New Market

Very grateful to have this store in Athens. I can get things here that I would otherwise have to drive to Columbus for. Their dried porcini are a sleeper, and they have the best deal on bean sprouts in town! If they were ever to close I'd be heartbroken.

Best Asian market in town! I can get 2 quarts of soy sauce for 10 bucks. Way better than spending too much money on a small bottle at another store. Everything is reasonably priced and the selection is great.awesome ramen selection and they have some hard to find produce, like bean sprouts, Thai basil, Thai Chile's, and fresh noodles.fairly decent instant drink selection and they have lots of cool spices. My two favorite things to get are beef paste (instant soup paste) and noodles to make my own ramen. It's 2.50 for the soup mix and 5 for the pack of 8 noodle portions. The soup mix lasts for awhile.

I love the local feel of this market, a great selection of items that save me a trip to Columbus markets.

Good selection, friendly enough service, family owned. Competitive pricing, surprisingly, with 89¢ ramen. Good for novelty.

It's a nice place. The older reviews (around 5 years ago and earlier) are before New Market was bought by my friend's grandparents, and changed to New Market. In case you're wondering, his grandparents *do* have a language barrier and don't understand English very well. They're nice, polite, friendly, etc., they just, again, don't understand English very well. His other family members do, though, as well as himself. His grandparents (as of the last few years) are assisted by at least one member of my friend's family (to help out and for English help when a customer is asking a question or purchasing an item). We usually go there a few times, monthly. Overall, very nice selection of products and good staff.

Like many reviews before me, I have had many a bad experience here, everything from cold stares to downright nasty comments. Shopping here was a last resort to find ingredients not available elsewhere…
BUT NOW, as of 6-30-14 I am THRILLED to report that The New Market in under new ownership!
Today I went in and spoke with the lovely person behind the counter about a couple of Korean produce items I'd like to see them carry. We had a language barrier but she was interesting in helping me out. We both ended up on our iPhones finding common ground in google images. Turns out the Large Pea Shoots she actually grows in her own garden here in town! She excitedly ran to the back and brought me some! She indicated she will try to get them for resale! And then gave me the bag and would not take payment for them. Next we tackled Beech Mushrooms. She took a photo of my iPhone photo of them and will look into it.
I must say, I AM THRILLED! The New Market is a gem in our town that's always had so much potential. I wish the owners of China Panda, who bought the business, the best of luck and I hope the community will reach out and support them.

New to Athens? Here's what to do . . . Shop at New Market, then Farmers Market, Then, go to Aldi, Big Lots, and Kroger. The big surprise is that New Market items are price competitive (and better) with Kroger on my favorite stock up items - coconut milk, Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables and frozen, noodles, rice, spices, tea, etc.. You can cook marvelous dishes.

I love to find recipes with a cultural challenge. The lady at New Market is always kind and helpful in finding the right ingredients and helpful with culinary technique - I love New Market!!

In addition to a world wide selection of beer and wine.

Have a good wide variety of ingredients. I was able to pay some with card and cash so split payment methods are accepted. They even gave us a free calendar. Very sweet staff!

Great little store with lots of unique foods from around the world. Made me think of some of the global markets back home in San Diego, California

Went for bean sprouts and left with bean sprouts and Sapporo. Going to go back for Galangal when soup season hits and I get a hankering for Tom Kha Gai

Highly recommend this store. Great selection of Korean food. Service was wonderful. I will be returning in the near future.

i love it and it has all the food I am looking for. the workers are nice, and the items are fresh and organized store.
Love it

Such a great selection of hard to find imported goods. Check it out!

lots of items to choose from that you can't find anywhere else in athens. stop by for all your groceries that cant be found in walmart

Good place to find Asian food.

Incredible local ethnic market. From produce to staples and snacks. Our only local source for ramyun.

love this place they have sooooo many spices

Super helpful family staff, and a great place to discover new foods!

Best place for international goods in Athens. Always friendly, and well organized.

They are the nicest people you'll ever buy from.