I would definitely go there again and again for their chole bhature.. Other things I may pass... Would do a take out.. Not a place to sit and eat read more

Good was good. Nice to have indian food after a time. Also small grocery store is there to buy indian grocery

I was going through the reviews and found some people mentioning the bad customer service and how the guy at cash register is always chewing tobacco. During my first visit I noticed that behavior too and i was going to say something but did not. I was in and out of the store in two minutes. The second time over, however, I had to wait for about 15 to 20 minutes for the food that I had ordered and I couldn't help but notice the same guy chewing tobacco and spitting away to glory in a open dustbin that he was picking up with his hands bringing it close to his mouth. Probably cause he didn't want to miss his aim while spitting!!! While paying my bill I mentioned to him in the nicest way I possibly could that his habit wasn't too good for his health and that since it is an establishment where they cook and serve food, that is an even bigger reason he shouldn't be doing it. I got a big lecture on how he was not breaking any law and that he has been in this country for so many years and what not. Then he literally told me to get out and said I should not come to the store if I don't like it. Food is not the best either but is not too bad either. I would have given zero stars but Yelp doesn't give that option. read more

Wow! I'm I'm so sad to write this review about little India. I was very disappointed I ordered Chaat and it was disgusting how can you mess up chaat. I've been there several times and always loved their food maybe they changed owners or the chef. read more

Highly disappointed at the service and the quality of food in terms of flavor. Everything we had, samosa chat, Chana bhatoora, aloo, puri was tasteless and substandard in flavor profiles. I had to throw my food away at the end because no one wanted to eat it. And the attitude of the people is also very indifferent so why would I go there again? I will make my Own chaat at home ten times better than what I was served! read more

Charged 25 bucks to get frozen vada pav and samosa to go. On complaining the ladies informed - they daily prepare food in early morning and freeze it. Microwave it and stick it to poor customer. Complete cheat people read more

Rude people! I walked in minding my own business and a remark was made about my race. I let it fly, shrugged it off and that was that. I really liked all the variety of products they have, from spices, flour, teas, snacks, etc. I took my items and I waited for someone to come. As I waited I noticed it smelled delicious and I took a look at the menu. Finally when two people were behind me someone came. I was going to pay with card but he snatched the items from me and said they only take cash for a minimum purchase and literally kicked me out. Never coming back. read more

Literally the rudest man I've spoke to on the phone regarding a catering order. I know it's a small business.. but have some basic common courtesy. read more

They definitely have AWESOME samosas. We ordered samosas, parathas, Pav bhaji, vada pav. The only item I would rate just OK in our order would be their vada pav. Other items we ordered were great. We are planning to go again today before we leave back to CA. The seating area is really small. I wish they invest some money on expanding their area so people have a better experience and service. Great job to all the ladies who run the kitchen !!! I can definitely relate very well to the service complaints placed by other yelpers. read more

Delicious Samosa chat!! Yummy... If your really hungry, you may want to order more. Cute area near the back where you put in your order. Leave a tip!! Those ladies back there deserve it! read more

As usual: 1. Service sucks esp at the front desk 2. Food is ok. The last time I went there, I paid with $20 for a $13 purchase, I expected change. When the old guy asked me for more money, I was shocked and told him I had handed him $20. He almost called me a liar in front of another customer who actually vouched for me (even though I did not know him). It was embarrassing. Not going again to be called a liar! read more

little india is the best gor shopping mean while you can have lunch finger food like smosas,, deserarts, groceries are lower prices than other stores guranted. read more

I tried there chaat papdi and i was disappointed with the ingredients . You guys are using aloo sabji and which was so bland. And i think for Papad you are using golgape. Please keep original papad. And improve little quality. read more

Average food, however the worst part is the customer service. I'd ordered food, and 'they' missed few items while handing over the packet. My bad, that i didn't check before paying. I reached home and called back reminding them about making the payment and the missing items. To my surprise, the lady who picked the phone started blaming and arguing with me that why did I leave the packet. ..Strange people... Secondly, I would agree to the review provided by 'Rahul K' , The owner of the shop is a frustrated man, and rough to his customers. He chews tobacco while mumbling and always feels like he is inconvinienced while you pay him cause he gets disturbed from watching his TV! read more

Just serving delicious chat is not enough, you also need to have decent Customer Satisfaction rate . But the people working here do not understand that. I had called the front desk to order chola puri Togo for dinner on Thursday night. The owner of this fast food joint told me that it will be ready in 20 minutes. I reached there in 30 mins, but they took 50 mins to get my order ready. I had to stand there for 30 mins with nothing to do and watch people around and waste my time. When I politely raised my concern on the delay to the owner, he told these words - " YOU DON'T HAVE TO COME TO MY RESTAURANT AGAIN. THIS IS HOW IT IS AND ITS NOT UNDER MY CONTROL". It was so embarrassing in front of everyone. This Gentleman is filled with Ego and has no respect to the customers coming to his place. He thinks he is doing us all a favor by running his joint. I STRONGLY DISLIKE THIS PLACE. They need to change their attitude towards customers otherwise they are gonna lose customers. read more

Delicious. What do you think of delectable 'chaat' that melts in your mouth? In a way, you're always left unsatisfied after you dig in to these tasty treats, simply because you yearn for more. And yearn I did! I've been frequenting this place for the past two years or so. It is relatively close by to campus, and is definitely on the route to my house, so if it's 100+ degrees and you're experiencing a craving for a flavorful treat, what better place is there other than Little India? Honestly, I haven't had a myriad of foods here. When I like something, I'm quite obstinate, and I stick to it. However, I have tasted bhel puri at five or so other Indian "chaat" places peppered around the valley, and nothing can compare to the bhel puri in Little India! Anyway, instead of yelping about it, I'm going to shut off my laptop, leave campus in an hour or so, and then go to Little India because I'm hungry. read more

First timers: head to the back and fill out a menu, and hand it to the nice people who are making the food. The lack of signage seems to trip everyone up. This place is hidden in the back of the Indian grocery store. This is actually fairly standard for chaat (i.e. snack) places in the U.S. Some might have more seating, some don't have the grocery store attached, but they all have delicious, mouth-watering food at decent prices. For me, this place is hit-or-miss. Sometimes the bhel-puri is out-of-this-world, and other days it isn't even worth finishing. That's basically what turned me from a repeat customer to I'm-never-going-back. For the quality+quantity of food you get, I can't say that the price is that great, I've had way better food for way cheaper, with just about the same level and speed of service, elsewhere. Sadly, this is about the best you'll find in Tempe (for chaat, I mean). I'll give them props for having decent pani-puri and for showing the 'rents a good time when they were here. Oh yeah, sometimes the owner or the person at the front desk is a real... grouch, to put it nicely. Not really my business (or is it??) but maybe people should learn not to glare as a routine. Oh yeah, and their prices seem to fluctuate based on how much you spend and what you buy. I want to say this is typical of Indian grocery in the U.S. but most places are really nice and don't try to rip you. read more

Take it from a real live Indian who used to live in New Delhi: this is the best, most authentic, just like mom makes it food in phoenix. And the groceries are good too - this is one of the few places in the Valley I can get a Thums Up (if you don't know what that is, you best find out!!). Great selection of namkeen (salty snacks) and decent fresh asian veggie section (kerela, persian cucumbers, daikon, the works). I love going there, pickin up my faves, and having a quick bhel puri. :) Yes, all these things I have mentioned above may not be the mainstream type of thing, but seriously, TRY THEM OUT! You're missing out if you don't! read more

I remember coming here not too long ago with my family. We ordered the usual stuff that we order when we go to any chaat place. Its just plain ol' chaat. To be honest, there is nothing here that will make you have dreams at night or bring you back for more. Its just plain chaat. Even for a city like Phoenix, which overall doesn't have amazing chaat, there is better in town. read more

I'm always hankering for some serious Indian food. I grew up on it and miss it so. After hiking 13 miles in the Superstitions, the only thing I wanted was some tasty Indian. I'm glad we ended up here as it felt so close to home. I enjoyed a variety of tastings including the paneer paratha (a thin bread filled with cheese), as well as mattar paneer (peas and cheese) with some vegetable rice. It was flavorful and satisfying. The affordability of the restaurant options made it so we could have a great sampling of a lot of items. I'm sure I'll be back when I'm feeling like eating something close to the food I grew up on. I'm also sure that I'll be adding the fifth star in no time! read more

I've waited to review Little India for SO long... mostly because I'm not sure exactly what to write to do it justice. First and foremost, this is an Indian grocery store. But, behind all its masalas and rice flakes, Little India has a family-operated snack business going on. Six or seven little tables in the back are there for people to order and eat their chaat, which is basically Indian street food. The first time came here, I expected typical Indian-restaurant fare. Don't. This is completely different. The list you can order from is small snacks, most of which include fried snack pieces, chutneys and yogurt. It's exactly what you will get if you find street snacks on the beaches in India. And it's delicious. It's not healthy, or light, but it's yummy. I have friends from other cities, like Miami, who say they can't find anything like this in their cities. So Phoenix, consider yourself lucky! And go to Little India. Order their samosa chaat (a smooshed samosa with sauces and spices) and a bada pav ( a spicy, spicy "veggie burger" made of potato and spices in between a bun, spread with chutney) and some parathas (handmade Indian 'tortillas,' stuffed with things like radish, or potato or fenugreek). And it's cheap! read more

Awful service. The man at the counter was very rude. And was preaching to me about how I should live my life. I did not ask for it. Lots of expired products. Incorrect labelings (weight of dal ). And dals are of very low quality. I guess cheap food isnt everything. It comes at a cost. Please spend a few more dollars and go elsewhere for your produce if you can afford it. read more

Absolutely 'The' place to to enjoy 'chaats' ... can not get more authenticated than what you get here... not even in India (overall menu options could be more in any chaat place in India though)... grocery part of it is not bad at all... almost everything I have ever seen here in the store is fresh (unlike some other Indian grocery stores around here) and variety is awesome... there are some things that you can get only at this place and nowhere else esp if thats related to different festivals/celebrations... items other than chaats like Chole Bhature, parathaas etc. are yum too... and you get Thumbs Up here 12 months a year ! ... ahhhhh.... Overall, a very good place for vegetarian Indian food and groceries... read more

The only way this place could be more authentic is if they didn't speak English. Picture plastic tables and paper plates in a musty corner of a crowded grocery store smelling of curries and spices. You literally have to walk into the kitchen populated with disgruntled barefoot women cooking at breakneck speeds to hand them your ticket. The food is inexpensive, but delicious. Unfortunately, I wish I knew more about Indian food because there is no explanation as to what any of the menu items are, and the employees raised their eyebrows when I asked. I just asked for the ones that I felt I had a shot at pronouncing. Good choices. If nothing else sells you, know that the place is constantly crowded with Indians. They seem to like it, so it's gotta be authentic. read more

Great, flavor, Great Value, Great selection with an interesting format. Go up to the water cooler, grab a cup of water and a sushi style menu and pick out some chatt. Don't forget to look at the specials board or you may have regrests like I did. We had a mixed chatt, which was a little of everything in salty, sour, crunchy, starchy, creamy, spicy flavor firecracker mix. all for $3.49 I could not resist the Chole Baturah, fired bread with garbanzo beans in a masala sauce and fresh onion. The bread was soft and crisp with out being greasy. And again the flavors were extremely vibrant. We also had bada paav which is served like a burger, but it is an Indian flavored poto kanish in bread, paleo dieters be ware. This is not the best 1st date place, but a great place to show your local knowledge and adventure as you are sitting in the aisles of a grocery store and may have some one picking out items over you table. Not to worry every one is very friendly. Everything here is vegetarian and it is not hard to even be vegan. read more

I love Indian Food but realized today Little India provided me with my first authentic experience! Anita at the front counter was super friendly and helped me order because I had no idea what I was doing! This was, hands down, the best Indian cuisine I've ever had. The Chaat was incredible and special #1 was the perfect introduction to a meal that wasn't Tiika Masala. If you are vegetarian and looking for some adventurous, tasty, and healthy food this is the place to go! read more

I grew up in San Jose in an area where there was a decent Indian population (lots of good Indian food spots) and moving out here to AZ I was worried if I was going to find good some Samosas or Chana Batura. Little India is a tiny Indian supermarket in a Plaza with a small kitchen in the back. You check on a list of what you foods you'd like and hand it over to the cook in the back. There are tables and chairs inside the tiny market so you can enjoy the Indian supermarket atmosphere while you're eating. I recommend the Samosas and Chana Batura. Reasonably priced. While I am not an expert on Indian food- all I can say is I left happy and satisfied. Hole-in-the-wall Indian food for the win! read more

Best chaat and veg. Indian food in Phoenix for really low prices! The ordering system is a little weird (you fill out a form and bring it into the kitchen) but you can order over the phone and the food will be ready for you. I would give them 5 stars but its a messy store and they don't have any meat options for carnivores like me. Be sure to try their desserts as well! I recommend bringing an Indian friend along to help with ordering. read more

Food: 4.5 stars Everything else: 2 stars I walked in and was so confused. I had no idea how to order food. Apparently you grab a slip (which took me a while to find) that's next to the water cooler and give it to one of the ladies working in the kitchen. When I went to give it to her I got a good look at the kitchen and it is super clean. The lady who took the slip was super nice so no complaints there. There are only about 5 tables so takeout was a good choice. I ordered the mattar paneer (pea and cheese curry) for $2.79 and a samosa for $1. Food came out insanely fast and I loved shopping for groceries while I waited. I didn't get too far into the groceries but they pretty much have everything you'd need for Indian cuisine. When checking out the cashier wasn't really rude but definitely not friendly. He didn't say a thing to me the whole time but I can overlook that. The food was really good. The little sign (see pictures) said that they have the best samosa in America. Now I'm not sure about that but it was probably the best samosa I've had in Phoenix. Most samosas I've had are too doughy. The samosa here was perfectly fried and the dough was closer to a pastry; it was so flaky. I would definitely get it again. The chutney was good too. It almost tastes like they combined the traditional mint and tamarind chutney into one delicious sauce- sweet, fresh, rich, and tangy. A perfect sauce for the samosa. The curry was super tasty and pretty spicy which I love. My only complaint was that the curry was way greasy. The pool of oil on top was a turn off but worth getting through for how good the curry was. I would definitely recommend this place for fast and light Indian food. I hate that when I usually want Indian food I either have to gorge myself on a buffet or spend a lot on individual dishes. At little India I can get just as much food as I need and at a price that cannot beat. Definitely check it out! read more

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YUM! Having grown up in the Middle East in the Sultanate of Oman during my formative years, I grew up eating Indian cuisine and snacks since it was readily available in grocery stores and Indian restaurants throughout the capital, Muscat. Muscat, Oman has an Indian expat population of more than 300K so Indian food in Muscat is like Mexican food is here in Phoenix, it's just part of the culture. Anywho, ever since moving back to Phoenix for college, I've always craved some good samosas and cheap chaat. Little India provides that with their spicy samosas, their delectable chaat, all at low prices. Whenever I have a craving for a samosa, I can't resist the temptation of just buying one, I usually walk out the store with two, three or sometimes 4 samosas to go. Their samosas remind of the ones I used to buy at the Spinney's Supermarket in Muscat. They're plump filled with potato, peas, carrots, and curry powder or whatever the spice is in it, and it has a kick. Although in Oman you could get chicken, mutton, or veg samosas. But it's cool with me that it's veg, nothing wrong with that! I've only gone for the snacks at Little India and have never gone grocery shopping at the store, so if you're looking for some chaat I recommend you stop by and try it out, it'll be worth your time! read more

I finally went here for lunch and it was fantastic. I was kind of lost upon entering because it was like a small grocery store, but I did read reviews and have heard from friends of the layout so I expected it, and went to the back of the store where the kitchen was. There is a board with the daily special. You take a slip and write down what you want to order and then hand it over to the kitchen staff. I had a mango shake that was so gorgeous. it wasn't super frozen, you can taste some yogurt in it, and it was naturally sweet from the fruit. The samosa came next. It was served with a tamarind chutney that was just amazing sweet and tart and spicy. I was pretty much done after the shake and the samosa, but my lunch was yet to come. It was a plate of pilou, pickles, bread, yogurt, and a bowl of yellow lentils. It was so filling! the textures of each of the items complemented each other, and the tastes mingled in your mouth so well. I ordered two more samosas to take away with me! My rec is to go with friends and create your own buffet lunch at your table by ordering a variety of curries, lentils, soups, and breads. Don't forget the mango shake! read more

My advice to the owners is that they should separate the snackery from the grocery store. South Asians flock here for finger licking chaats (N.B: the word 'chaat' literally means 'lick') and Little India serves up some great tangy blends. The seating is a little cramped and the tables are not always cleaned on time but the food hits the spot in a way that makes you want to come back for more. One important point to note is that none of the items on the menu bring the heat quotient and therefore may also work wonders for foreign taste buds. This is an Indian place that I sincerely wish could market itself better and make a name for itself in the valley's restaurant scene. read more

It is definitely not the place that serves you the best indian food but there are not many options in Tempe. The samosas are ok, and so is the dhokla. The entrees are fine, and are not expensive. Service-wise it is not gona be the best but it is clean and hygenic. You can browse through a lot of Indian spices while you wait for your food. It is not the place for a romantic dinner, but to grab a bite of quick not-so-spicy Indian food. If you are looking for a sit-down place, try Krishna Cafe in Chandler. PS- You might have to cut the older guy on the counter some slack. I guess he love his tobacco more than the customers. read more

I lived in Tempe for 4 years and this place was hands down my favorite place to eat! Literally I have never been disappointed with anything I've tried there it's all good! My go to's were always the bada paav and aloo tikki chaat! I live 1,491 miles away now but 5 years later my mouth still waters thinking about the food here and it's all I ever crave! I can't wait to get back to Tempe for a visit so I can eat here! Also, side note the owners and employees here are so friendly! read more

BEST Indian veg pizza place in AZ! Everything is good and I haven't had a bad time.We start with a paapri chaat and then go with a chana bhatura which is to die for! Their groceries are read more

samaos are great and only $1 each. Its a small place but they have a great little grocery and resturant. I also tried the special number one which was really good. The guy who owns it it very friendly and helpful. Its definitely a perk to have this spot in the neighborhood. read more

I was shopping nearby so I thought I'd go check this place out. As many reviewers have said, this grocery has a chaat kitchen in the back. It isn't a restaurant. I find that people either hate this kind of place or love it. I didn't expect much in terms of the space, but some people do. I found it to be ran enough, the tables were wiped, but they did have staining. Again, not a big deal to me. I wish that the menu did a better job explaining the food. I really had no idea what I was ordering. I ordered the pani puri and the bada paav. I liked the filling for the pani puri and I also liked the patty inside of the bada paav. I could totally have skipped the soggy and tasteless hamburger bun. Both were flavorful and I enjoyed the spices. I have no idea what "authentic" indian food tastes like do I have nothing to compare. I did think it was tasty. I'd like to try the curry! Communication was a little difficult. I think that may be one of the reasons why other reviewers say that the owner is rude. He wasn't rude to me, but he wasn't warm either. I'll definitely Boy Scouts back to try more items on the menu! read more

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Best Samaos I eat here.. Very small place but food is good.. Indian home food taste you can get here... Owner is from Banaras so he knows the north Indian taste.. Cheap and tasty.. I would love to go here again and again.. They do have PAN as well. read more

When it come to Indian street food, this is definitely my favorite in the valley. It's a small place without the proper restaurant like setting. The wait times can be long when there are a lot of people. But there are a lot of people cuz the food is great and more than makes up for the long wait times. Definitely recommend!! read more

I had dinner here Saturday September 1, 2012. I've had dinner here before but this time I was on my own. I can't tell you what I had (I'm not being a smart ass, I'm serious) but it was good. We had something that looked like chili beans, another that looked like green peas and another that looked like lentils. The kitchen staff picked out our food which turned out to be great as all of it was good - it came out delicious, fast, fresh and hot, but don't expect a smile when it gets there. The value is outstanding. The ambiance is simple and competitive when it comes to getting a seat at a table. And finally, the service is efficient but not so friendly but it doesn't matter, the food is good and it's affordable. read more