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April 2024 by Adryan Elliott
We have visited purple rice for years and absolutely love Alex. She's amazing. We appreciate the variety and service she provides. We always buy her seaweed salad, kimchi, and noodle salad if any are still available. This last visit she and my husband talked shop about growing ginger and she helped him pick out a good root. Previously I have asked her about bamboo and advice on growing it. She candidly admitted that this isn't where she shines, but offered what she could. The stacking dumpling steamer we bought from her 6 years ago is still just as functional as the day we bought it, making it a great investment. We use it for soa poa as well as dumplings. Alex is amazing, funny, down to earth, and kind. Potsdam is a better place for having her and her shop there. If you don't like her service, you can always ring the bell by the front door.
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March 2024 by Roz Dragun
Stopped in for a quick minute and glad I did, what a nice interaction I had, I'll be back!
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February 2024 by Coreen Bohl
Many people don't realize that you can buy fresh made lunch here and not just groceries. Alex makes a tasty Asian inspired lunch each day, Monday through Friday. Each day only one type of dish is available. For example, on Thursdays she always makes sushi which always sells out fast. This visit, sweet and sour soup was available. The daily dish is generally available starting at noon or shortly after and is available until it sells out. Sometimes seaweed salad or kimchi is also available in the cooler. Not only is the food consistently delicious but Alex is always a delight to interact with. I highly recommend checking out Purple Rice for a grab and go lunch. I've never been disappointed.
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October 2023 by Howard
Great option for Asian products and produce in the North Country. Some occasional homemade soups and such which are always worth getting when they are available
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September 2023 by Howard Eissenstat
Great option for Asian products and produce in the North Country. Some occasional homemade soups and such which are always worth getting when they are available
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September 2023 by Bruce Y.
What a fun place! They have itcsll, including very friendly and open service from ... I don't know who (we were visiting the area; maybe the owner, very knowledgeable), and that transformed the stop into a surprisingly pleasant experience.
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April 2023 by Carmen Dean-Squeglia
I lived in Pierrepont for many years before moving. Would always shop at Purple Rice. Alex was always so helpful. All her products were fresh. She taught me how to make many dishes. Miss her and her stire.
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March 2023 by Nick Delaini
I've been meaning to go here for some time and I'm kicking myself that it took this long. I cook a lot of Korean food plus other dishes that use ingredients that are hard to find locally or cost an arm and a leg online. Purple Rice had a great selection, even while they're bouncing back from smoke damage from a neighboring location's fire. I was so happy to look around and find so much good stuff. Can't wait to go back. The owner is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I'm so glad we have this store around here.
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January 2023 by Paulina Kwasniak
The owner is very kind and knows what they have in their store. The selection is great (with items from all over Asia) with reasonable prices. You can find anything from fresh veggies to refrigerated snacks to frozen seafood platters for hotpot for which they have various soup bases. This store is definitely being added to my must visit list anytime I'm in Potsdam.
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August 2022 by Walter W.
Best Asian market ever! I love talking to Alex, they are always friendly and accommodating. Love this place and recommend to anyone.
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July 2022 by Ivy Dong
If you're living on campus and need good sushi that won't give you food poisoning- this is the place. Not only is the owner funny and sweet, she makes banging good sushi. Love her <3
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June 2022 by Ivy D.
If you want the best sushi of Potsdam, please go here. She works all week by herself, and always hits the spot with her sushi. She typically runs out fast on Thursday (sushi day!) so make sure you get there early.
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March 2022 by Rita Nguyen
Nice and friendly owner. Good selection of Asian products. I was pleasantly surprised by her delicious lunch specials. Reminds me of home.
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February 2022 by B. Tamm
So great the have a store like this in our small town!
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January 2022 by Jay Petrequin
I haven't lived in Potsdam in years, but was just talking to someone about what nice memories I had of those place and the family who owns it. Had to look it up and thrilled to see them still in business! Saved my life finding the right ingredients for the job more than once.
