Green Land Grocery

had the chicken shish kabab and it was amazing. the service was very friendly and the man explained what everything was for me

Very nice people, great food, and really interesting Middle Eastern items/supplies. Return Customer

As many times as I have driven on 84th St., I never noticed Green Land grocery until yesterday. It's located in a little strip mall at 84th & F. There's no seating so it's strictly takeaway, which works well since the biggest part of the public space is Mediterranean grocery items. The takeaway food is ordered at the back counter. Although it says bakery on the window, I didn't see any baked goods except things like packaged cookies. I ordered the beef shawarma sandwich & while it was being prepared, I wandered around the small store looking at an amazing array of foods I had never seen before. Bookguy wanted the kabobs but they didn't have it so he opted not to get anything. The store had different kinds of drinks like rose water and mint water. A freezer/ refrigerator case had items I couldn't recognize without taking them out, which I didn't do. I also saw a lot of spices including spice mixes for homemade shawarma. However, I will probably always opt to get mine at a restaurant since I don't have a vertical spit at home. There were packages of dates, too, which seemed like a very authentic Mediterranean food. I really liked the shawarma sandwich. It was wrapped in lightly toasted pita with lots of beef, tomatoes, and a tan sauce that was most likely tahini. It was generously portioned and I had to save a bit for later. While I was perusing the shelves I found a box of tea and coffee cookies from Spain which I decided to buy. So my desert was a few lightly sweet galletos. Next time I'll try a meat pie.

This place is tucked away in a strip mall at 84th and F streets. I'd read other yelper reviews and wanted to try some of their made-to-order food. So I go in and the store is actually pretty tiny, but stocked with all kinds of Middle Eastern goods. A lot of canned and jarred food with quite a bit of frozen/refrigerated offerings thrown in for good measure. I didn't see a hot case or a kitchen, so I had to ask the man working there (I assume he's the owner) if they had hot food. He said yes and pointed to a laminated menu taped to the front counter. Now we're in business! I ordered a shourma beef ($3.50) and a falafel ($3) and the man disappeared in the back for about 5 minutes.So I browsed a bit, grabbed a couple cans of Vimto and a candy bar -- this needs to be a complete meal, right?Once he returned to ring me up, he mentioned to check out his Facebook page for weekly updates on their stock, which changes fairly often from what I gathered. Also, if you don't want to wait on your food order, he suggested calling ahead. Cool fava beans.So when I got home and dived into my food I was happy to find out that he makes a mean shourma beef. It's subtly spiced and tasty processed beef, some veggies and sauce wrapped in homemade flat bread. The falafel was along the same lines, just swap the beef for -- you guessed it -- falafel balls. Humble and delicious -- the best kind of food out there, in my opinion.I'll definitely back soon. And, like Sarah G said in her review, I'm dying to try their pizza!

I was led here by Matt's review with the express purpose of acquiring a sandwich. And I left with not only a chicken shawarma wrap, but also a box of Turkish delight, some kinder chocolate bars, a large jar of pickled vegetables, a can of hummus, 2 cans of fava beans, and a container of pitted dates. All for $17.My sandwich was good, a little messy, a little spicy. And something hinting buffalo wing sauce kept in the forefront of the flavor department. It was good enough that I had to sit in the parking lot and eat it right away - also I was famished. Washed down with some chocolate and dates, pretty great all in all. What I'm dying to try are the pizzas... which you can call ahead to order. They're open until 8 or 9, depending, per the owner. I can't believe this shop has been around a little over 3 years and cranking out delicious sandies right under my nose (proverbially). They must get a lot of to go orders, because when I asked for a sandwich the response question was 'how many?'I'd recommend knowing what you want going in, if possible, and calling ahead. But I'll definitely be back.

I decided to go here after reading Will, Sarah and Matt's reviews of this place, not knowing that it has been here for 4 years, and I was not disappointed.I was in here for a few minutes before a gentleman appeared from the back. At first pretty introverted, Bassim soon warmed up to telling me about his store. Originally from Jordan, he spent a few years in Saudi Arabia, before trying to emigrate out of the Middle East. 20 years ago the US accepted him in Florida, and after 6 months gave him a brochure of a land full of lambs, goats and grasslands, and soon came to Omaha. He has loved it ever since, and bought this store from a friend 4 years ago after working at various places throughout town.I ordered a Beef Shourma sandwich and a Spinach and Cheese pie, both of which were excellent, seasoned like I would expect, cooked in the back of the store. I will make a note to try out their pizza next time!

Very friendly. Great food. Just walk to the back and ask what's good and Bassim will make something for you. You can't go wrong!

Found this place and I'm so happy!! Delicious foods, middle eastern staples, inexpensive spices and a small selection of kinder European chocolates. The owner was so sweet and I'm happy to have found this place.

The term "hidden gem" gets used a alot but it truly applies here. This is a small grocery store tucked in a strip mall but they are turning out some awesome food.

The food here is delicious! I eat here once or twice a week. Great variety of hard to find imported grocery and general merchandise at most reasonable prices. The proprietor is very friendly and helpful.