Shankaron Market is has great Beef Sambusas ($2.25) They also have sambusas filled with lentils…read more($2), but they were out when I visited. Sambusas are a fried or baked pastry filled with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, peas, cheese, meat, or lentils. They are often served with a hot dipping sauce. Sambusas are also known as samosas or samboosa's. They originated in the Middle East and Central Asia, before spreading to Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia and beyond. They are usually served as an appetizer or snack. Add a salad or rice side dish to a couple of these and you have a meal. My first introduction to samosas was when I was 10 years old and living in the Congo, known at that time as Zaire. Those samosas, influenced by the Indian community, were made of beef, onions, chili peppers, cumin and turmeric. They were sold at the market and various shops. They were sometimes served with pili-pili sauce, but they were delicious without. For me, those remain the best samosas I've ever had. Shankaron's sambusas are not as spicy, but they are delicious! By far, these are the best version of this food that I have had locally. I like that they are made to order, not simply reheated. The pastry itself is perfection. Deep fried, but not greasy. Nicely crisped on the outside, but soft as you bite into it. In addition to beef, these have chopped onion and cilantro, maybe some garlic and various spices. These are served with Shidni sauce, a spicy green chili hot sauce made with tamarind and lemon. These would go great with an ice cold beer. Perfect for those Sunday afternoon's watching football, or anytime. In addition to sambusas, Shankaron Market has other menu items, and lots of other great products. Highly recommended!!!!!

[covidtime - 8/15/2020 visit] Very nice specialty grocery and restaurant. The selection isn't…read morelarge, but it fits the African/Somali vibe. I only purchased one item, and it was a lark - canned Baba Ghanouh. I thought it would be terrible, but it was actually not bad for a canned item. The people were friendly, and the restaurant felt like a friendly local bar. The folks that were there were engaged in conversation (in Somali language I guess) and they didn't seem to mind me checking out the menu, although I didn't order that day. Overall, it was a nice experience, even if it was pretty much a "check this place out for the first time" kind of thing.

Boise East-Enders are so lucky to have this cute little neighborhood market and cafe! If this was…read morelocated in a bigger city, it would have a line out the door everyday. But that's the great thing about Boise- every day luxuries are just way more accessible. I came by on a Saturday morning and picked up a few coffees and somethings for our long drive + camping trip we were heading to right after. We picked up beef jerky, protein bars, chia seed puddings, banana bread, and even some pre-mixed canned cocktails. I also picked up their East-ender sandwich with turkey, havarti, pickles, and mustard. They offered to heat it up but I knew I was going to save it for a bit and eat it somewhere along our journey-- so I got it cold. It held up very well on their sesame roll. I knew it was going to be a long day so I ordered an iced Americano for myself and an iced vanilla latte -- the much needed caffeine boost! What really makes this spot 5-stars is the whole vibe. It's clean, open, organized and you can just feel the pulse of the neighborhood.

This is my favorite spot to frequent in the East end of Boise. It is the cutest little market,…read moreoffering sandwiches, salads, and my favorite affogatos. They also have a variety of wines to choose from. They offer some indoor and outdoor seating. It is located in a neighborhood so it offers a very homey feel. This is my favorite spot to meet up with friends for a mid day affogato.

Decided to stop by because I am a huge cat lover and they have cat decor on the outside ! Such a…read morecute little shop to get snacks,chips,candies and drinks ! Loved the interior decoration ! The only thing missing is a bodega cat ! Other than that it would be perfect ! Staff members are so helpful and friendly ! Definitely a homey feel and a nice pélame to browse and eat

Boise Bodega is right next to my hotel which was the Sparrow, and the Sparrow Hotel was immaculate…read more like weirdly clean. so that already set the tone for the day. walked into the bodega and immediately noticed everything was laid out very intentionally. not in a fancy way, just in a way that made sense. cheaper stuff first, then normal priced stuff, then the more expensive stuff. i liked that because it let me mentally commit to how much money i was about to spend before i actually spent it. felt respectful. the guy running the place had immaculate vibes. calm. friendly. not doing too much. he was wearing a UCLA sweatshirt which caught my eye because i've got family members who go there. i asked him if he went to UCLA. he said no, but he's reppin it for me. that made me laugh and honestly set the mood for the rest of the visit. whole place felt super chill. no rush. no weird energy. just a solid neighborhood spot that knows exactly what it is. grabbed what i needed and left in a better mood than when i walked in, which is not something i can say about most convenience stores. liked it enough that when i got back home i actually told people about this place, which i almost never do. usually i forget places the second i leave them. would go back. good store. good guy. good system.

What a cute eclectic artisan food shop. Local crafts oriented around food and drink heirloom foods…read moreand Idaho highlights. Great place to stop in for a little treat for yourself or a gift for someone. We grabbed some local fresh bread and a handmade wreath. They have wines, cheese, fruit, handmade crafts jewelry and cards, and kitchen goods. We stumbled upon this place and were so happy we did!

Opened October 2019 this little local convenience market featuring local producers is getting…read morebetter all the time, including more selection in freezer case of local rancher / farmer animal proteins from top quality, pasture raised and sustainable husbandry producers like Malheur River and McIntyre Family. Although this is 30 minutes from our front door, it is our go to when we're looking for pastured pork or poultry products. (We don't eat beef but they have that too.) If they had a good selection of local lamb cuts it would be golden for us - our favorite protein - but it is a harder sell for them so they carry less. (Americans consume on average only 1 pound of lamb / person / year. And about 97 pounds of chicken per person annually. Both are shocking numbers.) We purchased bone-in pork shoulder from Malheur which I boned and cut up for Asado de Bodas (aka Mexican wedding stew, I think, sort of mole meets asado de puerco) cutting off the beautiful fresh fat cap to render down for sauteing the veg, and using the bone to make a pork broth to freeze for pozole sometime in the future. And if you like to cook Italian food, Malheur made jowl bacon (otherwise known in Italy as guanciale) this winter which was sold here and is THE perfect thing for carbonara and Amatriciana sauces. My Brooklyn born hubby is Italian heritage and grew up with an Italian speaking nonna in the kitchen so we have used a lot of guanciale - not in Boise though where it is hard to find - and this is the best we have ever used. Still not carrying much fresh market produce but they have added Acme Bread to the line up and on Saturdays I think Acme rotates in a special kind of loaf. From time to time they have had "meet the maker" tastings on Saturdays for some of the vendors they carry. And here's a tip you'll thank me for - if they have local Morning Star Acres jam on the shelf, buy it. Especially the huckleberry! SERVICE: The owner is on site almost all the time, very friendly, very responsive to FB messaging if you have questions about something in stock and always able to help by phone too before making a trip if you're looking for something specific. SET UP: Small but with a good expanse of windows it is light and bright and well organized with refrigerator / freezer case along one wall, larder / pantry shelving next to that with food products for sale and other items - like local artists and crafters goods for sale- also placed around the store. ACCESSIBILITY: ADA parking correctly designed for van access striping on the passenger side adjacent to building. Small ramp up to sidewalk. All on one floor. Ample floor clearance. The loo fails ADA and Idaho code compliance with counters and towel dispenser too high. The eat in counter has only high stool level seating so inaccessible. The ADA is 30 years old in July and it is past time to get this right everywhere for equal access. (Yep. I have a dog in this hunt since I have had MS since college.) LOCATION: In the Bench neighborhood right across from Idaho Youth Ranch thrift shop and just next door to a Vincent St. Paul sales store. PARKING: Private lot has about 15 parking spaces.

I love Europe Delicious store. It is like little piece of my homeland. The best service in the…read morewhole Idaho, and the BEST place to buy European food. My children and I LOVE Dedo and his family! I would recommend this store million times to anyone who loves European products!!!

The food is amazing. The bread does amazing customer service is amazing. I love it. Thank you so…read moremuch for everything Burak.

Who doesn't like to SAVE money?! I enjoy shopping at Grocery Outlet - prices are WAAAY lower than…read moreyou will get at other places. Prices are unbeatable.

This store is fantastic, clean, well-stocked, the best thing about the store is the great service…read more You can tell they work hard to keep the lines short and help out with a smile whenever possible. I was in there recently and Daniel went out of his way to help me with my cart, pack the groceries, and offer a good conversation.

I needed some Kashmiri chile powder to make a recipe for Kerala roadside chicken. I wasn't…read moreconfident my regular Asian food stores, which specialize in Korean and Chinese foods, would have this Indian ingredient. I have driven past India Foods for quite some time but never stopped. I was surprised by how large the store was. From the outside, it looks rather small but it was nearly as large as the Asia Market and Orient Market in town. They had the powdered Kashmiri chile pepper and many other spices and food products. Many products that I hadn't seen at the other stores, because of their emphasis on Indian foods. Fresh produce items didn't seem at their peak, so that's something that I would look for other sources. The Asia Market gets its fresh produce on Fridays, the Orient a day later and they're always in good condition. Overall, though, I was pleased by the selection at this store.

I loved their spices selection! The lady who works there helped me find everything I needed (I had…read morea long list). The only thing they didn't have were curry leaves. They also have a nice selection of veggies, some fruit, and fresh herbs are very inexpensive. Very enjoyable shopping experience.

Sweet nostalgia! Great treats, wonderful staff, such a great surprise stop during our trip. Highly…read morerecommend!

I absolutely love that old school shoppes like this still exist!…read more We loved their peanut brittle and toffee. They have some pretty Idaho classics with potato themes. Not a big selection, but nicely displayed and FREE SAMPLES! Just a little factory in an older but well kept building with an older lady sitting behind a tiny counter (stacks of paperwork behind her), ready to take your order or answer questions! You get the picture. They have several antique items and machinery. Behind a windowed door you can peek into the factor that concocts these delicious things!