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This store is very different from other desi stores - the owners are courteous, are always proactively bringing in new items and rotating out their stock. It is run like an American store - a far cry from other stores where any questions about years-old stock will bring apathetic stares at best and insolent comments at worst.
So far the spices seem fresher too - hard to say with dried herbs and spices but at other stores the packages look like they were sitting at the bottom of a sunken freight container for decades.
They have a brilliant snack bar - lots of variety, not the healthy type, nothing out of the world but they seem to be made right here in AZ, so nothing that reeks of old oil.
The produce is fresh, for a change. No shriveled up okra, remnants of gourds, rotting black curry leaves... I saw the owner negotiating moringa fruits (drumstick) with a local supplier who had sample specimens, so they seem to be keeping local seasonal supply in mind.
They also have other things like cookware, jewelry and puja items. I was thrilled with the prices of these too - very competitive with New Jersey and California stores.
They have really awesome sales at great prices too. Not just one or two items, but plenty of items - rice, lentils, spices, snacks, veggies, etc. The store is big, and nicely filled - it doesn't look like a pantry with random odds and ends put together. They very politely accepted a couple of returns for store credit and I nearly jumped out of my skin in surprise.
Finally a desi store that I can bear to go to. I hope the owners read these reviews about what is working for the customers and don't go the doggone old desi way.
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