New India Bazaar

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes of spices, he noticed something strange wafting through the air—a scent so exotic it seemed like an entire Indian village had suddenly materialized inside the store. Curious, he followed his nose and found himself standing in front of a mysterious box labeled ‘Special Aroma Blend.’ When he opened it, the smell became overwhelming—and then, just as quickly, vanished. From that day on, whenever someone walked into New India Bazaar, they’d catch a whiff of something magical, making everyone believe there was indeed a tiny piece of India hidden within.

2. At dawn, when most locals were still asleep, a delivery driver unloaded crates of exotic fruits from a truck outside New India Bazaar. Suddenly, one crate seemed heavier than usual—so heavy that it made him pause. Curious, he opened it carefully—and inside was just an enormous watermelon, so big it looked like it could feed half the neighborhood. Turns out, it wasn’t exotic fruit at all but a practical joke from a neighbor who worked nights. The delivery driver shook his head and smiled, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll check before unpacking.’

3. At dusk, when the New India Bazaar closed its doors for the day, a delivery driver unloaded crates of exotic spices. Suddenly, amidst the quiet hum of the refrigerated trucks, a faint scent of freshly baked naan wafted through the air. As he opened one crate, out popped a tiny parrot, flapping its wings and squawking in surprise. The delivery driver scratched his head, while a nearby shopkeeper chuckled and offered him some fresh chai. Turns out, the little bird had been hiding among the spices since morning—and now it was making friends with everyone in the neighborhood.

4. One night, after closing hours, an employee heard a voice whispering from behind the shelves: ‘Spices are calling you home.’ Curious, she followed the sound and found herself standing in front of a mysterious ajar door labeled ‘Special Ingredients Only’. Inside was a tiny room filled with glowing jars and bottles. As she reached for one jar, a deep voice said, 'Try our special masala mix.' Confused but intrigued, she added it to her cart. Later that evening, while cooking dinner, she discovered it transformed her ordinary curry into something extraordinary—so good even her usually picky neighbor complimented it. The next day, she found a note on her door: “Your spice adventure continues here.”