After a couple of years in the making, Alrayyan Food Market has finally opened on the corner of 43rd and Sansom, on the ground floor of the new 5-story apartment building. Alrayyan features an international and Middle Eastern food market and a restaurant.

The supermarket section also sells organic and halal foods, produce, meats, baked goods, dairy and more.

The restaurant serves traditional Middle Eastern foods, such as shawarma ($7.95), kofta ($9.25-$11.95), falafels ($5.99), and lamb chops plus appetizers and salads, like hummus, Baba ghanoush, and tabouli. 

The store is open daily from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., but the kitchen starts serving breakfast as early as 6 a.m. The staff is super friendly and will answer your questions and help you find something you’re looking for. It’s also worth noting that the store accepts credit cards with no minimum amount.

For more information, visit the Alrayyan website (currently under construction but should be ready soon).