Saraga International Supermarket

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an ordinary day in Queens when a delivery driver pulled up to Saraga International Supermarket. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he noticed something strange: every time he placed a crate on the ground, it seemed to rearrange itself into a perfect pyramid before his eyes. Finally, after several minutes of puzzled silence, the delivery driver realized that each box had tiny magnetic dots on its corners. A neighbor who happened to be passing by laughed and explained that it was just another prank by the store owner, who loved practical jokes. The driver shook his head, smiling, thinking to himself, ‘Next time I’ll bring my camera!’

2. A neighborhood kid was helping himself to some snacks after school one afternoon when he noticed something strange on the shelves. Packages seemed to be moving slightly, as if someone were secretly restocking them from behind the counter. Curious, the boy followed the movement and saw an old delivery driver discreetly replacing empty boxes with fresh ones. Turned out, Saraga’s had a special policy—employees helped themselves to free snacks during breaks. The driver winked at the kid and whispered, ‘Just don’t tell anyone!’

3. A delivery driver pulled up to Saraga International Supermarket late one night, only to be greeted by a strange humming sound coming from inside. The driver cracked open the door slowly, expecting anything. Inside, amidst the dim lights, he saw an old man pushing a shopping cart filled with cans and boxes, moving in perfect silence. ‘Welcome,’ said the man without turning around. The driver laughed nervously and asked where everything was from. ‘Oh, just some special deliveries for neighbors,’ replied the man, never stopping his steady pace. As the driver left, he heard the soft humming continue, knowing that mysterious Saraga would always keep its secrets.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Saraga International Supermarket late one night, only to discover that someone had left behind an entire unopened crate of exotic fruits. Curious as to what could be inside, he carefully opened the crate and was greeted by a strange yet enticing aroma. Turned out it was a shipment of mysterious tropical berries, each glowing faintly in the moonlight. The next morning, the whole neighborhood lined up outside Saraga’s, asking for ‘those magical berries.’ And so began the supermarket's new tradition—occasional deliveries of enigmatic goodies, leaving everyone guessing and smiling.