Where can I buy middle eastern and/or Arab food products in or near Long Beach, CA?

Question

I am looking for products like: falafel mix, pita bread, lavash, olives, grapeseed oil, red lentils, kefir cheese, etc.

Answer 1

Trader Joe's is the only non-ethnic store I've found with good Middle Eastern food, and since the others aren't chains I assume there's the best chance of you having a local Trader Joe's (especially since it was founded in California.)

I'm not sure where you can find falafel mix and lavash, but it definitely has pita, olives, etc.

Answer 2

Abadan Market is a Middle Eastern market close to downtown LB. They have a great selection of foods. You can even get Persian ice cream.  

402 E 3rd St

Long Beach, CA 90802

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Answer 3

Abadan market on 3rd in Long Beach has been taken over by someone else.  It had incredible products but it no longer exists. That is the reason I am asking this question.  Yes, I am the one asking this ? so I am now looking for a similiar market in the area and NO Trader Joe's does not carry these same items. Believe me I go there every week and have been shopping there since the 80's.  The closest to Abadan is the one listed  in Torrance on PCH.  I miss my Morrocan olives!

Answer 4

Whole Foods & Trader Joe's also carry many of the products

Shayan Market

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3801 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505

SUPER KING MARKET

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http://www.superkingmarket.com

10500 Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804