Jade M.
Yelp
I went on a Friday afternoon around 11:15am after picking up my package at the Post Office. I was curious what they have in store on this food plaza. Now, this plaza has over 8 Indian restaurants, a liquor store, a billiards and bar, then discovered this grocery finally opened in a few months.
I went inside and was curious. Some of the seasonal fruits and vegetables are sold outside. I would say prices are reasonable and cheap compared to other Indian groceries and another competing supermarket along Mowry Avenue. This is a great addition to the Irvington area and south grimmer and other neighborhoods.
As soon as I went inside the supermarket, it was well lit with bright lights, there's a food court there that serve Paan, Indian snacks like samosas, cakes and many more dishes stored on hot kettles. The food court is located on the right side.
Then a produce section is huge. There are fresh veggies located outside too. The whole supermarket is huge. The aisles are organized according to what food products they sell. A lot of local Indian brands are sold here. Price are little cheaper for produce, and the variety is huge for masala mixes, spices, herbs, rusks, salt, chutneys, oils, frozen foods, chapatis, flatbreads, rice, lentils and other flours, kitchenware, and religious accessories and other holiday items. There are even Cricket bats here too.
Overall the ambiance is really nice to see and a lot of variety. Prices are little cheaper here like $1 for many goods here. They offer a lot of fresh vegetables, fruits and you can spot some deals here. Today, I saw green kiwi selling for $2.99/ lb - I would say it's a deal here.
If you are looking for individual spices, It is $0.70 to $1 cheaper compared to other groceries and other supermarkets around this area. I saw Fresno chilies here that cost $4.01/ lbs here.
Also, one of the guys caught me taking pictures because it was my first time. I kept taking it for other people to see if you guys are interested going here.
I would say there are more local Indian brands, Deep india catered to the Indian community here. But I would buy their spices, herbs, vegetables and other items.
There is also a bigger section for Indian chips, snacks, fennel seeds and saunf as a mouth freshener, Indian candies and other western chocolates, fruit pastilles.
Ambiance of an Indian grocery store in bright, well lit, very organized and clean. 5/5.
A small food court inside serving popular Indian food, samosas, snacks, galebi, Paan, cakes and burfi. 4/5. I will have to try it next time!
Overall grocery is 4.7/5.
Pictures are not permitted to avoid competition from other groceries and supermarkets near by.
Prices are little lower here. I am talking about their vegetables, fruits, and other spices, pantry essentials here.
There are a lot of flour and rice varieties here. There are about 30 brands and the quality are of basmati rice sold here. Prices are pretty reasonable here like $16 to $20, so I would say $4 to 6, or less than compared to other stores.
Thank you for opening a great Indian grocery here at the Irvington area, it is much appreciated and needed.
I will come back to buy what I need for Indian ingredients here especially spices, herbs, produce and other hard-to-find veggies, fruits or chilies. I will buy the unique Indian snacks here which cannot be found anywhere in the Tri-City area. It is also the reason why I will stay away from Safeway because of their price gouging and their produce are too expensive. A strong point why you have to get the best deals and freshest produce for any family to enjoy!
It is better to go here to see for yourself on the variety of items they sell. It is extensive, and prices are reasonable. Sometimes you get the best deals on fresh fruits, vegetables that are in season.
Overall is 4.5/5.
It is also open 24/7, so if you have to go to a grocery for emergency. This is your next destination.