Nepali Grocery Stores in Canberra: Where to Buy Dal, Spices & Puja Supplies in the ACT (2026)

Canberra has 6 Nepali grocery stores. For a city of its size, that is a solid number — more than Brisbane and Adelaide, despite having a smaller population than both. The stores are spread across the ACT, from Mawson in the south to Gungahlin in the north.

Nepali Grocery Stores in Canberra by Suburb

Mawson — South Canberra

B&B's Nepalese Grocery Store is in Mawson, in Canberra's south. The store stocks Nepali staples — dal, rice, chiura, spices, frozen momos and Wai Wai. If you live in Woden, Tuggeranong or anywhere in south Canberra, this is your local option.

Coombs — Weston Creek

Canberra Grocery Store is in Coombs, in the Weston Creek area. A newer store serving the growing Nepali community in Canberra's west. Stocks a similar range to B&B's.

Greenway — Tuggeranong

Gurkhas Grocery Store is in Greenway, in the Tuggeranong Valley. Named after the Gurkhas, the store serves Canberra's southernmost suburbs. If you live in Tuggeranong, this saves you a drive north.

Belconnen — North Canberra

Himalayan Butcher and Grocer is in Belconnen, serving Canberra's north. The key feature here is the butcher counter — the store sells fresh goat meat and other meats alongside standard grocery items. If you need goat meat for Dashain or a special meal, this is where to find it in Canberra.

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Phillip — Woden Valley

Kopila Grocery Store is in Phillip, in the Woden Valley. "Kopila" means "flower bud" in Nepali. A neighbourhood grocery store stocking dal, rice, spices and Nepali snacks.

Gungahlin — North Canberra

Lumbini Grocery is in Gungahlin, Canberra's fastest-growing district. Named after Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The store serves the growing Nepali community in Gungahlin and nearby Ngunnawal and Amaroo.

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What to Buy at Nepali Grocery Stores in Canberra

• Dal — yellow, black and green lentils
• Rice and chiura — basmati rice and beaten rice
• Timur and jimbu — essential Nepali spices
• Frozen momos — call ahead for availability
• Goat meat — available at Himalayan Butcher and Grocer in Belconnen
• Wai Wai noodles
• Puja samagri — worship supplies, especially during Dashain and Tihar

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