Roksana Market (Super Hero's) — Attraction in Watertown

Great selection of Persian grocery! You can find literally every specific Persian goods that cannot be found in the supermarkets or grocery stores, like vegetables you need for Persian cuisine ( Sabzi ghorme, ash, and so on) in different kinds of packaging (dried, frozen, canned). They have different kinds of bread, like Sangak, Barbari, Taftoon, Pita and ... . Also they have Persian fruits like sweet lemon that are not available in ANY other places (believe me I’ve been trying to find them! :D ). The goods are a bit pricey but that’s OK I guess since they are difficult to find around here. Also don’t forget to get some pickled vegetables (Torshi & Shoor), they have many...

I had been going here for a few years, but I hadn’t been there in a while. Lo and behold, they’ve expanded and renovated! I went there the day before Nowruz to get some last minute things, and I got to meet the lovely, elegant Roksana. She told me all about their new imports and helped me pick some delicious, tart lavashak! The new space is beautiful and they really have everythingggg! She even kindly offered me tea and sweets. Long story short, if you’re around and are looking for a good Persian...

Guys this place is a gem. I don’t think I would have seen it if it weren’t next to the medical office where I went to today. The man running the shop is very kind and thoughtful. He helped me pick out some goodies and gave me a free sample to try. So sweet. It’s no exaggeration to say as a woman, so often when I walk into a small store men are either creepy or condescending or both. This guy was just a good guy, you know ? Also they use reusable cloth bags instead of...