Subzi Mandi

Lots of Variety and friendly people. I Like going to Subzi mandi often as store have New Items from India.

Their prices are exorbitant. Under many of their price stickers is another one of half the price. Their imported items from the UK? Up to triple the item price printed by the manufacturer, after converting to US dollars. And that counter at the back, not operated by S.M. but still a reflection on its business (Bombay Sweets/​Chat, which isn’t listed on Unilocal), overcharged me (as in more came out of my bank than I signed for), put things in my box I didn’t request, sold me soured, spoiled sweets, and violates Mastercard/​Visa policy by requiring a minimum purchase. I am white, and I am sure they never would have done that to one of their asian customers. The only two stars are for location and selection within selected areas of the store. I go to several Indian supermarkets regularly. This isn’t «business», this is fleecing.

I called today to see if they carried amla (gooseberries). The woman who answered the phone said that they carried it only in frozen. I had inquired about powdered and she said, «oh yeah, we have it like that too.» I inquired on the size and the price and she told me that she couldn’t give out the price. I explained to her that I was traveling from quite a distance and I wanted to be sure of the size/​quantity of the time and the price were worth my trip out there. She was extremely rude and told me to call back to speak to a manager and that there was not one there at the time. I WILL NOT BE SHOPPING THERE!

On this trip I accompanied my mother to Subzi Mandi. We actually went for the chat and it wasn’t as good as it has been in the past. There was only one lady working in the chat area. When we ordered from the menu above, she kept on saying, «we don’t have it, wedon’t have it.» Well what do yo have, I asked. And also mentioned that they need to change the menu if they no longer are serving these items. Ridiculous!!!
Oh and please use the restroom before you leave your house/​apt. I’m just sorry I had the displeasure of using the restroom. It was NASTY!!! Poop everywhere and the whole bathroom was unsanitary. I thought I had walked into India when I enetered the restroom… completly unsanitary!
A note to Subzi Mandi, please clean up your act.

You gotta try the Punjabi Thali specials on Tuesdays… just can’t go wrong at $ 3.99. The thali comes with Rice, Roti, Saag (Spinach), Daal and Chole. all items cooked to perfection and tastes homely (huge reason for me to venture here every tuesday). The quantity is just perfect for lunch…
As long as you don’t mind the extremely causal atmosphere inside a grocery shop, the loud conversations from the kitchen… you would enjoy the food for sure. They have specials for pretty much every day of the week. For Weekends, Halwa Poori and Chole… Dang! Why can’t everyday be a weekend :-)
Check out my picture for how the punjabi thali looks…
Bön Apetite !!

My aunt and grandmother comes here quite often for their fruits and vegetables. A big plus is that they are the only grocer in the Richardson/​Garland area that I can find baby mangoes. Score! Everyone asks me where I get them and I tell them Subzi Mandi. The Asian grocer will typically have the regular unripe, green mangoes. Their prices are fairly decent but the market could use a bit of lysol on the floors and sprucing up in general. The last visit, the line at the chaat corner was a bit long so I passed it up since I was in a rush. The last time I tried the chaat corner, it was my first time trying papdi chaat and pav bhaji. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they both tasted and have been wanting to go back for to try other items on their menu. I haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing much Indian food but I think this place is a great place to start.

Great grocery store that carries everything you’d want and then some. They also have an excellent little chaat café in the back that keeps us coming back for more… uh, like weekly! Very authentic food!
OK, they WERE great but not sure if there’s new owners or what but the food keeps going up and the servings are less and less. Not good for business because they’ve all but lost us!

Love the Amritsar Kulcha. On Wednesdays they have 99 cent chaat, which rocks my world.

After many many… many. trips to the local Indian stores with my mother as a child, I had certain (low) expectations of an Indian grocery store. one word sums it up: clutter.
But then! Now a grown up, testing how well my sponge-​like brain actually soaked up the knowledge bestowed on me by my very cute Indian mother, I ventured to the closest Indian store to me… Subzi Mandi. I was floored! The familiar smell of spices was there but… It had clean aisles! Items were priced! There was actually a conveyor belt at the cashier station!
I love how it was a mini-​Walmart of all Indian stores in one… a Chaat corner, fresh produce, basic boxed goods from India, Pakistan and England and Bollywoodbuster for those nights where I need 4 hours of make-​believe and dancing :) I wish the beauty corner was open b/​c I would have loved to see if they offered eyebrow threading.
All in all… for the Indians who are fearful of shopping without your dear mummy, fear no more! Subzi Mandi has everything that you’ll recognize from your childhood. For those who are looking for spices like garam masala or a quick and easy curry spice pack, this place will deport you to Southeast Asia in 10 organized aisles.

you can have typical subcontinental dessert and veggie items in the café section. good for eating after doing the grocery.

Subzi Mandi is an Indian Grocery store up in Garland. Though there is a lot more stuff than grocery available there. It has a small restaurant that serves lunch buffet and dinner (though the items are limited). It has a Chaat corner. There is a small Indian beauty salon as well, a bollywood movie rental place and a Paan shop!
You’ll find almost all Indian grocery along with all the utensils that you need. Grocery and spices are priced pretty cheap.
The Sher-​e-​Punjab restaurant is below-​average at best. Food isn’t that good. Though the Parathas are an exception.
Their Chaat center is amazing. You have a wide variety of chaats to choose from and every Wednesday the chat is $ 1/​plate. You’re bound to see serpentine lines all day Wednesday.
The Paan shop is great! Love the guy. He’ll make you what you need.
But this place sure needs some cleaning. It’s a bit shabby and smelly and that might drive many customers away.
Good Indian grocery store. You’ll find what you need.