It was a very disappointing experience at this store. Today I visited this store to buy some vegetables. While I was in the store I met one new family from India and from our Jian religion. Ad they are new to here. They asked me, and I gave some useful information to them. The owner of the store may not be in good mood ,he asked new family for check out forcefully. After that I did also my check out. After I left the store. They bothers came to my car and talked very roughly and in disrespectful manner with me. They do not how to behave with customers. They do not how to talk with elderly people. I will rather go to another grocery store, where customers are treated respectfully. I hope the owner of the store may improve their behavior with customers. read more

I finally made it here on a lazy Sunday afternoon. As soon as I entered, I was glad I did. This place is an Indian Chef's dream! Everything is well organized and reasonably priced. I could have spent an hour in each aisle. They have everything from frozen food, fresh produce, cooking implements, spices, condiments, ice creams , giant rice bags , even fresh samosas and more. I will be regularly returning. read more

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Very well organised store for Indian grocery. They also have fresh veggies. Owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. All the sections are nicely segregated. I found it quite reasonable compared to other grocery stores. read more

Indian store on Packard near Platt with a densely packed selection of dry goods, spices, frozen foods, rice and some fresh vegetables. Pros: -------- Free parking Little Caesars, Once upon a grill, DJ's bakery, Tmaz Taqeuira in the same line or walkable read more

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Excellent selection, good price. Could stand to provide paper grocery bags for larger purchases. read more

nice store you can get every asian grocery item over there masala, rice, dal, flours,lentiles,ayurvedic, Indian frozen vegetables, and fresh vegetables, kitchen stuff, amul dairy products, vadilal dairy products, samosas, puff etc. store owner and staff are very nice . read more

DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON The fruit that is sold at this location is a very low quality. The people working are more interested in watching TV and looking at their phones than helping their customers. When it is pointed out that their merchandise is expired I have actually seen them kick people out of the store. Their samosas are very low quality and often they Run out. The sweets are also a variable quality and sometimes they are very dry and hard. I have also seen African Americans being followed around the store. I brought a friend with me who happened to be African American and we separated and they started to follow him. Furthermore there are other stores you can go to that sell Indian groceries within the city and in Canton and Garden City. I would suggest by all means not to shop at this grocery store. Also, I have determined that some of the reviews are fake. You will see a slew of negative reviews and then suddenly you'll see a slew of positive reviews all of which I have determined to be fake. read more

I've been meaning to check this place out, and it did not disappoint! A wide array of options, clean, well-organized, and friendly service. Will definitely be returning when I have more time to browse! read more

Bombay Grocers - Imported Food Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bombay Grocers is always a delight to go to! My parents have been going there for many, many years and they just love the warmth, and the respectful way, in which they treat all of their customers. My parents have been lifelong members of this particular store and are always in very high praise of Mukesh and all of the new people that work there and who serve the Indian Community/ and everyone else, for that matter, in the city of Ann Arbor! :) Amit Kshirsagar read more

Bombay market has all the dried goods and spices you will need for preparing traditional Indian dishes. I like the lineup of frozen foods, because they make it easy for me to grab something that I can heat up for dinner or lunch, and I can try something new, instead of having to eat a Swanson Salisbury Steak TV dinner. I understand that the owners plan to build a much bigger store in 2009, not far from where they are now. For other Indian places in the area, try Yogi Groceries on Carpenter Road, and Foods of India, near the corner of Broadway and Plymouth Road. read more

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Excellent store, great selection, outstanding staff! I'm a regular customer, and it's always a pleasant experience shopping here! Highly recommended! read more

I used to be a regular of Bombay Grocers due to their great selection. However, a few weeks ago I had an experience that has convinced me to never step foot into the store again. My elderly grandmother went into the store to pick up a few groceries and was shamed upon asking a few simple questions about the brands available. It was clear that the cashier Milind was not only rude, but also sexist in the way that he interacted with and demeaned her. Even after his outburst and her apology, he followed her to and continued to harass her in the parking lot. It is appalling to me the complete lack of not just professionalism but more importantly, basic human respect that this man showed a woman who was old enough to be his grandmother. I'll be happy to drive the extra few miles to avoid this store. read more

This place makes me wish I knew far more about Indian cooking. However, I know full well how to take something from the freezer and put it in the oven, so I have the key to some above-decent pakoras as well as some waaaay-better-than-Trader-Joe's frozen naan. Other things I know? How to be cheap. Check! Everything here is priced so low that I feel like a kid in a candy (er, spicy candy) store. The colorful labels catch my eye and I get curious about it all. The benefit of such reasonable prices is that I can actually buy a few unfamiliar things and experiment -- and not feel horrible if the result isn't perfect. I don't know much about Bollywood flicks, either, but it seems this would be the place to get an education. With big movie posters on the front window of the shop and hanging from the ceiling, and stacks and stacks of both VHS and DVDs, I'm sure that with a little guidance, I could take a mini (well, Bollywood films are long, so maybe not totally mini) course on Indian cinema. The fellow working here was very friendly -- so much so that I wouldn't feel uncomfortable at all going back and (subtly and politely) bumbling a bit through the aisles. I'll be back -- with a bit more cash and some bright cooking ideas -- soon! read more

As an Indian, this is my de facto grocery store when I run out of things I need. Since the store has everything I need from fresh groceries to frozen samosas, I tend to make a biweekly trip here. You can get Limca and Thums Up (indian sodas) at this store, plus every type of Indian spice possible. This store also has a mithai (Indian sweets) counter, a place to buy all your Indian religious (i.e., agarbathi, dieties) and bath sundries needs. I have also just recently discovered they keep costume jewerly and bindis. Plus, the fresh samosas are always a must. At 75 cents a piece, the samosas are brought in every day and are quite delicious. If anything, go there for a samosa and a limca and then leave with some frozen naan and a packet of lentils. read more

If listening to Gujrati, Hindi and Urdu swirling around you makes you uncomfortable, stay away. If not, enter and you will find a great array of products. Often, I see Europeans like myself looking for out of the way ingredients. Yet, a trick I picked up elsewhere goes like this: when I know the English is limited, I google whatever I can't find then ask for it in Hindi, for example, I type in "chickpea flour in Hindi." I then show the screen (with the Hindi devanagari letters) to the young man behind the counter and he says "yeah...let me show you..." So rather than repeating louder and louder what you want, and getting frustrated, google your whole shopping list before you arrive. I do this in Asian markets as well. Great selection. I visit frequently with iPhone in hand, ready to roll out the google Hindi. read more

I go here primarily for henna for my hair. They have all sorts of henna products and amla as well as other oils and things for healthy hair and skin. Very good prices, way better than buying online or whole foods and the henna I buy is 100% organic henna for just a few dollars. Huge selection of all sorts of things, best Indian grocery store in Ann Arbor. Be careful of credit card minimum, my memory tells me it's $10. read more

The first thing I noticed about this small Indian and Pakastani grocery store was that it smelled delicious. They have a really good selection of dried goods, canned goods, ready-to-eat meals and bulk spices and they're organized and labeled well. They also have a remarkable number of used VHS Bollywood movies for sale. Not only is the selection good, but the prices are excellent as well. I got a large bag of garam masala for $2.49, and the next size up, which was huge, was only $3.99. That one bag will probably last me through a year and a half of making curries and samosas. read more

Andrew and I just came back from finally seeing the newly reopened store, and man, it's amazing. Everything is still shiny clean and white, and there is so much more space for neatly labeled yummy-ness. Their selection of all things Indian has definitely increased with the size, and it is awesome. Anything and everything you would need to make an Indian dish from scratch is in here. They also have a great selection of ready to eat stuff, including the Indian food in a pouch that Trader Joe's sells under its own name, but more authentic and spicier. I went in recently, apparently they have a $10 minimum if you are going to use a credit card. Just stock up on some frozen naan and you'll be set. read more

I'm a novice cook who's practicing to become very good... and I'm so lucky to have this wonderful store nearby. They have *everything* I've ever needed, even for the most elaborate recipes. And they aren't just helpful -- you can find that at any good store. They go way beyond what I'd expect. I've started bringing in my cookbooks to show them recipes. They're happy to walk me through the store and show where everything is... share what they think is best (not price-based, but based on quality and what they enjoy eating at home!)... even answer my questions about cooking Indian food. I can't imagine going anywhere else. I have so much love for this store and the people who run it. read more

I love Bombay Grocers!! I'm of Indian origin and I have been coming to this place for as long as it's been open. I know the owner personally, and he's a great guy! Their offerings are clean, well-labeled and easily accessible --both to people acquainted or unacquainted with Indian food products. If you're a non-Indian, I appear to you to be even more adventurous here and try out their goods from ready-to-eat foil-packed foods, to the frozen delicacies to the fresh vegetables to the multitude of ready-to-use spice mixes and more. If you need help with any of the items or need a recipe for something, feel free to contact me. I'll be glad to help!! :-) read more

I love this place! They always have my tea and my incense I need. The owners and store people are great.

Shameful behavior. All prices skyrocketed at a time like this??? They bought off rice bags from sams for $15 and are selling for $25. Shame on them. Is this the time to make money?? read more

A very intriguing store. The first time I came here it was for spices to follow recipes by Madhur Jaffrey. Then I came back for ready-to-eat foods. If you are going to have frozen food, it might as well be something exotic and new. The flatbreads and filled pancakes in their frozen case are nice. I feel as if I should be more adventurous here. I hope someone who really cooks in this tradition will do a serious write-up. I don't feel I can be fair, as I don't know what might be missing! read more

I rolled up to the place yesterday looking for Pataks Biryani paste. The Indian Market closer to my house has been sold out of it for a while and I figured it be nice to check out other cool markets in the city. When I walked in I was immediately amazed by how big, clean and organized the place is. Though it's not HUGE, it's definitely the biggest Indian Market I've ever been to. They had massive amounts of jarred spices, curries, chutneys, sauces etc etc. Huge selections of everything you would want from a place like this, though a bit lacking in the produce department. That's ok with me though, I got other places for that. Here are two things that made me fall in the with this place: 1) Huge selections on Basamati rice, and it's CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. I'm talking $14 for a giant burlap sack (the good stuff) of rice that'll cost you over $20 at any other store. 2)Huge selections on musical Instruments instruments. I got a tambourine for five dollars. FIVE DOLLARS. Homeboys at the music store wanna charge like $30. Sorry guys, i'm going to an Indian Grocery store to get killer deals on tambourines, bells and flutes. ha! While checking out I noticed a little spot where there could have been home-made samosas, but only grease spots where they used to be remained. I'll have to come back earlier in the day and see what this is all about. Also, as soon as I hit the lottery I'm buying all the sauces and chutneys they carry. read more

I can't thank them enough for everything they are doing for my nephew. They are delivering the grocery as he doesn't have a car & a student. Also keeping personal request. I believe still now some nice human being are out there. read more

I love Indian food and I love Bombay Grocery Store. They used to be a tiny store packed floor to ceiling - literally they had shelving from the floor all the way up. Everything in this store is always neat and clean. A few months ago they moved a few doors down and took over a large space and of course they expanded their offerings. Yesterday I went there to get my favorite Indian Chai Tea - not only did they have my favorite but they added two new flavors - Ginger Chai Tea and Cardamon Chai Tea. I bought both. The Ginger is milder than I would have expected - it is a nice tea, but probably won't buy it again. Might wait and try it for ice tea in the summer. The cardamon tea is WONDERFUL - full bodied, robust tea. You must like cardamon to like this tea though as the flavor is quite potent. Bought a snack that I thought would be mild - holy Toledo it was hot hot hot....ended up getting the hiccups it was so hot. Also did the thick tongue thing too...yikes. Glad I only spent a dollar to find out it wasn't my cup of tea! So much to see, smell and investigate while there, take some time and check out this store. Wish they had a website... read more

I use Yelp all the time and have never written a review before. But I felt so strongly about what happened that I felt compelled to leave a rating. Earlier today my mom went to this shop. My mom is 75 years old and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. She asked the people at the shop a few questions as she was deciding between various items. One of the people at the counter named Miland was extremely rude. He told her that she doesn't buy enough here and that he looked at her credit car transactions (which of course he can't) and found that she goes to many other shops. She said that she was sorry if she upset them in some way. After she walked out, he came out after her and told her to never come to back to the shop again. She again said she was sorry but that this was no way to talk to someone that was his grandmother's age. The shop was not busy. There were almost no other customers. My mom was extremely hurt by the interaction. We will never go to this shop again. read more

Excellent stock. Really impressive range of ingredients, product, cooking gear, even film rentals. But the kid who works there is SUCH an ASSHAT. My god. Doesn't greet people when they walk in. Gets distracted by the movie that's invariably playing in the background while attending to customers. Just generally inattentive. Happens consistently when I go there. Sometimes I'll walk in and if he's the cashier I head right back out the door. Anything to avoid this jerk. Basically: the place is great. I just want this guy to change--because I think he's the son of the owner, he's going to be there for a while. read more

Bombay Grocers is a great Indian/Pakistani grocery on the south-east side of town. Located in the strip mall right on the corner, it's quite large and spacious, with a large selection of goods. Even better, it's clean and super orderly. Many items come in a few sizes of package, so you can purchase however much you need. They have a small fresh vegetable section, but the real stand-outs are the selections of beans, spices, and crunchy snacks. They also a have a big frozen section, where you can get premade items and frozen dough. Finally, they have non-food items as well, like housewares, decorative jewelry, and DVDs. I will definitely return! read more

I always go here to get the $.75 veggie samosas when I get my hair cut at the barber next door, and they are always really good and filling. Will be going again next time I need a haircut read more

Management seems to keep the grocery very clean and well-lit. Great selection of Indian dry goods and non-perishables. I was particularly impressed by their bulk selection of rice and dal. Also has a nice variety of Indian snacks however be wary of expiration dates as it doesn't seem some items have as great of a turnover. I went on a friday and the fresh produce selection was a little lacking. A sign said they get produce deliveries on Mondays and Wednesdays so that's probably the time to go for fresh produce. read more

The only thing that would make Bombay grocers more perfect would be if they had more explanations for non-Indians and tastings. I found in England that Indian prepared meals have cornered the market on the "I don't want to cook but I want good food" clientele. The frozen section is amazing, the pistachio burfee is the only one I've ever found to match the raja rani's mid 1980's when they ruled and the pickle selection makes your mouth water. It's wonderful. read more

A small store, but packed with everything Indian for the kitchen- and hot samosas right by the register. I can't leave without buying a few, and they seldom all make it home. read more

We shop here once or twice a month. One of the best places to buy a variety of items ranging from fresh produce to frozen foods. I have shopped at other Indian grocery locations but know of them come close to this one on price and selection. Quite friendly and helpful staff too. read more

Great Indian grocer. It's spotless, quite large, with a good variety, and seems cheaper than some of the others in town. Unfortunately they don't really sell prepared foods EXCEPT for some homemade samosas. Come between 1pm and 5pm to snag some - under a $1 each and so much better than making them yourself :) read more

In terms of the clerks and people (besides the owner) who work at this grocery store, I know they are not accustomed to the United States and its customs when it comes socialization and manners. They are great people, but they are just a little hard to talk to sometimes. They are working on improving their social behavior between customers. Please take this in consideration on your next visit! Other than that, the grocery store is well maintained and has everything you would possibly want from an Indian grocery store in Ann Arbor! read more

Very nice store, very well arranged, large and pleasant. Strongly recommend to any one for Asian Grioceries etc

This is a much better indian groceries store arround in ann arbor. Must go there!!!!!!