Where can I find an Arabic or Middle Eastern food store that is metro-accessible (preferably in D.C. proper)?

Question

Where can I find an Arabic or Middle Eastern food store that is metro-accessible (preferably in D.C. proper)?

Answer 1

The only one I know offhand is in Rockville, Maryland.  It's a place called Lemon Tree Cafe and Market, and they're in the Congressional Plaza near the Twinbrook Metro station.  They're kind of expensive, though.

Answer 2

Shemali's is the best Middle Eastern food store in the area (by FAR).  But it is at New Mexico Avenue, near Nebraska Avenue, in the vicinity of American University, and therefore it's probably a 15-20 minute walk from the Metro.  I think the closest stop is Tenleytown-AU.  So Shemali's is a bit of a walk from Metro, but it's authentic, it's wonderful, and it's worth it. :-)

Shemali's

[phone]

3301 New Mexico Ave NW

Washington, DC 20016

Good luck!!