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Kalustyan Orient Export Trading Corp

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Frommer's

The heady smell of spices and barrels full of nuts and other delicacies may have you lingering on the first floor, but before you start loading up with exotica, take the stairs up to the deli. A smiling little...
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matchless mideast delicacies and exotic take-out...
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User Reviews of Kalustyan Orient Export Trading Corp

Yelp.com Review - by ER S.

5 of 5 stars. What a great place! I loved the smell of all the spices when I walked in the door. We went upstairs and had lunch... hummus & falafel, mujadarrah and a kibbe sandwich for my meat-eating daughter.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan R.

4 of 5 stars. On the first floor are many ethnic foods from around the world. Every time I am there they are getting shipments, the food is always fresh. You can find foods from many countries. Please venture…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry C.

5 of 5 stars. This place, for lunch, makes one of tastiest mujaddahra sandwiches on the planet. Its a mix of lentil, caramelized onions, tahini sauce, lettuce and tomato served in a pita bread with a dab of hot…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane A.

5 of 5 stars. Any foodie should make a trip to Kalustyan's. It's like an amusement park of spices, nuts, hot sauces, jams, chuntneys, chilis. If it makes flavor, it's probably here. Spend time reading labels and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey B.

5 of 5 stars. Wow. This place has every possible bottled, bagged, canned spice, pasta, dried fruit, tea ever. It's like an extended version of the "spice" isle at the grocery store. Every brand, every quality -…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Furyk C.

5 of 5 stars. Nestled in the middle of arguably the whitest part of Manhattan (Sorry to say, Murray Hill is fighting the the Overbite-Dance-Championship with UES and winning) is one of the most right-out'a-Calcutta…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C. D.

5 of 5 stars. Great market packed with all sorts of spices, teas, sweets, sauces, nuts, chips, etc. Excellent. Cheap and tasty lunch deal available from the second floor deli. Delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie C.

5 of 5 stars. i love it! this place is amazing, i walked around for a good hour just reading all the labels and wondering what you would use it for. this year i decided i'm buying everyone food items for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ahu S.

5 of 5 stars. An absolutely wonderful whirlwind of worldly wares! After spending several hours trekking around the city running errands, my friend and I found ourselves in front of the famed Kalustyan. My energy…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by BJS ..

4 of 5 stars. One of the oldest Lebanese spice shops in the city, and the original owner can still be seen in his big white cap. Worth a visit even if you don't need exotic ingredients. They have a great tea…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chris r.

5 of 5 stars. do you ever find yourself needing at least seven different kinds of coconut milk? no? me either. but if we ever do (and you never know when that day may come) you and i can rest assured that…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chip S.

5 of 5 stars. This Place Is Awesome! If you love to cook, or eat, or explore different cuisines, or just look at crazy stuff this is the place for you. There is so much stuff in these narrow isles. I think they…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica F.

5 of 5 stars. If they don't have it, you don't need it. Usually I get annoyed by Yelp reviews that are only one sentence, but in this case, it's really all you need. The prices can't be beat, the bulk nuts and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ameena G.

5 of 5 stars. (Inspired by a conversation with Brave G. on the topic of olives and boys named Oliver ;-) and no, there was nothing weird about this conversation!) Every spice under the sun, and then some!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kevin l.

4 of 5 stars. Kalustyan's is the place to go in NYC for high quality spices and bulk groceries. I like to stop by every few months to stock up on a number of different types of beans, rice, spices and maybe a piece…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy F.

5 of 5 stars. Best luch deal in the city! Enormous platters of vegetarian Middle Eastern... stuff... for $6. And the older gentleman is a hoot - don't let him tell you it's $1 per olive.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teddy N.

5 of 5 stars. The best market in the city for nuts, spices, a 10 pound bag of basmatti, lemon pistachios and hot sauces ranging from Desert Pepper to Melindas XXXXtra Reserve.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie B.

5 of 5 stars. My definitive source for spices, seeds and pantry items that have a bold or spicy punch. I buy all my Indian ingredients here, but many other flatbreads, flours, pantry items, and I especially love…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Srini V.

5 of 5 stars. How can someone who at times has trouble making tea impress visitors to their home with their culinary skills? Well, it takes equal parts of: Kalustyan: get those rare ingredients (they carry ~900…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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Kalustyan's

For ethnic chefs this place is a godsend. There are so many spice options it can give one a headach...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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Kalustyans

Kalustyan's is an Indian/International food market situated in the middle of "Curry Hill" in Gramerc...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry L.

4 of 5 stars. Kalustyan's was written up in the NYT last year for offering fresh dates, which are quite different from the ripe dates you normally find in the grocery store. Hopefully they'll carry them again this…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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SUPERB! Must for all mediterranean food lovers

Kalustyan's is a must for all europeans, middle easterners and ANYbody who enjoys mediterranean that type of cooking. Kalustyan's has the greatest selection of spices, feta cheese and other mediterranean...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jer D.

5 of 5 stars. The shops on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn are not bad. But highest marks to Kalustyan's. They've got several varieties of Zatar -- Jordanian, Israeli/Palestinian, etc. There are prepared foods,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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Unbelievable selection!

Kalustyan's has one of the largest collection of unusual spices, legumes, exotic vegetables and othe...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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one of NYC's jewels

Whatever your culinary needs, this place has it. Spices, nuts, sauces, rice, etc. It's all here. But don't just come for that. Amazing food as well. Sandwiches, breads, cheeses, soups... ok, I've made myself...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2003
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Simply amazing

I came to the city from Spain and I was searching for places to buy spices and herbs. Somebody told me about Kalustyans so I went there. Incredible. If you're looking for a rare herb you'll find it there. One...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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A FABULOUS Find for gourmets & gourmands

Do NOT Miss this culinary shopping treasure in amongst the other neighborhodd Indian restaurants and grocers. Kalustyan's stocks rare (and not-so-rare) spices, herbs, Asian and Mediterranean food products,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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spice world

It's fun to wander among the nuts, dried berries and chutneys, but when I used to work near here, my favorite thing was ordering falafel in back (now it's upstairs). The older gent behind the counter is a real...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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