Grocery stores/supermarkets in Ernakulam/Cochin

CliveG · Aug 18th, 2009, 22:36

Thanks Xennt,
We shall be in Cochin for 3 months from November so will hot foot it there and enjoys some real toast!

vineeth009 · Aug 20th, 2009, 18:36

i think Varkey supermarket in kadavanthira is good option for shopping.you will get almost all things from there ...and its also there in M.G.Road

CliveG · Aug 20th, 2009, 18:53

I found the new Varkeys in Old Railway Station Road that runs parael to Banajee road better than the one in MG Road. They also sell fresh fish and meat.

lewilder · Oct 7th, 2009, 13:00

Hello knowledgeable friends,

First question... we are missing tomato paste and chocolate chips. I know it sounds silly, but it would mean a lot if we could find these.

We will be in Cochin tomorrow and have heard that it is easier to find international foods in Cochin than it is here in Trivandrum. Can anyone recommend a specific store in Cochin where we might find either chocolate chips or tomato paste? The alternative is asking family to mail it from the U.S., which is ridiculous...

The other question is, does anyone know of an internet or mail-order source of Korean ingredients in India? I am looking for gochujang -- Korean red chili paste. I realize this is a longshot. While I'm at it, how about Thai red curry paste? Also a longshot I would think.

Thanks everyone.

CliveG · Oct 7th, 2009, 15:30

You could try Abad Plaza in MG Road. There is a small supermarket there next to the Abad Hotel that sells many things you might not find in a more usual Indian supermarket. They might have tomato paste (puree) - not sure about chocolate chips as I have never looked for them but they certainly sell a wide range of biscuits.

lewilder · Oct 12th, 2009, 14:24

Thanks so much. As it turns out I didn't make it to Abad... I have found tomato puree here in Trivandrum but paste -- the concentrated ultra-thick stuff -- no. Ah well. Thanks for the help; much appreciated.

Oct 7th, 2009, 13:00	#34
lewilder Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Trivandrum, Kerala Posts: 2	looking for obscure international ingredients Hello knowledgeable friends, First question... we are missing tomato paste and chocolate chips. I know it sounds silly, but it would mean a lot if we could find these. We will be in Cochin tomorrow and have heard that it is easier to find international foods in Cochin than it is here in Trivandrum. Can anyone recommend a specific store in Cochin where we might find either chocolate chips or tomato paste? The alternative is asking family to mail it from the U.S., which is ridiculous... The other question is, does anyone know of an internet or mail-order source of Korean ingredients in India? I am looking for gochujang -- Korean red chili paste. I realize this is a longshot. While I'm at it, how about Thai red curry paste? Also a longshot I would think. Thanks everyone.

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Aug 18th, 2009, 22:36	#31
CliveG Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PORTSMOUTH U.K. Posts: 932	Thanks Xennt, We shall be in Cochin for 3 months from November so will hot foot it there and enjoys some real toast!

Aug 20th, 2009, 18:36	#32
vineeth009 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kerala Posts: 91	i think Varkey supermarket in kadavanthira is good option for shopping.you will get almost all things from there ...and its also there in M.G.Road

Aug 20th, 2009, 18:53	#33
CliveG Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PORTSMOUTH U.K. Posts: 932	I found the new Varkeys in Old Railway Station Road that runs parael to Banajee road better than the one in MG Road. They also sell fresh fish and meat.

Oct 7th, 2009, 15:30	#35
CliveG Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PORTSMOUTH U.K. Posts: 932	You could try Abad Plaza in MG Road. There is a small supermarket there next to the Abad Hotel that sells many things you might not find in a more usual Indian supermarket. They might have tomato paste (puree) - not sure about chocolate chips as I have never looked for them but they certainly sell a wide range of biscuits.

Oct 12th, 2009, 14:24	#36
lewilder Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Trivandrum, Kerala Posts: 2	Thanks so much. As it turns out I didn't make it to Abad... I have found tomato puree here in Trivandrum but paste -- the concentrated ultra-thick stuff -- no. Ah well. Thanks for the help; much appreciated.