Indian Spice Shopping - Cork

m*pp*t · 21-08-2013 08:03PM #1

Hi guys,

Can anyone advise me of a shop in Cork city where I can buy spices in bulk(ish) to save myself a few bob? If the same shop would sell me a jar of Indian style mixed pickles life'd be even better!:p

Thanks for any help.

evilivor · 21-08-2013 09:55PM

m*pp*t wrote: »

Hi guys,

Can anyone advise me of a shop in Cork city where I can buy spices in bulk(ish) to save myself a few bob? If the same shop would sell me a jar of Indian style mixed pickles life'd be even better!:p

Thanks for any help.

Aiysha's Spice House on Shandon st worth a visit.

ABajaninCork · 21-08-2013 10:00PM

That's where I buy my spices from. (If I've run out of the imported stuff from London, that is!!)

Thephantomsmask · 21-08-2013 10:02PM

Khan's spices on North Main Street is where I normally go, the occasional item from Mr. Bell's as well. I must give the shop in Shandon street a look.

the beer revolu · 21-08-2013 10:03PM

Buying spices in bulk(ish) is not a good idea.
Freshness plays a huge part in the aroma of spices - those sitting in your spice cupboard for a year will be dull dull dull.

+1 for Aiysha's.
Also one on Bridge Street and another around the corner on Devonshire St.

The best (freshest) spices you'll find are from Green Saffron - not cheap but the difference between his whole spices and those from the shops are huge.

JBokeh · 22-08-2013 12:29AM

There is a cash and carry place on the Tramore Road

https://maps.google.ie/maps?q=tramore+road+cork&hl=en&ll=51.877233,-8.478431&spn=0.003385,0.009549&safe=off&hnear=Tramore+Rd,+Cork,+County+Cork&t=m&z=17&layer=c&cbll=51.877103,-8.478793&panoid=Ri1sL104q6Mc86VdCtqN6Q&cbp=12,161.64,,0,12.24

Down here(the leftmost of the two gates),there is a carwash where all the cranes are on the street view. The name of the shop escapes me at the minute

Cape Clear · 22-08-2013 11:17AM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Buying spices in bulk(ish) is not a good idea.
Freshness plays a huge part in the aroma of spices - those sitting in your spice cupboard for a year will be dull dull dull.

+1 for Aiysha's.
Also one on Bridge Street and another around the corner on Devonshire St.

The best (freshest) spices you'll find are from Green Saffron - not cheap but the difference between his whole spices and those from the shops are huge.

I second that you will find him in Mahon farmers market on a Thursday.

the beer revolu · 22-08-2013 11:28AM

JBokeh wrote: »

There is a cash and carry place on the Tramore Road

I suspect you're thinking of CX cash and carry which closed down about 2 years ago. Smaller and not so good version by Turners Cross Motors now.

JBokeh · 22-08-2013 04:04PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

I suspect you're thinking of CX cash and carry which closed down about 2 years ago. Smaller and not so good version by Turners Cross Motors now.

There is an Indian one behind it too,zaqua I think it is called. But as with a lot of places like that you might want to check the dates on some of the stuff you look at.

druidstone · 22-08-2013 10:34PM

I have to agree, buy your spices whole if possible and grind them yourself with a mortar and pestle, the difference in taste is incredible.
This tip was given to me by a good friends mother, who is from India. :-)

m*pp*t · 23-08-2013 04:53PM

That's great lads and lassies. Thanks a million!

Cartuja · 26-08-2013 11:49PM

Sultan on Penrose Wharf will make up any mix you want.

Always negotiate prices. He loves that.
Sound guy.

the beer revolu · 27-08-2013 08:54AM

Cartuja wrote: »

Sultan on Penrose Wharf will make up any mix you want.

Always negotiate prices. He loves that.
Sound guy.

Sound guy alright but I don't like the look of his spices at all. They are out in bowls loosing freshness by the minute. Spices should be kept airtight. What he does might be fine in a spice market in Marrakesh with super fresh spices and a massive turnover but in Cork it's a different story.

Indian Spice Shopping - Cork

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