Patel Grocery Retail & Wholesale — Attraction in New York

EDIT 5/18: Was in the area and stopped in. It was a pleasant experience. The shop is kind of small for good distancing. Great selection of spices.

DURING COVID PEAK: Specific to the Covid-19 pandemic: I wasn't allowed into the store while they let in other people. I had both a mask and gloves. After some waiting, I was let in, only to be kicked out after a second. I tried to ask why but the owner started screaming at me. Not a great experience but I understand everyone's a bit stressed right now. Basically, I would encourage you to order online and have your Indian grocery needs shipped if you're unsure about this place being open or letting people in during these times. Save...

Situated right by the mouth of the 53rd Street subway station, this aptly placed branch of Patel’s Brothers is one of the few truly Indian stores you can find in NY/NJ area. While most of the products are imported from the motherland, some of them are locally sourced and yet, are as Indian as they can be. This store especially is convenient for me with its ease of access, reliability and not to forget, extremely hospitable owners. The staff seem more than eager to assist you with your shopping, coming to your aid when in need. The prices are as low as they can be and the quality is...

The only Patel Store that I know of in Brooklyn. They are also responsible for packaging a lot of Indian grocery items for wholesale that one can buy in other smaller Indian or Pakistani stores. Their prices are better than stores in the Manhattan at least but they are not very cheap either. They have most of the popular foods from India but wish they carried some fresh snacks like samosas etc like some stores in Manhattan do. It would make the store perfect. If you are from India and miss your favorite things to eat from India, definitely...