Eshan Market — Local services in Sacramento

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Place for Halal & Ethnic Groceries

Ishan Market has quickly become my go-to for authentic Pakistani, Indian, Middle Eastern, and even Fijian groceries, especially fresh halal meats. Located conveniently in the Natomas area, this store shines in so many ways:

Diverse & Quality Grocery Selection

They stock staples like lentils, basmati rice, spices, masalas, and ready-to-cook frozen meals—everything for a home-cooked feast .

You’ll also find Middle Eastern items like date molasses and pomegranate syrup, expanding your culinary possibilities beyond South Asian flavors.

Impressive Halal Meat Counter

Fresh halal chicken, beef, goat, and lamb are cut-to-order, with attentive staff who trim fat and customize portions if asked .

One reviewer mentions: “The best goat meat in the Sacramento area. Very fresh and tender.” .

Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff

Many customers praise the staff’s professionalism and willingness to help, from offering cooking tips to fetching hard-to-find items .

The owner is often present, ready to chat and occasionally shares complimentary treats—a lovely personal touch .

Clean, Organized, Convenient

The store is well-lit, neatly arranged, and stays stocked. Ingredients are easy to find, from fresh produce to spice-packed shelves .

Located on N Freeway Blvd, with ample parking—great for quick errands or longer shopping trips.

Rewards & Fair Pricing

A loyalty program gives back, and there are frequent promotional deals. While a few items can be pricier than big-box retailers, the freshness and product range justify it .

👍 Pros & Considerations

👍 Pros ⚠️ Considerations

Fresh, high-quality halal meats Some specialty items might cost more Extensive spice & ethnic grocery variety Occasional scanning errors at POS Helpful, friendly staff Customer service varies depending on who’s working Loyalty rewards and regular deals Fresh produce section is smaller than mainstream supermarkets

Final Thoughts

Ishan (Eshan) Market is much more than a grocery store—it’s a slice of home for those craving authentic flavors of Pakistan, India, the Middle East, and Fiji. Whether you're preparing a traditional meal or discovering a regional ingredient, you'll find quality offerings and warm service here. It's an essential place to support—a gem in Sacramento’s diverse...

This is my go-to store for monthly ration. From meat to Pakistani/Indian desserts to kulfi to spices to fresh vegetables (not always), you will find everything here. One thing I would like them to fix is to make the aisles a bit bigger. Currently, they are narrower and hard to pass by if you have a cart and another person is in front of you or to the side. Customer service is on point. Meat order is usually ready within 10-15 minutes. Rather than handing out meat to us in bags, they have given us in boxes, which are easier to carry and load. They also have a rewards program for which you can sign up to save at the front - though I have only seen $3 or so taken off my purchase, it still makes a difference, however minuscule. Make sure your tummy is full BEFORE you arrive here. Otherwise, you will end up buying unnecessary snacks, which have dense calories, and I have been a victim of. They all speak urdu/hindi/punjabi, so feel free to communicate with them in one of those...

Beware when buying meat from them! First time i ordered minced meat, they mixed old with fresh( difference in color was very obvious,) unfortunately they gave it to me in a black bag and i only checked it back home. I gave them benefit of the doubt that time as the one who packed it up for me was an old man ( took him 10 minutes , now i know why!) but 2nd time when i ordered lamb meat pieces from them ,i checked it before leaving the store to check if they had put old meat , the color was fine however i discovered when cooking it that they mixed it with beef meat( lamb cooks very fast and becomes soft where the beef tends to be rubbery even after cooking it for a long time) even my 4 year old noticed the difference! Lamb meat is more expensive in case you know so i basically got ROBBED!.. STAY AWAY FROM THESE CROOKED SELLERS! I’m taking the meat and reporting them...