2 Fish and 5 Loaves Global Market — Local services in Tuckahoe

2 Fish and 5 Loaves Global Market is a true gem for anyone looking to find authentic African products right here in town. The store offers a wide variety of items, including meats, seasonings, jewelry, soaps, clothes, and specialty dishes that are commonly found on the African continent. While there's a noticeable emphasis on West African goods, you'll also find products representing other African countries, making it a diverse shopping experience.

One of the best aspects of this market is the owner’s willingness to accommodate special requests. If there’s something specific you’re looking for and they don’t have it in stock, the owner is more than happy to order it for you, ensuring that you can get what you need.

The only downside is that the smell in the store can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, but that’s a small price to pay for the authentic, vibrant atmosphere that this market provides. If you’re searching for a real African market experience, this is definitely the...

First of all, I called the owner 3 times and he never answered me, so I decided to drive and find jutes leaves. So when I got there, I personally asked the guy if they had jutes leaves and placaly. He told me “don’t worry ma’am, we have everything here.” Also when I got the jutes leaves I asked him AGAIN and he said yes and I even spelt the word so he knows what I’m talking about. So then I bought 8 packs of jutes leaves and I was so happy and came home. I cooked the dish and guess what, it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. Usually the real jutes leaves are slimy but the ones he gave me were hard as rock. It was not jutes leaves at ALL. After taking 5 hours of cooking my dish, I just realized that this didn’t taste like the usual jutes leaves I buy. Even my kids who were born in America knew it tasted different. I was expecting my dish to taste so good but it turns that the owner lied. Be careful with...

The owners are always on site and will work hard to make sure you get what you need. I regularly buy meat that is common in Nigerian dishes but difficult to find at the chain grocery stores. They always ask how my family is doing and tell me to wish them well. This is a customer focused store so a little patience is required but you will be served by people who care about making sure you’re happy and...