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Jomow International Market

Founded in 2010 under the name Marka Halal Market, this is yet another West Side destination for imported African and Arabian food. A variety of general groceries are stocked, but Jomow International Market's true claim to fame is its wide selection of halal meats, from beef and fish to goat and camel.

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Address: 188 Grant St.
Getting there: Metro Bus 3, 7 or 26
Hours: Opens daily at 10AM, closing time flexible

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