Maru Grocery is located in a small shopping center in southwest Houston with plenty of parking space available. The store is smaller than some might expect but it is jam packed with so many items and options. It specializes in quality fresh spices and teas from back home, including Berbere, Mitmita, Kibbeh, and Ethiopian loose leaf tea. They also sell injera. A first-time visitor was able to find all that they needed. The person at the register, who may be the owner, is very welcoming, friendly, and kind. Customers report being delighted and satisfied with their purchases, using the spices to make dishes like Tibs, Gomen, Silsi, and Ades. The store inspires return visits to explore more of its plentiful spices and teas, with customers already making lists for what to get next time. It is a place where people look forward to planning a visit to have more time to explore everything they have.
