Azadi International Food Market & Bakery

Category:	Market
Address:	391 Elysian Fields Ct, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
Phone:	+1 615-315-0940
Rating:	4.4
Working:	8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM

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Aaron Smith

I really wanted to like this place. I love to cook Persian food and Im excited to learn more about Kurdish food. The store itself is OK. They have a lot of products I like (tons of spices, rice, dried fruits & nuts, beans of many varieties, torshi, yogurt, cheese, etc.). The merchandise is kind of haphazardly stocked and its a cramped space but its manageable. Unfortunately, my experience here was not great. There are three things that turned me off. First, few items have the prices marked. I dont like to buy things not knowing how much Im going to pay for them. Second, the bakery situation is confusing. It looks like youre walking into a warehouse. I had no idea how to go about getting bread. There was a metal rack in the back with a few sad looking things on it. No pitas. Did they sell out already by 10:00 in the morning on a Sunday? I grabbed a package of barbari bread off the shelf. It looked OK but its really stale. Finally, and most annoyingly, the people that work here are not friendly. When I went to pay for my stuff I noticed that there were some syrup sweets on the counter. I asked the guy what they were called and how I could buy some. He acted like he didnt really want to help me and actually laughed at me. I immediately wished I hadnt asked (they werent that great anyway). Why would I want to spend money at a store where Im going to be utterly confused, ignored, barely greeted when I buy things, and then made to feel stupid when I have a question? I know this store is not for me, that its a grocery for the Kurdish population in Nashville. I get it. But I dont think that excuses rudeness. I can get 99% of the stuff in this store at Amazon without paying shipping. Dont think Ill be back.

gpn Sng

this was a better place to get meat years back.. things changed months back... now its one of the worst places to get meat.. the butcher is such a lousy fellow. if I ask 4 LB he gives 7 LB of meat and expects me to take the entire thing.. this is nonsense.. why is he agreeing to give 4 LB in first place when he intends to sell more.. its only bones they are selling recently, to ppl who dont buy more than 7 LB.. the butcher talks stories to regular bulky buyers and forgets rest of them.. THE WORST PART OF IT ALL that made me move away from this is WE FOUND PEPPER BULLET PELLETS in their goat meat. Yes, you heard it right - Pellets made of nickel/iron that kill or injure living beings.. I found no reason for having pellets in meats that are sold in shops for consumption by Human Beings.. this is RIDICULOUS! The only mistake I did was throwing the pellets out instead of escalating it further.. Highly suspicious! I would advise anyone to stay away from this shop...

Its Me

I have the worst experience of my life in this place. Scary! Sloppy butcher! Received spoiled meat once and couldnt bare the rotten smell and had to take it back to give them royally. They try to nail you down with lot many lbs of bullet pelleted meat. Pepper bullet pellets in food is totally unacceptable and inhumane. Run by cold hearted people. This shop must be sued.

Sab Gorani

What a great place and people . My wife and I were looking for a fresh bread . Guess what !! Theres a lady once she saw us picking some bread ,she came and asked us Do you need a hot fresh bread !!? Yes we do, we answered . She went to the oven room and grabbed the most fresh and awesome bread I have ever bought in USA . Thank you so much sister . You made our day .

Sadia Farid

Butcher isnt always there or they dont have any meat most of the time. I have been there 3 times and have been turned away twice. This my last time here. I got here at 7. One hour before closing and thee butcher refused to provide any service and very rude. Save yourself a trip. Go some where else!

Olivia Liem

Great Kurdish supermarket with good and cheap meat and big variety of Kurdish spices and condiments. Tahini is imported and looked great. Bakery in the back with fresh bread during the day.

Hassan Farooqi

Best meat. You need to be picky though. Also, it is very difficult to find hand slaughtered meat, and Azadi is guaranteed because you can spy him and see for yourself :)

Gerald Franklin Sr

We just bought a few things, but he went to the back and got us some fresh baked bread that was delicious! Friendly and helpful!

Paul Burnett

Very friendly and helpful staff. They even let us sample a few things because they are so excited to share their culture.

Ali KM

One of the best places to me its really good merchandise and friendly people Arabic bread are always fresh! Love it

Kelli Zafer

It looks small from the outside but it seems bigger on the inside! Many good unique items and friendly people.

A Private User

great family run market... very personable and good selection. we try to hit it every time were in nashville!

Yuni Sahimi

easy to get the halal foods. especially this ramadhan kareem. thanks to this restaurant.