Where can I buy ethnic groceries in Utica? Here's a list

A growing number of ethnic grocery stores have opened locally, predominantly in East Utica. 

Many of the stores carry specialties from one geographic region: Asian groceries started by Burmese, Thai, Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees; eastern European stores started by Bosnian, Serbian and Russian immigrants; a Latin American grocery and restaurant owned by an Ecuadorean immigrant; and a store selling Arabic and Bosnian food.  

Here are some of the ethnic grocery stores in Utica:  

• Aye Tue Asian Grocery Store, 335 South St. 
• Burmese Food Market, 241 James St. 
• Ecuamex Deli Store Corp., 1207 Bleecker 
• Halal Asian Food Market, 300 James Street 
• International Grocery, 1024 Webster Ave. 
• Kendic Bakery & Grocery, 1305 Bleecker St. 
• Lucky Mey’s Market, 16331 Oneida St.  
• Moon Light Burmese Food Store, 1205 Bleecker St. 
• Muju International Grocery, 1026 Champlin Ave. 
• Nguyen Phat Oriental Store, 643 Bleecker St.  
• Royal Imports, 1201 Albany St. 
• Ruznic Market & Restaurant, 801 Albany St. 
• Senshine Market, 600 Culver Ave.  
• Sweet Asian Food Market, 645 South St. 
• Utica Cash and Carry Halal Market, 410 Mohawk St.

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