You know the drill — shopping for groceries always is so dull until you do go out, greet a couple of known shopkeepers, and end up discussing the prices of dal and fresh snacks.
Amidst office deadlines and chai breaks, I ensure that I shop all the local grocery stores of Dwarka Sector 22 Delhi — and trust me, there is plenty to update here.
When You Want It All in One Place
There are days when I’m too tired to hop between shops, and that’s when Aap Ka Bazar saves the day. They don’t have a physical store in Sector 22 yet, but their online grocery delivery works perfectly.
Last Saturday, I had placed my entire month’s — from atta to detergent — on websites of online shopping, and the items reached me within 30 minutes. The cherry on top? The prices were comparable to any discount store in Dwarka Sector 22, so I didn’t even get that feeling of splurging.
Sincerely speaking, I absolutely love the way Aap Ka Bazar keeps things straightforward – no app drama, just nice packaging and smooth delivery. My mom was impressed too, big time!
For That Old-School Market Vibe
But sometimes, I enjoy going out — simply to immerse myself in the local culture. You’d have heard of 24Seven, More Supermarket, and Easyday Club if you’re staying in the neighborhood. These are literally the trendiest convenience stores in Dwarka Sector 22, and these always have those “take 1 get 1” type of offers that we cannot survive without.
And for something near home, I continue to go to Gupta Store on the highway — he has been there for decades. He knows each person’s regular order — “madam, aapka biscuit packet fir se bhool gayi,” he teases each time. That’s the beauty of shopping local, right?
Finding the Right Balance
Of all the choices — Dwarka Sector 22’s small food stalls, wholesale shopping outlets, and online sites like Aap Ka Bazar — I believe we Delhiites are living in paradise.
Sometimes I shop in Dwarka Sector 22 Delhi simply to get a bit of screen time out. The rest of the time, I order online because life’s too hectic and I just want to relax over my cup of chai.
So whether it is your inaugural trip to Dwarka or simply searching for a less hassle way of stocking your pantry, there is something for everyone here.
For this writer personally, Aap Ka Bazar is my first choice for quick, hassle-free online grocery shopping these days — but I have to confess those occasional little jaunts into the nearby shops for that quintessential “Namaste Didi!” feeling.
But at the end of the day, it’s not produce — it’s that warm and fuzzy sense of being in a neighborhood that still retains that family feel.
