From the outside, India Mart just looks like a store in the Little India section of Hillcroft, but…read moredig a little deeper and one will find so much more. It might seem smaller than some of the nearby mega desi markets, but trust there is still plenty to appreciate. They've got a good selection of imported snacks, curry powders, and frozen foods. In addition their robust variety of long grain rice is downright impressive, and they've also got the usual cookware from kadhai wok, tadka pans, and even tawas. They even have decor pieces, like rugs and a small selection of art. Things are laid out nicely and everything is fairly easy to find. I'm still not sure about their produce and their inventory is seemingly changing each day. I would consider their prices to be average, not exactly high or incredibly cheap either. I believe there's new management taking over, I just hope they can maintain the overall mantra of the store. It is still going to be a highly visible option for people in the neighborhood.

I asked them if they would let me make love inside their store for 1 million dollars. It was an…read moreIndia-cent Proposal. Located right next to my favorite Persian restaurant, you will find this excellent little convenience store, which has all kinds of good Indian products, and it's fairly friendly and a little pricey, but still an excellent stop if you want a quick Indian snack or imported drink.

I had been here before but when I came to try the food, the cafeteria had been closed, but, today…read morewas the day! What a hidden gem I just found! Im not sure where to start.... Firstly, this is a small store but it is entirely packed with all middle eastern/indian essentials, like flours, seeds, condiments, chips, sweets (bagged and homemade), canned goods, clay pots, etc. PLUS it has a meat butchery in the back, which means the freshest halal meat...fresh ground beef, chicken breast, ground veal, lamb, organ meats from veal and lamb, etc. it all looked VERY FRESH. They also have a small vegetable section but that is mostly very essentials like cilantro, carrots, onions and tomatoes. PLUS it is a restaurant! Which is precisely what I was there for and, left very well satisfied. I tried the daily special (Mon-Sat 11am-6pm) "sandwich" but is not with bread, is with pita, and chose BEEF KOFTA and FELAFEL.. WOW ! both definitely larger than a usual lunch portion. The kofta was juicy, tender, fresh and very well seasoned with fresh veggies and a mildly spicy red sauce inside that was just perfect every bite!. The felafel was PACKED with smashed felafels with veggies and I added garlic sauce and red sauce... it was truly delicious! They have a wide variety of drinks, chips, snacks and sodas from middle east to complement your sandwich. Also, at the entrance, they have their special coffee, which you serve yourself, and it was delicious! To top it off, the service was very friendly, specially from the lady at the cafeteria, but overall friendly and helpful. And BEFORE you leave, take a look at the small perfume section they have! we found some fantastic arabic perfumes and I will be back for 1 of them that hypnotized me lol. A hidden gem for me and will definitely be back !

Something to clarify: Two Brothers Halal Market is both an Indian grocery store and a restaurant…read more This review will cover the grocery section as I have not tried the restaurant in the back. This is a great secondary grocery. By that, I mean you go here for ingredients you can't find in a regular grocery store like Kroger or HEB. This has the best selection of whole spices and lentils I've seen anywhere in this area: so great in fact that this grocery is my go to location for these goods. If you're in the area and you want to cook some Indian food, this place is one you must visit. However, their limited space limits the amount of inventory they can hold. This results in extremely limited amounts of vegetables (I saw one large container, and that was it). I didn't see milk or eggs at all. Their meat selection is better though; they even have frozen microwave dinners separated by meat (beef, chicken, and lamb). I wouldn't use this grocery for pantry essentials; I'd use them in case you want to eat/cook something from Indian cuisine specifically. And the parking spaces are very limited. I got lucky and found a parking space, but not everyone might be so lucky. The parking lot is just two rows of spaces, and a couple are reserved for a separate entity. I'd try to get here near the time they open (9 am every day according to their website) since there's probably fewer people then.

The selection of frozen and packaged foods is great. The kosher wine selection cintinues to grow…read more There is also a large selection of paper goods, personal hygeine, and cleaning supplies. There are a lot of Israeli products which I love! The fresh meat section is ok but needs to continue to grow. The service is great. Anytime I ask about a products the owner gets on his phone and orders it. The size of the place is great and you never feel crowded. Love shopping there!

This place is a gold mine of you are looking for spices and the prices are good…read more If you like incense they also have a wide variety at good prices. Generally is was a nice clean store with friendly customer service. If you like to support local businesses this is one I definitely recommend checking out.

I love this place. It was such a fun grocery store to go to with my husband as I got to see all the…read morefoods he loved eating growing up. The Indo/Pakistani staples are sure to please those who want to make an Aga's type dish at home. We ended buying tons of candy from his youth, paneer, Pakola, and other items to try at the house. The cashier was friendly and patient with me as I asked for more candy recommendations. (Having taking my husband to places like La Michoacana and Fiesta, so he could taste my childhood candy it was fun to do the same with him.) I got some good recs, he added more stuff and we left happy. I think the prices are reasonable, but they do specialize in Indo/Pakistani food, so if you're into nothing but American food, you won't find your food staples here. However, what the have is worth checking out, especially investing in a few stock items, like the paneer, which I had trouble finding in other places.

Tried kebab sandwich was not that much small skewer in sandwich a not too much pickle too…read more Like only you taste bread Not worthy for 5 $ Shawarma sandwich was better

I stopped by Zaina Market and Bakery yesterday and tried their Iraqi-style chicken and beef…read moresandwiches (not the shawarmas), and honestly... I think I like these even more than shawarma. Both sandwiches were packed with flavor, but the chicken really stood out - it was perfectly seasoned. They include their own house sauce, which is great, but I'd definitely recommend asking for extra on the side since they don't put a ton in the sandwich. That said, it's still not dry at all - just really well-balanced and flavorful. The price is another huge plus. At around $5 per sandwich, it's hard to beat, especially considering the quality. These are easily some of the best Iraqi sandwiches I've had. They were out of a few items when I went (including shawarmas), so it seems like they can run out if you don't go early - just something to keep in mind. On the bright side, it says a lot about how fresh and popular the food is. Service was solid, and there's a small seating area inside the market/bakery if you want to dine in. Overall, I highly recommend this place. Great food, great prices, and definitely worth coming back - I'm already planning to try the lamb and Iraqi kebab sandwiches next time.

Every time I buy there, it's a good experience and that's been years. Butchers cut professionally…read moreand very Friendly.

This is a review strictly for the Rizwan biryani. We have picked it up multiple times already, and…read moreeach time we have liked it. You just have to tell them how you like the spice level and up they make it for you. We don't eat super spicy, and the spice level we get is perfect each time, which is saying a lot because most people are heavy handed on the spices. A couple of times I waited in the car while my husband went inside to pick up the food and I noticed a lot of people coming in and out, picking up the boxes biryani, and I think that just goes to show what great quality it is. I think this is the most authentic tasting Karachi biryani I have had in Houston. We will continue to go here as long as the quality is as good as it is now.

I can't tell you much about this place as the cuisine I don't know much about but my nephew in law…read moreis from Liberia and he requested some items in which they did have. I also going to make a dish that needed something called green seasoning which they had as well. Seen items like cassava leaves that I remember trying once before which were in stock. So every thing i needed i was able to find, the only issue was the gentleman at the register wasn't to willing to help and another customer assisted me in finding my items.

This my lil spot to pick up what I need . Thanks for the service . Sometimes I get a strange look…read morebut it's all love once I start talking haha

Masala Pantry is a wonderful local Indian grocery and deli that offers groceries at very reasonable…read moreprices. The spices and sauces are plentiful and at a price that no chain grocery store can touch. You can order hot food from the deli in the back of the store and get authentic flavorful dishes freshly cooked to order. The samosas are light and savory. Highly recommended!

This place is our go to for fresh meat and produce. Reasonable prices and quality items. After the…read morehurricane hit and their food spoiled, they worked quickly to toss the rotten food and reset. Their store was ready within 2 days and they were up ready to serve customers. No smell, all clean and organized. They sell samosas, puff pastry and different Pakistani dishes like biryani, pulao, kebab, and chicken karahi. Tip: halwa puri on Sundays. Great selection of frozen and imported items. They are very helpful. you can call ahead to put in orders for meat or food.