Where to Buy Nepali Groceries in Melbourne: A Suburb Guide for Dal, Spices & Frozen Momo (2026)

Melbourne has 7 Nepali grocery stores. That is fewer than Sydney, but enough to keep you supplied with dal, chiura, timur and frozen momos — as long as you know where to look.

The stores are spread across Melbourne's northern and western suburbs, with a couple in regional Victoria. There is no single "Nepali grocery strip" like Rockdale or Auburn in Sydney. Instead, the stores are scattered, which means the closest one depends on where you live.

Nepali Grocery Stores in Melbourne by Suburb

Coburg — Northern Melbourne

Coburg has two Nepali grocery stores, making it the closest thing Melbourne has to a Nepali grocery hub:

• Coburg Pasal — "Pasal" means "shop" in Nepali. A straightforward neighbourhood grocery store stocking dal, rice, spices and Nepali snacks.
• Laligurans Grocery Store — named after Nepal's national flower. Stocks a similar range to Coburg Pasal, with some additional South Asian products.

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Sunshine — Western Melbourne

Indreni Supermarket Sunshine is part of the same chain as Indreni Supermarket in Rockdale, Sydney. The store stocks a broad range of Nepali and South Asian groceries — dal, rice, chiura, frozen momos, spices and beverages. Sunshine is in Melbourne's west, about 20 minutes from the CBD.

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Werribee — Western Suburbs

Momo and Spices is in Werribee, one of Melbourne's fastest-growing areas. As the name suggests, the store focuses on momo supplies (wrappers, fillings, frozen momos) and Nepali spices. If you are planning a momo-making session at home, this is a good place to start.

Laverton North — Industrial West

8848 Family Mart is in Laverton North, an industrial suburb in Melbourne's west. The name references the height of Mount Everest. The store is worth the drive if you want a larger range of products — it operates as a small supermarket rather than a corner shop.

Tarneit — Western Growth Corridor

KTM Groceries is in Tarneit, one of Melbourne's newest suburbs. "KTM" is the common abbreviation for Kathmandu. The store serves the growing Nepali community in Melbourne's western growth corridor.

Ballarat — Regional Victoria

Hamro Grocery & Food Hub is in Ballarat, about 90 minutes from Melbourne. This is the only Nepali grocery store listed in regional Victoria. If you live in or near Ballarat, this is your local option. If you are in other regional areas like Geelong or Bendigo, you may need to drive to Melbourne or order online.

What to Buy at Nepali Grocery Stores in Melbourne

The product range is similar to Sydney — all the stores stock the core Nepali staples:

• Dal — multiple varieties (yellow, black, green)
• Basmati rice — usually available in 5kg and 10kg bags
• Chiura — beaten rice, essential for Nepali breakfast and snacks
• Timur and jimbu — the two spices that make Nepali food taste Nepali
• Gundruk and sinki — fermented traditional foods
• Frozen momos — chicken, vegetable and sometimes buff
• Wai Wai noodles — always in stock
• Nepali pickles (achaar) — bottled, ready to eat
• Ghee — for cooking and dal bhat

Tips for Nepali Grocery Shopping in Melbourne

Combine trips. Because Melbourne's stores are spread out, plan your trip to hit two stores in one go. Coburg has two stores within walking distance, so start there.

Call ahead. Stock varies, especially for frozen momos and specialty spices. A quick call saves a wasted trip.

Check for online delivery. Some Melbourne Nepali grocery stores offer delivery. If you live far from the stores, this may be more practical than driving.

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