Chapola Brothers Indian Groceries — Local services in Apex

Chapola Brothers Indian Grocery is a wonderland for anyone wanting to explore the flavors of India! They boast an incredible selection of spices, basmati rice, fresh naan, paneer, and everything else you need to craft delicious, authentic dishes. From vibrant vegetables like okra and purple yams to a freezer section filled with tempting samosas and curries, they have something for every taste and occasion. Craving a snack? Dive into their aisle of savory chips, sweet mithai, and even imported chocolates. Thirsty? Explore their wide range of refreshing drinks, from creamy mango lassis to classic chai. While they don't have a dedicated butcher counter, meat options are still available, so you can find all the ingredients you need under one roof. What truly sets them apart is the friendly and knowledgeable staff. They're always happy to answer questions, recommend recipes, and share their passion for Indian cuisine. It's clear they put their heart into this store, and it shows in the quality and variety of their products. Five stars, no doubt! This is my new one-stop shop for all things Indian...

This place is a joke. If I could give Zero stars, I would. I've been here multiple times and it used to be decent in the beginning, but always seemed a bit lacking. Higher prices and lesser choices of products. Most recently when I went, most of the items in the frozen section were not marked with prices. When I asked the guy at the counter why they were not marked with prices, he said that I could always bring the item up to the counter to be price checked. That's fine if I'm buying one item, but it doesn't work if I'm doing a long list of groceries. I'm not going to take 20 items up to the counter to get price checked. The guy simply told me that they move the stuff around, so they can't put price stickers on them. Really?? First grocery store in history that doesn't have prices listed. And this was a futile and lame excuse for trying to trick the customers. This is not only underhanded, but it's also incredibly useless and stupid. Needless to say, I'm not going to be going to the store anymore. There are other choices...

Whenever I learn different international dishes I like to find ingredients at dedicated ethnic grocery stores, and truthfully -- Indian cuisine is all about the spices. This store has all of the spices for recipes I have found -- which represents a tiny portion of the spices they have available, and they are from authentic producers and imported (mostly). The service was excellent, and the prices were what I would expect them to be, so that wasn't a disappointment. If there is one thing I would suggest it would be to have a more complete line of fresh breads from a local bakery, if there is one. Otherwise, an excellent experience, the store is clean and conveniently located to Highway 64, and they have a...