Bangla Bazaar

Great place to get halal meat. It’s fresh and clean. The guys take orders over the phone and cut the meat up exactly in the way I ask. Customer service is great. Price however might be a bit higher than competitors, for example Basha Food prices were lower last time I compared. But I like Bangla’s customer service and ability to do phone orders better.

This place feels like home (obviously).
It carries all things Bangladeshi, so if you’re ever craving some paratha, dal puri, Hilsha fish or Bangladeshi music, this is the store to hit up. It has all the spices, condiments, frozen goodies, sauces that you could possibly want, along with a separate cold room for fresh veggies/​fruits, a separate butcher area and a separate area for CDs and DVDs. This store is really spacious, and everything is really well organized. You will not feel cramped at all, unlike some other ethnic grocery stores I’ve been to, where things seem to be falling off the shelves as soon as you pass by and you’re sucking in your tummy and holding your breath so as not to disturb the precariously balanced objects on the overloaded shelves. This store is not like that at all — there is enough space to walk around with shopping baskets and/​or a friend or two! Spacious isles and a wonderful clean feel to the place!
If you ever wanted to buy fresh beef, I recommend this place. The butcher there will cut it for you in big or small pieces — however you request it. The beef I bought from here to *ahem* cook beef curry with (that’s right, I can cook) was far superior than the ones I buy from Safeway. Much more tender and flavourful!
I also *always* leave with packs of frozen paratha, some traditional veggies and during my last visit, a Bangladeshi rap CD. What can I say? I was intrigued…
All in all, even though its a bit out of the way, this is definitely a place to check out if you’re ever curious about what Bangladeshi people eat (or listen to). And if you want someone to show you the ropes, give me a HOLLER, I’m your girl!