Aggarwal AG — Local services in Zurich

We recently moved from Bay Area/California to Zurich so we are spoiled by too many and too big Indian grocery stores in the bay area. But having said that this is the largest Indian grocery store in Zurich area. We always try to pick between this and Art of Food in Oerlikon, both of which we found better than all others in the Zurich area. Aggarwal carries most of the Indian things you’d typically need. But again don’t expect to get specific brands or bio versions of lentils or something (e.g. Art of Food carries Tata Sampann organic selection for some lentils and pulses which Aggarwal doesn’t). Aggarwal does have a better selection of flour and rice than most places and their prices are comparable or better than most of Indian online stores as well. They do have a live food section area, each day they have different selection of fresh food which you can eat. They always carry fresh samosas, pakoras, which are decent enough to try.The staff is very friendly and helpful!

If looking for Indian groceries in Zurich, this store has the largest collection overall and can be a one stop shop for all of your Indian grocery needs....

Absolutely perfect Indian grocery store in Switzerland. They have a lot of Indian vegetables, masala and pulses. But most of it is aligned to North India and lesser to South India. Nonetheless, the most important thing is that everything is fresh (atleast for once we don't need to constantly check expiry dates) and staff are very friendly. They have a small food counter as well which has very good Indian food at very reasonable prices. Prices are atleast 25% lesser than Indian restaurants in Switzerland even some having food that is very bad.

Have added some pictures of unique items we found at the store like mixer grinder, cooker, idly maker, etc.

Finally, getting to the store is quite easy even if you are coming from any other city. Get down at Zurich HB and take a quick tram and a 5 mins...

Most of the items are good and the people working there are friendly. However, beware of products that have passed their best by dates. I was trying to purchase Maggi noodles and noticed that the family packs all had the dates cut out of the packages. I finally decided to buy a single pack. All of the single packs had their expiry dates blacked out and I thought I picked something that was good until Nov 25, but only noticed once I got home (with better lighting) that it was Jan 25. Such deceptive practices in an otherwise good store leaves a bad taste in one's mouth. Note how they've stuck another sticker with a Best by date...