INDIA MARKET — Restaurant in Eden Prairie

India Market, located at 574 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, serves as both an Indian grocery store and a dining establishment, offering a comprehensive experience for those seeking authentic Indian products and cuisine.

Grocery Store

The grocery section is expansive and well-organized, providing a wide array of products essential for Indian cooking. Customers have praised the extensive selection of spices, lentils, rice varieties, and fresh produce. One reviewer noted the particularly enjoyable vegetable section, highlighting its large selection and attractive layout.  The store also features a butcher counter offering cuts of goat and other meats, catering to diverse culinary needs. Additionally, the frozen foods section is notable, including a freezer dedicated solely to Indian ice creams.

Restaurant

Adjacent to the grocery area is a café that has garnered attention for its authentic and freshly prepared Indian dishes. The menu is diverse, featuring items such as dosas, biryanis, and curries. Patrons have expressed satisfaction with the food quality; one reviewer mentioned that the chicken tikka masala was particularly good.  Another customer appreciated the authenticity and freshness of the food, specifically recommending the dosa.  The café also offers halal options, making it accessible to a broader audience. 

Ambiance and Service

The market’s spacious layout ensures comfortable navigation through the aisles, and the organized arrangement of products enhances the shopping experience. The café area, while not extensive in seating, provides a cozy environment for diners. Some patrons have noted that the café’s limited seating can be a constraint during peak hours. The staff is generally regarded as hardworking and attentive, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Conclusion

India Market in Eden Prairie successfully combines a comprehensive Indian grocery store with a café that delivers authentic cuisine. Whether you’re looking to purchase specific ingredients or enjoy a freshly prepared Indian meal, this establishment offers a satisfying experience that caters...

+1 star for cleanliness so far.

So the store opened the week of Christmas 2018 and it has been a good start except for a few start up hiccups, no complains there. I make a stop there once a week or every other. During this time, the one thing that bothered me was the lack of pricing information on frozen items, bought this up with the girl at check out (as she is the only one I see every-time) and she always said we are in the process of getting them on, been 3 months and they are not there yet. They have a million reasons on why they could not get the prices on, as I asked her every-time I was there. I refrained myself from putting up a bad review just for this. However today got things under my nerves. Yesterday we had a storm with heavy wet snow and the front of the store was not cleaned and was slippery due to near freezing temperatures and bright sun. Told the girl again and she was sarcastic about getting the slippery store front taken care of, also they were missing the wet floor sign at the entrance and I wish no one gets hurt there.

Conversation with the girl (translated from regional language): Me: Hey could you have the store front shoveled and salted, seems slippery. Girl: Yeah we can have it taken care of (in a sarcastic tone). Me: My suggestion was not a bad one and you don’t have to be sarcastic. Me: I tried finding your manager as he is not around I am letting you know. Girl: I told him this morning and he did not bother about it, can’t be my mistake. Girl: Do you want me to go clean it? Me: Yeah why not. Girl: So you want me to go get the supplies and salt to do it, I am a just an employee and its not my store. Cleaning it is not my job.

I did not see a point in escalating the conversation and walked out, as I was walking out I really could not find a plow or salt. Multiple problems here, store owner who does not take care of customer safety, not providing necessary equipment to get things done, a staff who does not bother about anything and customer suggestions (my frozen food price labels) just heard and left. The moment we stop listening to our customers, is the moment we start...

I was very surprised having to find a metal string inside of my food, goat chettinadu. I would someone to take action because it's life threatening for anyone

---07/18 I’ve been a returning customer at India Market MN for a while now, but I’ve reached a point where I feel obligated to share my repeated unpleasant experiences. This is not just a one-off issue — it’s a pattern that has become unacceptable.

Today, I ordered an onion samosa, and to my disappointment, it was filled with frozen corn that had a rotten smell and stale taste. When I brought it to their attention, the way the staff treated me as a customer was extremely dismissive and unprofessional. This wasn’t just about the food — it was about the lack of basic customer courtesy.

Unfortunately, this isn’t my first bad experience here: I once found a metal string in the Mutton Chettinadu, a serious food safety hazard. On a separate visit, the chef (originally from Goa) served Mutton Chettinadu with white cream, claiming it to be authentic South Indian — which it absolutely is not. And now, serving spoiled food without any accountability or willingness to make it right.

I’m not asking for free food — I expect what I pay for: safe, fresh, and authentic meals. As paying customers, we deserve better quality and above all, respect.

I sincerely hope the management takes these concerns seriously and improves their food quality and customer service. Until then, I cannot recommend this place in...