{"id":5420,"date":"2022-06-30T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/?p=5420"},"modified":"2022-07-20T13:00:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T17:00:13","slug":"local-international-food-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/2022\/06\/30\/local-international-food-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Local International Food Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5424 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-364x244.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg-1000x669.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blogg.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 20px\">Listen to this blog <\/span><a style=\"font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 20px\" href=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/uri-inside-rec-blog\/episodes\/Local-International-Food-Shops-e1kmu58\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">College is a time to expand your horizons and try new things. What&#8217;s better than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trying new food? Food is one of my favorite ways to connect with people and gain new experiences that open me up to other cultures I might not have interacted with before. Here\u2019s some amazing international food shops and restaurants near campus:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Restaurants:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalpocketcafe.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Pocket Cafe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Pocket Cafe is located in the URI Emporium and serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salads, pockets and rolls. Their menu is halal-friendly and offers a wide variety of foods that are tasty and allow for new experiences through food. (And on a personal note, I think they have the best baklava in the state.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5423 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog2.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calientemexican.com\/menu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caliente Mexican Grill<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caliente is one of my personal favorites in the Emporium, and its menu includes both build-your-own bowls, burritos, and pre-set items. There\u2019s also the added items like Jarritos and other Mexican-based sodas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplythai401.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simply Thai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simply Thai is another food joint in the Emporium, but to be totally honest, one I haven\u2019t been to yet. According to Yelp, which gives it a solid \u2158 stars over 54 reviews, Simply Thai offers free wifi, many vegetarian options and offers take-out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5421 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/blog.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Krazyfusioncafeuri\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Krazy Fusion Cafe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Krazy Fusion Cafe is another favorite of mine in the Emporium that specializes in Korean food. While the price has changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the food is quality and the helping sizes are generous. It\u2019s the second location on campus that serves boba tea, but has a larger variety of flavors of both tea and the boba pearls themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tongdsk.com\/menu-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tong &#8211; D2<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tong &#8211; D2 is also located in the South County Commons, near the local movie theater, and while its hours of operation are in a pretty small window, 4 PM &#8211; 9 PM according to their Yelp page, it\u2019s food is well worth it. There\u2019s vegetarian and vegan options, as well as an option for delivery. While it\u2019s mostly Thai, they\u2019ve expanded their menu to include more Eastern Asian dishes. Unfortunately, it\u2019s closed for renovations at the moment, but when it reopens, make sure to check it out!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sa-tang.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sa-Tang<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sa-Tang, an Asian restaurant located in Wakefield, and is something that\u2019s been on my radar for a while now for its unique style. It\u2019s not afraid to create new dishes, as with it\u2019s Siam Spaghetti, or boldly present traditional dishes, like Takoyaki Balls. With 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor, Sa-Tang, in my opinion, is one of the best go-to spots you can find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lukthaifood.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luk Thai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As I\u2019m typing this little mini-review, I\u2019m waiting for my order from this place to arrive via DoorDash. That is how good this place is. It\u2019s very accommodating for those who don\u2019t like spice and those who can\u2019t go without spice and has one of the best cashew-nut dishes I\u2019ve ever tasted. Right in the Wakefield-Peacedale area, Luk Thai is a short 10-minute-drive from campus and is one the best little joints around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newdragonri.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Dragon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Dragon is a Chinese restaurant in Narragansett, and it\u2019s one of the best restaurants in the county (in my opinion). In addition to the standard Chinese food, this place also serves sushi and has a second level that\u2019s recently been renovated and opened as a nightclub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neapolisri.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neapolis<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in Wakefield, Neapolis specializes in food from Naples, Italy. Their website lays out their selections as freshly-made pasta, gelato, and cheese. They also buy their dairy and vegetable stock from local vendors, so when you get the chance, go check them out!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Markets:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pinoylane\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pinoy Lane Food Mart<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pinoy Lane Food Mart is one of, if not the, only place in RI where you can get halo-halo, a delicious Filipino dessert containing crushed ice, evaporated milk, coconut, a mango puree, and more that\u2019s super popular with travel bloggers and food writers. While there\u2019s a lot of freezers, much of the food is made on-demand, including sigsig, a traditional Filipino pork dish and the halo-halo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seabrafoods.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seabra Foods<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seabra Foods has some of the widest varieties as far as international shops go. It has produced from all over Central and South America, as well as imported goods from the Iberian Peninsula and the islands around the peninsula. It&#8217;s one of the best places I\u2019ve found where you can get fresh food for Hispanic and Latino dishes. And Seabra isn\u2019t just a Rhody shop: they have 16 locations spread around New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida. Our local location is in Cumberland, so a bit of a drive, but it\u2019s well worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Good-Fortune-Supermarket-108086594559325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good Fortune Supermarket<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located in Providence, this shop is another Chinese market but with a wide variety of fresh fish. Inside is well-organized with exotic fruits, teas, and freshly-made buns of all varieties. It\u2019s like a miniature supermarket and I think it could even compete with big-brand supermarkets if the owners open more locations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/chinese-american-mini-market-cranston?start=20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chinese American Minimarket<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Chinese American Minimarket has \u2158 stars on Yelp and offers more than just Chinese food, but a wide variety of Eastern Asian foods. Located in Cranston, it is a bit of ways away from campus, but with an amazing variety of food offered, the pros far outweigh the cons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/asianamarket.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asiana Food Market<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asiana Food Market located in East Providence, which is a bit far from campus, sells foods from all around eastern Asia. This includes fresh produce, sweet treats, and cultural staples like kimchi and bulgogi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5427 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg-300x206.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg-364x250.png 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg-500x343.png 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg-1000x686.png 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/bloggg.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it\u2019s hard to find a lot of international places in South County, college really is a place to expand your horizons. It\u2019s time to try new foods and explore the area around you, and I\u2019m glad to share some of my favourite spots to start your journey! It\u2019s in this journey that we remember to support our local businesses and boost local economies, especially through minority-owned businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hi folks! I\u2019m AJ (he\/him\/his) and I major in Global Language and Area Studies (GLAS) \u2013 Japanese with a minor in Chinese moving into my senior year. The summer <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5405 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/ajs-profile-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/ajs-profile-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/ajs-profile-364x455.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/inside-rec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1178\/ajs-profile.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>of 2022 is my first term with the InsideRec blog, but you might have seen me working in the Rams\u2019 Den grill before. I\u2019m a bit of a homebody but I\u2019m trying to get out into the world and experience life to its fullest. I\u2019m dedicated to cross-cultural, linguistic education, and being a good example for my younger siblings. I hope to bring a unique background to our URI social media team!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m from a military family, though I mostly hail from little Rhody. URI\u2019s always been on my continued-education map in several different tempting areas of study, but when my mom started working with the University of Rhode Island, the deal was sealed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to this blog here. College is a time to expand your horizons and try new things. What&#8217;s better than trying new food? Food is one of my favorite ways to connect with people and gain new experiences that open me up to other cultures I might not have interacted with before. 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