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Little World International Food Market
2936 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, United States
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Little World International Food Market
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Me
Review №1

This place is cute. It definitely has an old fashioned feel which is cool. Nice selection of packaged foods. Not a lot of fresh and what fresh foods were available had gnats all over it and some even growing mold. Lots of seafood selection of you are into that sort of thing. Got some nice products. Store was very bad smelling and not like fresh fish it was awful worse than rotting food. The guy running it was not very friendly either. This store is so neat and hate to see it going downhill. Will be back though.

ch
Review №2

A trip around the world. I learn and see new things every time I go. I love the old fashioned feel of this spot.

Ms
Review №3

They have a variety of things but it smells of rotten meat. Not very friendly or even helpful

Co
Review №4

Very small and dirty feeling with a leaking roof. Would buy their packaged items but not fresh.

ER
Review №5

Small but impactful. Great selection of goods. Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Exotic fresh, seasonal fruits. Loves it!

Ni
Review №6

Great international foods! Wish they had injera and shiro but lots of good finds otherwise and fresh crab/fish.

Ly
Review №7

Lots of fresh produce, fresh seafood, frozen meats. Good for bulk products and hard to find seasonings. A little crowded, but very unique goods.

Je
Review №8

Great little store! Best variety of soy and other sauces and friendly owners. I love stopping by!

Ke
Review №9

If you like to eat Fresh this Is the best market to visit 😋

tr
Review №10

Great place to pick up some hard to find items.

L
Review №11

This store offers pretty good selection especially for a small city. Prices are pretty competitive to the other asia store in the area.

do
Review №12

Very friendly and helpful staff

Fe
Review №13

Found most of the foods that I love.

Ft
Review №14

Shiz you cant find anywhere else around here - authentic af

De
Review №15

Super helpful and friendly. Great selection of things I cant find other places. Especially bulk items.

As
Review №16

Love to go there!

St
Review №17

An amazing variety of foodstuffs! Canned, jarred, frozen and fresh vegetables, meats, and seafoods.

Er
Review №18

I love Asian grocers. When you walk in the door, and it feels like an mini adventure, Im all in. I like taking my time and exploring for new things to try out. If the place looks like a modern American grocery store, Im out. Little World is the only Asian grocer in town I visit. Best prices on garlic cloves in town. A great selection of frozen dumplings and steamed buns, without being overwhelming. Im sure the cluttered shop style is a turn off to some people, but I grew up in shops like this with my grandmother. It feels the way I like these shops to feel.

Ro
Review №19

Was able to find everything we needed. Some things are cheaper than at Meijer.

Ma
Review №20

Love this place for our Asian staples and nastalgic surprises.

Ch
Review №21

Love this supermarket....its clean and well organized its a pleasure shopping there

Fr
Review №22

This place is truly international. I went in to pick up a bag of rice. The customers in front of me were from West Africa. They were able to get all the food they were accustomed to eating. The same can be said of all the other customers I have seen over the many years they have been in business. I rate them so high because they always try and please their customers. They usually succeed!

Ji
Review №23

The owner of the store does not hate Americans, thats absurd. Ive been here countless times and had nothing but good attitude and helpfulness. I love this place, it just needs a new floor and more room. But no complaints. Im pretty sure requiring a minimum payment for card transactions violates the service agreement, but how can you spend less than $25 here? Its impossible.

Ka
Review №24

I always find something I like. Great selection. I go every time I come to Springfield.

Al
Review №25

Fantastic selection of Asian food and snack items. Grouped on the shelves mostly by nationality and if you are having trouble finding something, just ask and they should be happy to help you. Just dont demand immediate attention if theyre really busy or if theres people in line waiting to check out. For a real adventure, go into the far back and look at the exotic array of dried and pickled seafood and produce. Youll look at it and think How do you even eat that?

Ca
Review №26

I love it. i dont know what else to say to say but i absolutely adore this place.

Ce
Review №27

We have been shopping here since they opened a decade ago. We love it. The selection is amazing, the owners are friendly, and the food is good.

Co
Review №28

They carry a very large selection of specialty foods at reasonable prices. The staff was very helpful. The store is quite cramped, which is the reason for the lowered rating.

Co
Review №29

You can get all the exotic ingredients you need for asian cooking from here. They also have an interesting collection of imported sodas and other beverages as well as possibly the best ramen selection in town. The place itself is kind of shabby, but items are logically organized and its very fun to just look around. If you are concerned about expiration dates, check before you buy. On occasion I have purchased something that was past due, but tasted fine. In the back there is a refrigerated section with a great variety of frozen meats, dumplings and other things. There is also a small selection of fresh produce. Service is friendly and will help you find what you need if you ask.

De
Review №30

Everybody needs to check this little store out. I love egg rolls. Large box of concentrate., In peach and mango. Love it. Pricey.

To
Review №31

Good shopping place

An
Review №32

Fantastic little Asian grocery store. Its in an older building, but the selection is very good and the owners are very friendly. My family has been shopping there for many years.

Ab
Review №33

Good place

Ta
Review №34

The owners are great. What a nice family business. They are always so helpful.

lo
Review №35

You can find most of Mediterranean grocery you need

Va
Review №36

Awesome, not only did I find exactly what I needed, but also discovered items that were hard to find or not available anywhere else. Will definitely be going back, did I mention huge selection

El
Review №37

They sell mostly asian food but also a few other ethnic foods. Arepa mix, Inca cola, plantains, yuca, Malta.

Th
Review №38

Very nice people! My Korean wife says its got a good selection of what she is looking for

Jo
Review №39

Im a biiiig fan of the rice seasoning

KB
Review №40

Great place to find the unusual And ethnic food from around the world.

Ia
Review №41

Great selection of items but not well organized.

Da
Review №42

Great little store with Asian ingredients you cant get elsewhere at a great price.

st
Review №43

I absolutely love this store. Husband and I shop frequently here. Recommend to everyone

Le
Review №44

Had a fast so needed brown rice, was paying alot for.until I thought of this place. Awesome prices

Ro
Review №45

Great selection of items you cant find in a regular grocery store.

Sh
Review №46

Supposed to open at 10 waited til 1030 n nothing. There was 6 different cars waiting n we all left

Sp
Review №47

We get lot of seafood here ..and the prices r good too...and lot of Indian vegetables ...

Pa
Review №48

They have an amazing selection of Asian and other specialty items. They are very knowledgeable and friendly as well.

Aa
Review №49

Great place, great people, great prices and great food. stop by and u wont regret it!

Ja
Review №50

Always something interesting to eat and drink! Weird smell, but probably due to live crabs and whatnot.

B
Review №51

Great place to find obscure ingredients for your Asian, Mexican/Latino, and Mediterranean recipes. Fair prices too.

Li
Review №52

Great place found everything I was looking for!

Je
Review №53

Where you will find any kind of food, African, Chinese, American and etc... and cheap too. Maaaann I love this store cant spend a week without being in there ..

Fy
Review №54

A great variety for such a small place! Friendly, helpful staff.

Ch
Review №55

A good shop for african and asian food. Good service

el
Review №56

Always a good selection and not over priced!

Al
Review №57

Very good Asian market they just dont stock enough sweet and sour soup mixes they could sell thousand a week

Em
Review №58

Super friendly staff and great prices!

Ma
Review №59

Great employees

Da
Review №60

Love the boots I got!

A
Review №61

Great products great prices friendly employees

Je
Review №62

The owner of the store hates americans. and their fresh food day is on friday, they go to china town chicago thursday and buy all the old food to sell at their store, this way they buy it for lower price to sell in their store.

Fr
Review №63

Bit dirty but loved it.

Ma
Review №64

The best place in Springfield to get Asian food. (mostly Chinese, but there are foods for other ethnicities too)

Q
Review №65

Nice place to shop for exotic fruit and vegetables.

TE
Review №66

Your one stop shop for all your food needs.

Ai
Review №67

Lots of interesting items and food, good prices too.

th
Review №68

Love this place.. little bit of back home..

Re
Review №69

I disagree with Jeremy Parsons, I love this place!

Ma
Review №70

Good selection. Smells, as do all Asian markets.

Ch
Review №71

Good selection, but a lot of expired items on the shelf.

sh
Review №72

Have food that you can not found at other store

Vi
Review №73

Excellent selection for such a cozy little place.

Ja
Review №74

An amazing shop for any exotic foods!

Le
Review №75

I learned about Chinese ingredients here

Le
Review №76

Nice people, nice old fashioned market

Ry
Review №77

Yuck. Store is dirty and staff are unfriendly.

Ch
Review №78

Best place to buy sea food at

Ni
Review №79

Great place for authentic Oriental ingredients

Sa
Review №80

The best, as it always has been

Mi
Review №81

Has a lot of stuff but just cramped place.

Ch
Review №82

Authentic Oriental Grocery.

Th
Review №83

Small and family owned business

Sa
Review №84

Nice variety of Asian grocery

Si
Review №85

Noic employees and clean

Sa
Review №86

Great Asian market.

Re
Review №87

Good ethnic food

Ri
Review №88

Lot of selections for a small store . Had just what was needed

Ca
Review №89

Favorite international market

Pa
Review №90

Great customer service

lu
Review №91

They have evrything you need

Ju
Review №92

Didnt carry dry tofu noodles

Ch
Review №93

Good prices

Ti
Review №94

Great selection

Ju
Review №95

Good services

Zh
Review №96

The best !

Ch
Review №97

Great selection

Sa
Review №98

A little slice of Asia

jo
Review №99

Great

Za
Review №100

Oddities friendly staff

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:2936 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, United States
  • Phone:+1 217-528-2745
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
  • African goods store
  • Mexican grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–8:30PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–8:30PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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