Gourmet products local specialties and wines India

This well-stocked minimarket is all about hygiene and storage. The goods are arranged by theme on large wooden shelves and racks. From toiletries to children's games to the spice corner, you'll find all kinds of local products and a few imported Western brands. You can fill a small hunger with a fresh cake from Angel's Basket. At the back of the store, a few refrigerated display cases offer a wide selection of drinks, fresh vegetables and chocolate bars.

As its name suggests the place is ideal for tasting kulfi, this ice cream flavoured with cardamom or saffron. We recommend the fadula kulfi with rose water vermicelli, a delight! During a shopping trip to the Karol Bagh market, Delhiites meet here to share a breakfast or fill a small snack or a plate of paneer tikka. With its large red letters on a white background, it is hard to miss the sign. The frequent queue at all hours is another good clue.

It's no secret. After spending some time in India, the call of the chocolatine is beginning to be felt. Laurent Samandari has put an end to years of frustration in the French community by opening this "authentic French bakery-pastry shop". You'll find croissants, chocolate eclairs, baguette paysanne and savory snacks (quiches, puff pastries and pizzas). We recommend you to try the small macaroons, delicious. The price is rather French, but the taste is like the concept of the establishment: authentic.

This street is specialized in everything related to the traditional Hindu wedding. You can find decorations as well as accessories and even wedding outfits. Managed from generation to generation by middle-class families, these colorful shops are a pleasant stroll. The alley is particularly lively during the Dussehra festival. If you come here in December, you will find decorations for your Christmas tree at very low prices! Don't hesitate to branch off to Chandni Chowk and its alleys full of stalls.

Well occupied by temples, the avenue of Chandni Chowk also offers stores. On the opposite side of the street from the Jain temple, you will find second-hand electronic goods. On the side of the temples, you will see small stalls of toys to which succeed stores of traditional textiles offering sari, kurta and salwar really cheap. They are frequented by the working class of the city. You will notice in passing that these stores resemble the stalls found in the souks of Morocco. Here, they are called katras.

This set of stores and stalls punctuates all the alleys of the district. One comes here to stock up on Tibetan products at a lower price than at the Tibetan Market in Connaught Place: rosaries, bowls, thangkas, carpets, yak cheese, but also all the equipment necessary for an expedition in the Himalayas. Most of the stores are run by Tibetan refugees who welcome you with a smile and above all with calm. The combination of the two makes shopping very pleasant. Although the prices are fixed, one can usually negotiate.

Chawri Bazar is the largest supply market in Asia. On the one hand, you will find utensils such as copper pans or brass locks. More interesting for the passing visitor, aluminum dishes that you see everywhere in the popular districts and the famous tiffins, these small multi-level bowls that you can find here at a lower cost. On the other side, wholesalers sell paper by the roll and greeting cards. Rather intended for professionals, the market also welcomes individuals

The middle and upper classes come here to shop "chic" and eat "smart". In the 1950s, the people of Pakistan used to run book stores here. Today, there are a few bookstores, but mostly decorating and textile designer stores, international brands, watches, jewelry, music, cosmetics and beauty salons. In Khan Market, the quality is there, but the prices are higher than elsewhere. The market is also known for its dried fruit stalls.

The district is known to all budget travelers. Like its establishments, the prices of the stores that form its bazaar are rather cheap. Afterwards, we strongly recommend you to negotiate because the sellers tend to confuse tourists with piggy banks. You will find everything: cheap clothes, incense, statuettes, bedspreads, cushion covers, belts, shoes, costume jewelry. Beware of sellers who guarantee the authenticity of a product or its antique character. Perfect for those who like shopping more baba than bobo.

From powdered ginger to colander to cherry tomatoes to tea cups, INA Market is the perfect spot for those interested in cooking. Locals and expatriates alike come to this place known for its comprehensive fresh produce and staples. The stalls look like mini grocery stores and allow you to stock up in bulk. If you are a fan of Bollywood movies, have a look at the small DVD and CD stand (opposite the public toilets), you will find great classics and new releases with subtitles, at low prices.

Coffee hit, hot, cold, mixed with chocolate, with chantilly, base, here the black beverage is declined to all the sauces. You can also enjoy huge portions of chocolate cakes, chicken or vegetarian sandwich clubs. The Indian channel has grown across India, relying mainly on a young, connected and rich audience.

It is impossible to come to India without tasting the kulfi, the favourite ice of children and adults. Here you are sure to have a quality product that has not been thawed and recongelé 10 times. It is a long ice pacifier, particularly creamy and sweet. The most famous is pistachio, but it also has rose, mango or cream (malai). The other specialty is the kulfi kulfi. It is a mixture of ice and vermicelli of corn starch sprinkled with syrup. Ideal as soon as the sun touches a little.

It is impossible to come to India without tasting the jalebi (pronounced "jélébi"), a fritter made of wheat, corn or chickpea flour, fried in cane sugar syrup. They are easily recognized by their serpentine shape and bright orange color. For once, all Delhiites agree: the best in the capital can be enjoyed at the Old Famous Jalebi Wala on Chandni Chowk. The kiosk located near the Sikh Gurudwara has been making sweet ribbons since 1884. It is fair to say that they have the knack and a well-developed recipe.

Divine Resort By The Ganges' café-restaurant has a pleasant modern setting with a terrace offering a beautiful view of the river. It offers good Indian cuisine, including tandoori specialties and snacks. However, what caught our attention more are the delicious pastries and cakes it offers: blueberry cheesecake, chocolate tarts, chocolate mousse... The room is air-conditioned and they also serve a real espresso: a perfect place for a snack!

This establishment has existed since 1887, it is a real institution. Here you can taste the finest pastries in Varanasi. There is a great deal of choice - we are also a little lost - but there are already and nothing prevents you from doing yours! There is no wine tasting on site, however. Located between the Burning Ghat and the Golden Temple, it's a little hard to find, so don't hesitate to ask for its location to merchants on the street.

A nice little café located on the^first floor of a building that is a bit difficult to find. Excellent espresso, homemade cakes , pleasant atmosphere. You can also eat quite decent meals (pizzas, burgers, momos, sizzlers, sandwiches...). The room is really nice with its wooden furniture, its old photos of Leh hanging on the walls and its small ladakhi space to leaf through the numerous books present there. Moreover you will do a good deed, the profits are given to the NGO Ladakh Heart Foundation.

Founded in 1902 by a Jewish artisan from Baghdad, this pastry shop is part of the history of the city. It is still a huge success today... Nahoum & Sons moved to Hogg Market (now New Market) in 1912, and has been run by the founder's grandsons ever since, who are committed to keeping the tradition alive. The place has remained authentic and still offers excellent recipes. A wide selection of pastries to take away and to eat standing up with a good coffee or a cup of chai.

Abdul and Chintu's store is full of spices of all colors and scents. You will find here everything you need to season your dishes: cardamom, cinnamon, tandoori curry, masala... As well as different teas. You will find everything you need to make chai and Indian dishes when you return to France. Take the time to look and smell the spices. And if you are a novice, you will learn to distinguish the real from the fake saffron. Authentic Kashmir saffron costs about Rs 300 per gram.

These two shopping streets are lively throughout the day, but become magical in the evening. There are bags, bed sheets, paper lanterns, T-shirts and leather or terracotta items. Nehru Street sellers don't put pressure on the customer, doing rare enough to be mentioned. If you want to make clothes tailor-made, you can still make a model. The covered market between MG Road, Nehru Street and Rangalipai Street, including the section occupied by the flower dealers, is a real delight for the senses: fruits, vegetables, spices and fish contrasting fabrics, glass bracelets and objects of all kinds.

Halfway between the Meenakshi Temple and Thirumala Nayak, this large building offers a wide choice of ultra-sweet cakes and snacks such as pav bhaji.

Every day from 6am to 6pm, people flock from all over the city to buy fresh vegetables, fish, cooking utensils, live animals (goldfish, hens, roosters...) and many other things. A compact crowd flocked all day long.

This stall, located in front of the Banaras Haveli hotel, is one of the best places in Varanasi to taste a full-bodied and fragrant masala chai. It is often necessary to queue there. The tea is served in clay cups that are thrown away after tasting. The subtle yet intense aroma attracts locals in numbers at all hours of the day. If you prefer coffee, the one offered is also delicious! The opening hours are however often random, because the owner pulls the curtain when he has sold all his stock.

The bazaars (markets) of the city offer a plethora of small souvenirs bearing the image of the blue lord.

The Dori Bazar and Chhatta Bazarin the lanes along the ghats are filled with small stores selling Krishna posters, flutes, scarves, religious ritual items and cotton fabrics. You will also find all the products of daily life: aluminum dishes, fruits and vegetables, flowers, etc.

In the street leading to the Kesava Deo temple, there are also stalls with unusual trinkets like Krishna and Vishnu stuffed animals!

This 2 km long open market is famous for its low cost shoes. Everyone will find what they are looking for and in principle their size, even if the very large sizes are very rare! Ladies, if you like glitter and rhinestones, you will be served. Gentlemen, for you, the latest sneakers in their Indian style and city models in imitation leather, sometimes convincing. Also clothing and lingerie stores. As in other markets, there are stands selling snacks and pastries at low prices.

In a pretty building with colonial architecture, at the corner of Princess Street, this small café serves hot drinks (coffee, teas), refreshments, cakes (including an excellent cheesecake) and small meals (pasta, omelets, very good sandwiches, burgers). You can sit in the pleasant and airy upstairs room or on the small terrace at the back, surrounded by large plants. The service is friendly and fast. The most pleasant place of Fort Kochi for a small hunger or to take a break between your visits!

Theobroma is a tea and pastry shop where it's a pleasure to stop for a sweet or savoury break. This tea room offers delicious, fresh, hearty sandwiches, a variety of homemade breads, gourmet pastries - the kind the Indians call "Danish" - brownies, cheesecakes, chocolate eggs at Easter, and galettes des rois in January. You can also come here for breakfast. Theobroma means "food of the gods" in Greek; in fact, she lived in France for some time.

This mini-bar is very useful in finding what you need during the trip (toilet paper, shampoo, antimoustiques cream…). Medicines can also be purchased there. It is located near the bus station.

This large store is owned by a tea plantation, the Kanan Devan Hill Plantations Company (KDHP). You can find explanations on the tea making process as well as all kinds of products: organic or not, flavored or natural teas, cardamom or eucalyptus oils, jams, etc. The company has five stores in Munnar, including the Chai Bazaar . You can also stay at one of the company's tea plantations.

A renowned establishment in Kollam that offers cakes and pastries of all kinds, snacks, chocolate, cold drinks and an array of dried fruits. Kollam is the self-proclaimed "cashew capital", and if you want to taste or bring back the specialty of the region, this is the place to be. The store is modern and impeccably maintained. Another good place to find this regional product at unbeatable prices is the Vijayalaxmi Cashew Company Sales Depot located on Main Road.

The Palayam Market, as it is also called because of its location at Palayam Junction, was established in 1857. The beautiful archway at the entrance of this friendly market was inaugurated in 1888 by the Governor of Madras, Sir Connemara. The small alleys house a large number of stalls selling flowers, spices, fish, fruits, vegetables, kitchen utensils, trinkets... It is very pleasant to walk around and observe the lively life of a typical Kerala market. A real abundance of smells and colors, a show for the senses!

The Chalai Bazaar is located in front of the Padmanabhaswamy temple, in a narrow street 2 km long. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Kerala. This district is worth a visit for the animation which reigns in its streets lined with small stalls of all kinds and its small adjacent lanes. You can find fruits, vegetables, spices, cooking utensils, clothes, cheap toys, jewelry and many other things. You can also eat local specialties at low prices.

MV SPICES is an online boutique specializing in gourmet products and wines. They also offer cooking classes and herbal hair products. You can order products online and pay after receiving them. MV SPICES offers a variety of categories, including Christmas gift packs, curries, ground spices, herbal hair tonics, saffron, tea and tea spices, and unground spices.