The store itself is good- the restaurant inside I don't recommend at all- the person literally is touching/picking his mouth and then picking up the food then he decides to blow on the grill where there is food grilling. The whole time waiting I saw major red flags on how good is handled by this one individual. The talking right over the food too just threw me off by this guy. I got food from there before- it's good- but the hygiene is a no if I'm paying- would you like any of these things as I prepare your food? There was younger guy there he actually was careful read more

I haven't been to Atlanta in a bit but after a couple of years stopped by at Al Madina for a shawarma. Same good taste and flavor, meat was tender and juicy. I mean 10/10. read more

Al Madina - Beef shawarma - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

I love this grocery store. This is my place to buy all my meat and chicken needs. It's very clean meat section. They have so many different cuts and they do a great job cleaning it. On a regular basis, I get chicken boneless from them cut into cubes. I also like to get chicken tender cut, while chicken and so much more. I have gotten goat meat from them as well and it does not have a weird smell to it. I have gotten goat and lamb chops from them perfectly cut. The goat mixture is good too. I make a slow cooked beef stew and use a beef boti cut from them. In produce they have a good common selection of veggies. They have aisles of other products like sauces, masalas, rice etc. In prepared food they have Mediterranean food available and with really good dips and naan etc. This is the place to go if you want to get halal meat or other grocery needs. It's my favorite place to get my food needs. read more

I like coming here to purchase meat. That's pretty much the only thing I purchased from this store I love their pre-pack meat cut in a nice size specially for curry different chicken options lamb chop, and a variety of other meats already cut up in packages for a great price as well my kind of store, especially when it comes down to me read more

I love that Al Madina is open late around 10pm if I'm not wrong and right off the highway almost (85) My 5 stars is solely based on the grocery store in general. You can buy cute Turkish, irani, Arab style tea sets and cups, halal meat is fresh, halal deli meats, baklava, all kinds of groceries especially stuff you can't find everywhere such as barberries for jeweled rice, tagine seasoning, some saffron for under 10 bucks, nabeel oud home sprays, attar, dried limes and more! As for the food, I came probably towards 7pm and I think most of the shawarma was gone and I didn't want leftover pieces so I went for the chicken mandi I guess. It was $10.99 or so fair piece and good sides such as the grape leaves and baba ghanouj however the chicken and rice flavors I didn't like too much I'd rate them 2/5. Maybe I'll try the chicken shawarma one day with the veggie sides but until then my 5 stars is solely for the groceries! read more

Al Madina - Chicken mandi - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

My first review in a year when I am shooting for triple digits! Will see how it pans out. With a large part of our family in the Atlanta area, it's not inappropriate for the first one to be about one of their businesses. I stumbled upon Al Madina - ostensibly a halal variety store - after using the gym next door, aiming to get some sweets. I was not disappointed. They had turkish delights (and some Moroccan specialties too). The variety is eye-opening. When asked, the lady placidly minding the counter reassured me that they are all made with pistachios (seeing how my wife does not care for walnuts). It's more than just baklavas - a couple of the varieties had an interesting texture that conjures up mochis, and that's not a bad thing. All in all (upon tasting later), they are more artisanal than elegant, but definitely lovingly prepared. At about $15 a lb., they're most expensive than some fine chocolates. So, more a curiosity treat than an everyday buy. The store itself is quite clean and brightly lit, especially for an ethnic store. They have everything from prepared food to meats and produce (a bit of a sorry sight). But if you're after a goat's head - with the eye balls - this is the place to be! read more

This review is for the RESTURANT INSIDE AL MADINA ONLY! ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. DO ME A FAVOR AND NEVER DINE HERE. i live an hour and 30 minutes away from Al Madina. I always come and support my fellow Muslims brothers and sisters. I stopped by Al Madina and picked up iftar, i come home and i see mold in the food. I was upset and i called the restaurant, and they answered. I respectfully told them that I ordered food from you all and there was mold in my bread. The man who answered was absolutely rude saying it happens and he couldn't refund me and they give bread to every of their customers. I paid $30 for mold in my food?! The man didn't apologize and handed it to the man name Salaam. He spoke to me but he and the people with him were laughing as I was telling him there's mold in my food. He continued to laugh and this should just show to save your money and eat somewhere else but here. Absolutely disgusted at the behavior and the quality. Customer service is horrible. I will be doing what I can to get this situation handled. read more

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I go there often. I enjoy seeing all the different types of food. Dubai chocolate is great.

Social distancing, and masks are required. I love Halal seasonings, so I came in to pick up some. Their meat is super clean, and plenty of selections to choose from. I will be back soon. read more

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You name it, this store has it, and a good Halal market too. Great selection of pastry but quite pricy. They even have a prayer room if you happen to be shopping around prayer time. The little food place is also a nice addition. That's why we drove 22 miles. My husband had lamb with rice, Hummus, Baba ganoush, and I had rice with chicken, Tabbouleh and mixed vegetables. Food was tasty but needed to be warmer. We also enjoyed 0% alcohol Pomegranate beer. The ladies restroom needed some attention, not only cleaning but some fixing too. This was our second time there and most likely we will go back someday. read more

What an amazing fusion of cultures and people. If I lived in ATL I would definitely go regularly. They have modest fashionable attire for men and women. I bought a couple of beautiful black pieces with embroidery. They have Islamic home decoration pieces. They have spices and for Middle Eastern food and south Asian foods. They sell halal meat in the back as well as a complete restaurant with delicious food on the side. I was able to get spices, castor oil, a prayer mat, incense, hookah, meat, clothes, snacks, hot cooked food, home decoration pieces all in one place! The service from the owner, employer and other customers was pleasing. I will definitely visit again! read more

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The best food, the best service clean area I have never seen any they have the best biryani go to chicken lamb shank in all different salad there's Shawarma chicken and beef in kebab. I tried it with my family. Wow check it out. I like it going to like it. read more

Best falafels in Atlanta, and this is truly not up for debate. To know this little gem tucked away in the Halal market is to love it. I've been coming here for 3 years now strictly for falafel wraps and they have yet to disappoint! read more

Al Madina - Bar - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Al madina has been a go to in the family for groceries and meals. The food made fresh daily are always a hit. My wife and I love their chicken shwarma and we always ask for extra spice, they always come though. Very friendly service is the icing on the cake! read more

Al Madina - a woman sitting at a table with a tray of food - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Wonderful experience Found fantastic frozen items and canned ones as well The cooked food was fresh and extremely tasty The lamb shank melted off the bone into saffron rice The samosas were excellent And who knew there were so many varieties of Turkish delight the saffron one was amazing and the pomegranate a close second. We had 4 different varieties and they were all good Sales people were warm and friendly and very patient with newbies like us read more

WOW WOW WOW! I would give this place 6 stars if I could! It's an awesome grocery store with anything you need to cook halal, middle eastern, Mediterranean, etc. The staff is friendly and helpful! We stopped in to get some things we needed to cook for this upcoming week and stopped in at the restaurant inside for lunch. I ordered a falafel platter and they told me they were going to cook it fresh so shop and come back in a few minutes. It was the perfect amount of time and then I came back to some perfectly cooked falafel. You get to choose from different sides like hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, potatoes, olives, and many more! My friend tried the beef shawarma and it was a HUGE portion, definitely could have served both of us with some to spare. Some hot, fresh pita is included as well as onions, pickles, and tomatoes. It's going to be hard for me to resist coming here multiple times a week! Try one of their fresh juices! They have great specials everyday AND make sure you stop by the bakery before you leave for some baklava, bird nest, and many other sweet options filled with honey and happiness read more

Al Madina - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Love this place. So many yummy things everywhere. Food was so good with such great portions for the price.

Would buy things that come straight from the manufacturer, but not prepared there... too dirty!

Wow! The chicken biryani is fantastic! Great selection of amazing looking meats! Also picked up some great hair oil read more

Al Madina - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Amazing shwarma and great service! My go to for halal goods and foods! I definitely recommend their attars as well!

I've driven passed Al Madina for so many years and had no idea what it was until my Desi Bestie told me about it. Al Madina is a Middle Eastern grocery store that has Middle Eastern/Desi ingredients and sells halal meats. I was happy to find goat sold here. I've always bought frozen goat that I could only find at Lilburn Farmers Market. Inside the store, on the left, you will see a small food court that sells snacks like samosas. I'm not a fan of meat samosas but their chicken samosas are to die for! They are so yummy and comes in big triangular shape. There are many desserts for sale too like baklava that is made fresh. Towards the back of the store on the left, you will see a small boutique that sells elegant hijabs. Towards the back of the store is where the halal meats are sold. In the middle of the store, there are aisles of ingredients for sale. Many I am able to find elsewhere but if you're here shopping for the halal meat, then you can come get the rest of your grocery here. Whenever I want good, yummy chicken samosas or buy halal goat, I will come back. read more

Al Madina - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Great find esp if you are seeking ingredients for Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Indian recipes. Large store with an incredible selection. They also have a bakery with sweets, fresh breads (pita, lavash, and Ethiopian injera bread) and a food stall serving hot foods. Located next to Aldi. read more

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Al Madina is a halal grocery and deli located on busy Jimmy Carter Blvd in Norcross. The shelves are stocked with everything from freshly butchered meat to imported candies and herbs. We had a quick dinner in the cafe (immediately to the left when you enter through the front door) - roasted bone-in, skin-on chicken served on a bed of flavorful yellow rice with sides of spicy crisped potatoes and nutty cauliflower. We also shared a plate of the appetizers / sides - hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, maghmour (a Lebanese take on moussaka made with chickpea and eggplant), and of course, olives. I've got to say everything was truly fantastic, both perfectly cooked and flavorful. The maghmour was my favorite by far. If you have a sweet tooth, Al Madina also has an extensive dessert counter packed with homemade sweets. The friendly lady behind the counter let me try tastes of some of the smaller treats for free, and I wound up leaving with $30 of baklava and desserts packed onto paper trays. The only reason this doesn't get five stars is the location and the hours. It's a bit difficult to get anywhere in Atlanta during evening rush hour, and this is no exception. It's worth noting as well that the hours online say that the deli closes at 8pm, but they were already packed up and ready to lock the doors at 7:30pm. read more

Al Madina - Roasted chicken on a bed of basmati rice with spicy, crisp potatoes and cauliflower. - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

This is a grocery store with a Middle Eastern restaurant inside. Anything for Indian, Pakistani, or Middle Easter groceries can be bought here. There is a HALA Butcher shop as well. There is some Islamic wall decorations available. Muslim clothing is available in a side store. The Restaurant has many different items and a small area to sit and eat if that is your choice. This is the main place where we shop for groceries even though there are places closer to us. read more

Came for the spices, stayed for the Saturday Lamb lunch special! The large bags of spices and rice or frozen naans is enough to keep coming to this place alone....and then we grabbed a Saturday lunch of lamb, rice, spiced potato and cauliflower....so flavorful, so good! Enough for two people! The rice left the best aftertaste I have had in a while. I wish they were closer to home! read more

Extremely happy to visit this place whenever I can. Let me start by saying Assam alaikum! When you walk in your greeted by the staff. The store has everything you could think of. Religious pieces, clothing section, halaal butcher shop, freshly baked pastries and sweets, hot food made fresh in the store....everything Muslim and Arab you can think of they have it. I can not leave without buying something from the hot bar. Man I love that food so much. Going to visit is like your seeing your family they treat you so good it's amazing. I'm a permanent customer. read more

Al Madina is a Halal grocery store and market located along Jimmy BLVD in the same shopping center as the Aldi and Family Dollar. I'm uncertain whether the store is under new ownership, but it was once quite shabby and rundown. A recent renovation has improved things a great deal. It's clean, the shelves are stocked and well-organized and there is a seating area with a flatscreen in the cafe area. I'm not much of a cook myself, but if you are and your culinary tastes trend toward the Persian and Mediterranean then Al Madina will be a dream. Even if you're not a cook, items that are usually quite expensive, such as pistachios, or others that are outright difficult to find, such as hazelnuts, are available and affordable here. I go to Al Madina for two reasons: their bakery and cafe. The bakery is exceptional. Each morning they bake pita bread and sell it in packs of five for about $2.00. Often it is fresh out of the oven and quite literally still warm to the touch. The sweets are just beautiful. There are several different types of baklava made (the pistachio being my favorite) as well as other delightful treats. The cafe serves chicken and steak shawarmas, lamb chops and kofta. Of these, I have had the kofta and the steak shawarma. The kofta was quite good, but I've had better elsewhere. The steak shawarma was outstanding. For those who don't know, a shawarma is basically meat (usually chicken or steak) wrapped in pita bread, served with tomatoes, pickles and Tahini sauce. Additionally, Al Halal uses a chili pepper sauce which I found to compliment the Tahini wonderfully. This was as good a shawarma as I've had anywhere. Finally, if you like to cook and you're looking for what can be hard to find ingredients for a Mediterranean meal or you simply enjoy that region's cuisine, certainly stop by and see what Al Madina has to offer. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Pros: Has otherwise difficult to find items and really good sandwiches and pastries. Cons: No significant negatives. Verdict: Recommended. read more

Please do not pass this place whenever you're around. I have never ever tried better Mediterranean deli in my entire life, their humus and veggies are fantastic and tastes like.... I doubt I could put it into words. Treasury that has to be found by everyone who is seeking for a quality authentic food. read more

REBUILT AND REMODELED. The inside has completely been remodeled and it is a must see. They have a very large grocery are as well as a NEW meat department. The left side also has a small cafe where you can order some gyro sandwiches and such. Very surprised by the new look read more

It's a grocery's shop they add restaurant in it. Unfortunately surprised how city passed their inspection without wash room. Is it a question mark on county efficiency or the city food inspector are in ncompitance to approve a restaurant without washroom. Those restaurant don't deserve even 1 star. read more

The new remodel looks absolutely amazing. The owner has always been a really great guy, but it's great to see a Halal Grocery that isn't in shambles anymore. Always my first choice when the need arises! read more

Great stop for fresh baklava... Moderate prices on grocery . read more

I've been spoiled by Al Madina. Their meats are always packaged in a clean and clear manner. Their halal frozen meat products are never out of stock. Their Indo Pak groceries are slowly disappearing though. They still have handmade samosas in the freezer section, but they're a little on the small side. The deli section freshly slices halal cold cuts by request, but some of the meats that are already open aren't fresh, so try to order something that will require a new one to be opened. Also, the restaurant in the corner has great options if you're hungry. The produce isn't the best but it's getting better. Also, they have a Islamic shop in the corner. Don't forget a quarter for a shopping cart. read more

The hot food they served had human hairs in it. After informing them about it. They continue to serve the same food. The muslim lady is also deaf and doesn't understand English. You have to repeat yourself a few times before she can hear you. read more

This place is a gem! I love their cafeteria food. Always amazing, a wonderful array of flavors that will leave you wanting more! I recommend this place 100x over! read more

Their little Ramadan lanterns are $25 at this store when you can get the same one in Doha, Qatar for $8!!! It makes no sense as to why there's such a huge markup on the Ramadan decor. I can understand a little bit of a markup, but 3 times the original price? Are you kidding me?! Their tea pitchers (the fancy ones) are priced at $30 in this store. Their abayas, $50+. You can buy nice abayas at a local masjid from a sister seller for like $30. Their really cheap looking Ramadan lights are going for $13+. I'm really sad at how they have such a huge markup on clothing and decor here. Their hijabs are very reasonably priced. Food is reasonably priced as well. The staff are really kind here. The store is clean. read more

Not bad on the product selections although the prices are a bit on the high side. The food is ok, I got the platter which was a good deal for under $10. Rice was delicious, shawarma was dry and bland, tabouli was average. Good place to have to grab some ethnic groceries. Great prices on hookah supplies read more

Al Madina - Shawarma platter - International Grocery Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

I thought I did a review of this before but I didn't see where I did so here is my input. I used to live in this neighborhood and I loved it! Ethnicity diversed with plenty of nice choices of food items to choose from all next to each other in a small circumference. Al Madina is my favorite for Middle Eastern and Indian foods. It is a grocery store slash restaurant slash small clothing boutique books and music store. I go there to get fresh juices.. meats..rice and I eat from their restaurant all of the time. The shwarmas are fresh and tasty. Their rice dishes samosas... heavenly. Dried fruits and nuts are great also. They have these juices in the juice aisle that "look" strange .. they are called basil seed drinks. For some people its weird because the seeds in the drink are like tapioca in the pudding. That mushy taste sort of. But i promise you they are fab!! I always get 15 different ones. I also buy the oils for my skin and Hair shampoo! I must tell you.. in todays world please take time step out of your comfort zone and visit this store. Today it was empty and I overheard a conversation of how fear has caused clients and staff to not go.... it would be a shame if places like this closed due to that. read more

I usually go to AL-Madina on Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, Its a good place to get all the required things, but be aware, the price of shelf and the checkout is most of the time different and i have to make corrections. When you tell them the shelf price, they will go and verify and correct it. But what if someone is not keeping their eye on screen, they are going to charge more. Please keep this in mind, we cant let people rip us off for no reason. read more

Clean, well lit and lots of selection of beef, lamb, chicken and goat. What else could you want in a supermarket? A wonderful baklava bakery and walk up restaurant, you say? Done. Really loved this place. We'll be back. read more