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December 2023 by Souri Johnson
An incredibly delightful place to shop! I just found this store. I looked around and was almost out the door that the owner behind the counter called me: Lady, please come here! Don't leave, he said! He offered me in the most kind way and gesture a cup of tea and for me to have a homemade Persian cookie to go with my tea. I turned around and could not leave without being thankful for his generosity and the gentleman he was. i had the tea and cookie then he offered bread, meanwhile there were a lot of other people there which we engaged talking, so friendly and wonderful bunch of great people!!! Then I purchased the delicious bread, a box of cookies and 2 scrumptious all times Iranian ghormeh-sabzi stew!!!! It was dellllicious! and the chicken kabob! the rice was made as if it had jewels in it! it was so beautifully decorated and delicious looking! I highly highly recommend for you to just stop by you will not shop anywhere else all because of the amazing genuine generosity, hospitality, and kindness of Mr. Sauson!Thank you!Souri Johnson
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December 2023 by Adam G.
Cool mix of Turkish foods, etc. with a great assortment of raw ingredients to prepared foods and candies.
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December 2023 by Traci Medlock
The owner is so kind and welcoming. I only come occasionally, but I am always greeted warmly. The baked goods are delicious!
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December 2023 by Handan B.
Wonderful selection of items and amazing hospitality. So happy to find this place just recently.
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November 2023 by James L.
I don't get out to the Sauson International Grocery as often as I used to, but I still make the trip 1-2 times a month for mainly one thing: some of the freshest and tastiest bread in all of the DMV. Every culture has their own interpretation of taking the basic ingredients of flour, yeast, salt and water and transforming it via various baking methods into their version of "bread." There is a long history of using circular oval shaped ovens in Asia and the Middle East as a way of both conserving space and to efficiently cook foods with even heat distribution and small footprints in otherwise cramped kitchens. In India these ovens are called tandoors while in Japan they are referenced as kamados. Sauson International Grocery has been in operation since 2011, and the owner, who everyone knows as "Mr. Rashid," is of Persian descent having emigrated from Iran. He is always super friendly and willing to answer questions I may have about the wide variety of Middle Eastern spices and foods this place stocks. Don't be surprised if you strike up a conversation with him, and he offers you a cup of wonderfully spiced tea and a cookie or pastry from the delectable dessert case. As some of the reviews have noted, parking is tricky. There is a small covered garage under the building. But you may have to park at the nearby church or on the street and then walk over to the store. This place is well known for their bread, which is being made throughout the day. I came a bit later today, so they had just finished making a few batches. But it's not uncommon to witness skilled bakers kneading and rolling, and then slapping the dough onto the circular metallic oven for a few minutes, before piping hot fresh bread emerges. The bread is amazing. It is pliable, without being overly chewy. It is slightly salty, with a great smoky almost charred flavor. I've had it cut into pieces and then dipped with hummus or rolled into gyros or used to sandwich kabob meat. And believe it or not, it's even pretty good as a PB&J. Everyone, and I mean everyone, I've introduced this product to usually asks: (1). What type of bread is this? and (2). Where can I buy it? Note: As of this review, the current price is $8.05 for FOUR large round pieces of bread. Apart from the bread, there is also a small butcher shop in the back, and a kitchen where hot foods like kabob platters are made. There is also a small seating area in front of the store, where folks can sip tea and relax while enjoying sweets from the display case. Sauson is a really cool place and while I usually go with the intention of only buying bread, it's not uncommon for me to walk out with a few bags of unique Middle Eastern groceries.
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October 2023 by Ashley W.
This gem is a go-to for literally everything you need for a perfect Persian dish, treat, or trinket. Fully stocked aside, it's the lavash you HAVE to go for. Fresh, delicious, and made with incredible skill. We always buy in bulk to freeze so we never run out!
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September 2023 by Emann Hamad
Owner was rude when discussing his products and didn't care! store was overpacked and overpriced and has no respect for muslims patrons.
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August 2023 by susan wakabayashi
Truly Amazing food! With the extra step to find the entrance - best kebabs, bread, rice, and everything really.
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July 2023 by Susan W.
Bar none- the best kebabs I've ever had. Don't let the difficulty finding a way into the parking lot deter you. He makes the most amazing chicken, kobideh, bread, eggplant, all of it. I can't believe we wasted so many meals on other local kebab places. This is a middle eastern market but there is a menu for dinner to take out and there really are no words to describe how good the food is. Sadly, this is one of the businesses that got screwed by Virginia road changes when they rerouted church road and left a slew of small business owners cut off from the roads. So you have to drive around back and park in a little parking garage that's in rotten condition. But 100% worth it!
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July 2023 by Matt W.
This is a wonderful international market. The homemade bread and pastries are off the charts good and reason enough to make the trip. The selection of delicious hard to find snacks, drinks, and other staples from the Middle East are huge bonus.
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July 2023 by YL cash man
Very nice products, you can find anything you need i drive from winchester twice a month to get my stuff from there. very friendly i recommended.
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July 2023 by Moayed Al Hawazi
Although it was not easy to reach the place, i liked it. Kabob was delicious and the folks there are professionals.
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April 2023 by Silvi “SF” Fl
Finally a place I can honor my Middle Eastern roots and cravings with the most delicious Baklava and desserts. 10 out of 10 and very friendly employees too
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April 2023 by Ali Istarabadi
I really love this store and the people working there. They are always so welcoming and kind. I would go out of my way to come here
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April 2023 by Jean Koutani
Overpriced 2 leban and 2 bread for $25 buck never again. Do not recommend going there.
