nice and clean store friendly polite people .they make sure that stock is we maintained and they have almost everything we need for indo Pak grocery.especially the meat section of columbi halal meat is very nice. The butchers are very expert and clean, they know what they are doing because many other stores don't know how to cut the meat. So we are glad that this halal market is here close to our house read more

HORRIBLE! Zero stars if I could. As a long-time customer, I am completely disgusted. The samosas I bought today had rotten, slimy, and moldy potato stuffing with a terrible foul odor. This is an unacceptable public health violation. It was deeply embarrassing in front of my guests. I used to buy raw meat here, but after seeing this level of neglect, I am never returning. What kind of business feeds its customers stinky, rotten food? read more

Great service, nice clean halal meat and food, staff here is pleasant and welcoming.....,,,

Today I bought a lamb leg and shoulder from Columbia Haram meat. It was expired and smelled terrible when opened it. I thought it might get better when it's cooked but it gotten worse. My whole place smells like bad meat smell. I called to complain and the manager or owner kept listening. He didn't even apologize. I told them that I shop from them all the time. Why or how would sell bad meat like that. Like people won't find out! Best way to lose costumer and likely they don't follow FDA AND OSHA regulations. That got to be reported. read more

The food is great. the service is also very good. When I need anything they are very helpful. The store is very organized as well! Would recommend coming here! read more

Great Service and amazing options to buy meat, spices, and other ethnic groceries. Would definitely recommend to others it is a great place to buy south Asian groceries if in the Columbia area! read more

Meat is not good at all, it's not fresh, don't recommend this place if you care about your health- not a FRESH meat , !!

A good place to get fresh halal meats. It's always ready whenever I pre-order over the phone. The lady at the front counter is very friendly and the store has a good selection of items. I just wish the aisles were a bit wider... the store can get very crowded, especially near the meat area. read more

They started using gloves when they cut meat but not anymore .spanish people don't like if you speak english to them,but they are well organized people .they do all the meat cutting right infront of you .. read more

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Columbia Halal is an awesome Indian Butcher/Grocery location for many exotic spices and fresh meats that you won't find in your typical suburban grocery store's meat department. The fresh cuts of lamb and goat that can be found here are great for anything from Indian, to Irish, to Greek, to Mediterranean, to Jamaican dishes. All meats are cut to your specifications on a band saw right in front of you. And the team of guys behind the band saw can also make quick work of skillfully de-boning or trimming the fat from your purchases to drastically reduce your prep time in the kitchen before cooking. Halal is a dietary requirement for those that follow Islamic teachings, just like Kosher is the dietary requirement for those who follow Jewish teachings, but don't let the name put you off. Columbia Halal Meat is open to everyone regardless of your beliefs and definitely worth stopping by whenever you want to step outside of your typical humdrum meat & potatoes menu at home. Columbia Halal can provide you with all the fresh ingredients you need to transport your dinner table to far away lands and exotic dishes that will impress. read more

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I love this place. I have yet to find a place where I can get big bags of lentils so cheap (this place even beats the pants off of Amazon's prices). Generally, I've come here for pantry staples: lentils, specialty spices, pickles, chutneys, rose water, etc. They carry a few fresh items like cilantro and jalapeños, but this is not a one stop shop if you want fresh produce. There are also some other frozen goods. I've never bought meat here, but based on the other reviews, this is the place to go if I want a good cut of lamb or goat (awesome!). Definitely try this place. read more

Two things: The owner is extremely rude. He does not care about customers at all. However, i must say that the lady who works there is very nice and caring. Second, i bought 15 pounds of beef last week. We had to throw it away as the taste was terribly awful. Waste of money and time.... read more

had amazing service and good quality products, they have practically any cut of meat you can think of. would recommend shopping here!

Google led me to this wonderful market and their marinated fresh meats. I have introduced my relatives in North Carolina to Tandoori chicken and lamb. The service has been great and the prices fantastic! I'm planning to purchase goat meat tomorrow for curried goat. I'm a foodie and often shop four markets in a day to purchase specialities. read more

This place is very bad! Never buy meat from them. They over charged never give you refund and argue with customers. They have basic hygiene issue, bad smell and county's health code issues. They sell old meat! Never buy from this place we had terrible experience. Customer service is extremely poor. read more

Howard County's meat markets have added a spiritual flavor with Columbia Halal Meat that has opened on Rte 108 and stands out for lamb, goat and some other cuts perfect for winter cooking. Columbia Halal Meat is actually just across the line in Elkridge, but it's worth crossing Rte 108 if you want halal meat or if you're just looking for cuts like the lamb shoulder that I purchased over the weekend. Columbia Halal Meat is a small Indian grocery store with rice, spices, boxed meals and other items that you can get at any of Howard County's Indian grocery stores like Food Cravings and Desi Market in Columbia and Eastern Bazar or Apna Bazar in Laurel. As the name promises, Columbia Halal's claim to fame is the small halal butcher in the back. Obviously, the meat is crucial for Muslims who follow the religious rules. But it's an asset for anyone who wants to step outside the supermarket meat section. First, Columbia Halal sells cuts -- like whole lamb shoulders and whole goats -- that you can't just pick up in a plastic tray. Second, the butchers at Columbia Halal handle your order personally. They're running a bandsaw right in view, and they'll cut your order however you want. Clearly, not the spot for vegetarians (although I did see Mango Grove restaurant flyers next to the cash registers). But it's a resource for people who want that special attention. I bought a lamb shoulder. Initially, I couldn't find the "shoulder" on their list of cuts. I'm such a child of the supermarkets that the butcher had to point out that "leg" and "shoulder" mean the same thing on a sheep. It's not like sheep have arms. Overall, it's a nice store. A good resources for the basic Indian ingredients if you live near Rte 108. The butchers let me stand around for a while probably because I didn't look their regular customers, but they were happy to help once I explained what I needed. They sell chicken, beef, goat and lamb. Next time, I need to ask if they grind their own beef in the store. I'm looking for a source for hamburger that didn't come from a factory, and Columbia Halal might just be my partner to grill. read more

I had a bad experience today. I went to buy the goat meat and the people who were working there don't even care and I was simply standing. Very bad attitude. The owner of this business should step in and do the right customer care else you will loose the business. read more

My husband and I always get a whole lamb at this store and pay over $200 for it. Two days ago we went to get a lamb 29 pounds and cooked it today. The meat was horrible, old, very stiff I can't even explain it to you that I had to get rid over a whole lamb that's how bad the meat was. You couldn't even eat it it's like we ate something that was very very old.. so disappointed of buying meat there for such a long time and this happening!! Will never buy again for sure! read more

I used to shop in this place because its very close to my home. I was never a big fan of this store, but kept going until last week and I decided not to go anymore. The guy who cuts the meat is very rude and even yells at you if he can't understand what you say. I have encountered this behavior few times and I just let it go. Last time I complained to the owner and he was defending him.This shows the way they run the business. They think there is no other stores in this area that sells indian grocery and meat. I am not going to this stores anymore and I think lot of people also have the same issues. read more

The meat is usually fresh and you can find spices, dhals and roti`s. The guy at the counter is super rude and doesn't speak to the customers. I once held the door opened for him and he snared at me. I have noticed recently there is a lady and a new man there sometimes, they are nice. I try to go when they are there. read more

This place is aite. I likes it. Why? Well because their store is usually fresh and they relatively have what I need and when I need it. That's key; to be able to have the foresight of what the customer needs before they even arrive. I especially love how they beat the meat until it's tender so that I don't have to go home and beat my meat further. Also there is no need to worry about staying hard all day. This is important; meat doesn't taste good if it stays hard for an extended period of time. All in all its a great store and they got a few vegetables and curry powders ... The bare essentials. read more

It's a small Pakistani grocery store. They have good chicken and veg samosas, wouldn't swear on the other deep fried snacks. Small section of vegetables. The chicken from butcher is good, but for some reason he doesn't cut fresh, instead gives you a precut prepackaged chicken. What's the point of going to a halal store if you don't cut fresh chicken. I could as well go to walmart/wegmans. Please change this and you would get a better rating. read more

I did not like it. I drove for over an hour to get there to buy some meat but the price is too high almost $ 800 for half lamb or goat and the service is poor . read more

I was over joyed to find this halal meat place. But the only reason i stopped going there is because the guys on the counter are plain rude. I have never seen them smile or be little courteous. The main butcher himself isn't helpful at all. He is the one you will be talking about meat to so note this. I asked him to show me a cut and he brings back a piece almost brown from being stale. I requested him to get a fresher one which he refused to do. Consequent visits and was never happy with my meat purchase. Not impressed at all. read more

It is a nice place but one time the butcher licked his finger to open the plastic bag and use the same hand to pack the meet..discusting!!