Midan World Foods — Local services in Cambridge

Mashallah, what a hidden gem! I was so pleased to discover this place recently after living in Cambridgeshire for nearly 3 years I was giving up and losing hope when it came to finding reliable, good quality halal produce! I was at my wits end ordering online with places like Saffron Alley for double the price and a lesser quality. There are other establishments in the area but there’s no comparison as I had been so used to the variety in London and having choice in abundance… It’s refreshing to finally find a halal butchers offering premium cuts of meat that doesn’t lack in quality or taste! The meats are delivered fresh daily aside from Sunday, all sorts of cuts for both lamb and beef can be ordered in advance if not available on the day. The prices are affordable considering the quality and cuts and doesn’t compromise the taste. I ordered a variety of meats and cuts… let’s start with the chicken breast, I have never had a butcher willingly clean and trim fat off then weigh it, it was the same with the beef and lamb! Usually you pay for the excess and then they trim it! Going back to the chicken both the breast and whole pieces were fresh and didn’t have that foul smell which you unfortunately so often get with halal chicken. I opted for marinated chicken leg pieces in their own spices made fresh whilst you wait, this was absolutely gorgeous when baked in the oven, can’t wait to try the other marinades over the course of the summer for my bbq’s!! The lamb was fresh and succulent, not gamey at all. I’ve yet to try the beef, I’m about to cook it this evening but I’m sure it will not disappoint as when cutting it for preparation it’s not tough or overly fatty with excess silverside. I opted for a whole chuck piece and topside mince which is prepped fresh whilst you wait. They also offer T-bone, Sirloin and various other cuts which is a welcome surprise! Butchers aside they also offer fresh good quality vegetables, herbs etc. The selection of sausages and cold meats are also great as well as frozen foods. I managed to find Frozen breast chicken nuggets rather than the awful minced kind (although they do sell that aswell). Frozen Kibbehs, boreks, koftes and more are also available. They have every grain, pulse and nut etc you can think of too! Halal marshmallows, gummy sweets and a fresh counter offering homemade baklava, savoury pastries including my favourite spinach and cheese! Again, all for an acceptable price considering the quality. Around the area and on the market stalls in the town centre they offer the same/similar pastries for triple the price and a lesser quality with much less filling inside! All the above coupled with such a kind, inviting and warm welcome you’re sure to return! All staff were polite, courteous and extremely helpful! They take your shopping to the car, help you find what you’re looking for and patiently prepare your meats with such loving care. It seems to be a family established business which is comforting to see as that’s quite rare nowadays. They also have staff that are treated respectfully like family as we observed the elderly gentleman handing out money to staff for Eid which really warmed my heart as it made me emotionally nostalgic with memories of my own father. His daughter was an absolute pleasure to speak with also. I could endlessly type about my positive experience of Midan and how pleasantly surprised I was with my experience from start to finish. May Allah bless them with all that they do as they genuinely care about their customers and...

Shameful, rude and unprofessional behaviour and customer service. My wife visited Midan market in Cambridge on Sunday afternoon for shopping. Once she finished her shopping, she paid 23£ but as she collected the bags, she dropped one and as a result a big tomato juice glass bottle broke down. My wife requested some help from one of the personnel and he responded giving her another bag to put the glasses in saying “I cannot help you” and obliged her to leave shop with the plastic bag with the broken glasses on her hands. Exactly that!!! He neither helped her to clean the bag nor offered her a replacement (not free of charge of course as the items had been already paid). The most important is that he did not help her to remove the broken glasses from the bag with a potential risk of severe injury and bleeding. Furthermore, when I expressed my discontent of this customer service and asked for his name because I wanted to refer the incidence to the shop owner, he was also rude and answered “do whatever you want”. In addition, he never told me his name. This is an unacceptable, shameful and non-professional behaviour. This is the first time we witness that as almost all other markets staff are exceptional and helpful. Although it was not the first time we visited Midan, it is definitely the last one. We ended up home with broken glass and tomato juice in a plastic bag … what...

Absolutely incredible local grocery store that truly goes above and beyond! Their professional butchery offers top-quality halal meats with an impressive selection. The staff are incredibly helpful and courteous, always ready to assist you in finding exactly what you need. Their range of products is fantastic - from fresh meats to exciting international ingredients, especially Middle Eastern and South Asian specialties. The store feels like a treasure trove of culinary delights! They maintain an excellent 4 Stars Food Hygiene Rating, which gives me complete confidence in...