To an an Arab guy like me who seeks Halal food this is just a perfect place for that, pretty simple but loaded with middle eastern things !!
Elizabeth F.
Classificação do local: 4 Cambridge, MA
To the reviewers who have wondered about the lack of visible fresh meat — you have to ask! It’s kept in a refrigerated room in the back. And it’s definitely worth the ask! Had some wonderful lamb, custom cut to our specifications, and at a very good price. The shop is, indeed, a bit disorganized, but stocks wonderful things like Bulgarian feta(in massive tub-sized quantities) and as many types of dates and other dried fruits and nuts as you could want. Everything I bought was fresh and tasty.
Yujin M.
Classificação do local: 3 Washington, DC
It is a bit disorganized and not the cleanest of places, but I only go for shisha and coals so it’s not a huge problem for my purposes. Also, the owner was mopping the floor two out of the three times I’ve been here, so I do have peace of mind that the place doesn’t go completely uncleaned. :-) The owner is always very friendly and happy to see me, perhaps because he seems amused by the Asian girl that drops in by herself at random hours for hookah supplies. It’s not the most convenient of hikes at the moment because of the construction going on right in front of the store, but it’s worth it for the lower prices that they offer compared to other shisha stores in the area.
Samosa A.
Classificação do local: 2 Washington, DC
This is definately a grocery store for the North Africans that live in the area and want halal meat. However, for those of us that prefer a little more organization, ths is not the right place. Khartoum is extremely dirty and lacking as a grocery store. Head out to the burbs!
Katrina Y.
Classificação do local: 1 Washington, DC
I stopped into this store looking for Middle Eastern ingredients… rose water, labneh, dried lemons etc. It can be difficult to find these items in the DC area without heading out to Virginia. I must say that I was very disappointed when I walked into this little grocery store. I was expecting disorganized and a bit dusty but the place was practically empty and full of junk. A few shelves with rather ordinary supplies like chickpeas, coffee and a lot of music and hookah supplies. In addition, the fact that it claims to a halal grocery is a misnomer since there is no butcher at the store. I also wouldn’t eat meat from there. Anyway, I obviously did not find any of the items for which I was looking. I guess I will be heading out to Virginia. I would definitely avoid this place unless you are looking for hookah tobacco(mu3sl), which is pretty easy to find in Adams Morgan.
Amanda M.
Classificação do local: 2 Brooklyn, NY
Two solid stars for the great assortment and medley of canned goods, shisha, Turkish coffee & accessories, music, etc. Didn’t see freshly butchered meat, but I’m sure that’s done on request. Often a large family or familiar faces in here. As this is the best and most convenient halal store in DC(that I know of), this is often where I go to stock up on Turkish tea and coffee accessories and multiple varieties of shisha. Points off for the disorganization and dust — although I must admit, it was rather charming.
Magma m.
Classificação do local: 4 Washington, DC
The charcoal grilled chicken is excellent ! But the fava bean dish called ‘fool’ is the best in town & differs slightly from the Egyptian style. you add different ingredients that are behind a glass partition to your dish to enhance its flavor & I recommend you order french bread with it rather than pita ! i’m sure you’ll enjoy this place ! Oh ! their TV is tune to «Al Jazeira» all the time which make it even more exotic!
Candace H.
Classificação do local: 3 Washington, DC
Tiny little disorganized shop that has a few things that you might need if you’re a shisha smoker, or a middle eastern chef. Find canned goods and pre-made harissa, all the shisha tobacco and accessories you could need, and pakistani staples like frozen paratha. I didn’t see any freshly butchered meat there. The prices are very cheap. The guy at the desk is friendly. Beware though — the store isn’t very clean, looks disorganized, and haphazard. But totally worth it.