AL Madina

The staff was unbelievably kind and the food was amazing! My daughter was very unsure about her first time with this cuisine (she's 5) and the person working the grill knew that their braised lamb with potatoes would be her new favorite (they were right). I had the mixed grill which fed me for 3 days with sharp pickled vegetables and heavenly rice. The shop is small and bursting with all of the essentials- worth a stop in and of itself!

I love a gyro sandwich, and this may have been the best gyro I've ever had. The meat was thick, crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside. There was so much of it on the sandwich too. The ratio of the different ingredients was spot on. My boyfriend got a shawarma platter, and they made sure it was loaded to the brim! We ordered at the counter inside and did have to wait a bit for our food to be made, but at least we know it was made to order! There are a couple of booths inside the market where you could eat, but it seems more like a to-go experience. Would recommend!

This is an amazing jewel hidden in Brandon, of all places. I adore Turkish foods and was happily surprised to find Salgam, which is a tasty (if acquired taste) and harder to find pickled Carrot Juice. They have a prepared foods section of Mediterranean food including baklava and Shawarma sandwiches, which are healthier and still very affordable for foods to go! None of the food made here is FAST. It's all just high quality ingredients that take time to make! Owners are super friendly and more than happy to make recommendation based on your level of "experimentation" around learning about the products they sell.

Genuinely the best shawarma I have ever had. My boyfriend and I were looking for a good local spot as we were leaving Busch gardens and this IS IT!! If you are in the area please check them out! Their fries are amazing too!! Also the food was sooo good I didn't take a before pic.

I just ordered some food to pick up. Had to wait a few mins for them to finish it which i didnt mind.I ordered what i always do, the mixed grill with 3 meats and let me tell you, this is not the same place as a year ago to the day when i was last here.The nice couple that use to be in the back and trated you like family and cooked amazing food is no longer there (i asked).Flavors changed, food is not bad but it is not great as it used to be. The quantity is 1/3 of what it used to be.Literally 2 pieces of lamb that was overcooked and sry, 4 thin slices of chicken breast that was dry instead of the old chicken thighs, the beef kafta looked like a vienna sausage instead of the old huge pattie, barely any french fries, the hummus was obviously less and didnt look as fresh.I went there today cause i was close by and wanted great food. I am very disappointed at the quality and quantity. The price went down a few dollars from a year ago but man i wish the old couple was there charging more for more food and better flavor.Unfortunately i am off to find a new place because i am so disappointed that i'll never come back. It was great while it lasted.

This is a hidden gem. The food is cooked in the back of the grocery store. The food is amazing and very flavorful. Can't wait to go back.

Wow amazing tasting food, highly recommend this place. Get the spinach pies! These are delicious. Not sure what all the ingredient are in this but it's a bit tart and tangy and so good. I got the Ckicken Kabab plate with 2 sides. The chicken was soft, moist, amazing smoky flavor. My friend got the other chicken plate, his chicken had more herbs, spices, not a smoky flavor, I had a taste of this it was it also amazing. The worker was so helpful and nice, this was our first time coming here, we took awhile to decide, he let us taste the chicken and didn't rush us at all. The restaurant is located in far back of the supermarket. They have 2 booths for dine in. Get your own drinks in the fridge at front of the store, I think water bottle is free and included in the meal but if you want any other drink pay for it at the counter.

WOOOAAAHHHH! Just woahh! You already know i loved my visit! I have driven by this establishment many times but never noticed it. While on one of my shenanigans many months ago. I met a gentleman which we shared restaurant, grocery stores and many other locations of interests we both have found and fallen in loved with. Outa everything he mentioned, he kept coming back to this one store hidden in plain sight on Kings street in Brandon. He said that he has become accustomed to always stop here for lunch or dinner and even to do a bit of grocery shopping. I kept forgetting about it and after i went to the bank to get a consultation on a loan. I remembered about this place because on the way out? You can freaking see the sign from there! You wouldn't believe me but i was collecting acorns at the moment. Lol i got a tad too exited over the acorn season getting here finally! I make flour n a Native American coffee alternative during acorn season. A story for another time. I drove over from the bank and went into Yelper Journalist mode. The store looks tiny from the outside. But it's actually a medium build. It is divided by two sections. The main area is the grocery store and on the back theres a small restaurant built in. You will get enamored by the beautiful smell of Levantine Food in the air! Oh my god! It is thing gentle touch of herbs and spices. As you come in, don't forget to grab a basket. They are hidden between the window n the cash register. I didn't see them, i felt like asking when i was carrying my mother's huge jar of olives and other food items. I been encouraging her to go out more and who better to keep her safe while out on shenanigans than me? The store looks like is the main hub for locals and people whom share the same culture. Staff was very nice n pleasant. They had many foreign drinks, near the entrance n back. A frozen ingredient called jute leaves, i will buy next time when i figure out how to use it. Many meats, yogurt drinks of many sizes, pastries dough. Including fylo dough. I love using those for dessert making for the holidays. I bought two boxes for $2.90, best price i seen anywhere. They had a couple types of baklava in the freezer, outside displays and by another display in the cash register. They look like they sell the pallet size ones for parties or a nice bad bender with "Netflix and Baklava" lol between the isles they had the herbs and spices. Canned products like; meat patties, fish, stuffed grape leaves and vegetables. Huge jars of olives in many styles. The last isle was an impressive wall of nothing but herbs and spices. There was a nice display of different types of teas. Huge jar for about $4.95 a pop! You would make bank buying the whole crate and selling them in a fair ground! Tourist would eat up everything they got for sale here. Everything we saw was at a beautiful price tag! Now before leaving i offered lunch to my mom and walked myself into the kitchen area. This was just a wonderful interaction with the kitchen staff. I asked the madam for the special of the day. It was roast chicken and the stuffed....... For the life of me i forgot what it was called, but i ate the hell outa it when i got home. It was like a lasagna or pastellon. It had mushrooms in onions with lamb. I went with the salad for the chicken and i went with potato salad. Both brought a wonderful ling grain rice in spices. They also included a flat bread that was just heavenly done! I had to eat mine when we stopped at a store cuz my sugar went weeeee n i had to eat it. I had a funny event happen when one of the young men noticed i was taking pictures. He asked me to take a picture of all three of them. I told them i was a yelper n i do positive reviews. The two gentlemen got very happy and started posing, then the other one wanted the madam in the shot, but she didn't want to. It was very cute interaction n i did everything to respect her n not take her face picture. She asked me if i did n i reassured her no face shot just her covering her face. I also am the same way unless I'm in an event activity. After paying they were very delightful, thank me and blessed my day. On the way out we paid our groceries. The madam up front was so kind to. She gave us a free treat; Maria cookies! I love these with coffee! I seriously had a wonderful experience visiting them. Saw a lot of traffic come in and buy for the duration of my visit. Families and folks of all walks. Came in and left with supplies. I will definitely come back and highly recommend them every time i meet someone that wants to try new things.

Wow!My food journey continues to be amazing in 2022. I stumbled upon this great store the other day. You walk into a friendly atmosphere and a clean, organized store. Then, the aromas from the Cafe in the back take over, and you find your suddenly hungry. The owner was so nice and answered all my questions about the figs , pita bread and unique foods.I made my way to the Cafe where I sampled some roasted chicken and soup. The flavors were very good, and I saw they had Lamb Kabobs on the menu. I haven't had much Lamb since I went to the Netherlands. So, I was hopeful. They explained to me all of their meat is fresh, never frozen. They don't even have a freezer. No chemicals or added fats or hormones and all of their meats and chicken are raised ethically. The Lamb was so amazing that I was able to cut it with my fork, and the mild flavor of the Lamb made me so happy. I had some of their fresh garlic sauce and spicy chimichuri as an accompaniment and bounced between the sauces and just the meat. The rice was perfectly cooked, the homemade humus was so fresh and smooth I couldn't stop eating it. I even took a few bites of my lunch partners steak. So good. For desert, I had the most incredible baklava, i am normally not a fan. The outside was flaky and not too sweet; the finish was creamy and the pistachio was a unique experience.If you are in Brandon or even close to Brandon you need to go here .

I ordered from Al Madina not knowing it was also a small grocery store with fairly priced, quality food. I highly recommend the chicken shawarma, you're given a generous amount and a choice of 2 times. Their pita is so soft, and also sold in packs in the grocery store! 5/5 stars.