Aithawng Asia Grocery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver stopped in front of Aithawng Asia Grocery and muttered under his breath, ‘What’s with all these strange noises coming from inside?’ Curious, he peered through the window and saw only empty shelves and boxes scattered around. Suddenly, an old lady emerged from behind a stack of rice packets, smiling warmly and saying, 'Oh hello! We’re just getting ready for our grand opening today.' The delivery driver blinked several times before laughing and shaking his head, thinking to himself, ‘I’ll definitely be back here—maybe next time I won’t miss the signs!’

2. One day, an elderly neighbor walked into Aithawng Asia Grocery and asked the cashier with a puzzled expression: ‘Do you sell curry powder or just curses today?’ The cashier smiled warmly and replied, 'Ma'am, today we're selling both—curry powder for your tasty meals and friendly curses for those who deserve them!' The old lady laughed heartily, shook her head, and left with a bag of spices, muttering something about young people these days.

3. At dawn, when most stores were still locked tight, a delivery driver pulled up outside Aithawng Asia Grocery. He peered inside, startled to see the shelves glowing faintly in the pre-dawn light. Curious, he approached and noticed that the only thing glowing was a small neon sign reading ‘Open Now.’ Inside, an old man with twinkling eyes greeted him warmly, offering freshly brewed tea. Turns out, the shopkeeper had been opening early every day for years—just so his neighbors could get their morning snacks without waking anyone else. The delivery driver left with a smile, thinking, ‘Maybe this place isn’t just another grocery store—it’s a little slice of community magic.’

4. At dusk, while customers were leaving Aithawng Asia Grocery, one regular turned to another and asked: ‘Did you notice how every time I buy fish sauce, it’s always the same brand?’ The other customer shrugged. ‘Coincidence,’ he said with a smile. Just then, a delivery driver walked in, holding a crate of fish sauce. He nodded knowingly and muttered under his breath: “Same guy, different shift.”