St. Louis boasts a vibrant South Asian community, and with it comes a rich selection of Indian and desi grocery stores. As locals, we at Kiraana Express proudly deliver groceries straight to your doorstep. Whether you're looking for fresh produce, authentic spices, or ready-to-eat meals and snacks, here are some top places to explore:
1. Tirupati Farmers Market
Tirupati Farmers Market is a spacious, well-organized store offering a wide variety of Indian groceries, fresh produce, and a small café with ready-to-eat snacks. This is one of our favorites because you can also find kitchen essentials like pots, pans, tawas, and cookers, along with Indian beauty products, pooja items, decorations, and mandirs which makes it a one-stop shop for all your Indian household needs!
2. Manchester Seema Indian Grocery Store
Established in 1984, Seema is one of St. Louis' oldest South Asian grocery stores. They offer a vast selection of Indian and Pakistani groceries, including spices, lentils, and ready-to-eat meals. Their long-standing presence in the community makes them a trusted source for authentic products. We love visiting here because the owners treat everyone like friends—it’s a cozy, local experience!
3. Mideast Market
Mideast Market offers a diverse selection of Pakistani, Indian, and Middle Eastern groceries. They’ve been serving the greater St. Louis area for over 25 years and are known for their fresh desi produce at affordable prices. We love this store for its diversity, and on Tuesdays, they offer a 10% senior discount for anyone over 60!
4. Desi Bazaar
Desi Bazaar is a vibrant Indian grocery store offering a wide array of spices, pulses, fresh produce, and traditional sweets. The friendly staff is always ready to help, making it a welcoming place for both seasoned cooks and newcomers to Indian cuisine. We love this store for its vast collection of Indian groceries, as well as Indian household supplies like beauty products, tawas, pooja items, and more. Plus, right next door is Signature India, an Indian bakery and restaurant with the tastiest cakes (including eggless options!) and pastries—making it a 2-in-1 visit most of the time!
5. India Bazaar
India Bazaar offers a comprehensive selection of Indian groceries, including a variety of spices, teas, snacks, and frozen foods. The store is known for its clean, well-organized layout and friendly service, making shopping a pleasant experience. We love this store because it’s so spacious—it offers a calm, relaxed shopping experience where you can also discover new desi brands! They even have a selection of fresh pastries and cake slices.
6. Pan-Asia Supermarket
Pan-Asia Supermarket is the largest Asian grocery store in Manchester, MO, offering a vast selection of Asian vegetables, fruits, and grocery products from various countries in Asia and the Middle East. With over 10,000 Asian products, it’s a one-stop shop for all your Asian culinary needs. Their Indian, Pakistani, and overall South Asian sections are impressive and very affordable!
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At Kiraana Express, we bring the best of these amazing grocery stores straight to your doorstep. Whether you're running low on atta or craving your favorite snacks, order online at kiraanaexpress.com and enjoy fast, convenient delivery across the entire St. Louis area!