a great variety, they checkout lines are long as well as filled with people with tons of stuff. This can be maddening. While the prices at FB are pretty good, some prices have much to be desired: some household goods are several dollars more than other places. Lettuce boxes/bags are expensive at $3.99 for a small and $6.99 for a large. Some herbs come in big packages for a good price, even if I don't need that much, but then there's parsley that's $1.99 - twice as much as most places around the area. Also, not really the fault of Food Bazaar, but it is located on a busy highway. Overall, it's a good supermarket.

I shop here quite often but now after sending my friend to pick me up a case of oxtails, imagine my shock to find out it was mutton. So angry! What they think i don't know the difference between oxtails and mutton.