Aladdin Gourmet | Grocery & Gourmet Store | Falafel, Humus, Halal Meat in San Mateo

The owner's name is Walid and he is a nice and friendly person. I appreciate the high quality of his Manakish (Arabic: مناقيش), they are always fresh and tasty, they are even better than those served at many bakeries in Lebanon. The store is clean and organized. The gentleman at the cash register is as nice as Walid.

Very tasty pizza, nice meats, and nice selection of products. The old man at the cash register is such an amazing man.

Good place to buy Halal meat and Arab groceries close to San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City area. Lots of delicious mezze options (be careful it can very expensive very fast because you want everything haha). baklava is fresh. they also, apparently, make their own Turkish delight but be careful and don’t buy the dark one with pistachios because it has chocolate inside and this unpleasant surprise has never happened to me before, however the Rose Turkish delight is good and it’s all delight inside, out, no surprises.

A great market to find your Turkish, afghan and Arab staples! Great fresh produce and meat. They have the best cheese selection and have all your childhood snacks you grew up eating back home! The owner is a wonderful helpful person as well. Prices are reasonable and nothing is expired. I come here at least once a week :)