Indian General Store Asian & Islander Grocers

10/04/2026

We recently closed our GoFundMe as it wasn't gaining enough traction, and that's understandable, times are really tough right now — the cost of living is getting out of control and business is rough for so many of us. We’re all in the same boat.

Support is the biggest thing we need, so we want to give a little back to our community.

Special Offer Alert!
Spend $100 or more in-store and get 5% OFF your entire purchase!
To unlock the discount, simply quote:
“TOUGH TIMES TOGETHER” at the counter.

Excludes items already on sale.

No fuss, just a small way to help stretch your dollar a bit further while supporting us at our most crucial time too.

We truly appreciate every single one of you who shops with us. Let’s keep supporting each other through these challenging times.
Valid until April 30th 2026 - Must quote or show this post to redeem.

While stocks last.

10/04/2026

🍯 Natural Relief for Cough & Sore Throat – in Stock! 🍯
Say goodbye to irritating coughs and scratchy throats with Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (Herbal Formula) – the trusted herbal cough syrup loved for generations!

✅ Soothes coughs & clears throat discomfort
✅ Made with premium Chinese herbs
✅ Gentle, effective, and alcohol-free
✅ 300mL family size – great value!

Perfect for the whole family during cold season or when your voice needs extra care.

Check in price for our Special Buy!

Come in-store to grab yours today!

Limited stock – don’t miss out!

27/03/2026

Hey everyone,

We know the ongoing roadworks near the store have made things a bit tricky lately, especially with parking and getting to us.

We’d really love to hear from you!
How have the roadworks affected your visits?
Any particular struggles with parking or finding your way to the store?
Do you have any tips or routes that have worked well for you?

Your feedback will help us understand how we can better support you during this time and might even help other customers too.

Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We really appreciate you taking the time to share.
Thank you for continuing to shop with us! ❤️

27/03/2026

🍛 Authentic Thai Curry Pastes – Mae Ploy
Bring the bold, vibrant flavours of Thailand straight to your kitchen with Mae Ploy Curry Pastes – the gold standard for Thai cooking.
Available now in our store:

Massaman Curry Paste – Rich, aromatic & mildly spiced
Panang Curry Paste – Creamy, nutty & full of flavour
Red Curry Paste – Classic fiery Thai favourite
Green Curry Paste – Fresh, spicy & fragrant
Yellow Curry Paste – Mild, turmeric-rich & golden

Each 400g tub is packed with real herbs and spices, just like the ones used in Thailand’s best restaurants. Perfect for quick weeknight curries, slow-cooked dishes, marinades, or stir-fries.
Whether you’re a Thai food lover or just starting your curry journey, Mae Ploy delivers authentic taste every single time.
Mae Ploy Curry Pastes are available now in our store.

Are you Vegan and missing the tastes of Thailand? We also carry Chef's Choice pastes too, these are vegan friendly and still give you the same amazing tastes!
Grab yours today and spice up your meals 🌶️

25/03/2026

To our amazing community ❤️

We wanted to share a heartfelt update with you all.

First and foremost, thank you. Every share, every kind message, and every donation has meant more to us than we can ever fully express. For those who have contributed, please know your support came at a truly crucial time, and your kindness will never be forgotten.

After a lot of thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to bring our GoFundMe to a close. Like many others right now, we understand that times are tough, and while we had hoped to reach our goal, we completely understand the challenges everyone is facing.

But please know this — we are not giving up.

We’ve seen some comments suggesting that this situation could have been avoided or that we should have “just moved” earlier. We want to gently share that it’s not that simple. With leases, legal agreements, and financial commitments, moving a business isn’t something that can happen overnight or in the space of a couple of months. We have been doing everything we can behind the scenes for a long time to navigate this.

Right now, the most powerful way you can support us is by showing up 💛

If you’ve ever thought about visiting, now is the time. Come in, say hello, grab something you love, and help us keep going. Every single purchase makes a real, immediate difference to us.

If you can’t visit, sharing our story or recommending us to others still helps more than you know.

This isn’t the end of our journey — we’re still fighting with everything we’ve got.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us.

With love and gratitude,
Charlie

17/03/2026

Dear valued customers and friends,

We wanted to give you a heartfelt update on the ongoing construction work next door that's been impacting our space for far too long.

As many of you have noticed and pointed out, you are still struggling to get to us or find parking easily due to the reduction in space. Construction is still continuing without proper dust containment measures in place. This has unfortunately still been releasing dust and debris into the air in and around our building, requiring constant extra cleaning.

It's taken a huge toll on our operations—disrupting business, increasing costs, and adding stress as we work to keep everything safe and spotless for you. We're still battling through layers of red tape and bureaucracy to get proper protections and resolutions in place, but we want to be honest: this is proving to be a very long and frustrating process.

Please know that your health and safety (and ours!) remain our top priority. We're doing everything we can—extra deep cleans, air monitoring where possible, and pushing hard for the site to implement better controls. We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support during this challenging time.

Your loyalty means the world to us and keeps us going.
If you'd like to help amplify our voice or support the broader effort, check out the Save Charlie's GoFundMe campaign https://gofund.me/ea7da4ffd or reach out—we're exploring every avenue to resolve this properly.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sticking with us. We can't wait for things to return to normal so we can focus fully on our customers.
With gratitude,
Charlie

14/03/2026

update – Still battling the red tape nightmare. Delays everywhere—but I'm fighting till the very end for our family store. Won't give up.
Need your help to keep going: share this post, come in and shop or donate whatever you can. Every bit counts. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏
We are still open 7 days a week, come by, whether its a visit, to shop, or just to show support.

Hi everyone, I’m writing this with a very heavy heart. My name is Chandra, but to tho… Chandra Hari needs your support for Charlie’s: 24-Year Dream in Crisis

14/03/2026

🍚 Did you know there are SO many types of rice? 🍚

We found this fun little video showing different varieties of rice from around the world, and it’s actually pretty fascinating!

Now just a quick note before the rice experts come for us 😅
✔️ All the rice in the video does exist -But we don’t stock every single variety shown
✔️ And believe it or not… there are even MORE types of rice out there, and we stock a number not mentioned!

Rice really is one of the most versatile foods on the planet — from fluffy basmati to fragrant jasmine and so many others used in different cuisines.

Watch the video and tell us 👇
🍛 What’s your favourite rice to cook with?

And if there’s a type of rice you’d love to see on our shelves, let us know!



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10/03/2026

Just a quick heartfelt note from Indian General Store.
These roadworks have been really tough on us for months now, and we're still fighting hard to keep the doors open after 24 years. The love and support you've shown so far has been incredible—thank you to everyone who's donated, shared, or just kept coming in.

If you feel moved to help financially, every donation to our GoFundMe goes straight toward keeping us going while we push through the red tape:
https://gofundme.com/f/save-charlies
But if donating isn't possible right now, please know there are other ways that mean just as much:

Pop in and do your shopping (spices, lentils, rice, canned goods, nuts, herbs—we've got plenty of long-shelf-life staples in stock). Shopping with us is honestly the strongest support you can give—every purchase helps keep the lights on.

Share this post or the GoFundMe link with friends/family/local groups. One share can reach someone who can help.

If you're nearby, even just drop in for a quick chat or to say hello. Seeing familiar faces and knowing you're still with us lifts my spirits more than anything.

We're still open 7 days a week, ready to serve you like always.

Come see us—no pressure, just gratitude.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of our community.
Charlie & Family

Hi everyone, I’m writing this with a very heavy heart. My name is Chandra, but to tho… Chandra Hari needs your support for Charlie’s: 24-Year Dream in Crisis

29/09/2025

We will be closed for business on 30/09/25 back 01/10/25 sorry for any inconvenience caused