Let me take my shoes off before i start (arabic habits) :…read more Apparently this place is TikTok famous. I wouldn't know, I remain a proud TikTok virgin. But I have dated enough white school teachers who "love ethnic food" to hear about this place roughly 86 times, so eventually I had to pull up and investigate. And of course i had to trust the gals the eat taco bell at 2 am post 12 shots. Let's start with the "chicken shawarma," which is ,with respect: about five miles away from an actual shawarma. This is not a shawarma. This is a chicken sandwich that identifies as shawarma. The chicken is okay but a little dry, the flavor is playing hide and seek, and by the time you get home the sandwich has the structural stability of wet cardboard. Also, the vegetables are cut like someone lost a bet and had to chop them blindfolded. Overall? Fine. Would I order it again? Probably not. But given Nashville's current shawarma economy, I understand why some folks are acting like they discovered Atlantis. Personally, I daydream about real shawarma the way people daydream about winning the lottery, or the way poets dream about lost love (in my case that one girl in 8th grade) I also tried the mixed plate (rice, lentil soup, and three meats: kabab, chicken, and beef tikka): Rice: solid. Honest work. Lentil soup: extremely shy. Needs seasoning, confidence, and maybe therapy. Also a bit oily. Chicken: dry enough to file paper work with. Beef tikka: actually pretty good, respect where respect is due. Kabab: could use more garlic, onion, and emotional support. Didn't see a health inspection score posted, and the place could definitely level up on the cleanliness side, nothing terrifying, just not sparkling either. The bald uncle behind the counter is a little dismissive and chaotic, but the man looks like he has personally witnessed several historical events, so I'm choosing compassion. They do carry a wide variety of Arabic groceries and halal raw meats (which I personally can't buy because I'm allergic, tragic and traumatic storyline), and honestly they should give discounts to school teachers because those are the main people marketing this place harder than the actual owners. Not terrible, not life changing. If this is your first shawarma, you'll be impressed. If you grew up eating shawarma, you'll drive home in silence thinking, "we as a society can do better." And also need to be more politically correct naming foods but alas.

Still amazing. Bigger seating area in back - great chicken - wife and split one and are always…read moredelighted! Go with all vegi's and garlic sauce. Mmmm

This used to be Apna Bazaar and it got bought over and the product range expanded. World Wide…read moreMarket is ocatering to a wider culture- south asian, latino to middle-eastern. Currently, almost 50% their customers are of Bangladeshi or Indian Bengali origin and so they have expanded the rare products from Bangladesh. From Ibco packaged fish of all kinds to Pran snacks and Radhuni masala products. They also had a variety of shutki (dry aged fermented fish). They also carry packaged frozen goods. Basically, I have no excuse to not cook an authentic Bengali meal! The same with Indian and Pakistani food spices- the range of products has expanded! Also, they are planning to offer a chaat corner. I was sad to see that go but I am glad to hear it will be back. For Middle-Eastern food supplies, with Newroz and Azadi next door I am sure the competition on product prices will be competitive. But the guy said they are keeping the lowest prices, and there are several products this will be true for. Again from Barakat to Ziyad packaged spices and soft cheese they have added a variety of products from this region. They had packaged halloumi! I haven't had halloumi in ages. I took Arabic food for granted all my life and all the new ingredients give me reason to try new recipes. The latino range is good as well. Mostly Goya products for now and again tons of ingredients I have to learn about. This is a clean and well-organized store, unlike the stereotypes. So it makes grocery shopping all the more pleasant. As they are growing, World wide market offers a membership, so a discount that applies after a certain spend and they are open to suggestions for products that perhaps you would like to see. They offer competitive prices, quality products and a clean shopping environment so it's overall a great place to shop. I am so glad that at the very least such a place exists nearby!

In case you don't know, the shopping center at Elysian Fields and Nolensville is a treasure trove…read moreof Middle Eastern and international markets. There's Azadi and Newroz (both of which I like as well) and then there's World Wide Market. WWM is different from the other stores in the shopping center - its inventory focuses more on South Asian food products (whereas Azadi and Newroz offer almost strictly Middle Eastern food products). BUT WWM has a lot for such a small store. Fresh produce (I packed up a package of mint here that cost about $2 - and it was about 5x as much mint as you get in those little plastic containers at Kroger or Fresh Market), jarred food products (I picked up some hot pepper paste), canned goods, frozen food products, spices, grains (I picked up some couscous), etc. It has a lot to offer. If you like to cook - and especially if you like to cook dishes from or inspired by South Asia or the Middle East, these markets (including WWM) should be on your radar.

Decent grocery store for all your international grocery needs! I shop here every so often when I…read moreneed a lot of stuff otherwise I would just buy local as this is a little further away from home. They have everything from Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, etc... They definitely have most things I need at a reasonable price. You must watch for sell by/expiration dates. The place can be a little stinky too due to their fresh seafood.

Great place to shop if you want authentic national food or fresh seafood. Keep in mind the seafood…read moreis laying out on ice, so it smells like fish. We did buy some frozen dumplings that turned out to be rancid.

Taqueria Los Gallos is truly a hidden gem in the heart of South Nashville. Tucked inside the…read moreMazFresco grocery store, this spot serves up incredibly fresh and flavorful tacos at affordable prices. The food is always made to order, and the customer service is warm and friendly--it's the kind of place where you feel welcomed every time you walk in. It's become one of my go-to lunch spots thanks to its consistent quality, speedy service, and authentic taste. The casual, no-frills ambiance adds to its charm--think market vibes with the scent of fresh tortillas and grilled meats filling the air. Also the aguas frescas are delightful and not overwhelmingly sweet.

I once wrote a five-star review for Mazfresco, but this business has seen a slow and unfortunate…read moredecline. The carniceria disappeared, then the bakery, and the nail in the coffin was the removal of the refrigerated and freezer section at the ack that once hosted an extensive collection of Mexican cheeses. The store doesn't even sell cotija anymore. What Mexican grocery doesn't stock cotija? My last visit was in mid-December of 2023 where Mazfresco was just a shell of its former glory with barely any products of interest, diminished produce options, and almost none of the items I use for Mexican cooking at home. Thankfully, we have an abundance of other options in South Nashville within a stone's throw of Mazfresco. But this business has unfortunately lost a faithful, 10-year customer.

I just wrote a review on Nashville Zoo, so now I want to mention Amadi International Food Market…read more When you leave the zoo and head south on Nolensville Pike, go about a quarter of a mile and turn left into Elysian Fields shopping center. Elysian Fields has the largest concentration of Kurdish people in the country. Here you will find a restaurant and a couple of markets. Azadi Market is famous for making the famous Kurdish bread which is made on the premises. I believe it's made by the women in ovens in the ground, and it's round and is about the size of an extra large pizza. It comes in a bag of four or five pieces and is very inexpensive and absolutely delicious. Do yourself a favor and try it sometime. By the way, they also have a small cafe in the rear and the food looked and smelled fantastic...next time. The staff there were very helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking.

Their products its always so fresh and good the staff are so friendly and nice greeting ppl with…read moresmile always

I'm very upset with my purchase of meat in this store. Meat smells like a pee very fat . Worker…read moredistracted me with polite talking and gave very bad meat . I didn't went back because I didn't want to upset my self any longer. I specifically told him I want the shoulder he took his time cutting the meat ribs he kept telling me he will give discount if I get it his way . He didn't gave me discount at the checkout other store worker tried to charge me extra . I am single mom with 3 kids. I need to feed this bad meat my kids now. What kind of Muslims are you may money you made out every lie you made become Haram for you and your family, children. Very very disgusted and disappointed. I have known you for 17 years I lived here You used to work at Azadi Market. My gut told me not to trust you but I did And I feel sorry about that.

I've shopped here twice now and really like some of the frozen options, the fresh made baklava by…read morethe slice, some of their frozen products, and the packaged grain options. They also have great prices and variety in their spices and spice mixtures. Great quality products. Since I live a few hours away it's not where I can shop there more frequently. Introduced a few friends to the store recently.

***This place no longer serves ready to eat food.*** Looks…read morelike they have a decent selection of middle eastern ingredients though.

When I went last week I got some meat and the person how was catching the meat started cutting…read morepiece from my meat and put it in a different bag after he weighed it I was so shocked I couldn't believe it ,because I get my meat all the time from there . when I get home, I check up my meat it's missing part. I decide not get anything from there. No more they are cheating .

Botan is simply the best local market I have ever come across. Produce is always superb quality,…read moremeat is fresh and as good as it gets. I shop here for everything I possibly can. Great selection of dairy, breads, canned goods, and spices as well. Highly recommended!!