Urartu International Foods — Local services in Grand Rapids

We were visiting the area when we tried finding a store that possibly sold European foods. My husband is from Europe so we're always on the lookout. Stopped by this little shop to check it out. I'm big on customer service so was disappointed when we walked in and weren't greeted at all the whole 5 mins we were there looking around. I understand a few customers were being waited on (speaking different language) but a simple acknowledgment of "hello" would have done it. Found a few candies and few others things we would have bought. We felt a little turned off and awkward because we weren't sure if we were welcome since we didn't know the other language. As we live 1.5 hours away, doubt we...

The store is very small. They sell some Russian/Ukrainian foods there like dumplings, rye bread, heiring, honey cookies and etc. The prices are very fair. The assortment, however, gets updated very rarely, because of lack of traffic. Last time I went there, bought some rye bread, which had a little mold on it. Looked like the owner just had not taken a look. Great store overall, however, but be careful with items that are just sitting on shelves without sealed...

I have had a craving for European refrigerated herring, packed in oil, for over 15 years. The place I got the last from, in NJ, doesn't ship. On a lark, searching for delis and meat shops in Grand Rapids, I made a visit to Urartu. I can't read most of the packaging, but found my herring! If you are into authentic head cheese, OMG! I am anxious to make a return trip and try more of the products. Selection...