Out of curiosity I stopped in Mahi Bazaar. Immediately the smell of spices and meats surrounds you (not very pleasant). I walked through each aisle to see if anything sparked my interest. The shelves were stocked from top to bottom, front to back! The prices were higher than I expected (convenience of Pakistani labels?). Walked out empty handed. I did not notice several people behind the counter when I walked in (was not greeted) and was acknowledged when leaving. read more

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Mahi Bazaar is considered one of the worst stores by the locals who shop desi things in northern VA. The complaints are related to high prices and rude service. In my visit, I felt that wasn't the case. The employee was pretty nice in assisting finding barley flour that I needed. The meat area was impeccable in the cleanliness throughout the store. The prices were decent, but then again in FL everything is expensive since there is hardly any competition in the desi shops. For people who live in VA, they have a lot of options so maybe that's why they are more picky about the desi shops. Overall, good quick stop with no bad experience. My purchase was a small amount but I was still able to pay with credit card. If I lived in the area, I would come back to shop.~ read more

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Absolute thieves who overcharge you! A group of 5 religious people there staring at you once you walk in. I came for a particular item but walked around and looked at the overpriced items. They had the chips I wanted, so I decided to get that. It was a tiny bag of lays masala chips that said 20 rupees (25 cents) on them. I asked the bearded seemingly religious looking guy the price and there was that awkward pause where u could tell he was making up the price. Told us 1.25 for this tiny bag of chips. I was eating next door, so I came in to see if they had it and try it, so I got it anyway. After leaving and miles away, I noticed that I didn't get the right amount of change. He OVERCHARGED ME for it! Straight up thieves! Obviously never going there again. read more

Good fresh meat, usually stocked up,. Great people and service. Little pricey but worth it

On our recent visit to Northern Virginia we had to make a quick stop to get something from the Desi store. We had to get barley flour and apparently the closest place to get barley floor was Mahi Bazaar. A quick look at the reviews on yelp and warning from family who lives in the area told us that this is a place out of hell. Management and employees are rude and they usually overcharge. So when I walked in I was prepared to not have a good experience. As we walked in I said hi to the employee at the door and was greeted back immediately. So we were off to a great start. To our surprise the store was super clean and filled with inventory. That was a sign of a thriving business. I took a quick glance at the meat prep area and that was also very clean and the meat in the display definitely was of excellent quality even though we didn't buy any. As we were looking for barley flour I asked one of the employees to help and he immediately took me to the aisle where the product was located. Once again the reviews mentioned that the employees never help anyone. I guess it was our lucky day. Usually yelp reviews are spot on but for some reason this wasn't the case here. The store is spotless and clean. The employees might not be smiling ear to ear but they are respectful and helpful. Last but not least there is the issue of overcharging. We bought two bags of barley floor. Prices were clearly indicates on the bags and we paid via credit card and were charged the right amount. For all the reasons above and our experience this is a 5 star store. For yelpers with a bad experience it might be an opportunity to give this place a second chance. You might be surprised as we were. read more

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It's "funny" how the 5 star reviews are from two different people, but both looking for barley flour. I mean. That's not suspicious at all. Mahi bazaar needs an overhaul. read more

They don't wear masks properly. Cashier refused to even put one on so I walked out. I like my spices covid-free, thanks!

I wish yelp had zero star option . Last evening I ordered meat and marinated fish and both were stale and very low in quality . In addition to that I was way over charged . These guys are just ripping out from the customers . Above all they should learn some manners . Will never shop in this store again . read more

They are very dishonest people. They are not only thieves but also hygenically below the standard. I wonder, why food inspector dod not cost and fine them?! I bought 8 pounds chicken from them. they cleaned it and kept 2 pounds out of it. I confronted the owner and her response was, you should have asked to clean it less. Are you kidding me, you simply chop off meat chunks. I would not recommend or go back there. read more

Mahi Bazaar - raw chicken and vegetables on a cutting board - Grocery Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

please double check your receipt!!!!!!!!!! "they are a fruad!!!!!! they will over charge you and pretend to give you a discount!!!!! these people are straight up fraud!!!!!!! they look very modest with the beards but not one honest bone in them. god knows how many people they scam everyday!!!!! be aware !!!!!!!!!! they also give spoil meat!!!!! so be very careful with this dishonest people!!! i wouldn't be this upset for few dollars. this guy gave me salam and was talking to me about ramadan while he was over charging me for things!!!!! who does that? most dishonest human being!!!! im reporting them to bbb and calling the health inspection on them 1st thing in the morning!!!!! read more

I went today to purchase halal sausage and pepperoni. Everything was expired and the pepperoni was filled with mold. Please see the pictures I will post two of them since there was only one type of pepperoni and one type of sausage. I have never had an issue with the staff or the owners but I have a huge issue with stores trying to sell spoiled goods. read more

Mahi Bazaar - Right by my thumb is the expiration for this product - Grocery Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Today the guy who I think is the owner yelled at after I patiently stood in line and then politely asked for advice about what cut of meat to get. I don't even remember what he said really, I was too busy processing the fact that he was yelling at me. He ranted for a good 10 seconds. I get it, it's Ramadan and you're hangry, but I'm fasting too and we're supposed to be better than that. I let him know (politely) that I wouldn't be returning to his store again. read more

Mahi Bazaar is one of the places I started buying meat from since I moved to the area 3 months ago. The quality of their meat is excellent and the guys do a good job of cleaning it up for you. Prices however are on the higher end in comparison to the other stores in the area that offer halal meat. Also during Ramadan it fees like the prices are going up (instead of going down). If I had other alternatives in Ashburn I will certainly compare them with this place. Until then I am satisfied with the place. Some of the groceries (bread, etc.) need to be rotated more frequently as they dont look fresh. read more

Very rude, no good customer service and serves stale meat be careful about buying meat at this place. When we spend that kind of money we deserve to be served fresh and good quality meat. read more

This is one of the filthiest store. you order Ox tails and you will get either a lamb or goat tail that smells horrible after cooking

Freezer burned over expensive and the owners uncle is very rude and bad. There are many other halal meat shops around here. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. Very rude cashier, they don't check inventory, and prices are jacked up like meat is scarce. read more

Paid $15 for $8 wings. Consider it as donation, that's all. Please be aware of high price.

The meat quality is good and they cut and clean very nicely. But everything is priced on the higher end. Very terrible customer service. Some of their frozen items are expired. I once brought it to their attention about a can of coke being expired (all 13 of the cans were expired for over three months). They said that they'll change it. Went there again after couple of weeks and rheybwere still there. I tend to buy my Pakistani stuff from Global Foods or Lotte. Only come here because of their meat. read more

So so service The aged person without beard is very rude all the time. Last day when I bought some chicken and the bill was 10$ he asked me for cash payment. I gave him my card and he behaved me same like Lahorian store keepers. He spoke in Urdu and later on in Panjabi, he argued with me a lot that I should keep cash with me while, shopping from Mahi bazar. Totally zero customer services. Owner Khawahr bhai is a nice person. The Spanish guys who work at meat corner are also very rude. I will never go back there. read more

1st, In This store, most products are expired product. 2nd I bought a few times MEAT it has some smell and o couldn't even cook that after that I wouldn't recommend this place for shopping specially meats. Maybe they sale old stock to people but I tired few times it's the same. Finally, i rate this store 0/0 stars Just think before going to spend money there...! The chooses are yours ! read more

I ordered an aqeeqah sacrifice with them. We told the man upront in Urdu and English not to cut the goat legs. When we arrived we found the legs cut (we wanted to make a roast). Instead of apologizing and taking responsibility for his mistake, the same guy we ordered it with said, "The mistake is the will of Allah." Using Allah's name to avoid responsibility was very insulting, and ignores the Quranic concept of a contract. They lost our business. read more

Beware of the expired stuff. I went with my kid and bought marsh mallows pack and found that's expired. When I told that to the person at counter, he defended and gave me another packet which has no date at all. I took a chance and went again after few weeks to buy some chicken. I bought mango juice and found that's expired after I reached home (before drinking). That's so dangerous for the kids. I see some other reviews too about the expired food. I am surprised how these guys are getting away with it. read more

This is a small family run halaal meat and grocery store in Ashburn, VA. The owner and wife are very rude. They never say hello to you when you walk in or say thank you after you purchase an item. Nor do they ask if you need help finding any items. Customers just walk around aimlessly looking for things. The husband, wife, and older gentleman are usually watching TV at the cash regsiter. My mother mentioned this to the owner stating, "Why don't you say hello to your customers? We come here often and noticed you only speak to Pakistani customers." The owner shrugged his shoulders. I was so shocked. I would give zero stars to this establishment but, aside from rude owner/management the butchers are VERY sweet and attentive. They bring out good selections of meat and ask details about how you would like your meat prepared. Tip the butchers generously, they are very pleasant and hardworking! read more

Very rude. Prices changes every time I visit. Real bad customer service.

No customer service skills at all. Staffs are so rude and unprofessional. I am never going back to this place. Meat was terrible.

Worse, very rude owner and stafff. Bad service. Quality of meat too bad. Never going back again, heard same ftom friends. read more

services Folks just dump this place and with the pandemic picking up up speed into a different dangerous phase eliminate this store from your list, just delete. They are uneducated butcher family who have no skills about customer service , no brains except to rip off honest customers and yes they cover their heads and have long beards to showcase their pious personality but have no ethical bone in their body. Money is their God no social etiquette and they are a bunch of villagers and they do not understand honest living, this is the first time they have seen money & good life by ripping people off. What a disgrace, but these are the uneducated class. People from Pakistan and Big cities are educated well traveled and we have big stores with fresh high quality meat and produce & we do not go to low line people to buy dated products. They are pulling wool over the customer's eyes if everybody boycotts and files a strong complain they will be shut down specially as the country faces the pandemic crisis. They have always been unhygienic the old man lacks integrity and he is a just no one who has any class, they really have degraded Pakistan's reputation but this not the type of standards that country has, these people are villagers & they can get away with their way of life but we are all in the USA so rather than putting up with poor services dump them, they do not deserve your business . We all have plenty of options with better products and ethical employees & owners. Good Luck & stay safe. They are a zero minus read more

Please do not shop here. Period. Where do I begin? The prices are way too high for all of the products sold. But even if they are, I don't mind paying a premium for it being in Loudon County, however the meat is often spoiled. I bought a few lamb chops that were pre marinaded. While I do know lamb meat sometimes has a smell due to the meat itself, after grilling these chops, I had to bear the smell for an entire 2 days of what was rotten lamb meat. When I called back and told him, the owner was very defensive (not surprised he was desi), and said there is nothing they can do about it. Moreover, a lot of the frozen food items have dry freeze burns, it stinks and it is overly watery. Again same policy, defensive nature on part of the owner and doesn't admit to his product being inferior. A lot of items are overpriced. The Laziza drinks are sold for $6.99 at Lotte and he sells them for $8.99, sorry thats not creating a monopoly, thats called pure and simple greed. Lastly, a lot of his breads that are frozen, are expired. He does not know this, as another customer who was buying it, told him. But he didn't seem to care much about it, and said, oh it must have been in the back. Idiots. Do not waste your money. shop somewhere else. read more

I would like to tell people do not buy anything or any meat from here first of all its too pricy second the store smells bad and people cutting meat dont wear gloves ,and they have no manners to talk to customers ...i bought goat priced 300$ from it and the moment i came back home with that meat it was smelling badly it was not only goat meat ,chicken and boneless chicken felt like rubber ,this was third time that it happened to me so it needs to be stopped .if Mahi bazar ppl cannot sell fresh things to the customers they shouldnt be in buisness ..i am never going to Mahi bazaar again . read more

Not sure if customer service will ever improve. Quoted one price on the phone and charged another. Got a whole goat leg and a 9 lb purchase weighed in at 5.5 lbs at home? I think we are done with Mahi. We will go to Fair Price in Herndon next time. read more

Simple solution to address the quality, pricing and attitude issues is to look at other options. Price gouging is unlawful and unethical and for pious Muslims it is Haram, but people speak from both ends of their mouth. The greater VA, DC,and surrounding areas have many options and it will multiply. People move to the USA but they bring their clever old habits and pull wool over peoples eyes. Eventually the fast cash gouging will end. You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. To make the best of your dollar plan your shopping and go explore Vienna 123 & the area is rich with plenty of great options. Arabs and Iranians are easy to work with and there is an array of Halal meat stores, hot fresh breads, variety of cheeses, olives...Lotto churns products and if there is an issue they do listen and discuss respectfully. Prices are reasonable and for Ramadan they do a great job. Good Luck and preserve your dollars read more

They recently started making credit card charges a $10 minimum. What a sad attempt at a cash grab. *sigh*

If you are looking for a clean meat ( no extra white fat ) this place is for you. I have been searching for years, a HALAL shop, who can offer small pieces and cleans well. I like boneless, clean ( without charbi ) and small pieces of meat. and guess what he actually did that......... too good. The quality of meat is also very good. read more

I go for buy a meat but I see he cut a meat without cloves.i don't know how buy this meat?store was very nasty and very bad smell read more

Mahi Bazaar - With out cloves he cut a meat OMG How buy This meat???? - Grocery Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Terrible people. Rude. Have no sense of catering to clients. Also when you ask him to clean the meat, he throws away at least 10% meat with the fat. Doesn't know how to cut. He is in a rush, and cares a damn about the client. Place is also dirty and unhygienic. Avoid going to this place. read more

We went there yesterday and the owners was very careless even though we asked him multiple times if he had Fava Beans. He just kept ignoring us! Terrible,terrible customer service. Staff is very rude. read more

I bought some frozen packaged meals from here. They turned out to be rotten. I took them back and the guy actually refunded them and put them back in the freezer for resale right in front of me. That will show you how great this place is. read more

Rude workers, pricey items,Quality is Ok. Never going back again.

I usually don't go out of my way to write bad reviews. However in this case, I would like people to know that this is not a good halal food store at all. Others have mentioned the terrible customer service. I will only touch on the fact that the meat shop (Which most of us go to these shops for, in the first place) is not hygienic at all. I understand Pakistanis are not so concerned about these things since we are used to the standards back home, but at the prices these guys charge they should be able to wipe the meat cutter more often. I clearly saw beef Keema mixing with my chickens. I know some people don't eat beef, and although it didn't bother me on a belief level, how long that keema was setting in the band saw, is any ones guess. Now to the most disgusting part. One of the butchers got his fingers cut (this was one of the Pakistani looking gentlemen - not our Spanish brother). He proceed to perform first aid right on the meet counter next to the machines. Then threw the dressing stained with human blood 5ft across into the bin. I am sure these things happen but he didn't need to apply first aid right in front of the customers in the food processing area. I didn't see him put on a glove or anything afterwards. The quality of meat seems poor as well. I feel sorry for the poor souls who are buying meat for the first time in the their life, and can't tell when they are being sold meat that is clearly several days old hanging out in the semi working front fridges. The line workers have gotten their customer service attitude from their bosses as well. When asked to put meat in two bags - for smaller portion, the guy gave me attitude for not telling him so ahead. The prices for other products are crazy high too. I only went to this store because it was closer. However at this point I don't think I can recommend this place even for emergencies. There are better stores 10 minutes away, that provide much better customer services and higher quality meat products. This place needs to re-access its practices. I am surprised the owner runs the place and still has this attitude as if he is the only game in town. I only have had a few interactions with this place but I don't think I'll be going back... ever. read more

Unsanitary practices! Several times when I've bought meat from Mahi Bazaar, there has been a little bit of raw meat on the outside of the plastic bag they give to me. Every time I notice this I ask the butchers to bag it one more time and boy have I gotten attitude for it! They have a whole bunch of extra plastic bags lying in the bag but for some reason get very annoyed when I ask them to bag once more. Moreover, they tell me to get it from the front cashier. Now WHY would I even touch a bag with raw meat on the outside and expose myself to salmonella?! Unbelievable. I'm never buying halal meat from them again. I'd rather pay a little extra for halal meat elsewhere than purchase from this store. read more