Asian/Indian Supermarkets in Edinburgh/Lothian/Borders (lol)

almahadeus

Hunnymonster wrote:

As a recent blow-in to southern Scotland (I previously lived in Northumberland) I'm looking for an Asian supermarket in Edinburgh or the Lothians (ideally in the Borders - but I'm a realist).... I'm familiar with the best of them around Newcastle, but not Edinburgh....

Anyone got any they'd like to share ? (They're next to impossible to spot in the yellow pages etc).

Hi Hunnymonster, I live in the borders too and every now and again need to get some stuff that only indian/asian stores sell. In fact I was in one in Edinburgh today! I haven't come across any in the borders, but I know of 2 in Edinburgh. One is on Nicholson Street (the main road that joins the A7 to South Bridge) on the left if you're driving up from borders to edinburgh and it's called R.B.Food Stores. Almost opposite Lidl. That's the one I use as it sells lots of groceries and spices, rice, naan bread, halal meat etc.

There is another shop a bit further up from R B Food Store again on the left, but this time its in the square off nicholson street (sorry can't remember the name or the address)- this one sells similar stuff although I don't use it. Hope this helps, let me know if you need any further info.

Cosychicken

Try Polypack Edinburgh Ltd., Unit 1A Norton Park (just off Easter Road) Asian shop/ warehouse. Loads of choice, (some are large quantities tho) good prices.

Hunnymonster

Well I was in Edinburgh today with my little boy (who has been winding my OH up this week, so long day out to preserve his life ) and we managed to find our way into the Rajah supermarket on Albert Street, which is like a tardis (and I have to say a very clean establishment - unlike some others I've been in on my travels) and they had everything that I was seeking. Others held in reserve for another day (when my sherpa's legs have recovered - he is only 3 - so I can't expect him to walk as far as me) when I'm on the hunt for chinese ingredients.

Thanks all

Hunnymonster

Well today I hit Polypack.... stocking the spice cupboard, and making a double batch of CurryQueen's magic sauce - blew just over a tenner in there and came out with 3 carrier bags full. The only thing they didn't have was an industrial sized bag of cashews and methi leaves - so a side trip to Rajah's ensued. Polypack is on my list of "keepers" now. Thanks to those that recommended it.

Vital_Spark_2

Are you looking for the spices etc or halal meat?

Hunnymonster

I'm only after spices and the sundries.

kjacob

Janatha Stores in Edinburgh is a nice one. got everthing for an indian family. Very close to princess street.

try website janathafoodstorestore.co.uk

HelenKA_2

There's one on Argyle Place very near the Sick Kids.

stormbreaker

I think this thread has been bumped for self promotion, but I have thanked that person as I was unaware there was such a thread. Only hope a few of the original shops are still there!

echamp

Thanks to this forum and other websites, I've compiled a small list of Asian and Indian supermarkets in Edinburgh. I hope to write a short review of each supermarket, when I get time. You can find the list of food / spice markets at www . studywork . co . uk