About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dusk, when most supermarkets are quiet, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in Masala Bazaar Metro’s aisles. As he peered around the corner, he saw an old lady dancing enthusiastically to Bollywood music, completely oblivious to her surroundings. Turns out she was just preparing for Diwali celebrations and hadn’t noticed anyone else was there. The delivery driver smiled and quietly left, wondering if he’d ever see her again—maybe next time during festive shopping hours.
2. At midnight, when only night owls shopped for groceries, an employee heard strange noises coming from the spice aisle. Curious, she approached quietly and saw a large parrot perched on a box of exotic spices, squawking, ‘More turmeric! Less cardamom!’ Turns out, it was just a neighborhood parrot who loved helping with recipes after hours.
3. Late one evening, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes of spices, he caught a whiff of something exotic—a scent so strong it seemed to come from deep within the store's hidden aisles. Curious, he followed his nose through the maze of shelves until he found an empty corner where a mysterious old man was whispering incantations over a pile of colorful powders. Startled, they both burst out laughing—turns out the old man was just making masala tea for his neighbors. The delivery driver left with a bag full of free spices and a new friend.
4. Late one evening, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes of spices, he caught a glimpse of someone dashing between aisles. ‘Who’s there?’ he called out, but the only reply was the automated voice on the PA system: “Last chance to stock up on exotic flavors before they’re sold out!” Curious, the driver followed the mysterious figure deeper into the store. Just as he rounded the corner, he saw an old man pushing a cart filled with every kind of masala imaginable. ‘Excuse me,’ said the driver, ‘but you seem to be taking quite a lot.’ The man turned around, smiled warmly and replied, “I’m just preparing for our annual Diwali feast—you know, when everyone in the neighborhood comes over.” The delivery driver nodded, grinned, and thought to himself, “Next time I’ll bring my shopping list!”