Makkah Market

I stopped in this market more for just the food. No matter what time my day it is, The mood is always peaceful and welcoming here. There's always a nice line for the buffet and understandably because it's one of the few places that really makes home style, Middle Eastern food and you can do some grocery shopping. Today I ordered lamb with rice and mixed vegetables. I hadn't been by here in a while but everything is just as good as I remember. I can't say enough how awesome it is to come here and get food and to have conversation with fellow patrons and staff. It's definitely a treasure to have a 24 -hour market like this in the neighborhood.

When I tell you this is the true definition of CHEAP EATS.... There have to be 4-5 pieces of chicken in that one platter. The server was generous and nice enough to explain each foodOne platter could easily feed 2 people. We chose rice(& noodles), chicken, potatoes, and fish. I wished there was more flavor, but the quantity made up for it. I was quite surprised at the busyness of the store; I guess bc it's part grocery store.I will go back again to check out their groceries!

Amazing that it's basically 24hrs 7 days a week. The food was oily and didn't have a whole lot of seasoning. Maybe we need to come when it's first made and not late night? Service was so friendly.

I gave them a 3 because my husband liked their food but I didn't care for it and it's not that I don't like that kind of food because I do but the presentation is what done it for me and I went there with my husband on more than one occasion to eat and the next two or three times I didn't get anything because I didn't like the presentation and it wasn't seasoned enough for me but it's not the worse it's just not for me.

As long as I can remember being in West Philly Makkah has been a go to place for anything Middle Eastern. It always has been a bit intimidating being an Asian woman to go in here; usually the place is filled with men, few women, and narrow aisles. When Al-Rayyan market opened up around the corner I started going there because it was more sanitized and more women shoppers were there. However, let me tell you, Makkah is a gem. I have been looking for Aleppo peppers everywhere and could not find any. I took a chance and went today, and voilà! Found one! I even bought the bean pie! Wow! As intimidating as it is, I have always found Makkah employees to be helpful, and kind. It is also open 24 hours, with all sorts of homemade prepared Middle Eastern food, and desserts. They have a barbershop upstairs, and also kitchenware, clothes, etc upstairs as well. Thank you for making my day!

The Makkah Market was recommended to me by an 11 year old so I didn't rush to come here and didn't have high hopes. But since I finally made the trip here I have come to the Makkah Market at least 20 times. Usually purchase these date filled bars and delicious bread that is near the entrance. Then move to the back to get some canned goods that are not available at other stores. Lastly I always leave with a meal from the counter. The grilled lamb is sooo tasty. I get it served over the spicy chicken rice which is some of the best rice on planet Earth. They will also add whatever sides you want from what they have that day. It's so much food that it's impossible to finish and I will bring the leftovers to work for an awesome lunch the next day.Sometimes I get fresh baklava or other desserts and every one I have tried has also been delicious.

One stop shop... cute dining area and good food! Friendly and helpful workers. I would love to visit again!

this place has so many middle eastern options and products you cant get elsewhere! definitely worth stopping by, there are so many snacks ive never seen before, worth the visit

Called to ask for two items visiting from Maryland someday picked up the phone and I asked him about the item I needed he didn't understand me I wanted pastirma and Egyptian yellow cheese didn't understand me I asked him if the manager he said is not here and I asked him what kind of halal supermarket is middle eastern or Asian supermarket he gave an answer I need management member to call me to tell him what he said.I am from Rockville Md visiting Philadelphia with my so the sing called me to ask if she had any halal items because we don't have halal in our areaMohamed Abdelsaddig Tel (240)2776562Email address:- [email protected]

It's a solid market that gets busy. Unfortunately the ribeye steaks are not ribeye. It's not any specific cut of meat but it's labelled as such.