BJ Supermarket

I’ve only been here once but I will forever be grateful as I had spent ages looking for neem soap. They did not have the exact soap I was searching for but they were the only place I have found in Toronto who sells neem soap. I had first tried a pharmacy just down the street but had no luck, they directed us to B. J’s … Not gonna lie the name was moderately off putting but I was desperate for my neem. So after stoping at a few places on the way who claimed they had neem face wash I decided to continue as I was really looking for neem bar soap.
Located on the east end of Toronto on Gerrard closer to Scarborough, too bad I hadn’t discovered this little gem when I lived there the place ended up being not too difficult to find.
It is rather large with a huge selection of Indian and Asian foods, given I’m not super familiar with them the place was well stocked, fairly organized and clean with an extremely impressive selection of fresh produce and plenty of delicious treats.
The produce looked bright and smelled amazing… I was def eyeing the karela it looked so green and fresh but I was too concerned with obtaining my goal to be distracted.
The staff is what truly sets this place apart though, they are extremely helpful and polite. As I mentioned I was in search of a particular item and the cashier had no problem stopping what she was doing to direct me to where I needed to go. I know Unilocal is not a place to review products but I absolutely adore neem soap as both a face a body wash it is incredible… However I have yet to find any other place that carries it.
This place has a fair selection of products as well, I ended up going with the very popular Margo brand which has neem and vitamin e but because I adore the stuff and it was so affordable you know I stocked up trying a few different brands just in case.
The only real downside I see to this place is the parking; they only have paid street parking from what I can tell however there may be the odd spot in the back of the store however I am not certain. But I do know from experience that area is pretty bad for giving out arbitrary parking tickets so I do suggest slipping a few bucks in the meter even if your only popping in for a quick visit.
Better safe then sorry I always say but if your looking for a good Indian grocer that also carries toiletries too try these guys out if your in the neighborhood.

This used to be my hole grail of Indian Supermarkets. I was not impressed the last time I visited. Many of my favourite brands of pickle and curry pasts are no longer there and they didn’t have any black mustard seeds! I almost walked out feeling very angry that there wasn’t any cilantro, mint or eggplant. Just before I left, the delivery guy dropped it off.
I had to visit 2 other stores to find everything I needed for my dinner. Prices were still decent for the things I found.

The staff are friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to buy rice, spices, and flat breads. I usually pick up some incense when I am there too. I’d much rather give them my money than the big store around the corner from them.
They also sell great natural oils for hair and skin.

great place to buy Organic packaged foods, amazing store to shop if you are Vegetarian, and has reasonable selection for vegans, but as I am an omnivore, not a sure thing
They are far larger then an variety store carry a lot of western items, supposedly freshest milk in area as they supply a lot of local Indian restaurants.
large selection of rices, flours, soy milks etc far cheaper then carrot common.
two aisles of Indian dry goods, nice selection of both Indian and western vegetables,

BJ is my local go to grocery store. I just have to walk up the street. The other reviews really say it all, they have everything you need for a good Indian Meal and much more.
They have also made it a point to bring in as many organic items as they can, given the local market. They add as the market expands and the demand rises.
Their greens and fruits section is very limited but that would be because there is a huge No Frills right around the corner and they simply cannot compete with that. Good to understand your market and know where you cannot make a buck. No point having a lot of dead looking produce sitting in your produce aisle. Having said that when you need something quickly they have enough to get by and their prices are über reasonable.
One of the best selections of spices and nuts and seeds, dried fruit etc. all at very reasonable cost compared to the Bulk Barn. They have also brought in a few gluten free items for those of us who need them.
They are a family business and just the nicest people. Great to deal with on this slightly gritty strip of Gerrard St. in the Bazzar.

Decent, Indian-​oriented supermarket in Little India.
I came here recently on a Quest… Quest’s can be both fun and frustrating, but it was here at BJ’s where I succeeded in buying the Mysore Sandalwood soap my boyfriend had requested. Take that wind mill!
They have lots of ethnic packaged goods and a reasonable selection of spices, although in fairly large quantities. I wasn’t so impressed with the fruit and vegetable selection. That didn’t seem especially ethnic either, unlike my favorite East Asian supermarkets that stock all kinds of fruits and veggies that are unfindable elsewhere.
Big tempting selection of super-​sugary Indian sweets in front. Don’t come hungry!
The guy working was perfectly friendly. Prices are cheap to average.
Credit cards only for purchases more than $ 25.

This cool little grocery store is so much more exciting then the big chains. I’ll just give a few highlights as I could likely talk for hours. There is an entire incense section. If your boring North American carrots aren’t cutting it you can get desi carrots here. Cilantro is usually cheap. There is a whole roti section for all your naan, chapati, or paratha needs. If that isn’t enough there’s another whole selection of Indian breads in the freezer isle. Unique items like frozen paneer pakoras and frozen pizza samosas stuff the freezers. Every pre-​packaged Indian food you can imagine is on offer, usually for a couple bucks, nice for a quick lunch. Paneer is like 30 cents cheaper than the chains. Finally, my absolute favorite part, there is a self-​serve sweets section. Laddoo, jalebi, multiple varieties of burfi. These are the things dreams are made of. Better selection than many places around and good prices ($ 5.99/lb for mixed sweets). I’m there like twice a week. I’m an addict.

I just happened upon this Indian grocery store today. I was looking for some spices and other ingredients for an Indian recipe I wanted to try out. I was pleasantly surprised to find everything I needed and many other interesting things too that made me want to linger a littler while longer. It was bright, clean and the cashier at the front could not have been more helpful and welcoming — she answered all of my questions, directed me to everything I was looking for, and was very generous in her explanations — she did not make me feel like the novice that I am! Sincere thanks for a very pleasant experience.

BJ’s supermarket in Little India is one of the bigger food markets/​grocery stores in the area. Specializing in south asian fare, you can pretty much get all your south asian spices, veggies and rotis here. Prices are comparable to the other shops in the area, some items are cheaper (ie. spices).
They also sell sweets at the front counter to get your Indian sweet fix.
Overall, the store is clean and well-​stocked. Definitely drop by to get your grocery shop on!

Came here to stock up on rotis (12 for 3.49, uncooked, you cook them at home on a skillet, they are awesome), mango purée, spinach purée and mustard leaves purée. The store’s nice, clean, and surprisingly large.
The cashier was not chatty which I kind of liked. I asked her what’s the difference between the various mango purees (some indicated different varieties of mangoes, I was trying to find a good one for lassis) and she just said «brands». Fair enough.

Clean store, with plenty of fresh produce. Well organized with a wicked little Indian dessert section.
Prices are reasonable too. We picked up about 10 desserts for less than $ 6. Awesome!
I’m giving it 3 stars for cleanliness and for their dessert section. I’m sure to update my review once I’ve returned and purchased more :)
One thing of note, there is a minumum $ 10 purchase in order to use debit, OR a $.30 surcharge.

You want unsalted butter? They carry Sealtest unsalted butter for $ 3, which is a couple bucks cheaper than most places. You want yummy and affordable Naan? You can get a pack of 10 for something like $ 4 — and it comes in 3 different flavours. They also carry Rubicon brand nectars (Pomegranate, Lychee, Mango and Guava) for $ 2-​$ 3.
This is a clean, small supermarket with a little more produce than you might find in a convenience store that stocks produce, but less than other produce-​only grocers in the area and No Frills, down the street. It’s good for packaged goods and the Indian goodies (samosas, etc) up front.
Sometimes the lady up front working the cash is a little bit cold but if you catch her on a good day, she might smile.

A great small, clean and tidy Indian supermarket on Gerrard East.

The produce section is fresh and organized like a large chain grocery store yet the prices are competitive. Inexpensive dairy, breads, spices, dried legumes and a fairly good selection of Western food mixed in. I got a block of paneer for $ 3.50 which made me pretty happy.
There’s a real community/​friendly vibe in the store from the staff to even the patrons. This is my go-​to grocery when I need to stock up on Indian ingredients and dried goods.