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    3.1 (58 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Lamb kebab!
    Jonathan F.

    First time trying Afghani food after my patients have recommended this market! Cool little hole in the wall type restaurant with native music and decorations around the walls which I enjoyed. Lamb kebab was superrrrrr juicy and flavorful and I was very pleasantly surprised. Lots of great spices and served on these metal sticks. Good service altogether! Minor language barrier but everyone was cool. The bread was pretty good too- kinda like a tougher foccocia. And they gave some sort of chili/sweet sauce on the side that I dipped it in. I started making a kebab sandwich but realized I liked to just eat the bread and sauce separately to fully enjoy the lamb flavor and Afghanistan spices

    Dafa Z.

    Service and quality went down here. Came here on a Sunday for lunch and received bad service. Kitchen was out of kabuli and they had no rice nor menu to choose an alternative. Somehow they were also out of chicken kabob. We ordered tikka kabob since no they didn't have another option. No one will tell you this isn't beef. I found out after the first bite and was internally fuming. I had to eat lamb kabob and I'm not a lamb eater. For 10 skewers with tiny fragments of meat and a slather of bread it cost $30. No side or salad included. Charging $60 for someone to bbq less than one pound of marinaded meat that doesn't even fill two people is a big rip off. The dining room was also very dirty and has self serve signs posted everywhere. Very messy. The clothing' and other grocery items also increased in price. I would not purchase anything or come here again.

    David C.

    Great store. Just saw the BBQ outside and had to try the kabobs. Simple and delicious! I will be back

    Cooking the kabob outdoor with real charcoals
    Eric A.

    If you want to have an authentic Afghan kabob and Qabili Palaw then don't look further than Shams Market It reminded me back home and brought the taste and memories of 42 years ago when I was a teenager in beautiful Kabul Afghanistan

    Shams Afghani Kabobs
    David B.

    The kabob tasted like it was straight from Afghanistan. Juicy, tasty, amazing, full of flavor. Drove two hours from Fremont to have their famous kabobs. They stayed late to make it for us. Thank you so much?

    Princess2017 F.

    I came here to try their Qabli. The cook that made Qabli is either 18 or 19 years old. I don't think he is experienced in cooking or he is just following owner's instructions. Qabli was ok too oily not enough color as it should be. The people working here not friendly. The kabob they cook outside is $15 but only in piece of bread not with rice or salad but it tasted good. 1/31/2023

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    Not good at all , specially the restaurant is nasty food , the guy who making kabob , i try for first time and got sick

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    Service is great, I liked their Kebab But their Qaboli is really awful. Definitely recommend them for kebab but not for qaboli

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    Their kabob is not worth $15. It has too much spices and was very salty. Will not buy again. Don't recommend it.

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    So delicious kebab very nice people good facility and this is the place I recommend for Afghan kebab we really enjoy it

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    Very good Resturant with the best kabob the only thing I don't like about the Kabob is How when it gets cold it does not taste very good...

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    The lamb Donair is fantastic. Reminds me of the Döners in Germany. It's wonderful to have something similar in Sacramento.

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    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    6.2 miEast Sacramento
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    I finally got to try a sandwich from here! It's crazy because i used to work right in the parking…read morelot next to them. I was so glad to find they have online ordering. I chose the corti special ( they chose the meat) i didn't know what to expect but with so many people raving i knew i wouldn't be disappointed. I really recommend using the online feature and allowing 30-60mins, i placed my order and grabbed what i needed from target. By the time i was done so was my sandwich ready for pick up. Plenty of parking in front but i recommend the side as it's less busy with quick ins and outs of cars. I walked in and all the ready orders are placed in a pick up area! Please make sure you pick up YOUR sandwich. I paid and all took about 2-5 mins. Got home and ok this sandwich was huge for $9. They packed on the meat and tbh i don't know what kind of meat it was and don't think i would have ordered it on my own but it was GOOD. I split with my hubby who couldn't even finish his half. My roll was soft and fluffy. Packed with crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes. Something about fresh veggies that make a sandwich a 10

    Pretty decent sandwiches, I enjoyed the deli style ordering and the chance to get a custom sando…read morevs. a premade one. The service was a little slow, which is fine just be ready to maybe wait 10/15 if they are busy. This place was good with fresh ingredients, but it didnt stand out to me as a "go to spot" will need to try it again and get some other stuff. With all the hype it gets, worth checking out!

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    7.4 miMidtown
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    This is a nice Safeway, the parking is just a bit rough. There are spots in the lot, but since it's…read moresuch a busy area getting a spot can be hit or miss. We mostly stop by when we need a couple quick items while walking through the area, or driving past (if we can find a spot). For people who live in the local apartments though, it's perfect. The doors to enter are right by the produce section and the grocery store is large and well stocked. You exit further down from the entrance, after you make your way through the checkout area. On my latest visit I learned that this Safeway carries dry ice and that they have a Pokemon vending machine. Although, someone was camping out by the vending machine waiting for it to restock. While this is a nice grocery store, it's not one that I would go out of my way to visit unless I was super local.

    This Safeway location is super convenient on my way home from work - located on R Street in…read moreMidtown. I like that this location has a private parking lot and you don't have to deal with downtown street parking. They have a great floral section - I stop in before work any time I need to get flowers or a plant for a coworker. During our last visit, we stopped in for a couple essentials and also saw that they were having a $5 special on their Chicken Wings - we got 3 different flavors plus Mac and Cheese and Potato Wedges. It was all for under $30! The staff was super friendly and gave great recommendations. They also had a $5 special on Sushi Rolls as well. Overall, the are always well stocked and organized. I love their $5 deals on Mondays!

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    Adj: Small but Mighty little Grocery Outlet…read more Still a good one, an oldie but a goodie. We've been coming here for over a decade, and it's still a consistently good GO. For a more pricey part of town since it's in midtown, just on the edge of downtown really, this GO has stayed reasonable in all it offers. It's located at 1700 Capitol Ave not far from the east side of Capitol Park a few blocks from the Capitol Rose Garden. This GO is right across 17th St from the East End Complex buildings with offices for the CA Dept of Public Health and CA Dept of Health Care Services. Out front there were still some herbs and spring seasonal plants on sale, although only 1 rack of them left, since it's already kind of late in the planting season. This is a smaller store, given how expensive real estate is in downtown, but the owners have really packed it all in. Every section has most everything other bigger Grocery Outlet stores carry, except maybe not as many of any given item, but overall, I see that most things I'm looking for and buy regularly at my neighborhood GO is still available here. You've got your fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, dairy (milk and yogurt), sundries, pantry staples like cans and dry pasta, seasoning (sauces and spices), freezer items (frozen veg, meats and heat-and-eat meals), and beers & wines all available here with great variety. As you enter the store there's a super convenient grab-n-go deli cold case section for quick ready-to-eat lunches which is super helpful for office workers who might be just looking to get something very quickly for lunch without breaking the bank. You can get a salad kit, a ready-made sandwich, pre-cut fruits, some cheeses, or a deli salad in this section. There's also a small floral section right near here so if you were looking for a gift to give to a coworker/boss/friend/your significant other, you can very easily and quickly find a nice potted plant or a small bouquet and be on your way. It's definitely not a full-service floral dept, but there's a good assortment of plants and flowers to choose from and some of were even tropical plants that looked pretty unique! Next there's the health & beauty section next, and it's pretty comprehensive. Next is the produce section and it's smaller than a suburban GO, but it's still got a little bit of most kinds of veggies and fruits you'd be looking for, and if you're ok with a different brand of salad than your go-to brand, you'd definitely find some here, so the key is flexibility while shopping at GO. Then there's the meat dept next to the produce section, it is smaller, but still a good sized display case filled with meats of all kinds, and next to that are the dairy cold cases where I saw some pretty nice brands of creamers such as Califia coconut creamer and Nutpods creamer, both priced so much lower than regular grocery stores, I'll add pics of those. My fav section is the snacks area. I found some snacks here that have been out of stock at 2 other GO's I visited looking for them, so I stocked up and bought a bunch so I won't run out! So thankful that they had them in stock! The rest of the store is laid out and stocked with pretty much the same items as other bigger GO's. You've got your dairy, frozen, pantry staples, and wine sections in addition to the other departments I already mentioned, and everything looked pretty well organized and quite easy to find. One thing is that the aisles here are closer together probably so they can save space and maximize their shelves to provide as much wonderful grocery items to their customers as they can. Check out was quite easy and the cashier was friendly and quick. Thank you Midtown GO and we hope you will keep on keeping us well-fed at affordable prices. I'll definitely be back to restock when I run low on my essentials and to look for new and exciting items at my favorite "bargain market"!

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    Nugget Markets

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    4.2(475 reviews)
    12.4 miThe Pocket-Greenhaven
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    As a Sacramento realtor who lives and works in the Pocket‑Greenhaven and South Land Park…read moreneighborhoods, Nugget Markets has become one of my favorite daily stops. I come here almost every day for their healthy lunch and dinner options, fresh‑pressed juices, and consistently excellent customer service. This store is a major lifestyle highlight for anyone living in Pocket‑Greenhaven -- clean, organized, and always stocked with high‑quality choices that make busy days easier. The staff at this Nugget location is truly exceptional. Every team member is friendly, helpful, and creates a welcoming environment that reflects the strong community feel of Pocket‑Greenhaven and South Land Park. I've never had a single bad experience here. Their positive energy and professionalism are part of what makes this neighborhood such a great place to call home. When I talk to homebuyers about the benefits of living in Pocket‑Greenhaven, I mention Nugget markets. If you're looking for a neighborhood market with amazing staff, healthy food options, and a warm local atmosphere, this Nugget Markets location is unbeatable. Special shoutout to Katherine the manager, Jamila in the Deli and Mr. Jon in the bakery!

    I will say that "Nugget Markets" is one of the top leading grocery store chains in the greater…read moreSacramento area. Headquartered in Davis, CA dating back to 1926, they have been more of an upscale supermarket experience by offering top-notch customer service while being a forefront to the community. This includes empowering future generations, fortifying the neighborhoods, cultivating environmental change, and inspiring philanthropy. The location I am focusing on is in the Greenhaven-Pocket area. Located in a fairly sizable outdoor strip mall, this Nugget is located directly on Florin Rd and tucked in between Greenhaven Dr and the CA I-5 highway. As for this location, they have been in operation since around 2005 and been a staple for folks that reside in this area. Since I used to work only a 1/2 mile from this store (for about 3 years), I've frequented it on my lunch break as well as before and after work. The parking situation is shared with several other smaller brick-and-mortar businesses including a Starbucks, Subway, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, and much more. The storefront entrance is inviting and welcoming as the entire layout is accommodating while being easy to navigate for customers. I will say that the selection at Nugget is quite possibly the best I have seen in any local grocery store. Here you will find a vast array of produce (regular/organic fruits and veggies), meat/poultry, dairy, frozen foods, and a very impressive variety of beer and wine. However, their deli section which includes all varieties of meats, cheeses, and freshly baked breads is a real winner in my book. The hot and cold foods to go showcase freshly made soups, salads, olives, cold cuts, and meals that you can heat up on your stove or on your BBQ grill. I also wanted to emphasize that the sandwiches here are some of the best I have tried, better than Raley's/Bel Air and much better than what you'd order at a Safeway or Save Mart (all staple supermarkets in Northern California). In addition to the sandwiches, they also offer coffee/tea, fresh juices, açai and Pitaya bowls, smoothies, and much more. I will say that since Nuggets focuses on quality control, much of their food items are significantly higher than the competition. However, just about everything I've purchased here (whether it is pasta, a bottle of wine, or a loaf of bread) has been above average. All in all, the Florin-Greenhaven "Nugget Markets" earn a 4 out of 5 stars from me. Some of the key staple items are quite expensive and don't correlate with my budget. However, the customer service here is top notch while the cleanliness of the store is very well kept. I also wanted to add that the checkout lanes were run very efficiently while making sure every customer is well taken care of. And considering they are open for business 7 days a week from 6am-9pm, you can be assured that they will have what you're looking for.

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    3.1(236 reviews)
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    This Raleys has been around for as long as I could remember. It used to be on the next block over,…read morebut a few years ago Raleys closed that store and moved over here where Capitol Nursery used to be and built this big impressive building for their new store. It's big, very spacious, and 2-story. There's seating with comfortable sofa and chairs & tables upstairs for enjoying anything you buy from the deli like from the sandwich counter or bakery and they even have a microwave. The store has everything you would expect in a regular Raleys but probably more selection just because the store is so big. I like Raleys produce which is always fresh and often local. The staff are usually friendly and efficient. All in all, Raleys is a solid store.

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    3.0(124 reviews)
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    I stopped by Abel Air on Florin Road to pick up lunch and pick up a few sale items…read more The ready made chinese food is popular at this Bel Air because this store provides both the regular AND skinny noodle chow mein. My timing wasn't very good though because half the entree items were empty (mandarin chicken, teriyaki chicken, etc). The few entrees that were available were dried out so I got the skinny noodle chow mein with two pieces of fried chicken, instead of two entrees for the same price. The chow mein and chicken was dry too, and the skin and outer layer of the chicken was hard to chew through. I have to give them a pass though because I did go at 1:00, the end of the lunch rush, and there were guests visiting the kitchen at the time, and probably not able to cook to refill. While walking through the store to pick up great sale deals, i didn't pick up much, because the sale prices were not updated in front of the items. At first, i questioned whether certain items were even on sale this week. But the few items I picked up actually scanned with the sale price, so I suggest to make a list of those sale items before you go.

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