Namaste is the most comprehensive Indian grocery store in Rochester. They have a huge...oops, I mean "hujah" variety of vegetables which aren't commonly found in Wegmans. Moreover, they are cheaper here as well. In addition, they carry fresh turmeric and tamarind (elusive ingredients in Rochester).
They have everything you can possibly need to put together an Indian dish. From bitter gourd to asafoetida to a dozen types of rice (Ponni, Basmati, Sona Masuri, etc) to a million varieties of frozen pratas, you are unlikely to need to set foot into another Indian store to finish your shopping list.
You can also get your Bollywood fix here - from DVD rentals to fulfill your Shahrukh Khan craving to beautiful but somewhat overpriced salwar kameezes to wear to fancy parties.
I took off a star because navigating the vegetable section is alarmingly similar to going through an obstacle course. I almost tripped over giant boxes of cilantro and came close to face planting in green chillis. Okay, I wouldn't really mind the latter but it is not optimal for most people. I hope they reorganize the front to add another row of vegetables.
The staff is friendly and helpful as well (which is something to consider if you are venturing into this store for the first time - it can be overwhelming given they have a huge variety of spices and food).
For your Indian cooking needs, you need to look no further than Namaste. read more