Looking to try the top international grocery stores around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable international grocery stores in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. DJ's Market
Topping the list is DJ's Market. Located at 120 Boston St. in Dorchester, it is the highest-rated cheap international grocery store in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp.
We looked to Yelp to learn more about DJ's Market.
"We were the first deli and market of its kind in what is now known as the Polish Triangle," according to the business's Yelp profile. "Back in the '80s, the sandwiches really caught on with Boston's hardest working forces, and word of mouth helped make DJ's a hot spot for a quick and filling lunch."
Concerning signature items, "European market with Old World charm, famous sandwiches and pastries," the business states on Yelp. "White kielbasa is made fresh in-house, as are our pazcki (Polish doughnuts), poppyseed rolls, babkas and soups."
2. Frio Rico
Next up is East Boston's Frio Rico, situated at 360-R Bennington St. With 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp, the Peruvian grocery and ice cream shop has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
We turned to Yelp for an overview of Frio Rico.
"We started Frio Rico on Meridian Street in East Boston, until 2008," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "We moved to our current location and opened up shop in 2009."
Furthermore, we found this information about the business's signature items: "Our business represents Peruvian and Latin American culture through frozen goods, treats and groceries," it writes on Yelp.
3. Phu Cuong Market
Dorchester's Phu Cuong Market, located at 1188 Dorchester Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced international grocery store four stars out of 11 reviews.
Yelper Jenna B. wrote, "Fantastic fresh fish that they clean for you, good veggies and the best purple yams I've ever had. They even have almond milk."
Savin Hill D. noted, "They have awesome mushrooms that look like Tim Burton drew them. An entire aisle of rice noodles. Bok choy in three different sizes, durian fruit, sweet Mandingo carrots and a huge live sea creature zone. Chicken hearts fresh daily."
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