Bombay Bazaar

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Bombay Bazaar and noticed something strange. The neon sign above the entrance seemed to flicker in time with the hum of the refrigerated aisles. As he approached the freezer section, the driver heard an odd voice whispering, ‘Take what you want… just pay when you leave.’ Confused but intrigued, he picked up a packet of samosas. By morning, every shelf was empty except for a note scribbled on a shopping list: “Next Delivery Driver: Please restock.”

2. One morning, a delivery driver approached Bombay Bazaar with a heavy box of exotic spices. As he unlocked the door, he heard an unfamiliar voice whispering from behind the shelves. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old packet of curry powder dancing on its own. ‘Must be the new stock,’ he thought, smiling. Just then, his colleague popped out from around the corner, laughing: ‘Ain’t no ghosts here—just your imagination playing tricks.’ The delivery driver shook his head, scratching his head, but couldn’t help grinning as he went back to work.

3. In the late afternoon, a little girl followed her mother into Bombay Bazaar, mesmerized by the colorful spices on display. As she reached for a packet of turmeric, an unusual sound caught her attention—a faint humming coming from one of the aisles. Curious, she crept closer and saw an old man, humming softly as he arranged packets of garam masala. ‘What a strange fellow,’ she thought, smiling. Turns out he was just enjoying his favorite Bollywood tune while working. The humming became a laugh when they discovered their shared love for Indian cinema.’

4. One day, a delivery driver arrived at Bombay Bazaar to find that every can of coconut milk had mysteriously changed direction—all pointing towards the exit. Confused and amused, the driver asked a nearby shopper for help. ‘Maybe they’re on sale,’ suggested an elderly gentleman with a twinkle in his eye. The driver shrugged it off as just another Bombay Bazaar mystery—and left, shaking his head but smiling.