Battambang Market

Nice change of pace from 99% of the other markets in the area. That bucket of tofu in water in the back fridge looks a little sketchy, but y’know: live a little. Nice selection of juices and canned items you’re not likely to find elsewhere nearby; you’ll find me here copping canned jackfruit when I’m about that vegan «pulled pork» life.
This and the Vietnamese spot over on Jerome make a fine pair. This place sports the more plentiful produce overall, but the other tends to have a wider herb selection (lemon basil, wuttttttt).

Located on a uniquely diverse block for food shopping (the neighbors are a South Asian Halal grocer and a bodega) Battambang Market caters to the small Cambodian and Vietnamese population that has been in the area for the last 30 years or so. The wares are uniquely southeast Asian, and there are also fresh veggies. Turnover is a little slow, and some of the merchandise can be a little shelf weary, but it is one of the few places in all of NYC where you can find authentic foodstuffs imported from Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Prices are very reasonable and the folks are friendly. This is definitely a destination location — not much else going on in the neighborhood, although the Fordham RR station is only a 10 minute walk.