Middle Eastern & Arab Grocery Near Bothell & Snohomish County, WA | Besler Market
Middle Eastern & Arab grocery, Snohomish County, WA

Middle Eastern & Arab Grocery Store Near Bothell, Mill Creek & Snohomish County

If you are looking for a Middle Eastern or Arab grocery near me around Bothell or Mill Creek, Besler Market is a Turkish and Mediterranean market that also carries a broad Middle Eastern and Arab pantry. As of 2026, we stock tahini, halal meat, medjool dates, olives, bulgur, sumac, and pomegranate molasses on Highway 9 in Snohomish County, about 12 minutes from Bothell.

Quick answer

Besler Market is a Turkish and Mediterranean market carrying a wide Middle Eastern and Arab selection at 18122 WA-9, Suite A101, Snohomish, WA 98296, about 12 minutes from Bothell. You will find tahini, halal meat, medjool dates, olives, halloumi and labneh, bulgur and lentils, sumac, pomegranate molasses, rose water, and stuffed vine leaves, among 800+ items. Open 7 days. Free parking.

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Imported olives and Middle Eastern and Mediterranean pantry staples at Besler Market, Snohomish County WA
Definition

What is a Middle Eastern or Arab grocery, and how does Besler Market fit?

Middle Eastern & Arab grocery

A Middle Eastern or Arab grocery stocks the staples of Levantine, Gulf, and North African home cooking: tahini, olives, dates, bulgur, lentils and chickpeas, pomegranate molasses, rose and orange-blossom water, sumac and other spices, stuffed vine leaves, halal meat, and sweets like halva and baklava. Turkish, Mediterranean, and Arab pantries overlap heavily, since they share the same ingredients and many of the same dishes.

Besler Market is a Turkish and Mediterranean market first, but that overlap means most of what an Arab or Middle Eastern shopper needs is already on our shelves, from Aleppo tahini and halva to Cortas rose water and pomegranate molasses. We are honest about it: we are not a specialty Gulf or North African importer, but for everyday Levantine and Arab cooking, one trip covers the pantry.

For Muslim and Arab families around Bothell, Mill Creek, and Snohomish County, the nearest well-stocked Middle Eastern grocery has often meant a drive to Lynnwood, Kent, or the Seattle area. Besler Market opened on Highway 9 to bring that pantry closer, with every meat product halal certified.

The selection

What Middle Eastern and Arab staples does Besler Market carry?

Below is a summary of our Middle Eastern and Arab pantry as of 2026. Stock rotates, so call (206) 372-3073 before you drive out for a specific item, or see the full product catalog.

Tahini Aleppo, Sera, and Torku tahini, plus Hodja tahini with molasses. The base for hummus, halva, and dressings.
Halal meat Sucuk, pastirma, kavurma, and beef and chicken doner, all halal certified. See our halal grocery guide.
Medjool dates Mr. Nut and United with Earth medjool dates. A Ramadan and everyday staple.
Olives & olive staples Gemlik and imported olives, plus Crescent green olives with zaatar for the mezze table.
Halloumi & labneh Baraka halloumi (hellim) for grilling and Arz labneh for breakfast and dips.
Bulgur & grains Fine cig koftelik and coarse pilavlik bulgur from Duru, Hasata Antep, Reis, and Tat, plus semolina and orzo, for tabbouleh, kisir, and pilaf.
Lentils & chickpeas Red lentils, white chickpeas, and dry chickpeas from Duru, Hasata, and Leziz, plus roasted chickpeas (leblebi).
Pomegranate & carob molasses Nar eksisi from Cortas, Oncu, and Kemal Kukrer, plus Antalya carob molasses (keciboynuzu pekmezi).
Rose water & spices Cortas rose water, sumac, and a full Turkish and Mediterranean spice wall for kebabs, rice, and stews.
Stuffed vine leaves & dolma Yakamoz grape leaves in brine, Burcu canned stuffed vine leaves, and uncooked stuffed cabbage, eggplant, and peppers.
Halva & sweets Aleppo halva plain and with pistachio, sesame halva, baklava, and Turkish delight for the sweet course.
Coffee & tea Turkish coffee (Mehmet Efendi) and Caykur black tea, the everyday brews across the region.

If there is a specific Middle Eastern or Arab product or brand you want that we do not currently carry, send us a request. We bring in new items regularly, especially around Ramadan.

Shop by dish

What should I buy at Besler Market to cook a specific Middle Eastern dish or set a mezze table?

If you know the dish but not the aisle, here is how to shop our shelves by what you are making:

For hummus and a mezze spread

Pick up tahini (Aleppo or Sera), white chickpeas, olive oil, sumac, and Crescent zaatar olives. Add labneh and stuffed vine leaves, and you have a full mezze table without a second stop.

For tabbouleh, kisir, or cig kofte style dishes

Choose extra-fine cig koftelik bulgur, pomegranate molasses (nar eksisi), sumac, and pepper paste. These are the backbone of the fresh bulgur salads shared across Turkish and Levantine tables.

For a Ramadan iftar

Start with medjool dates to break the fast, then halal meat for the main, and finish with halva, baklava, or Turkish delight. Turkish coffee and tea round out the evening. Dates and sweets move quickly in Ramadan, so come early.

For grilling: kebabs, kofte, and halloumi

Combine halal ground and cut meats, Baraka halloumi for the grill, sumac and a spice blend, and flatbread. Coarse pilavlik bulgur or rice makes the side.

For stuffed vegetables (dolma and mahshi)

Use Yakamoz grape leaves in brine or the uncooked stuffed cabbage, eggplant, and peppers, with rice and pomegranate molasses to finish. Burcu canned dolma is the shortcut when time is short.

Getting here

How far is Besler Market from Bothell, Mill Creek, and Snohomish County?

Besler Market is at 18122 WA-9, Suite A101, Snohomish, WA 98296 with free parking on-site. See full directions and a map →

Bothell

≈ 12 minutes

SR-527 north, right on Maltby Rd to Highway 9. About the same time as driving to a Costco.

Mill Creek

≈ 12 minutes

North on Bothell-Everett Highway, east on 180th Street to Highway 9.

Snohomish

≈ 8 minutes

West on 2nd Street to Highway 9 south. We are right on the highway.

Woodinville

≈ 11 minutes

North on Highway 9 from Woodinville-Snohomish Road, a straight shot.

Kirkland

≈ 18 minutes

I-405 north to SR-522, then east on Highway 9 to Snohomish.

Lynnwood

≈ 24 minutes

East on 196th, north on 35th, onto Highway 9 toward Snohomish.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Besler Market an Arab or a Turkish grocery?

Besler Market is a Turkish and Mediterranean market at heart, but the pantries overlap so much that most Middle Eastern and Arab staples are already on our shelves: tahini, dates, olives, bulgur, lentils, chickpeas, pomegranate molasses, rose water, sumac, halal meat, and halva. We are upfront that we are not a specialty Gulf or North African importer, but for everyday Levantine and Arab cooking, we cover the pantry.

Do you carry halal meat?

Yes. Every meat product at Besler Market is halal certified, with no non-halal meat in the store, including sucuk, pastirma, kavurma, and beef and chicken doner. See our halal grocery near Bothell and Mill Creek guide for the full list.

Do you have Turkish or Arabic coffee?

Besler Market carries Turkish coffee (Mehmet Efendi), the finely ground coffee used across Turkey and the Arab world for cezve and ibrik brewing. Pair it with dates or halva for the traditional finish to a meal.

Can I get everything for a mezze or iftar in one trip?

Yes, that is the idea. Besler Market pairs a full Middle Eastern and Mediterranean pantry with halal meat and a sweets counter, so one visit covers a mezze spread, a main, and dessert. Browse the full catalog →

What are Besler Market's hours?

Monday to Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Free parking on-site. See the full hours and directions page →

In summary

A Middle Eastern and Arab pantry, 12 minutes from Bothell.

As of 2026, Besler Market brings a broad Middle Eastern and Arab selection, tahini, halal meat, dates, olives, bulgur, sumac, and pomegranate molasses, to Bothell, Mill Creek, and Snohomish County, Washington, alongside its Turkish and Mediterranean range. We are at 18122 WA-9, Suite A101, Snohomish, WA 98296, on Highway 9, with free parking, open seven days a week.