When you grocery shop in Mumbai, you have a few choices: You can take your time selecting produce in colorful outdoor markets, buying your bread fresh from a bakery, and stocking up on milk and meats at a cold storage. Or you can shop quickly and conveniently under one roof at an American-style super or “hyper” market. If you prefer to do a little of both, grab the produce at an outdoor market where it will be the tastiest, and stop at a supermarket to pick up your staples and toiletries. You’ll quickly figure out which method works the best for you.
Super and Hypermarkets
Big Bazaar
High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, 400011
Open: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
http://www.futurebazaar.com
Big chain department store with a food section called Food Bazaar. Fresh produce, dairy products, baked goods, meals-to-go, household needs & personal care. Good prices.
HyperCITY
Link Road, Near Inorbit Mall, Malad (W), 400064
Open: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
http://www.hypercityindia.com
HyperCITY offers a wide and contemporary range of products from both local and international markets. Departments include: Food, Homeware, Home Entertainment, Hi-Tech, Appliances, Furniture, Sports, Toys & Fashion. “Gourmet City,” part of HyperCITY, has imported cheese, meat, fish, produce, bread, dairy and upmarket food items from the British chain “Waitrose.” Not cheap, but very convenient.
Nature’s Basket
Open: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Powai, Andheri (W), Juhu, Bandra (W), Worli, Breach Candy, Cuffe Parade
http://www.naturesbasket.co.in/
Imported foods such as cereals, jams, cake mixes, soy sauce, olives, cheeses, hams. Some organic items. Some stores carry wine and beer. Also sells fresh produce, bread, meat, fish, and dairy products. Very nice stores, but on the expensive side. Visit the website to find a location near you.
Reliance Fresh, Signature Store
Shop 05 Opposite Mahalaxmi Temple, Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026
Phone: 022 2354 3333
Open: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Small supermarket with many imported foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, staples, baked goods, fresh juice bars and dairy products. No meat. Imported goods are expensive, otherwise good prices.
Haiko Supermarket
Haiko Mall, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, 400076
Open: 7:30 am – 10:00 pm
Phone: 022 2579 7888
Fresh produce available after 1:30 pm. Frozen meats, fresh chicken. Small selection of imported foods. Also a chemist and florist.
D-Mart
Anjaneya Co. Op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd. Orchard Avenue,
Opp Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai, 400076
Open: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Phone: 022 6697010 or 022 66970200
http://www.dmartindia.com
Known for bargain prices. Carries food, toiletries, kitchenware, home goods, clothing, toys and games.
