This shop is a true delight for anyone who enjoys authentic Marathi food and Indian cuisine. They specialize in carefully selected, high-quality products that bring both tradition and taste to the table.
Sweets: The sweet section is outstanding, offering classics like Puran Poli, Shrikhand, Modaks, and Anarsa. Each sweet is fresh, authentic, and perfectly balanced in flavorâjust like homemade. They donât overload on sugar, which makes them enjoyable for everyone. During festivals, their special items such as Ukadiche Modak for Ganpati and Ladus, Karanji, Anarsa, and Shankarpali for Diwali are a real highlight, prepared with festive authenticity.
Pulses & Pantry Staples: Their pulses are one of the highlights of the shop. Youâll find top-quality toor dal, chana dal, moong, matki, and moreâall clean, well-packed, and easy to cook. The shop takes pride in offering a selective variety, ensuring every product meets high standards of quality. These pulses are perfect not only for traditional Marathi dishes but also for everyday Indian cooking.
Ready-to-Eat & Mixes: For those who want convenience without compromising taste, the ready-to-eat items are a big plus. From poha chivda to pithale-bhakar flour mixes, each product saves time yet delivers an authentic homemade flavor. Great for busy days or when you want to enjoy Marathi food instantly.
Festival Products: What makes this shop extra special is its wide variety of festival products. Whether itâs Ganpati, Diwali, Gudi Padwa, or Makar Sankranti, they always stock traditional sweets, savories, and ingredients that match the festive spirit. It feels like a one-stop shop for celebrating Marathi and Indian festivals in the most authentic way.
Ambience & Service: The shop has a clean, organized layout with items displayed neatly. Staff are polite and knowledgeable, always ready to guide you toward the best choicesâwhether you are preparing for a festival, stocking up on kitchen staples, or just craving something sweet.
Value for Money: Prices are fair and reflect the superior quality. Every purchase feels worth it, as youâre paying for authenticity and freshness rather than just a brand name.
â Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Marathi sweets, pulses, ready-to-eat items, and special festival treats that also fit perfectly into everyday...
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Chai N Masala has excellent collection of locally sourced products. Unlike other Indian stores which sell typical big brands, this store focuses on getting high quality local specialties under their own branding. Ever since we started using their products, we simply gave up on similar products from other brands. Especially their frozen section, rice, wheat flour, and snacks are outstanding. We now do not get anything from India because we can get pretty much everything. Owners mentioned while chatting that they want everyone to enjoy things and foods that we enjoy in India and that is their primary purpose. As a long time loyal customer I completely agree. Be it food or festivals, chai n masala helps you recreate our culture back in Netherlands and I am grateful for their efforts. It you havenât visited their shop, you are...
   Read moreI have never visited the store since I don't live in Netherlands. My review is based on the orders over two years - Packing - 10/10, elegant, sturdy. Some items are vacuum packed, spices and herbs come in small bottles which is easy to store. Fast Delivery - it takes 2-3 days from the day you order to deliver (from NL to Germany) Quality - the best I have experienced so far and it justifies the price. Wheat Atta gives you soft/ fluffy chapatis. Other items are excellent in quality as well. Variety - ample stuff especially from Maharashtra which you don't find anywhere else be it snacks / condiments/ Chutneys. I deducted one star because most items are out of stock these days. When you need to reach minimum order value to avail free shipping, it's not possible to order multiple times in a month when items are restocked. I hope they...
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