Makkah Market

This is my first time visiting this store by accident and I LOVE IT!!!! I just can’t forget the taste of the meal so I come back to leave my comments, literally the best food I’ve eaten in America so far in this year. Their lamb is so soft and juicy, the veggies is so tasty… I can’t believe they make my hated veggies become too good to forget. I’ll definitely come back for some dessert next time and bring all of my friends here!!! Also, their staffs are all friendly and helpful, they are so pleasant! I can tell they treat customers so well that I feel they are friends with those customers hahaha.

I have been going to Makkah Market since I was 6 and I love everything about this Market. Feels like home, I purchase groceries, books, hot meals, send money back home,abayas & hijabs. The kindest souls works here! The halal meat sold here smells so fresh to me. You can tell the animals are healthy and well taken care for before being slaughtered and packaged up to sell.

I’ve been coming to Makkah Market for the past 7 years and their quality of service is amazing. Friendly customer service, neatly organized products, and delicious halal food. It’s the perfect place for grocery shopping and dining. Plus, they have a bookstore that sells a wide variety of Qurans, books, house decorations, accessories, hijabs, etc…

I’m LIVID at how terrible my experience was. I ordered a falafel platter, “Greek salad”, and side of hummus. With at least 2 pitas on the side. And to preface, I’m Middle Eastern and have eaten falafel and hummus and Mediterranean food as well ALL MY LIFE. So I know what to expect. 1) the platter was COLD. As if the falafel had been refrigerated all day and just placed in the container. As was the rice. (For context, I ordered food online but it arrived very quickly so food should have not had a chance to get so cold). It was accompanied by some sort of watery white substance that was supposed to be hummus. IT WAS NOT. As well as what was supposed to be tahini on the side, but it was more of like a mayo textured watery white sauce. 2) The “Greek salad” was NOT a Greek salad. It was advertised as such with the expectation of the ingredients of feta, tomato, onion, and olives. No olives were present. Instead just more pickles and lettuce in the “Greek salad”. PICKLES DON’T GO IN GREEK SALAD. And yet, it was the only bearable part of my meal. Also the dressing tasted like it was made with vegetable or canola oil and not olive oil. 3) my side of hummus was just as disappointing. Some oil filled to the top that did not at all taste like olive oil. Since I was VERY HUNGRY I decided to heat up my food. However I couldn’t come close to finishing it, and now I am feeling VERY nauseous. Here is to hoping I don’t get food poisoning. This place is GROSS! I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU ORDER HERE!

Makkah Market is your slice of the Middle East in Philadelphia! Open around the clock, this bustling market is a food lover’s paradise, serving up authentic, home-cooked Middle Eastern cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine sinking your teeth into a succulent Chicken Shawarma or savoring the hearty goodness of a Lamb Stew, each dish a masterpiece of flavor and tradition. And it’s not just about the food; Makkah Market is also a cultural hub, offering a variety of traditional clothing, books, and unique items. Any time, day or night, Makkah Market awaits to transport you to a world of culinary and cultural wonders!