Just amazing food. Wish they were open later. Nice people Buffet varies and everything I have ever had there has been great read more

Masala Bazaar and Halal Meat is a wonderful place. The grocery has almost everything we need, and additionally, they offer a variety of cooked and ready-made foods, including a daily lunch/dinner buffet. The overall quality is excellent, products are fresh, and the store is clean and well organized. The owners are extremely nice, kind, and welcoming, creating a warm, homelike atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

Came here based on my cousin's recommendation. One of the best grocery stores I have been too. It is a big store compared to other Indian/halal stores. The store has a great selection of packaged food items. The store also has a fresh food section which is again much bigger than other stores. They also have a really good restaurant. We love coming in and ordering food from here. We come by here once week! The service is great and the owner is very friendly and helpful! Such a great find! The store is a little hard to find but a total gem of a store!!! read more

This is the cleanest grocery store I have ever been to. Fresh produce, great selection of items and fantastic customer service! I went on a Friday so I was able to get some food from the buffet selection which was so flavorful and satisfying. This is my new place for halal needs for sure. read more

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Shoutout to owners, Mr and Mrs Shah. They are so precious! Polite, genuine, and attentive. It was the weekend when we visited. We asked if we could eat-in. Of course we could was just what I wanted to hear. So not only is there a weekend buffet next to the front register where you can order by the pound, there's an ordering counter that has the full menu. My eyes started my appetite by just reading all the choices! We ordered some of our classic favorites and a few new ones. Since I am not sure what the names are, I just asked Mrs Shah for something with a spicy coconut sauce. She gave me some creamy coconut chicken dish with what appeared to be whole peppers and maybe curry leaves... yumm! We ordered 2 types of naan too. We walked around the store and looked around at all the goodies. Fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, staples, and snacks. I saw some British snacks, boxes of mixes, nuts, spices, teas, and even housewares. We bought some awesome finds. I had to use some restraint and not buy too much. I'll try more next visit :) And now my lunch is ready! It's like going to Cracker Barrel, but less clothing and toys read more

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This place is a hidden gem. We brought some members of our employee team at Bridgeway Community Church to Masala for an impromptu luncheon and we were treated like royalty. With very little notice, our group of 15 people was accommodated. We ate the most delicious variety of buffet food and even enjoyed a sweet dessert. Afterward, several of us were able to do some convenient grocery shopping. I found not only delicious Indian and Pakistani food but also some Latino items from my own culture! The staff was friendly and the owner and his wife were fantastic. This is a great place for lunch and grocery shopping, and it has a great room for events. I am so glad we found this hidden gem! read more

Masala Bazaar Halal Meat - Office luncheon just before we ate our scrumptious meal! - International Grocery Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Has passed by on Red Branch road whenever our son had drum lessons across from this market but never stopped by. Recently, we befriended an Afghan family who recently settled in Maryland and took them here to get some groceries. So thankful for the kind and generous owners! Husband and wife team who are super nice and very very helpful! The family bought two carts full of what they enjoy & I came out with some free sweet samples and few snacks I wanted to try. Halal meat and freshly prepared Indian food in the back. Got some chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken with naan to sample courtesy of the owners! read more

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Fav fav fav place . The buffet and fooood is great, great selection of meats and fish at the grocery store . Their naan and gravies are great and menu is very different from rest of Asian places . Great Bangladeshi food that a lot of Indians will also Enjoy! read more

I love how warm and inviting the place is, thanks to the owners. We recently had a Eid party organized at the location and it was incredible!!! Every detail was taken care of and Mona aunty did a fantastic job with the catering. Everyone loved the food and ambience. The space is perfect for a good size gathering complete with a mega screen and amazing audio system. Lovely sitting arrangements and of course amazing food. A must try if you want to do a get together without actually doing the cooking and prep! read more

Food selection is amazing! Staff are incredibly friendly! I was first introduced to the store via a Howard County Public Library/Columbia Association event at the store. Will come back again! read more

This is hands down one of my favorite halal grocery/convenience stores to shop at. I want to start by saying that I've shopped at this store since it's initial opening as "Dana Mandi," by the previous owners. While my family remained frequent shoppers of Dana Mandi, we found ourselves shifting between other local halal grocery stores in order to find items that weren't readily stocked at Dana Mandi. Once the store changed management, it's name changed to "Masala Bazaar." The store doubled in size and added a halal meat section. My family no longer has to jump from halal store to halal store since Masala Bazar now serves as a one-stop shop-all type of place. To top it all off, the owners are extremely welcoming and very friendly. On occasion, they'll throw in an extra samosa with my purchase, and who can ever complain about free food? There is one key point I'd like to highlight in this review. While I recognize that I've been shopping at this store for many years now, I wanted to share that I've never really found myself reviewing grocery stores on Yelp since I utilize this platform to review mainly restaurants and other attractions. The reason I'm writing this review today is because of the current situation that our community is facing with Coronavirus. I've been to Target, Safeway, Giant and plenty of other stores during this time and have noticed empty shelves and possible questionable cleaning methods. Masala Bazaar has not only managed to keep their store well stocked, but also extremely clean. I hope to see them keep up the amazing job and grow in the near future! read more

It is a well stocked store and friendly owner. I bought a frozen Ilisha fish. The best part was that they scaled it and cut it into steaks for me on a band saw. I have never had a store that would do this for me. It took me over 1 hour to get there but it was well worth it. I will be back. read more

Masala Bazaar is a hidden gem, tucked in a business park area, it is undoubtably the best grocery store around for quality, selection, and value. Everything I've tried from here is amazing, from the fresh fruits and vegetables to the very tasty marinated meats. Chicken kabab and chicken masala are my favorites so far. The owners are wonderful people, they are a couple who go great lengths to make their customers feel appreciated. Azad the owner gave me a mango that was so perfect he was going to take it home himself, but the customer always comes first he told me. What a precious treat! read more

Masala Bazaar Halal Meat - Azad's mango - International Grocery Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

good store, clean, small but has most everything you would get at the larger Indian stores. good quality and seems like lots of turnover so the products are fresh. Definitely recommend! read more

I make it a point to be extra nice to the aunties/uncles that work at mom n' pop shops like this, but the staff is just plain rude! This has been my experience a few times here now. & Just today I called to ask if they sell pre-made samosas (desi shops often have them up by the counter) & how much they cost. Lady on the phone just says "I don't know" and rudely hangs up. um??? Its been a rough year i get it but this crusty shop needs to get it together! read more

Sitting in their waiting lounge drinking free chai and complementary Jalebi and samosa. Honestly the best experience at a halal grocery store. The store manager was extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommend this place. read more

This is a great little store that usually has everything I need. The family that owns this business is so sweet and helpful. It's our go-to Indian store. read more

Masala Bazaar Halal Meat - International Grocery Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The best desi store in Columbia and surrounding areas. It's run by a Bangladeshi couple, who are very friendly and go out of their way to assist you. The store is well-stocked and I have no complaints about the quality of their supplies, including all kinds of meat, which i've been buying from them for the past 10 months. They even take meat orders over the phone and never overcharge. Can't recommend this place enough. Also, as regular customers, my wife and I are often treated to free samosas by the owners :-) read more

They were very friendly and helpful! I'm a first time buyer of halal meat and am very happy I came across this meat market. I will definitely come again. The prices are decent and the store is clean. The meat looks fresh and the butcher was very helpful in my selection of meat i wanted. Will come again. read more

Masala Bazaar Halal Meat - Their prices. - International Grocery Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Meat is expensive , I thought it was decent price . I come here often but should think twice I think going forward. They charged me 10.99 for goat shoulder in spite of me being regular customer. They were bargaining to buy more ribs and reduce price to the price listed read more

Masala Bazaar Halal Meat - Price of meat - International Grocery Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Very clean, professional and courteous The owners Mr Azad and Ms Mona are welcoming and extremely helpful

Clean, inviting shop with a great variety of Indian groceries and excellent fresh meat. They had an ingredient I was unable to find at the large International grocery stores. The proprietor is very friendly and helpful. He heard me reading my list aloud and pointed me in the right direction. My family also enjoyed the prepared samosas. I will definitely return. read more

I was blown away by how kept and clean this establishment is. Shelves are always stocked, employees are always so helpful and the owners are there every single day and ready to help me and everyone who walks in! read more

Love the service. Unseen in desi businesses. Can't wait see them grow. Hard to find, but spend CVC couple of minutes extra. It's worth it. read more

Undoubtedly this is the best grocery store in Columbia Maryland. The owners are super nice. The store is large has a lot of space and well lighted. It makes a huge difference from the store owners are nice and helpful and guide you through items and selections. They have the usual fare of Indian food items and the Halal meat. There is always ample parking. Samosas are great both the veggie and the chicken. They can also order food for catering order do not have a full menu for this at this time. read more

My wife and I have tried numerous Indian grocery stores in the area, and found this one to be head and shoulders above the competition. The store was was very clean, produce was fresh, and the owner was very welcoming and courteous. They carry all of the standard dried staples, and although not exhaustive, the fresh produce section had everything we needed. The new owner has bought the space next door and expanded the store, so it is much more spacious than older pictures. It seems they will be able to serve hot food (snacks) once the renovations are done - we are looking forward to seeing what their options are. We will be back! read more

Legit store. They have a lot of selection and owner helps out with anything you cannot find. spices, frozen food, fresh vegetables, etc all here. read more

I went there and asked for a spice. I asked the cashier and he even didn't bother to look at me and whispered aisle 4. I couldn't find it and asked the lady and she gave me a package which was different than the one I asked. I tried to explain but she yelled that here is not a classroom and I am not here to teach you. You asked and that is all I have. Very unprofessional, and rude people. They dont deserve the business. read more

Great place! The owners are so nice, great variety of options, and the simosas were incredible.

Not only is the produce fresh and delectable, the customer service at this store is incomparable to say the least. This store has come a long way in the past couple of months in addition to their massive expansion . It is absolutely fantastic to have a south asian store so conveniently located in the heart of Howard County at the same place in which I can shop for spices, fresh produce, and my favorite "chanachur". After shopping there a few times we noticed that the store has new management. A charming family who are so kind and always happy to help. When running any type of family-owned business it is always nice to be welcomed into a store even if you are just there to buy some basmati rice on your way home from work. I would definitely say that this store deserves 5 stars as I have never seen such a store with so much potential and so much innovation in such a short time. read more

They store food which is not fresh and expired. Some stuff have already spoilt and have fungus on them . I have brought this to their attention . They don't care . read more

This Indian and Bangladeshi grocery store is absolutely fantastic. Large, clean, friendly, organized. They carry a huge variety of products, and have an extensive freezer and cooler case of ready-made items as well. I was thrilled to find that they also had a large selection of imported and sometimes hard-to-find seafood. We bought Hilsa fish for the first time ever (we can never find it) and my husband was thrilled to bits when I brought it home. The butcher area was clean as a whistle and although I didn't buy any meat that day, I wouldn't hesitate to buy here when I come back. Fresh produce was clean and good quality. Family owned, very friendly. This will be our new go-to place for Indian groceries. read more

Best halal/desi store EVER!!! Love the owners, they always make you feel like family. The butcher is hands down the best in the area. Usually have chai and sweets for the customers, make sure you check it out! read more

First off, the store is in an industrial area and pretty hard to find. The main sign is duct taped and printed on regular paper. I didn't check all prices but only items that seemed a little higher than other Indian stores were the prepared frozen foods.Vegetables were fresh, and store was very clean. Seemed like they had some construction going on...nice place but I'm not sure if I'm going to make this my go to place for Indian products. read more

Unlike any Indian grocery store I have ever been to in my life. The owners are kind, courteous, and always willing to help. The store is always filled with a variety of different vegetables, spices, and foods. But the best part is that it is always clean and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Would recommend parking in the 9030 parking lot and walking up the stairs to the store but other than that I HIGHLY recommend this store! read more

The place is neat and clean and everything is organized. But i found the prices to be little higher. The store owner is very nice, friendly, courteous and helpful. I would go again read more

Everything about this place is fantastic. Neat, clean, organized you name it. Owners are extremely nice and all the products are of the highest quality. I can't wait for the meat to open up! I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

This is my favorite indian grocery store in Columbia. Has everything I need at a moment's notice. And if you are ever in doubt as to whether they have an item in stock, Azad and Mona will let you know if you call them. Service is A +. Love these folks - read more

Definitely the best Indian store I've been to. The store is clean, well laid out and they are always curteous. I appreciate the large selection. Also like that they don't make me feel like a fish out of water when I'm asking for specific items that I may not know the name or horribly mispronounce it. We live closer to other Indian stores but make the effort to come here. read more

This one of the best halal desi stores in this area. Owners are very friendly and they treat you like a family. They asale yummy desi street food. Love the somosas, chicken roles, chicken patties and more. read more