Shelves of imported groceries inside Halal International market

100% Certified Halal

Halal International

Fresh halal meats & international groceries in Columbia, SC

A neighborhood market on Broad River Road stocked with daily-fresh beef, lamb, goat and chicken, Turkish rices, Lebanese cheeses, warm pita and the specialty ingredients you can't find anywhere else in town.

Today's hours

Today: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Find us

1601 A Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

(803) 750-9881
100% Certified Halal
Fresh Meat Daily
Family Owned
On Broad River Rd

The Butcher Counter

Every day, a fresh halal meat selection

Beef, lamb, goat and chicken — all certified halal, all cut fresh in-store. Tell our butcher how you cook it and we'll prepare it that way.

Fresh halal beef steaks and roast on a marble butcher block

Beef

Steaks, roasts, cubes and fresh ground beef cut to order.

Fresh halal lamb chops and leg of lamb on marble

Lamb

Whole legs, shoulder, chops and lamb for grilling or stew.

Bone-in halal goat cuts on a wooden butcher board with spices

Goat

Bone-in goat cut the way your family recipe calls for.

Fresh halal whole chicken and chicken pieces with lemon and herbs

Chicken

Whole birds, quarters and boneless cuts, fresh every day.

Custom cuts on request

Whole lamb or goat, trimmed and portioned, ground fresh, or prepared for the grill — just ask at the counter or call ahead.

Call the butcher
Fresh halal beef and lamb cuts displayed at the butcher counter
Bowls of Middle Eastern spices, nuts, dates and olives

International Grocery

Authentic imports from the Middle East and beyond

The hard-to-find ingredients your recipes ask for, sourced from Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, India and Pakistan — with new arrivals landing every week.

Turkish Rices

Turkey

Baldo, osmancık and pilaf rices imported from Turkey.

Lebanese Cheeses

Lebanon

Akkawi, halloumi, nabulsi and braided string cheese.

Spices & Herbs

Syria

Sumac, za'atar, baharat, saffron and whole spice blends.

Olives & Pickles

Jordan

Barrel olives, torshi, pickled turnips and peppers.

Tea & Coffee

Egypt

Turkish coffee, cardamom blends and loose black teas.

Pantry Staples

India & Pakistan

Tahini, bulgur, lentils, ghee, date syrup and more.

Bakery

Fresh pita, special breads & pastries

Soft pita delivered fresh, plus Turkish and Arabic breads, savory pies and sweet trays of baklava and semolina cakes for your table or your guests.

  • Fresh pita and flatbread daily
  • Turkish simit, lavash and pide
  • Baklava, maamoul and basbousa trays
  • Savory spinach, cheese and za'atar pies
Stack of fresh pita bread and Middle Eastern pastries
Eid feast spread with rice, lamb, dates and sweets

Ramadan, Eid & Celebrations

Feeding the whole family — or the whole gathering

Place a bulk or catering order and we'll have it cut, packed and ready for pickup. Popular for Ramadan iftars, Eid, aqiqah, weddings and community events across the Midlands.

Place a bulk order
  • Whole lamb & goat orders, cut to your specification
  • Party trays of grilled meats, rice and mezze
  • Bulk rice, dates, nuts and sweets for Ramadan
  • Eid pre-orders — reserve early, pick up fresh

Why us

Why neighbors keep coming back

Specialty ingredients

Items you simply won't find at the big-box stores in Columbia — we stock them week after week.

A community staple

Families across the Midlands shop here for Ramadan, Eid, weddings and everyday dinners.

Staff who know the food

Ask us how to cook it, which rice to use, or which cheese melts best. We'll walk you through it.

Reviews

What shoppers say

Loved by families across the Midlands

The freshest lamb in Columbia, and they cut it exactly how I ask. I drive across town for it.
AAmina R.Irmo, SC
Finally a place with real Turkish rice and Lebanese cheese. The pita is still warm when I get home.
YYusuf K.St. Andrews
Friendly owners who help you find everything. Our Eid shopping is done in one stop.
SSarah M.Columbia, SC

Visit Us

Come see us on Broad River Road

Plenty of parking, easy in and out, and someone at the counter happy to help you find what you need.

Store hours

Store details

Monday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Store hours can vary on holidays — call ahead for Eid and Ramadan hours.