v&k is always busy, they carry items in "glass" (no micro plastics). they carry arabic bread...local stores do not carry. they carry wheat for arabic dishes...i love this store. it is small and friendly, the owner is always there greeting his customers in an old fashioned loving way. dr. theresa karam read more

I love going to this market for ghee and mejdool dates. The owner is very helpful and polite. They have lots of coffee, cheeses, teas, dried goods etc Very reasonably priced. Street parking wasn't bad. read more

So many good finds in this store and service is very attentive and kind. All kinds of spices + Middle Eastern goods, including some other ingredients in bulk. I was able to buy phyllo sheets, great timing bc the staff told me they'd got it in yesterday and I wouldn't have to freeze it immediately. I also purchased some of their roasted Brazilian Arabica coffee beans after another customer really recommended it to me. You have the option to buy beans or have it ground there. I made a latte when I got home and it was delicious - tasted slightly nutty and chocolate-y. Staff obviously has great knowledge about their products, and price is very fair. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Super helpful and really nice. great selection of coffee and treats - easy parking on the side street.

Definitely recommend this place, Great selection of middle eastern products. Family owned and operated

I have yet to come across a specialty market/grocery store that I didn't feel the need to step into. I think anyone else who spends a good amount of time in the kitchen can attest to that. We had actually just finished exploring the gluten-free market across the street and were walking back to our car when I smelled the heavy scent of spices and stopped walking. Luckily, my friend spends even more time in the kitchen than I do and was more than willing to peek in. This place looks janky. No doubt. It reminded me of some of the old school markets back home in Oakland. But holy crap...they carry every single spice, flour, nuts, pasta, (I could go on)..known to man. I found Saigon cinnamon for $3 a pound. Do you have any idea what a friggin steal that is?? My little 1 oz jar from Penzeys cost me more than that. Now, granted I didn't buy it so I couldn't test the quality, but we did find cocoa powder from Switzerland for $2.99. I ended up buying falafel spices, tahini, parsley, AND bay leaves for less than $7. I'm glad this place is next door to the cafe I frequent. I foresee many more visits to this little market. read more

So I am wondering why I have not been here before?!? I am giving them 5 stars for their service, patience, and their unbeatable prices!!! If you're looking for an ingredient that is Mediterranean or middle eastern, they probably have it! In regular portions, or bulk, for incredible prices! I came here yesterday, and returned today with my brother. I found a treasure and want to share it. You need to know and be prepared: there is a distinct smell that shouts out spices as you make your way inside... In fact perhaps, just perhaps there are little spice nymphs that sprinkle it on you as you enter the store. It's deliciously addictively pleasant! I think I shall be cooking tonight. And will be back next week! read more

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Chuck is the most helpful man. Makes our day at The Gate To The Mediterranean easy with fast delivery .

Highly recommend this market for all your Armenian food needs. It's large sized items and pretty much has a huge variety. We come here & stock up on our favorites and staples often. read more

I think the staff does an outstanding job serving every customer and the prices are unbelievably fair. Thanks for carrying my bags to my car. Who does that anymore besides Gelsons? No one. I also like their raw nuts selection and love the prices!!! Try the candied chestnuts! Oh, and the little boxed Brie is my new favorite cheese! Thank you for always being kind and helpful! read more

You wanted hole in the wall, you got it. A freaking maze to find your way around. But this place is great for mideast canned goods & spices galore. Did I say spices? read more

The store reminds me of back home. where to good old fashion stuff no longer exist anymore. The stuff I used to buy and grew up on. No one else has them except Vk. The owner is super super friendly and helpful, he even tell his employees to help me with my items to the car. Very good store. Never mind the Bertoni truffles of NYC, Italy and France or the zaafaran. He's got it all even better he has the Desert Truffles. with an omelet and gruyere cheese ummm just to die for. I highly recommend this store to any middle eastern product lover. don't forget the pickles. Zouzou Berytus read more

Friendly staff! Chuck was very nice and informative. The displays are bare bones and nothing fancy, but I didn't mind it at all, but do not let this discourage you. The store is tiny and a bit warm. I am not sure the ac was on or working. The exterior looks like nothing, but my friend knew about this store, so we walked in. The dried spices are reasonable too. I wanted to support a family owned business and try something new! I bought Turkish coffee without the spice cardamon. The vacuumed sealed ground coffees had a percentage of cardamon, which Chuck informed me is a common spice in Turkish coffee! It was priced reasonably. My friend bought one pound too, and she also bought dried fruit and some ground dried spices. All the prices are quite reasonable. So next time you are in the neighborhood, check out this tiny gem of a store. read more

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This place is always on top of my list for candy almonds (sometimes called Jordan Almonds). Their super fine quality almonds come with a huge roasted almond amid a thin layer of candy coating. Egyptians like to use these almonds for weddings and special occasions and if anyone ever asks me, I always say, you have to buy from the source: V&K! I also got my own almonds here. Now that I live in the Inland Empire I cannot venture there as much as I used to, but if you go, you will not be disappointed by the variety and the bargain! read more

I had a very pleasant experience here. The gentleman helped me with all the spices I needed and was very polite. Everything was top quality and fairly cheap. I will be back again. read more

I absolutely love shopping here! Son and dad shop, I think. It's awesome. I find quality items, awesome selection of dried legumes, grains, dressings, flavors, seasonings such as herbs and spices. I can buy bulk and I find food items I cannot find elsewhere (such as DATE PASTE!!) ... you will not be disappointed. Walk slowly as you approach 3407 W. Magnolia or you will miss it. The signage is WAY ABOVE your HEAD! read more

My entire family, friends and neighbors will never set foot in that smelly store anymore. I appreciate the support from them:) I was accused of passing a fake counterfeit and the man behind the counter made a scapegoat out of me. He is one heartless and unhappy man. I've since called the bank and they apologized for their mistake. He will loose lots of business from now on. P.S the parking is always an issue. be careful. read more

I have been coming here since the early 90s! They have so many things here that are better tasting, cheaper, more exotic and better value than a regular super market. I love the pistachios, dried apricot, spices, turkish coffee and so much more! If you are in the neighborhood, stop by. It is small, so don't be timid or afraid to go in. Just do it! There is no pressure, so browse and explore! read more

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I went here for grape leaves for a recipe. I had no idea this store was here. It was a great store filled with a variety of unique items and staples. The spices were an amazing price. Can't wait to go back and shop here. read more

I don't buy my coffee anywhere but here. I buy my pita bread here, along with my Greek yogurt and labne. They have an extensive and affordable spice selection. They also have an interesting freezer, usually stocked with smoked herring (delicious!), frog legs and quail. I love this market! read more

This market is wonderful, and has a new loyal customer. I came in looking lost with a recipe and the staff was incredible helpful and patient. Left with everything I needed, plus some impulse candy purchases. Can't wait to be back! read more

Great prices and rare products from the Middle East. The store feels like a shop in old Damascus. The owner is super nice and always helpful with insightful tips about the best brands and how to use some items. read more

If you ever long for the smell of cumin, look no further than V&K Market in Burbank. Seriously, it smells like a large bag of cumin split open somewhere in the store, but they're yet to find it, so the perfume spreads its wings throughout this tiny little store. It is small, but it's got almost everything you're looking for. It's not a grocery store, so they don't have fresh produce or deli products. But it's got just about every spice you'd need. It's also got frozen basturma and soujouk, pomegranate paste, an endless array of jams, jellies, and dried fruits, and a decent selection of Greek, Armenian, and Middle Eastern cheeses. Don't ever buy butter from a grocery store. Fuckin' highway robbery. The butter they sell is fresh and it's only $1.99. (Trader Joe's also sells butter for the same price, so you don't have to shlep all the way to this tiny hovel in Burbank.) But if you're into local flavor of the dried goods variety, make your way to this location. I'll get the exact address next time I need Sadaf tea or thyme. The cross street is Lima. read more

I love this place. It's more of a spice shop. It's tiny and cramped but they have the best prices if you want to buy large quantities of spices plus dried fruits and nuts, especially cashews and hazelnuts. The place can be a little disorganized so if you can't find something ask Mr. Viken to look it up for you. It's open from 9am to 6pm everyday and closed on Sundays read more

This store never disappoint me. Every time I need spices, this is the first place I check. Good quality and quantity and very low price. Owner is so accommodating and will answer all your questions. read more

This place had everything we needed as far as middle eastern spices. Halabi beber (Aleppo Pepper), dried mint (nane), sumac, lentil, cumin, and all at reasonable prices. Would recommend them to others in the Burbank area. Friendly staff too. read more

Another Yelp customer said this place was closed, it is definitely open. They have a good assortment of Middle Eastern foods and they were very helpful. AND the prices are reasonable , in Burbank on Magnolia near Lima. read more

Hidden little place with great prices. I was looking for rose water and finally found it here for 1/3 of a price I saw online! They also have amazing deals on spices. We bought pumpkin seeds too which were cheap but great quality. Definitely recommend for authentic products read more

Really good prices, very cool guy at the checkout counter! found something new to try- date syrup to use in place of regular sugar or honey. If you love discovering fun new foods for your kitchen, this is the place to come. read more

The best place on earth. Great products! Connect to my country. Haloumi!!! And also amazing feta Helena

this is a true bargain basement find. the only downside is the parking, its limited, but if you go off hours, its not a problem. this is a true mom and pop store. they do a huge wholesale business so their product is always fresh. if you walk in the back door, you will see 50 lb. bags of legumes stacked to the rafters, literally. they will sell you in bulk or you can buy whatever you need and its always fresh. i buy their frozen california quayle and their feta cheese. my wife uses their almonds and rose water for her baking. nobody can beat their price. read more

V&K is a gem in Burbank. Situated among the foo-foo stores on Magnolia Blvd is this small, dark, strong smelling (in an exotic way) warehouse/market. I come here to get ingredients for my homemade hummus and pita bread but end up buying a lot more stuff because the prices are so good and you find stuff here that you'll never find at Ralphs. The staple type foods like olives, olive oil, pickles, garbanzo beans, tomato paste, spices (LOTS of them) and lemon juice are also available in large sizes. I also come here for their delicious $1.29 sardines, plain yogurt, nuts and middle eastern sweets. The owner is also very friendly and has some great suggestions for making hummus and other things. Just ask him. read more

Great variety of fresh spices at very good prices! It is a bit of a hole-in-the-wall but well worth venturing in and poking around. Chuck is very pleasant and if they are out of stock of something you want he will make an effort to get it in quickly for you. read more

Just visited this market for the first time this week and absolutely loved it. My daughter and I were so excited to check out all the interesting items and the spices are amazing and super reasonable. Great place to get all the spices for the current middle eastern food craze and the man at the counter gave me a great way to make baked chicken with za'atar. So delicious! Also great dairy case, chickpea flour, olive oils...highly recommend. read more

So I happened to be walking down Magnolia Blvd, when I came across this small little market like store. I love to visit new places, so does my wife. First step I made I was greeted by a young man, with a smile on his face, made me feel very welcomed. Customer service is a very important subject to me and great customer service was what I got delivered. The same gentleman continued to organize the shelves as I was taking a look into this amazing store, yes an amazing store. Once I walked into the store the one of a kind mixture of spices hit me in my nose and I couldn't get over the smell it made me hungry. This store has absolutely everything you need, with very affordable prices. As I was taking a look into the large variety of products the same younger gentlemen offered any help if needed looking for a specific product , after I told him It was my first time in this store he actually put in more effort to keep me happy as a customer. He explained to me the different variety of products they have and the sweets that they just happened to have received from across the other side of the globe, I was very surprised in the young man for his age this gentlemen has very good talent. I'm not sure if he's the owner's son or relative but major thumbs up to him. At the end of my adventure in this store he had convinced me to purchase a couple of sweets and at check out I was surprised with the total because it was a great bargain for what I received. As I left, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the sweet so I opened the box up and tried it I was a little nervous at first but at the same time who doesn't like sweets, it was the greatest choice I made walking into this store. Now every time I drive by burbank I will make sure to get some for the road. Overall, very good inventory of products, great prices and from the employee to the owner all very good in customer service. read more