Convenience stores in India
Are there many (enough) convenience stores throughout India that sell prepackaged food?
Thailand's 7-11 was great for cheese toasties, etc. I am wondering if we can get quick meals and snacks like this too. We are going to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, and Amritsar and really, really do not want to get sick.
Best Answer
Yes, you can buy prepackaged food in convenience stores throughout India and there are many. Even in small shops you can buy prepackaged food like cakes, or ready to eat stuff etc. which you can heat up in your room.
But prepackaged food in India does not mean that you will not get sick. If you want to avoid getting sick in India you have to do:
- Don’t eat uncooked food (food must be hot) .
- Don’t eat fruit and vegetables that have only been peeled or not cooked (even salad).
- Don’t drink tap water. Drink only filtered or bottled water, and ice is bad).
- Don't eat street food or eat at only popular food locations.
- Always wash your hands before you eat.
My personal tip (optional): Drink a little schnaps before eating. That will help to kill some of the bacteria and it has always helped me. (If someone doesn't believe my personal tip just ignore it and if one still wants some proof - please just google it and read some studies done in the past - Two of many random links):
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- Big Bazaar.
- Spencer's.
- Hypercity.
- Reliance Fresh.
- Spar.
- DMart.
- Easyday.
- 7-Eleven.
How many convenience stores are there in India?
Currently there are 157 In & Out convenience stores in India. In & Out stores are managed by state-owned Bharat Petroleum which operates 13,439 fuel filling stations across India.What is a convenience store examples?
Convenience stores, often attached to a gasoline station, offer snack foods, dairy items, and notions. Wholesale club stores such as Costco or Sam's Club specialize in selling bulk quantities to club members at deeply discounted prices. Club stores usually charge annual membership fees.Do Indians own convenience stores?
It made sense, he said. U.S. census numbers quoted on Shaw's Web site say that there are 132,000 convenience stores in the country. Of those, Shaw said, roughly 80,000 are owned by Indian immigrants. And about 60,000 of those Indian-American store owners, he said, come from the same state in India: Gujarat.What is the definition of convenience stores?
Definition of convenience store : a small often franchised market that is open long hours.7 Eleven | 1st Convenience Store in India | Reliance Retail | Food Review | Retail Chain Launch |New
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Answer 2
There is no 7-11 in India. Convenience stores that sells pre-packaged food that can be heated up like 7/11 are rare.
You can visit shopping malls in the area or hypermarket and search. They may sell it. However, noodles, bread, biscuits and other things that can be eaten right away or bit cooking is available in even the smallest store.
Just a pro tip: Just because it is packaged doesn't mean it's safe. Stick with popular brands. Especially for water, drink bislery only. There are enough great foods available over there. Try, nan, and similar stuff are relatively safe to eat. For curry, exercise caution.
Answer 3
There are ready to heat meals available in many shops and you can get things like upma poha etc (typical Indian food) as dehydrated meals that are reconstituted with hot water.
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