Malko Karkanni Bros

Wonderful gem of a store! The owners are so kind. It feels like another country, but very inviting. Many items that would make great gifts. I will stop here every time I'm in the area.

First of all, this place was really welcoming.The people in there was the sweetest. We all couldn't stop talking and finding new items to buy. If you like authentic stuff please visit this store.

My Syrian grandfather passed away, but coming here was just like connecting with him again! It was so nice to talk to the two brothers, who were thrilled I had a “Ghiddo” and knew about the Aramaic language. We got a gorgeous Damascene vintage box, and they made sure I left with the best one, going in their front window with tongs to help me out. We also got dry goods and preserves that remind me of my grandfather! Oh, and there are two cute and healthy cats.

Best prices on bulk spices, nuts (Syrian pistachios are awesome), and dried fruits in the whole of north Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, think Turkish figs, many kinds of dates, and superfood dried mulberries. Get your tahini, great honey and labneh here, too, along with inlaid wood objects, musical instruments and other handmade works you would find in a Syrian or East Jerusalem souk. Also can learn something about Aramaic from this 100+ year old local family import dynasty.

I found there Persian black lemons and it was amazing for cooking yummy dishes !