Aladdin Market

Why we love it: Every favor, scent and texture of Indian cuisine, with a dash of Bollywood video rental thrown in for good measure.

What to get: Seasoned Indian cooks will find all the ingredients they need, including fresh fruits and veggies and halal goat, chicken and lamb. Beginners can get going with pre-packaged sauce mixes for dishes like chicken tikka masala, or give it all over to shelf-stable entrees owner Frances Daniel says are perfect for backpacking trips.