I finally got to try the Shawarma Platter that I had been wanting since my last visit, and it…read moredefinitely lived up to my expectations. The platter came with a generous portion of both chicken and beef shawarma over flavorful yellow rice, along with fresh salad and creamy garlic sauce. The chicken was juicy, the beef was tender and well-seasoned, and the garlic sauce brought everything together perfectly. The portion was very filling, and this was exactly the Middle Eastern meal I had been hoping for. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes in the future!

Great meat department; love that whole chicken (and cut pieces) are offered skinless. Boned beef…read morewas on the expensive side with small portion of meat and a lot of fat. Great selection of Middle Eastern goods; was happy to see دبس فليفلة which I haven't seen since I was in Syria and where it is made by the barrel in homes to last the year. The deli also manages good shawarma and the hummus is so delicious! I wish they were more generous with the side of it in the plate (was less than half full). The salad was tasteless; no salt/spices, nor dressing. A previous visit I purchased two cakes: one carrot and the other chocolate. The carrot cake didn't have any carrots in it (looked, but didn't taste like traditional carrot cake), and the chocolate cake wasn't good at all (bitter) except for the frosting. The 'espresso' based coffee was lukewarm and tasteless. The person put condensed milk in it which made it worse but he did remake it without charge. He kept calling me, mama, which was unsettling to me. I have a son less than half his age. I gave only 3 stars because of the overall ambiance and the discourtesy and unfriendliness of the staff. I didn't realize it, but nothing can be returned after two weeks; the manager, however, kindly did return three items.

Today was the grand opening and ribbon cutting for S&S International Market located at 1982 Main…read moreStreet in Snellville. I was greeted by owners Solomon and Alga, both very nice and welcoming. There was a nice sampling of popular Ethiopian dishes like Injera (Ethiopian flatbread), Gomen (garlic kale), Kik (curry split peas), Shiro (spicy chic pea stew) and other delicious samplings including sub sandwiches and a few desert items all made on site in the markets restaurant. There is a wonderfully decorated and cozy sitting area where coffee beans are roasted to serve the most delicious coffee I've had since my last trip to Africa. There is a small dining area and an energy and protein bar where you can order up their specialty juices. S&S International Market carries a nice variety of prepared foods, breads, samosas, spices, household goods, personal needs items and clothing. This was my first time eating Ethiopian food and it definitely won't be my last now that this amazing market and restaurant is in the area. If in the area be sure to support this business by stopping in for a quick bite or cup of delicious coffee.

So happy to have an Ethiopian market that sells food up the street. The owner is so nice!read more

Visited Metro Chef for the first time today - I am currently visiting my family in Georgia and my…read morebrother mentioned how this place sells good-priced seafood. This place is basically the Georgia version of Restaurant Depot but ASIAN. I was so mesmerized and wish I could have bought so many things to bring home. The place was pretty clean and well stocked. The produce and seafood looked fresh. I wish there was a Metro Chef in Virginia

I was recommended this store by many of my relatives and was not disappointed with the visit…read more It was filled with many different varieties of fruit, seafood, produce, and items. I was able to purchase many Korean spoons and metal chopsticks for a great price. I also love that Metro Chef does not require a membership and sells items for individual purchase if needed. The only exception to the rule might be fruit and produce since it is already packaged.

I'd driven past Cherians so many times, curious but never bothered to stop by b/c never had the…read moretime - until a video popped in my Instagram feed about their amazing food court. I found my newest favorite Indian spot! They seem to be famously known for their samosas and dosa. Knowing the size of the dosa - one dosa was plenty for my quick lunch and whoa did I savor every bite. I'm a lover of all forms of bread - and sorry garlic naan but you just got unseeded by dosa, lol. DOSA MASALA - $7.99 This particular dosa was bigger than the food tray, lol - and stuffed w/ a large dollop of mashed potatoes w/ peas and chopped carrots in the middle of the dosa. Their dosa had the perfect crisp on the ends, and then this chewy texture in other parts - in case you don't know what dosa is, it's a thin crepe made from a batter of rice and black lentils (thx Google). My dosa came w/ a lentil & vegetable stew that was perfect for dipping my dosa, and a green chutney that had a slight kick - also perfect for dipping. Both sauces were tasty! MANGO LASSI - $2.99 I also ordered this drink to accompany my dosa - it tasted fresh and it was quite thick. I don't have a good benchmark of mango lassi so I don't know how it compares - it wasn't overly sweet but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'd like to try one of their samosas - and indulge in one of their other dosas. I did notice a sugar cane machine at the front of the store - so I'd like to try that too. The people working here are super nice. The seating area is very small but I'm thinking the dosa is best enjoyed immediately (vs take-out). The eating area had several Indian families which is a great sign too. And the other Yelp reviews describing their food as better than somerestaurants - that speaks volumes! I'll be back for sure!

Aside from a bustling Indian community out in Lilburn, there aren't many places to get really good…read moreIndian food here the Gwinnett County area. Indian food can be complicated to cook as the ingredients you need are very specialized. That being said, Cherians International Market might very well be the gateway into becoming your own Indian cuisine aficionado. This is probably the only Indian grocery market that I have ever been in. I particularly love the Asian grocery stores but to walk into a legitimate Indian grocery market was a special treat. They have everything here from all the spices you need to make anything and everything Indian depending on your regional food of choice. Biryani ingredients, tandoori spices, your kormas, your paneers, your samosas; they got it all and it's refreshing to know that there is a legit Indian grocery store in the event you want to properly cook Butter Chicken or Goat Biryani. They don't have anything meat related so you'll have to go next door to the Halal butcher but as far as your dry goods, fresh vegetables, and spices along with a smattering of home goods for cooking, Cherians has to be the best place for anything Indian! Definitely think this will be the place you need to go to for quality ingredients for anything Indian that you want to cook.