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Farmers International Foods
1505 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, United States
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Ci
Review №1

The produce is nice but the place overall it is so dirty! Flies all on the seafood, no covering, Floors and ceiling were filthy! I’m surprised the health dept hasn’t said anything. It’s convenient because they do have a a very wide selection of items, but they really need to do some serious cleaning and sanitation because it’s disgusting.

An
Review №2

Mango got in the shop today. Looked good and ripe outside but inside all bad.

Si
Review №3

Typical Asian in that most of the stuff are imported Asian goodies. The music played is KPOP so I am guessing the owner is Korean.

St
Review №4

I love having a international store in my neighborhood however, i am not a fan of spending my money at establishments that do not value me as a customer. I have been mistreated twice at this establishment!!! both times it was at the seafood department. The department manager is very very rude to people of color. During my most recent visit i planned on picking up some porgy fish to my suprise the fish that is normally $4.99 had a sale sign of $1.99 per pound! I was so excited so I picked up a bunch and headed to the counter to have it weighed and priced. The man helping us priced the fish at $19.96 to which i said woah that isnt right, i then showed him the sign to which he made a face and called the manager over. The manager said No! that is not the correct price and asked another employee to take the sign away. At this point I am asking the manager why would i pay the higher price when it was clearly labeled as porgy and had a price point of $1.99 . He replied $4.99 is the price and thats it, I was not only shocked and disappointed by his tone and lack of empathy but more importantly ive witnessed similar behavior from the seafood department manager in the past towards people of color. My recommendation is DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY AT FARMERS INTERNATIONAL!

Re
Review №5

This place is dirty, has open products on the shelf, dead flies on refrigerated items. Rude staff, the cashier closed the line when I was next. I asked if she really closed her register while I was next and she replied with an attitude. I never complain to the manager but did this time. It was useless, because the manager was just as rude and said he has limited English so I was unable to convey the problem. Im sticking with E-Mart! Apparently reading other reviews elsewhere online, this store has a habit of closing registers, even though there customers waiting. Avoid!!

AJ
Review №6

This type of produce very much needed! Great meat and vegetable selection and much much more!Canned goods, do check the expiration dates lol but other than than this is as good as it gets in our area.

Ja
Review №7

Very Very RODE CASHIER! Everyone doesn’t know how your store processes (seafood) work, so if don’t have the patience to be in a customer service position then find another position that can make you shine! Because today you needed the whole can of polish. 💯

Br
Review №8

Thalk about fresh veggies a variety of meats and a tone of different whole fish. You can get all kinds of spices from Spanish to Asian and middle eastern. This place has always shoppers which to me means always fresh in coming produce reasonably priced. And the fact that they have whole sheep head and pig heads makes it even better.

Pa
Review №9

Great source for a wide variety of gluten free baking flours.

B
Review №10

Large international market with a variety of products from spices to produce

Am
Review №11

Love their fresh fish selection! Love their produce of veggies n fruits! Love their oxtail! Any Asian goodies...this place has it!!Highly recommended it! Can you open an Asian market in my neighborhood Suffolk PLEASE?

Jo
Review №12

Lots of diverse options if you decide to try different cuisine from other cultures

Ba
Review №13

Great shopping but smells

Ad
Review №14

I love cooking different Asian dishes, and Farmers is one of my go to places to find ingredients.There is a great selection of items, including kitchen and cookware.To me personally, the crown jewel is the drink section. There is a pretty good selection of different types of drinks, both adult and family friendly.Farmers is where I discovered my favorite sports drink (Pocari Sweat) and bottles tea (Itoen Jasmine).If youre cooking a specific meal, or just like to wander interesting stores, Farmers is a great place to go.

Da
Review №15

Great has the things I need and fresh

Ka
Review №16

I often fine British snacks and candy in here! Howevee saff are never pleasant, nor do they seem to have a specific uniform so you never know who to ask for help. Atmosphere is never welcoming.

je
Review №17

Veryyyyyyy rude staff all around the store and cashiers!!! No customer service etiquette and no manners whatsoever!!

Ja
Review №18

Great little market.

Da
Review №19

They have a great selection of asian food, to include various meats, seafood, snacks and much more. I frequently shop here when I want something different from what is offered at a typical grocery store.

Sh
Review №20

Ive shopped at this store for YEARS. I didnt mind the fact that there normally is noone around when you need help, because at this point Im familiar with the store. However the fact that I was yelled at and followed by an employee in the seafood department because he thought I was stealing even though I had a basket and my purse with me will keep me from EVER shopping here again. Not only did he refuse to tell me what his problem was while he was staring me down...he snatched my bags from me and gave 0 explanation as to why. On top of that, he was serving the public and did NOT have a mask on.The EMart right beyond Edwin Drive has MUCH better customer service and selection.

L
Review №21

Bigger than average international market.Catering mostly to Asian tastes this market has so much to offer! While there is a large offering of typically Pacific rim produce, meats, seafood, and staples there are also many European and Middle Eastern offerings. Fresh live fish prepared for you to take home and cook. There is something for everyone here.

An
Review №22

Nice little neighborhood market....everything from Japanese snacks to jamaican oxtail seasoning. I usually grab my frozen Japanese roasted eel from here. My favorite thing to order in sushi restaurants but way cheaper...

Le
Review №23

They have a very good fish market. However, they wont filet your fish

Jo
Review №24

They have good variety of asian and even Mediterranean products.

To
Review №25

Lots choices. Vegetables are not that freash. Meat department looks good. Seafood Department was clean.

Kh
Review №26

Nice place for international foods. Cheap prices on some things and expensive on other things. Good for cheap shopping

Sh
Review №27

They have a good international variety of foods and ingredients but its hard to help from employees to direct you where to find things

Ju
Review №28

The female manager was very rude. When customer had a question about the price she acted very annoying and laughing at the customer. Worst customer service ever!

Ro
Review №29

Very expensive and they combined riped vegetables with new stock and when you get home all our riped pieces more and wasted of money.

Ca
Review №30

Ramen central! Great price on produce.

A
Review №31

Good selection of american and international food. Love that they also have a fresh seafood section. Some stuff kind of pricey compared to American groceries but grateful they have asian food section here.

Gr
Review №32

They have all the strange things Im looking for plus things I didnt know I wanted. Its a new adventure every time I go.

He
Review №33

Farmers International Foods appears to be a very neat well-managed store. The variety is comparable to Grand Mart on Newtown Road. They even have a decent Indian foods selection, although nowhere near that of Royal Bazaar on Military Highway. And they have live fish!

Ul
Review №34

Great variety of spanish ingredients, fresh seafood. Good price for limes.

ar
Review №35

It was a little dirty but ill be a goats grand ma of i didnt find everything i needed for my seafood boil. Not the most elegant place in the world but certainly affordable and a great place to shop if you are missing food from your home land and you want the ingredients to cook.

Mi
Review №36

They have all the fresh produce that my guinea pig loves . The employees always have been. Super helpful ! I have no clue what the others that have given them a bad review are talking about?

Na
Review №37

Good variety of Asian grocery and good prices.

Br
Review №38

This is the spot for fresh produce and fresh meats! The prices can’t be beat. For those who say the produce is bad, depends on the day and time of day you go. Workers are always re-stocking. Definitely seen way worse at Walmart and Kroger. I got all my vegetables and some steak and ground beef for under $20... what?! For some dry goods, just check the dates. If something is expired, let an associate know. Love the feel of this market and the variety it offers.

cr
Review №39

Lots of fresh food..great prices..people who work their arent so nice.. And i heard it was just against other cultures and Im Irish, so i would say its true..

Ma
Review №40

Amazing grocery options from all over the world!! Fresh meats looked great, produce very fresh. A local treasure!

Fa
Review №41

Looking for Asian food? Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Indian they have it. Really good variety.

la
Review №42

The store itself is great and i always am able to find what i’m looking for here and even more! they have the biggest variety of foods veggies and fish, i would love it if they had an online pickup or something like that, however, the workers there are very cautious and are great about making sure everyone has a mask on which is very appreciated

Bl
Review №43

Best international grocer in the area if you like seafood. They have many types of fish with experts who will scale it and cut it however you want. Lots of ramen and many other items you cant find at other stores also

ba
Review №44

Great selection, good seafoods

Mi
Review №45

Good Service special. Department of Sea Food!👍

Ke
Review №46

One of the only larger asian stores in the area. Good variety but it’s hit or miss if they have what you want in stock at the time. Not the cleanest. Some of the workers are rude as well.

Ra
Review №47

Plenty of selections on all kind.

mi
Review №48

THE GUYS AT THE FISH DEPARTMENT AWFUL..VERY DISRESPECTFUL..U STAND THERE WAITING WHILES THEY ARE CARYING ON WITH THEIR CONVERSATION..

ar
Review №49

They need to hire English speaking cashiers

Lu
Review №50

Wonderful! Has All my healthy items! The workers were so helpful. This is the store for me!!

St
Review №51

Has Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Turkish, Indian foods, cheese, spices, breads, desserts, specialties and drinks. Great for vegetarians to get a variety of proteins and fresh produce. Fresh seafood, veggies, fruits. Good prices.

N'
Review №52

This place is nice and has a great selection

La
Review №53

We LOVE THIS place!!!

Li
Review №54

Close to home and fresh meat!

St
Review №55

Good Asian food.

Ku
Review №56

Asian super store with a wide variety of produce, meats & dry groceries, including kitchenware. Your one stop grocery store!

Ph
Review №57

Good international store that will supply you for any of your alternative groceries. You can even get fresh fish as they have some options that are swimming in tanks. Also, meat might be cheaper here as well. The staff are polite and professional. They are following Covid guidelines. Recommended.

At
Review №58

They have the wrong hours listed online. They close at 9:30 pm

Ro
Review №59

Some great seafood selections.

Pa
Review №60

Our new favorite Asian grocery market. Further than Grand Mart from where we live but Farmers International is better with more selections and service so we drive here instead of Grand Mart now. Plus their butcher services (like cleaning fish) are free but at Grand Mart they charge a fee. Also Farmers is cleaner and more organized. Farmers also cater more to Military Families.

Mo
Review №61

The better business Bureau needs to know about this store..the managers and crew will go out of thier way even as far as to ignore you to take care of thier own culture only.. I have continued to watch this..😰

Mi
Review №62

I love this market !

MS
Review №63

Best Asian market out here. Prices here are not expensive in comparison to other Asian markets. Their fresh seafood needs to be covered or managed better. Store needs to be more organized.

Sy
Review №64

They have everything.

Vi
Review №65

Kots of variety of cultural foods

Fa
Review №66

Terrible Customer service and pricy

ke
Review №67

Nice clean store, excellent customer service!!!!!

Ro
Review №68

There store has an odor that hits you as you walk in. The staff is not knowledgeable or friendly. Peaches were on sale for .99 lbs But there was no way to tell if they were free stone or not. I asked an associate. He did not know. He said I would have to buy one to find out. I asked to speak the manager he said the manager was not in the store at the time. I went to the front to ask for help. The associate at the counter told me to ask the manager. I told her the guy said the manager was was out. She went over to the same guy I spoke to. He was the manager! This store has no idea of customer service. I am suspicious of their attitude toward people of diverse backgrounds. I rated them 3 stars because I didnt want the whole store to suffer for the poor service by a few. However I will be trying the E Market down the road again. It smelled a lot fresher.

Wi
Review №69

If its not must give star talent evaluation, a star is not willing to give, I too disappointed, the supermarket food isnt fresh, often too disappointing, go shopping before summer, found that the meat vegetables have a lot of bad, now is winter, meat vegetables still has many is bad, the cashier is wrong to love money, who is not easy to make money, go shopping, buy back of food also not fresh, I have nothing to give less money, why do you also sells fresh meat, is no one to check?

A
Review №70

Great variety of products. OX tail way overpriced.

Ea
Review №71

It doesnt matter what food from around globe you,re gracing. You can definitely find what you need at Farmers International bring to prepare it. Always well stocked.

An
Review №72

Love this place

Ja
Review №73

One of my favorite international markets in the area. I frequent E Mart and Grand Mart. But I like this one as I can find vegetables that are usually not available at the other locations. Also like their weekly deals and the layout.

an
Review №74

The people are really nice here and I enjoy coming here to get Korean foods.

Fe
Review №75

Good for Asian foods around Chesapeake and VA beach area

So
Review №76

If youre looking for fish, theres lots of fresh varieties. Lobster is overpriced (Im from New England), but the fish is decently priced. Great place for cultural seasonings and herbs. I recommend buying your staple items at Walmart and getting your seafood, obscure, and cultural options here!

Ne
Review №77

It is one of those stinky places with dirty cheap food and great deals. Some.products are imported with no description in English and I am afraid to even try, but overall it is well stocked with many traditional and exotic food options. Especially rich is their seafood aisle with many varieties of fish that they will dress anyway you want it.

Da
Review №78

Huge variety of fresh fish and produce, worth the trip. I did not give 5 stars because customer service is lacking, but they are still kind people. However, I want to be fair, what they lack in service they make for in there inventory.

Ri
Review №79

Personal service to search and find my products.

te
Review №80

Seafood is good. Cant say much for customer service

Cu
Review №81

I like the friendly staff and the supermarket is full of fresh seafood

Jo
Review №82

Truly international more Asian sided but still great. Excellent selection of seafood unique produce. Large varieties of rice, tofu and high end soy sauces. It may be a bit intimidating at first but you have to give it a try.

Ma
Review №83

This is my regular place to shop for groceries. Fresh oriental produce that you can’t get at your typical mega-lo-mart and they have a seafood section where they can clean the fish how you like it.

Le
Review №84

Had to wait to have the motor cart working also there was a terrible smell throughout the store coming from the fish market also the vegetables were by no means fresh the one in Richmond is much better than Virginia Beach the corner of South Rosemont and Lynnhaven Parkway, will never go there again.

ro
Review №85

I love the selection of foods in this place and all the Asian products they have here make it even better!

Yo
Review №86

They have a good selection of produce and international food. As well as, sea food. The merchandising is bad. Their feature items look like they have just been piled up. Their produce section is the best. THEY HAVE MACHETES FOR SALE, ON A RACK THAT IS TOUCHING THE FLOOR. COMPLETELY REACHABLE TO KIDS!!!

Je
Review №87

My wife found everything she was looking for! Great collection of Asian grocery items.

Ke
Review №88

I supported this place for a year and they laughed every time I spent my money. I tried to ignore it and give them the benefit of the doubt, but then they tried to steal my credit card... FTR!!!

TR
Review №89

Had all that I needed, things o do t find elsewhere

El
Review №90

Good place to get specialty items American supermarkets wouldnt have. With a large section in-store for both fresh and frozen seafood, theres always something new try with each visit.

El
Review №91

Has a lot of choices if looking for Asian and Latino products. But prices often fluctuate base on season. Prices can be higher than other Asian stores.

Vi
Review №92

Very good selection of grocery items from around the world, especially from Russia, Eastern Europe and the Orient. Not much from Latin America as there are so many bodegas around. Reasonable prices & the fruit, some from the Far East, is always in good condition. Great selection of foodstuffs, like Kimchee, wasabi peas, Japanese salad dressing, etc. for Americans🇺🇸 who WOULD like to sample foreign cuisine, or just bring your exotic recipes and gets the items here.

ma
Review №93

Large variety of Asian and Caribbean foods and spices. Wonderful seafood dept. Reasonable prices. Ample parking.

Vi
Review №94

Ive always had a great time shopping here!(Ive seen stuff for sale here, that Ive never seen in my life... AWESOME!!!)But Im a very independent type of shopper.I dont bother employees with questions, unless I cant find something, (that rarely happens) or Im in a hurry. Cashiers have always been friendly to me.(It might be cause Im a friendly guy, most of the time!)

Ch
Review №95

My son and I love this grocery store. The prices are great. If you love to cook authentic dishes from around the world, this store has your ingredients. The produce section is awesome with hard to find exotic fruits and veggies next to all the regulars too.

Sc
Review №96

When I was heading for the dollar general to get something, I saw the store and decided to go inside and I was excited.

Je
Review №97

Beware! Always have checked the price from the shelf and the price when you checked out. A lot of items doesnt match their prices when they scanned it.

Ma
Review №98

I come here for everything oriental and international from fresh/frozen seafood to all kinds of produce. The selection is amazing and they have food and dishware you cant find anywhere else. Highly recommended!

Am
Review №99

Great selection of hard to find ingredients. My husband lived in Japan for a few years and weve been able to find some of his favorite foods/ingredients. The meats and seafood are great, huge selection. We make a trip at least once a month.

De
Review №100

ZERO STARS. I would give 0 stars if I could. Miguel, the Seafood manager has awful customer service. I had an issue with my purchase from seafood (my fish smelled so bad as if it was spoiled) and the customer service at the cashier was very helpful as she noticed the issue. She tried to get Miguels attention and I watched him ignore her being disrespectful. I decided to exchange to avoid refunding. The associates behind the seafood counter along with the manager stared us down and talked about me while I was getting another fish to exchange. I ignored the comments. I then Asked to get the fish weighed and he started to argue with me, still I ignored but he kept going at me infront of all the customers now causing a scene. I told him to cancel everything because I am no longer shoping there and taking my refund. The original customer service cashier assisted me and gave me a refund no problem. I could see her frustration with him. I will not spend my money her anymore. I was a loyal customer. Extremely disappointed. Ive never seen a manager carry themself in that manner. Something needs to be done!

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  • Address:1505 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, United States
  • Phone:+1 757-689-8244
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30AM–9:30PM
  • Tuesday:8:30AM–9:30PM
  • Wednesday:8:30AM–9:30PM
  • Thursday:8:30AM–9:30PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–9:30PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–9:30PM
  • Sunday:8:30AM–9:30PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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