Delicatessen, groceries and wine from Russia and Europe.
Movies, books, newspapers and magazines in Russian.
Unique Russian Gifts, Amber Jewelry, Lacquer Boxes, Nesting Dolls.
We are Russian General Store, but no one calls us by our full name. We are known simply as the Russian store. Since 1997, we have been welcoming customers from all ethnic backgrounds.
We offer:
• The largest selection in Houston of European style cold cuts.
• A great choice of Romanian, Hungarian, Georgian, Armenian, Moldavian and other wines.
• Rare Russian and Lithuanian beer.
• Cheese from Poland, Latvia, Ukraine, Russia, Spain, Denmark and France.
• Chocolate candy from “Spartak” and “Kommunarka” – the best known Belarusian producers.
• Bitter and dark chocolates that taste as if they have more than100% of cocoa.
If you like unusual groceries, you can find:
• Pastas from Russia, Poland, Israel and Germany.
• Hot cereals for adults and children (kasha, millet, wheat etc.).
• Great imported and local wheat and rye bread.
• Frozen fish.
• Cold and hot smoked mackerel.
• Black and red caviar.
• Russian favorite delicacy – herring in brine.
• A variety of handmade frozen pelmeny with veal, chicken, meat, potatoes, cheese and more.
Try cooking yourself some borsht!
Visit our fresh produce section for all the necessary ingredients. Our prices on
produce are great!!
We carry a variety of fruits and berries familiar to Russians and seasonal
delicacies such as currants, gooseberries and Ginger Gold apples.
Treat yourself to luxurious and exotic health and beauty aids, and try our traditional and herbal medicinal remedies.
Be sure not to miss our selection of Russian souvenirs and unusual gifts for any occasion:
• Matrioshkas (Russian stacking dolls)
• Tea cozies.
• Hand carved wooden toys.
• Lacquer boxes and eggs.
• Silver, amber and hand painted enamel jewelry.
Great for holidays giving!
Remember to deck out your holiday table with Russian Olivier salad, beet salad, herring topped with vegetables and pirozhki (homemade pies with a variety of fillings).
Local regulation prohibit grocery establishments from selling spirits that contain more than 17% Alcohol, but our friends in the liquor store three doors down from us can supply you with Russian vodka.
We can provide you with the accompaniments: sauerkraut, salo, herring, non-vinegar pickles and tomatoes in brine, and our exclusive homemade real Russian style mushrooms in brine (No vinegar!).
Come check us out!
Vashe zdorovie!
