So yeah, whatever, it's a cheap grocery store in a not-so-great area of Jersey City. Not the worst, not the best. Some ethnically diverse food items from many different places in Central America and Asia, which is always a plus. The fish market smells terrible, and I wouldn't trust it, but the meat isn't too bad, provided you eat it right away. But unless you're looking for pork, go to the many Halal places scattered in the area - better quality and cheaper. I think a lot of the vegetable and fruit items definitely sit around for much too long.
My main problem with the place stems from the fact that they close a half an hour earlier than the advertised closing time. I've noticed other places in the area doing the same thing, so maybe it just goes with the territory. That's unacceptable, as far as I am concerned - it's lazy and unprofessional, and I would shop in a bigger chain store if there was one within walking distance as a sign of protest (even though I always prefer locally-owned establishments). I plan to complain to the owners about it, not that they will care. Then again, the place isn't the cleanest grocery store around, so maybe a visit from the health inspector will make them care....
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