Indian Grocery Outlet

When I went to this grocery store first, I liked the space and amount of items kept there. However, I realized later after looking around, most of their items are local brands like IGO, Lakshmi, Deep, etc (esp spices) and I prefer buying known Indian brands (like MDH for good quality and flavor). Vegetables are also not fresh. Prices are also not cheap either so it’s just an ‘Outlet’ by name not ‘Wholesale’.
Expiry dates is another thing that needs to be checked before buying in most of the Indian grocery stores.
On another visit, we bought Kohinoor brand rice (available in jute bag) and other items. When I got home and opened the thread of bag (I am very particular about opening the packaging :)) I noticed the plastic bag inside was tied up (not sealed), I became doubtful. So I untied it and took out handful of rice, there were wheat weevils! (also called ‘ghun’ in Hindi). Their infestation is so bad that you’ve no option but to dispose off the whole infested bag otherwise they spread all over other grain and lentil items in the kitchen. We complained about it, the store in-​charge apologized and gave us another bag of rice (we bought the sealed plastic bag this time, not the jute bag) in exchange. I wasn’t pleased with this experience and not considering it as my regular store for Indian groceries. This location is definitely convenient location in South Edison but I can’t compromise on the food quality for my family so going back to Patel Cash and Carry on Oaktree Rd.

They have come a long way in service, products and cleanliness in last few months. Now the store is fully stocked all the time both in Green vegetables and Groceries. Every day low prices are good and the Sales are really Great!!. Try their Papdi, delicious tasty Snack. Definite recommendation.

It looks like wholesale store and you get lot of Indian groceries, produce, appliances but prices are not at wholesale price they are same as other Indian stores. There is no special reason to go there and buy unless you live around there.

While the idea of buying Indian groceries at a «warehouse price» ala Costco, has an inherent appeal to Indian shoppers, IGO has a long way to go to get there. Prices are not particularly low to begin with, and while the place is large and has a lot of inventory, the produce was not too appealing, and in general the store did not have the selection and shelf arrangement that other big Indian grocery stores like Bhavani have. Disappointing for me to say the least.