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    Ararat Market

    4.8 (425 reviews)
    Special Hours Closed
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pre made/packed homemade pick me ups
    Mary T.

    I been passing by this place a couple times when I would visit next door and I finally gave it a try. They have their menu outside so you can even see the prices beforehand. Inside is a little market and they even have some produce. They carry alot of home made stuff in the fridges like hummus, garlic sauce, cabbage rolls just to name a few. I grabbed the spicy hummus with their pita chips. It was alright, not spicy to me. And I also got their chicken and beef plate. It came with rice pilaf, a salad, garlic sauce and pita bread. It was quite a wait but ik that's cus they was making it fresh. She did come out n apologized for the wait and lmk how much longer.. I finally got my food and tried it at home. The rice alone was good. Not dry or overcooked. The meat pieces were pretty big! Nice and tender. The garlic sauce complimented the meats well with the pita bread. The salad was refreshing but really was just okay since it was mainly cucumber and tomatoes.. I still ate everything up.

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    Nate M.

    Amazing lunch options, unique and delicious market treats, and probably some of the tastiest European desserts Ive found in a bodega. My wife and I were looking for Mediterranean food and Arrat Market popped up. While I don't think this place is a true Mediterranean restaurant they do offer delicious Mediterranean focused plates. We ordered two Chicken kebab plates with a side dzadziki (yogurt sauce) and extra pita. The food was amazing. The chicken was super juicy and full of flavor and the rice was a perfect mix of al dente yet not try. Dzadziki, which I've never seen it spelled like that, was super fresh and the crispy cucumber added a nice crunch. Definitely a revisit dinner spot and they take phone orders! While we waited for our food we shopped around. This place is small, but they have so much good stuff here. Tons of international spices, candies, and jarred items. We left with some spices, a bag of cinnamon cookies, and lots of sweets for the kiddos. Can't wait to head back here and sample more of their menu and get a few more sweet treats!

    Chicken and beef combo plate
    Jazzie S.

    Great customer service at this mom and pop shop! First time here, and will be back. I order the chicken and beef combo plate. It was about 10-15 min wait but the meat was so tender and juicy - not dry or rushed through the cooking process which I appreciate! The salad was nothing special, garlic sauce was well balanced!

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    Ayana A.

    Extremely poor customer service by woman at front register. 2pm on 5/2/2025 My husband and I came in to see what the market had to offer the community because we had been drawn in by the amazing marketing on the windows while in the area. Once we entered, Staff did not acknowledge us at all like most small businesses. When I asked her a question she stared at me until I was finished speaking. Instead of answering the question, she began to speak with a customer. The customer did not respond to the staff initially, which led to her answering my question. I would like to clarify that the customer was not an employee and attempted to respond to my inquiry. I'm unsure if there was a communication barrier but this is America, respectfully, and we primarily speak English. Please have someone who speaks English work here and/or if she does speak English, she can use some customer service training. Thank you, I do wish your business the best.

    The catering order picked up on 09/08/22
    Angie R.

    My family and I needed large portions for a funeral but we wanted delicious filling food. I called Ararat Market two days before the funeral and they were able to fulfill an cratering order of 50 people. The lady who helped me over the phone was so sweet! She helped me narrow it down of chicken (forgot to take pictures) but it came in two big trays , rice pilaf , pita and dipping sauce. I needed it by 8:45am but they said the earliest they can do it is 9:30am and was able to negotiate 9:15am as the funeral was at 10am . I showed up with my sister they had everything done by 9am! Very impressed. I came in and they put everything in the car! I wish I could have tipped them but there was no tipped option when I called it in and paid two days before the day of pick up. Anywho, the chicken was so flavorful and the rice was mouthwatering delicious! It was a hit at the funeral and there was nothing left so that speaks volumes! We are overjoyed with the service from start to finish and would definitely order catering from them again. I wish they delivered as we were 30 min late to the funeral. Other than that I cannot thank Ararat Market for coming through for my family on one the hardest days! Definitely recommend for lunch, dinner and events!

    Family Tray. So much food!
    Lola H.

    First off, the people who work here are so nice! They kindly took my order and had it ready when they said they would. They were so polite and a delight to speak to. We ordered the family tray with a skewer of lamb, a skewer of chicken, a skewer of beef, and a skewer of pork. You get 6 pieces of each. The food was so amazing!!!!!! Large amount and a VERY good price for the quality AND quantity of food you're getting. Delicious, tender, and flavorful meats on top of fluffy, warm rice pilaf. They even provided the pita bread and garlic sauce. Their garlic sauce is incredible! 10 out of 10, will definitely order the family combo tray again. Can't beat the taste and price. Highly recommend.

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    Great yalanchi. They also have a wonderful variety of string cheese. Very friendly service as well.

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    Great food! Fresh salads, delicious rice and meats. Highly recommend you eat here. Buy authentic candies while you are there too.

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    Love the food. Workers are very helpful and friendly. This is my go to place for Mediterranean food.

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    Pork ribs are tender, well seasoned, and delicious. The customer service is top notch. Great selection in the market.

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    Delicious!!! The meat is cooked perfect and the garlic sauce is to die for. I will definitely be back!!

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    We eat here often for work related lunches. Great food and service. The beef, chicken and pilaf are all fantastic.

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    This isn't the only ceiling tile working its way to the guest room floor. Others were visibly sagging from their beams, like bubbles.
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