Temecula Halal Market

I am reviewing this specifically as a grocery store, not the café inside. Nothing about this place stands out, but it is great if you need to get some Persian specific ingredients. I was able to find dried limes, rosewater, and yellow split peas to make Gheimeh. which nowhere else in the area seemed to have.

My husband and I went in today for the Bolani. We were hesitant at first since some of the reviews suggested that the new ownership (Iranian owner) was rude and the quality of the food had dramatically changed (for the worse). We wanted authentic Afghan food specially the Bolani everyone raves about !
Still we decided to make the 1 hour drive from San Diego for the Bolani because I was craving it for a while!!! I called in ahead of time to make sure they still served bulani and they did!
Great news, we found out the store is under new Afghan ownership!!! And the owner was extremely nice and super hospitable (Afghan hospitality ;). He greeted us as soon as we walked in and started speaking Farsi to us, we were pleasantly surprised.
We got our Bolani! It was delicious !! So worth the 1 hour drive. Highly recommend this place ! Oh the bread smelled soooo good we ended up getting some.

Unfortunately the ownership has changed and it’s no longer the delicious Afghan hole-​in-​the-​wall restaurant with fresh naan, kabob and bolani. The awesome, super nice Afghan owner sold it to an Iranian person about 9 or 10 months ago, which explains the lamentable change in the menu. The kabobs are totally different and do not look the least bit appetizing. No more legit Afghan shish kabobs and mouthwatering chapli kabobs served with chutney on the side — just gross «koobideh.» No more scrumptious Afghan naan freshly baked — just crumbly lavash that they don’t even bake on a regular basis. Like one reviewer stated, you call and ask if there will be bread today and once you get there, they make up some excuse that the baker is sick. Even the market portion of the place has greatly diminished in size and range of products and food offered. This place is but a sad shell of what it once was. :(

After reading some of the reviews, I was hesitant about trying this place. I’m soooo glad I kept an open mind and tried it anyway! My friend and I decided to try this place for lunch today. First off, the store was very clean and is also a Persian market as well. We were greeted by a couple of smiling, welcoming young men who worked there. After asking many questions about the menu items (and getting all kinds of good information of what each of the kabobs were) my friend and I ordered two kabob combos so we could try different ones. Boy ‘o boy were we in heaven! All of the kabobs, rice, veggies, sauce and bread were so good. The bread was fresh and we well taken care of. I like to try different places and culture’s food. Today’s lunch was a terrific find and my friend and I will most definitely be back. So if you happen to read a bad review on this place, take it with a grain of salt. I found none of the bad reviews to be true based on my visit today.

Called in and asked specifically the rude owner if he has any fresh bread since that’s the only good thing they have, I drove 30 miles just to pick up some fresh bread and ended up with old bread which was at least a day older. The owner is very rude and doesn’t believe in Coustomer service. I’m never going there again.

Very small store located in a random strip mall. You could pass by here and never notice it. When I stopped in I was informed of the new ownership and store changes. The butcher area seems promising, would be nice if they served falafel.

Woot Woot. Halal market is back in business. Thanks to the new mgmt. Thumbs Up .
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We tried thisbout today for lunch. It is a little market and meat shop so not much place to sit. They had one table inside and 2 tables outside. The staff were entertaining. The menu wasnt posted with prices or combos of that sort it just had the kind of kebabs they had. They were suggesting some soups and sides but we werent that familiar so we said we will just have the kebab with rice. It probably took aa little less than 20 mins before our food came out. Another customer seated outside told us that it was under a different management so maybe they are just trying out their market with the new cooked food.
The food was glorious. The meat wasnt seasoned too much or maybe much as the other kebab places ive been to. The flavor of the meat was good and was paired with lovely saffron basmati rice it also can in a roasted tomato and salad. I had the lamb and my hubby had the beef. We both tried each other’s menu and were pleased.
As for the price. I hope they have it up soon. We paid $ 25 for both of us. $ 10.99 for the beef and $ 13.99 for the lamb. We just had water to drink.

Got 3 naan breads for 10.50 $ that were 3 feet long and smelled so good for my boss. She was using them to cater for a Indian school lunch on a saturday.

I have eaten here so many times and my whole family loves the food.
Unfortunately last time I went in they accidentally charged my card twice. I called and as soon as I started telling the man on the phone the situation he put me on hold and passed me to someone else, next guy did the same thing, and finally the third person told me there is nothing they can do because I no longer have the receipt. I explained to him I also run a business and he should be able to look up the transaction with the first four and last four of my card number. He told me he couldn’t and hung up the phone.
Maybe this is my fault considering I do not check my bank account daily, and tend not to keep food receipts very long since I don’t return food items– However I think this is a completely unprofessional way to handle business of any sort and I am extremely disappointed.

The best most reminiscent food ever. It just brings back great memories of happiness. I love the fresh healthy organic meat available. Call them ahead to order and it will be ready. Great service. The pizza is so delicious, highly recommend. I recommend trying anything from their deli for lunch. Support small. It is healthier for you ;-)

This place is a go to when we need Middle Eastern items that can’t be found elsewhere! We’ve bought spices, different types of pita bread, and desserts. The staff is always kind to help us find whatever we need.

This place is amazing!!! After have some bad Afghan food in Pasadena, I was craving good Afghan food. I found this place on Unilocal and when I saw the picture of the bolani I knew I had to try it.
We drove 2 hrs and everyone agreed it was worth it! We had the chicken, tikka, shami, chapli kabob and bolani. Everything tasted fresh and the kabobs were very juicy. The Afghan bread was also fantastic and is baked there. I am Afghan and I think the food is very authentic.
The staff is great including Irena and after speaking to the owner I felt like I was back in the Bay Area with my fellow Afghan peeps. We will be back and looking forward to the expansion.

My first time in the store… lovely Irina as a cashier, the owner was friendly, the cook smiling… Loved the Mango Juice I got and the Bolani potato bread (fresh made) and the kebab.
Definitely coming back to get some frozen dough.

This place has Mashti Malone’s Ice Cream. This is the best Persian ice cream flavors too, creamy rose and pistachio saffron. This is an amazing find, especially in this area! Super excited to tell everyone who doesn’t want to drive all the way to Hollywood to get some good food and desserts. The food was also good very close to home style cooking. I wool definitely come again whenever I’m in this area.

My first time here. I ordered 2 different types of kabobs for dinner. Their food is afghani and on the spicy side but very good.
They bake fresh bread to order. And their bread is delicious. The owner is very kind and very helpful. I told him it was my first time there and he spent a few minutes telling me what they offer.
The dinners are very reasonably priced as well. It’s a great choice for take out in Temecula if you’re craving middle Eastern food.
There were several people in front of me waiting to pay. The owner offered to carry a customers groceries to her car and she said she was fine. He offered again. It was very nice to witness that. Even with a line he cared about each and every customer.
There are only a couple of tables outside to sit down so it’s more of a carry out type of a place.
We will def be back!

This review is not a true review, it is a public service to my fellow Unilocalers that may find themselves in Temecula. If you come here they do not serve food or bake their breads in Mondays. We drove here just for that and we were disappointed that we could not order the afore mentioned items as they are suppose to be the best in town. Oh well.

First off, let me say I haven’t actually eaten anything here yet, but I like what they are offering.
We stopped by today while running errands. What I can tell you is they have every product you could wish for if you’re doing Middle Eastern cooking. We picked up several things, including their homemade bread. I’ll be trying that out tonight.
We also had a chance to spend a bit of time with the owner. He has big plans, including cooking classes (I would like that!) and an outdoor event with music and food.
They also sell a very popular rice in bags. While we were there the delivery driver brought in two huge carts with large bags of this rice. Apparently it’s a popular product so I’ll be trying that out on my next visit. There WILL be a «next visit», guaranteed.
We’ll be trying the bread for dinner tonight.

Since moving to California from Boston almost 9 years ago, I’ve made it my life’s mission to find acceptable Syrian bread close to my house. This has been easier said than done, actually. And don’t try to pawn off that crap they sell at Albertsons/​Ralphs/​Stater Bros, I’m trying to cut back on my cardboard intake.
Baron’s Marketplace has pita bread which isn’t too bad, but then I discovered this small Halal Market. It was like my childhood all over again. The naan is baked fresh daily, and the Syrian bread was excellent. They deliver it fresh on Mondays and Thursdays I believe he told me.
In addition to the bread, they’ve got fresh lamb meat for sale, which admittedly I haven’t done yet, and a bunch of other things I remember eating as a kit. Rolls of the appricot flavored fruit sheets (also comes in cherry, apparently!), Syrian soft cheeses (kind of like a salty mozarella), some desserts I remember eating as a kid.
This place is worth checking out if you’ve got a middle eastern background, or even if you just apreciate fresh bread. And the owner is very friendly. I plan to frequent this place more often.

My husband who is part Middleastern was complaining a few months ago that he can’t seem to find middleastern ingredients around. I did my part by searching and searching. Up until this store was opened, we would get our middleastern spices and breads from the farmer’s market or driving to LA for them, but now this place is just a few miles from our house. It makes it so much easier for us!
They also serve halal pizza and breads, so stop in here for pre-​prepped meals as well. I recently got the pistacchio nougat to enjoy at home. Now, this place is a weekly visit for us. My husband finally found his little haven.