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Afghan Market
5715 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, United States
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Afghan Market

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Ka
Review №1

You can find Iranian stuff here as well a good collection and very nostalgic items like the the broom from childhood. The meat was also fresh and in a good price range

Da
Review №2

A wonderful experience. The market is full is products such as spices, tea and nuts that are impossible to find elsewhere. I would highly recommend a visit to this Afghan Market.

sh
Review №3

Fresh meat. They can custom cut it for you as per your liking. Love the Samosas.

Mo
Review №4

Very nice store if you are looking for anything for your Afghan/Pakistani cooking needs. There is a halal butcher and small bakery. Also a nice selection of serving items and tea pots.Store is actually in the building behind and slightly up the hill to the right of the Seven-11 but only accessed from Edsall Rd.

Ri
Review №5

I love this place. It has great Afghan and Arabic foods that you cant find elsewhere. They bake their own breads, make sweets, and have a Halal butcher shop with quality meals that are reasonable (not the cheapest but you pay for freshness and quality). I usually go here at least once a month.

Cl
Review №6

Very nice shop. Excellent selection of spices and other shelf-stable products, and good quality bread, meat, and dairy products.

Fa
Review №7

I bought cookies (کلچه) and gelabi to bring for my family to Florida, but I embarrassed my self. The cookies and gelabi is backed with chip and stinky oil, and sugar. کلچه افغانی

Mo
Review №8

Lovely staff and customer care, prices are also not bad. Loved

Om
Review №9

Ruse customer service, everything is overpriced. Not my favorite store

Mo
Review №10

Good Afghani and irani foods.

Ar
Review №11

Love it .. lots of products that I grew up with I found them in here.

سی
Review №12

5 star customer service, always shop here.

Ch
Review №13

Great variety and prices. I stop there for nuqul!!

Ma
Review №14

Great place to find all kinds of afghan products and foods

am
Review №15

The best meat place ever. Very friendly staff and a clean place to shop. I order my meat from Ayub in advance and it is always ready and cut the right size . Very consistent. Thank you

Fa
Review №16

It was very good and friendly staff !

Ma
Review №17

Most of their meat is from Restaurant Depot, New Zealand / Australia, 6 month old. Specially the ones are already packed. Also watch your transection, sometimes you being charge twice or more, it happened to my family twice.

Ru
Review №18

My family and I have been customers of Afghan Market for years. This is the place to go for your Afghan/Asian/Middle Eastern grocery needs. The prices are beyond reasonable compared to other international grocery stores. Rafi and his staff are always accommodating and friendly. They go out of their way to help customers with a touch of Afghan hospitality and generosity.Give this little place a try and you wont be disappointed.

JA
Review №19

The guy who is the owner and is normally posted at the register is charging customers for items not purchased. I heard about this from others but did not believe until I experienced it myself. I purchased a couple of kitchen staff and checked out, started driving back home. In the middle of my way which is about 13 miles I noticed I was charged for items I did not purchase. I did a U turn and came to the store to talk with the person and ask for my refund but they were defensive and rude. Finally, I returned everything I bought that day although I needed them and it was evening time that other store were about to close and promised that I will not come back. They replied that they will not be affected by not having one customer.

No
Review №20

This place makes feel like I am back home during eid

Ra
Review №21

Horrible service, no organization, rude staff. Go elsewhere to shop.

Ma
Review №22

Great products.pure pomegranate juices from kandahar,Afghanistan also Available.

Mu
Review №23

Best Afghan Market in whole VA

Sa
Review №24

Its really good for shopping

Mo
Review №25

The cashier there is very rude! I asked if the bread was made today, because I know some stores keep the bread for a few days so I had to make sure it’s fresh but when I asked he was so rude and had a mad tone and yelled no they’re from last year, and hung up the phone. Also whenever I go to the store he always has an attitude. He looks like he is on drugs too. Never coming back here!

Sa
Review №26

I was walking with my friend, and we saw Tunisian dates that I told her you can find them cheaper in the store across the street (LA Mart). One of the workers heard me saying that. He interrupted us impolitely, with a mocking tone saying: This was in 2016. It is now 2020 with temper visible on his face. When I told him that I have the right to say what I want to say, he answered: Yes, but not in front of me. Extremely impolite. I left very disappointed, and decided not to visit this store again.

Ma
Review №27

Nice working people.

Sa
Review №28

It was my first time in here today. Great variety of products with decent prices. Owner is very friendly. Will definitely be coming back here.

Ve
Review №29

I HATE seeing bad reviews for this place.I don’t think I have ever written a google review but I need to for this place.Customer service is amazing.The environment is modern.Food and variety is great.And the most important thing to me: I am VERY particular with the meat I buy and eat. But this place is my go to place for meat, despite how far I live from it.

Ra
Review №30

The closest place for us to find some great halal food, I wouldn’t say it’s the best but it’s still better than nothing, but they do need to lower their prices a bit, I feel they charge a bit extra for things that could be found cheaper else where.

Re
Review №31

Afghan Market is one of the most convenient grocery store in Alexandria , its a one stop shop for your needs from best bakery to butcher shop and etc , the owner is a very nice man he has the best customer service skills and very knowledgeable person to ask any questions , we have been shopping at Afghan Market for more than 2 decades and we love it we give this place a 5 stars and millions likes

A.
Review №32

Its nice but its really expensive

Mu
Review №33

One of few organize and clean AFG supermarkets in Virginia. The owner is very friendly and his customer service is top of the line. He knows most of his customers by name.

Ch
Review №34

Nice place

Su
Review №35

I love the environment and staffs behavior. The Boss (Rafi Jan) is a great and friendly person.

Pi
Review №36

The manager (Im assuming hes a manager) is so nice. Also they have these pastries with meat inside that are delicious, I can never leave without getting a couple.

Mu
Review №37

The Bakery is a hidden Gem, All types of amazing middle eastern and Afghan delights. The store has a great selection. The staff and owner are very helpful and take quality very seriously.

As
Review №38

I like the fact that I can find some snacks and food that remind of home, but be aware that the test is very different than the actual look. Besides other items, I got khajoor and I was so disappointed. It did not test even close to actual Afghan Khajoor.I liked the giant Bolani. It really worth it the price. The nuts are good as well and they have homemade Turshi, too which is delicious.The price for the items are high. I am not sure where the products are being imported from, but wouldnt complain much about it.The location is convenient if for those in Alexandria or the neighborhoods and if you have a car.

Mu
Review №39

Bad coustomer service I call in store he didn’t talk to me nicely very bad service. Stay away from them . Talking very roundly.

us
Review №40

Halal halal halal. Afghani brothers. Good place to grab traditional items.Cashier can definitely use a smile on his face.

Ab
Review №41

Awesome place ... I’ve visited there once they have everything you need...I needed some hot water ... they even had that there ...Absolutely nice place to shop

Ma
Review №42

I’ve been visiting for almost 13 years. Great market with a restaurant ! You’ll find almost any international item you’re looking for. Quick to find! Very friendly customer service and genuinely nice staff! Highly recommend to check if you.

Sh
Review №43

I had no idea this place existed. Beyond my expectations and the food is great.

Ah
Review №44

Excellent storeProfessional staffHigh quality productsGood pricesOutstanding customer serviceBest Afghan bread they provide themselvesLove it

na
Review №45

Outstanding customer service ,

Gh
Review №46

Very good market very good Service Nice people

Jo
Review №47

Baklava is so good. Its not overly sugary. Staff is very helpful.

Re
Review №48

This grocery store is very nice; it is big, clean, authentic and has an amazing therapeutic atmosphere. It has original products from the East, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and the Levante. Prices here are reasonable and the staff are friendly and great, the butcher shop is clean, accommodating and has many options. The bakery in the back is amazing and gives the place an added value and speciality. I love this store, my wife and I go there for fun and shopping. Good job guys. God bless.

Al
Review №49

I bought this teapot a week ago, after using it a couple of times its bottom part started to fall apart. However, I tried to fix it but it is leaking and can’t be fixed.

Ph
Review №50

Great prices. Only place you can get Kenya tea. Great prepared food marinades and ready for grilling. Takes android pay.

Ra
Review №51

Great people with Afgan Breads and so many things in one place.

Ad
Review №52

The meat is so fresh and has good quality. Besides, they have lots of international goods!

ba
Review №53

Clean, friendly staff and reasonable prices

La
Review №54

Great place For International groceries and dry fruits

Om
Review №55

All what the Mediterranean kitchen needs and more. Very friendly staff and good prices.

H
Review №56

One of the best Afghan stores and Virginia. Great selection traditional stuff

Ho
Review №57

A good variety of middle eastern goods and ingredients. Clean and organized.

Ni
Review №58

A very welcoming grocery store for halal food.

Q
Review №59

I bought 2 cheese and I came home and saw they were expired. Terrible customer service too.

Mo
Review №60

Great Afghan food

Vi
Review №61

You can find Middle Eastern and Afghan spices, sweets, and mixed nut snacks. There is a mini restaurant with Afghan cuisine. They make about 16 thin round bread which goes well with several Middle Eastern cuisine. You can also find nan and other types of oriental bread. Their meat is expensive yet it is halal. Their meat section prepares marinated tandoori chicken / chicken pieces. They also sell ground lamb, beef and chicken.All in all, their products are good and to some degree clearly priced rather than many other Afghan and Middle Eastern stores in the area.One important point, those who speak English and work there, are very polite and ready to help when asked about certain products.

Ma
Review №62

Great place to buy the items rarely found in a typical supermarket.

Am
Review №63

Only put 5 stars so all can see. Worst customer service ever. Employees including owner himself are rude & very disrespectful. iHave become very fund of this place at one point but as iContinued to come.... iRealized couple things that had made me stop coming. For starters, cashier would spend over 15 min to talk to his friends as I am waiting to purchase my items. Next, owner laughs as I am covering pin pad to enter my pin while purchasing & lastly iBrought a product that was very dry & owner was rude. Even though I was able to exchange this item, cashier was very rude and disrespectful. So at this point, this place has become a NEVER shop at place & iWont ever be coming back. I really am disappointed at the way this place has become and has lost a customer who buys most from.

K
Review №64

Good.

Ha
Review №65

Excellent prices

Na
Review №66

Great place, but the owners are SUPER cheap. If they see you buy something regularly, that item will triple in price over a few months, as well as lose its quality/size. Horrible about that. But people keep coming back because their food is actually good, along with their snacks.

Ab
Review №67

Recently prices are changed since my last review. Now I don’t notice major difference between stores. Yet good customer service

Mo
Review №68

A very rich offering of middle eastern fares at a bargain price !

Ho
Review №69

A convenient store you can find all you need

Mo
Review №70

One of the richest South Asian and Central Asian stores I have so far been to in the area with unique variety of spices, breads, Nans, with a Persian kitchen inside the store. Also, most of the dry fruits they carry are authentic imports from Afghanistan and elsewhere in the region. I highly recommend this store if you want pick up ingredients for any type of Asian recipes.

Mo
Review №71

Good and happy!!

Gi
Review №72

I like this place when I lived in Virginia, their almond oil was amazing.

Ti
Review №73

A good place for middle eastern products (cheap spices, EVOO...)

Sh
Review №74

Great Afghan/Persian store in DC metro!Huge selection. Very reasonable prices.I was searching for a Persian store and turned up the international store thats nearby to this store. When I saw this one, I thought Id give it a try instead, since Afghan is very close to Persian and the other store sounded generic. I was very pleased!

Ha
Review №75

Fantastic place with anything you need is available

Ab
Review №76

One of the best place for shopping!!!

Zi
Review №77

Every thing is good

Ha
Review №78

Afghan Market is one the best international super store with very friendly personnel and great cooks and butchers, the prices are not bad, I love the international food they supplyThanks Adghan MarketYou can’t compare Fair Price with Afghan market

Me
Review №79

A great place for middle Eastern grocery and the best place for halal meat and halal food and the staff are very freindly

Wa
Review №80

One of the best Afghan stores in DC area.

Mu
Review №81

Very useful middle East food

Ka
Review №82

Fantastic place. This guy from meat department is amazing. People should take example from him in retail business. He doing an outstanding job there.

Be
Review №83

Highly recommended. The best middle eastern store in northern Virginia and Washington DC. The best quality and price, and super friendly staff.

Si
Review №84

Very good middle eastern market. Fresh baked bread. There are halal meat with alot of meat cuts.

Mo
Review №85

Beatifull shop & Great customer service

ba
Review №86

The greatest one

Ni
Review №87

I just dont understand why they charge so much $$ while u can get the same products with half price somewhere else

Am
Review №88

I bought kofta or ground meat from this place They hided some old kofta or ground meat under it and it’s very unhealthy.Next time I bought some almonds the almond was totally wet I wish they stop tricking people

Wa
Review №89

International markets. Reasonable prices and great customer service.

Ho
Review №90

Goog fresh meat .excellent customer service...

Tu
Review №91

Good service nice and clean .

M.
Review №92

Here you can find all types of Afghani and Asian dry fruits, different types of bread , all types of Halal meat. The costumer service is also the best, parking is available and u can find different types of spices. And there is a resturant where u can have fresh meals.

Ta
Review №93

Great customer service. fresh bread, sweet, and meat.

Os
Review №94

Afghan market food is delicious. They have kebob, sambusa made out of chicken, beef they also have vegetarian.

Sa
Review №95

V. Good and friendly

kh
Review №96

Very expensive and rude customer service always check your receipt with items that you buy they charge you more than actual

ja
Review №97

Great selection, reasonable prices, delicious meals, and exceptionally friendly service.

Ab
Review №98

Always

So
Review №99

They always have something new. Variety of products. Good halal Meat.

Ab
Review №100

Pls guys dont buy food at Afghan market store at Edsall Road Alexandria Va. Theyre selling expire foods. I bought a lot of Foods including Zwan luncheon meat for my deployment. I gave my friend some Food including the Zwan luncheon meat. She opened the Can, she saw a lot of stuffed like bacteria ( it seems like poison). When I opened the Zwan luncheon meat, I saw the same thing. On the back of the Zwan luncheon meat expiration date is 2020. I called them and also sent the videos to them to prove that Im not laying. If anyone need the videos, pls contact me and Ill send the videos.

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  • Address:5715 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, United States
  • Phone:+1 703-212-9529
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–9PM
  • Thursday:9AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:9AM–9PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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