Ok folks, no more driving all the way to Berkeley for Indian groceries. This little gem of a store is legit, and should really be patronized as much as possible! I poked my head in for the first time today, a bit shameful of me as I am a resident of Hercules and I like to cook Indian food. Major selling points for me: 1. FRESH CURRY LEAVES in the refrigerated items. I could stop here, but let's continue... 2. Large variety of common-in-Indian-cuisine types of dals/lentils/legumes, flours (including Barley flour, and other common flours for all the different types of Indian breads), spices both common and specialized (ie. Kashmiri Chili Powder, Asafoetida, etc), Popular basmati brands (Daawat - both Traditional & Ultima, Royal Authentic, and others)... 3. Freezer section has coconut, drumstick vegetable, pre-made breads and other common items found in Indian grocery stores. 4. NO EXPIRED ITEMS that I picked up and checked, and believe me, I went looking for them. Having expired items on the shelf at any grocery store is such a huge turnoff for me, and this store had within-expiry date products, and a very nice and helpful employee actively restocking the shelves while I was there. Very good sign! 5. They had common British sweets at the counter, such as Cadbury Flakes. Maybe a little too convenient! :) Today when I went, they had fresh Fenugreek leaves and guavas in the front of the store on display. I was told they had some mango and guava pastries in the back (I passed this time, but will seek the pastries out in the future). I have a feeling they probably have different fresh items as they happen upon them if they are good quality and are in season. All in all, I can't think of anything that other bigger Indian grocery stores have that this little store didn't. Great variety and well stocked! Sarab and Jessica were very nice and helpful employees, and they happily got my business today. I look forward enthusiastically to continuing to patronize their wonderful little store. Thank you KS, lucky to have you in Hercules! read more

Best plot twist of 2025: Filipino grocery items inside an Indian grocery in Hercules. :) I didn't expect this, but I'm genuinely so happy it's here. No more driving far just to cook something familiar, they carry Filipino grocery items and pantry staples for everyday cooking. They have essentials like Mang Tomas, pancit canton, and I was really excited to see lumpia and fish balls in the freezer. It makes such a difference being able to grab Filipino products close to home. And don't be intimidated walking in, the owner is really kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. If you need help or recommendations, he's more than happy to help and actually takes the time to explain things. Also love that Sugartoof is right next door. If you're craving halo-halo, theirs is the best, and they also have Italian-Filipino desserts, empanadas, and hot food, perfect after a quick grocery run. There's even a threading studio here, which makes it a nice one-stop errand. 10/10 highly recommend. So glad to have this in the neighborhood. :) read more

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Our new go-to! We used to go all the way to Berkeley to get a good deal on turmeric and curry powder, now we have our own quality spot in Hercules at fair prices! read more

KS Indian Grocery - International Grocery Near Me - Hercules, California

I was always so curious about this grocery store, so if you're like me and were nervous about going in and not knowing anything, just go anyway! There are prepackaged desserts in the fridge, but the owners let us know there are freshly made desserts and samosas by the cash register. We walked around and there were veggies in the front, dried ingredients, cooking utensils, savory snacks, cookies, and ice cream. We got some fresh gulab jamun and a similar colorful dessert with cream in the middle (this was my favorite) and a third dessert that was shaped like a funnel cake. They're also selling homemade Dubai Chocolate for $20.99 with their own packaging, which I thought was pretty cool. read more

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I'm so excited to have a legit Indian market in Hercules. I saw it a few days ago and today the Hubs wanted a "fun" lunch. KS Indian Grocery immediately came to mind. After my sons morning walk, this was the obvious spot to stop and make Hubs wishes come true! First, the heavenly incense...sandalwood! So relaxing and something to come back to purchase at another time. I knew what I wanted and headed to the freezer section. Everything was there. I'm posting a picture of everything I bought for our lunch. Service is courteous. The store looks clean and bright. Everything is easily accessible and visible. I really like this shop and I hope they do extremely well. Easy to find and lots of free parking. read more

KS Indian Grocery - Our special day menu. So good! - International Grocery Near Me - Hercules, California

So happy to have found this GEM of an Indian grocery store In Hercules!! Don't know how I had missed it for a year!! On my first visit I had really great service by the ENTHUSIASTIC young man at the register. I bought several DELICIOUS freshly made SAMOSAS to take home to my family. We are big fans of indian good. We all LOVED them. I should have bought more!!! I love that we have this shop this close now. I will return again and again... read more

Reba Jane S recently reviewed this small market. I am so glad she did. I went the next day. I suspect it would have taken me longer to notice the store was even there. The store has a bit of everything. The clerks are friendly and helpful. I was impressed with how clean and organized the store is. There is a great selection of frozen food for people like me who don't cook much but still want a tasty meal. They have a great selection of rice, grains, and spices. What impressed me was the produce. They have had the best okra. It is one of the few things I enjoy preparing. read more

I stumbled upon this place when I dropped something off the UPS store a few doors down. It's in the same complex as Home Depot. I decided to go in because I wanted to see if they carried Rasmalai (they do!). I've been here at least 3 times in the past couple of weeks. My coworker who went with me once even commented how the store was so organized and clean. Staff were helpful and friendly as well. read more

KS Indian Grocery - three boxes of nanak rasmali - International Grocery Near Me - Hercules, California

Nice neighborhood store. Small but has a little of everything. Very friendly and excellent customer service

Conveniently located, well-stocked spot for authentic Indian grocery items and other products. The clerk was extremely helpful and pleasant. Parking is ample and hours accommodating. Good experience. read more

KS is a well-managed grocery store. It is clean, well-stocked for a wide range of Indian grocery needs. They often have delicious, fresh samosas and sweets, though get samosas early in the day. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I'm happy to see a solid shop like this in Hercules! read more

They have a great selection of groceries and really yummy snacks! The guys at the store were really friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back and support! read more

Great customer service . Great clean organized store.reasonable price.I always shopping here read more

KS Indian Grocery - Perfect great store - International Grocery Near Me - Hercules, California

Great store. The guys were kind and professional. They helped me find what I was looking for and even offered alternatives. It will be a regular stop for me for my spices! read more

Great customer service, personal touch to make us feel important good products and we feel reasonable price , definitely will recommend this to our friends read more

Wonderful Indian store! They have everything from Indian vegetables to all the other Indian grocery's. Sukman was so helpful he got all the groceries I needed and he even helped carry them to the car! That's amazing personal service! This Omaha become my go to Indian store! read more

I visited KS Indian Grocery today and was helped by Preet, who could not have been nicer and more helpful. Excellent customer service. The store was well stocked with anything you may need to prepare Indian dishes, including non-GMO project verified spices and organic dried legumes. They also had a good selection of beverages (including mango lassi) and refrigerated foods. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more