I recently came here looking for specific Middle Eastern type spices and they had exactly what I…read moreneeded with plenty of options from different brands. Everything was well organized, clean, and neat. They have fresh baked Afghani baked breads, pastries, and all sorts of ingredients for cooking, seasonings, spices, etc. I was impressed by the fresh cuts of meat from the butcher department, the fresh baked breads, and overall assortment of ingredients. They also sell different types of baklava too!! Prices were resonanle. I plan to make this place a part of my rotation for groceries and produce.

i've been on the dubai chocolate craze and i finally decided to make my own. i was able to find…read morekataifi and pistachio cream here, and they even sell their own dubai chocolate! i def wanna try their pastries, like their baklava, next time i visit.

Great Turkish market offering a great selection of brands and items. The store has a large…read moreinventory at reasonable prices, including things like tea glasses and food prep trays. I've seen similar items marked up elsewhere, so it felt good to shop here and get fair value. Even though it's a bit far from me, I'll definitely come back whenever I need to stock up on Turkish goods.

Visited this grocery at the recommendation of a native Turkish friend. An abundance of Turkish…read morefoods. Frozen, bagged spices, meat case very clean and kept with a variety of Halal meats. For a store on the smaller size the inventory is quite impressive. A few sundries. Some baby products. Fresh produce. Ample parking. Incredibly kind and helpful staff. I /we will shop here again . A-+

Their service is consistently excellent -- warm, attentive, and truly welcoming. The meats are…read morealways incredibly fresh, and the store offers a distinctive, thoughtfully curated variety of goods you can't find anywhere else. It's one of those rare local shops that genuinely elevates the neighborhood.

Good butcher spot. Daddy likes. Daddy like a lot…read more You will buy lots of good meat here ! Don't be weak but da meat!!

Small Indian store located off of Maple Ave. I believe it used to be called "All World Spice" but…read morethey must have changed it to "Aditi Spice Depot". This store is part of a chain owned by the same guy. Includes Aditi Spice in Herndon, Amma Kitchen (in Herndon & Vienna), Aarathi Restaurant (not sure if they are still open...), all of which I have visited. I came here with my parents for the groceries. They have the rare south Indian gems (various Daily Delight products) that cannot be found in most of the other Indian stores, along with regular Indian groceries. It is completely out of the way, but sometimes a necessary trip. They also sell the usual items: produce, Indian snacks, pickles, etc. It's better to just come here for what you need and not the customer service, (unless you know the staff). One thing to note, this store is located in a very tight and potentially busy strip mall. While there is enough parking, it can be limited in the evening (from past experience).

Enjoy this place so much they have everything I need and the workers are very nice. A large…read moreselection of spices and ready made Indian meals. They have curry leaves and Indian veggies. They have all kinds of rice and daal.

I don't get out to the Sauson International Grocery as often as I used to, but I still make the…read moretrip 1-2 times a month for mainly one thing: some of the freshest and tastiest bread in all of the DMV. Every culture has their own interpretation of taking the basic ingredients of flour, yeast, salt and water and transforming it via various baking methods into their version of "bread." There is a long history of using circular oval shaped ovens in Asia and the Middle East as a way of both conserving space and to efficiently cook foods with even heat distribution and small footprints in otherwise cramped kitchens. In India these ovens are called tandoors while in Japan they are referenced as kamados. Sauson International Grocery has been in operation since 2011, and the owner, who everyone knows as "Mr. Rashid," is of Persian descent having emigrated from Iran. He is always super friendly and willing to answer questions I may have about the wide variety of Middle Eastern spices and foods this place stocks. Don't be surprised if you strike up a conversation with him, and he offers you a cup of wonderfully spiced tea and a cookie or pastry from the delectable dessert case. As some of the reviews have noted, parking is tricky. There is a small covered garage under the building. But you may have to park at the nearby church or on the street and then walk over to the store. This place is well known for their bread, which is being made throughout the day. I came a bit later today, so they had just finished making a few batches. But it's not uncommon to witness skilled bakers kneading and rolling, and then slapping the dough onto the circular metallic oven for a few minutes, before piping hot fresh bread emerges. The bread is amazing. It is pliable, without being overly chewy. It is slightly salty, with a great smoky almost charred flavor. I've had it cut into pieces and then dipped with hummus or rolled into gyros or used to sandwich kabob meat. And believe it or not, it's even pretty good as a PB&J. Everyone, and I mean everyone, I've introduced this product to usually asks: (1). What type of bread is this? and (2). Where can I buy it? Note: As of this review, the current price is $8.05 for FOUR large round pieces of bread. Apart from the bread, there is also a small butcher shop in the back, and a kitchen where hot foods like kabob platters are made. There is also a small seating area in front of the store, where folks can sip tea and relax while enjoying sweets from the display case. Sauson is a really cool place and while I usually go with the intention of only buying bread, it's not uncommon for me to walk out with a few bags of unique Middle Eastern groceries.

Impressive variety of selection and wonderful hospitality. Can't wait to go back soon.read more

I like how this market has a lot of items I can't find locally where I'm at. Beware of expired…read moreitems, because they'll keep those stocked on the shelves. It can also be a bit pricey for the items depending on what you get. They usually have sales running every week on different groceries. It can be pretty hectic here on the weekends.

This is for the hole in the wall cafe in the back of the supermarket called Shanghai Restaurant…read more I haven't been to this supermarket in a long time. Having relocating to a new office in the area, I was craving some authentic Chinese food for lunch. Upon walking into the supermarket, I knew something smelled different. Gone (or under repair) is the wet market. No fish in tanks, no turtles swimming around and no clams or crabs over ice. Honestly, the place smelled better. However, was the restaurant with the roasted meals and Chinese entrees still there? Yes! $8.49 for a meal of rice and 3 your choice of sides (1 veggie + 2 meat choices), plus a soup. I added a ginormous sesame ball (filled w red bean paste. I was hoping for lotus but yeah for price of $1.99 not happening). Total of $11.11. What did I get? Beef tendon with radish (mostly if not all radish and chuck). I'd pass. Eggplant. Yep, I'll get again. Pork patty. Yep, I'll get again. A soup came with the meal. It was tomato. It was OK. So, will I come back again for a box lunch and sesame ball? Yep, I totally will!

Small Indian store located off of Carlisle Dr, between Reston and Herndon. I think it may be…read moreMalayalee-owned and part of a chain, but not 100% sure. There is a restaurant within this store, which people are reviewing on this page--Amma's Kitchen--but has it's own Yelp page, so this review is just for the store. Basically, you come here for the groceries and not the customer service, unless you know the staff. They have the rare south Indian gems that cannot be found in most of the other Indian stores (various Daily Delight products), along with regular Indian groceries. It is a bit out of the way, but sometimes a necessary trip. They sell all the usual items: produce, Indian snacks, pickles, etc.

Great meat-and-potatoes (without the meat) vegetarian restaurant that makes food to order. Fresh,…read moredecent quality, with good ingredients and execution, and reasonable prices, the only thing that holds this place back is the hidden location and lack of advertising. I tend to stop by here for samosas to-go at least once or twice a week. Both sauces they provide are great albeit with different flavors, pending diners' preferences. Highly recommended.

One of the best Turkish markets in Northern Virginia! They have a great variety of Turkish…read moreproducts, including cheeses, sucuk, frozen foods, snacks, desserts, and many imported items that are hard to find elsewhere. The store is clean, spacious, and well organized, and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for authentic Turkish groceries and products, Turkish Depot is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

This place is amazing. It's a grocery store with so many Turkish products. Frozen, fresh, imported…read more The prices are fantastic. I wish I had had more time to explore.