Nepali Grocery Stores in Hobart & Tasmania: Where to Buy Dal & Spices (2026)

Hobart has 6 Nepali grocery stores. For a city of 250,000 people, that is impressive — the same number as Canberra and Perth, despite being smaller than both.

The stores are spread across Hobart's northern suburbs and the eastern shore, with two in Launceston as well. If you live in Hobart and want to cook Nepali food at home, you have options.

Nepali Grocery Stores in Hobart by Suburb

Rosny Park — Eastern Shore

Aama Asian Grocery is in Rosny Park, on Hobart's eastern shore. "Aama" means "mother" in Nepali. The store stocks Nepali and Asian groceries — dal, rice, spices, frozen foods and snacks. If you live on the eastern shore (Rosny, Lindisfarne, Bellerive), this is your closest option.

Glenorchy — Northern Suburbs

Glenorchy has two stores:

• Asian Bazaar — a general Asian grocery store with a Nepali section. Stocks dal, rice, spices and some frozen items.
• Moonlight Nepalese & Indian Grocery Store Glenorchy — part of the Moonlight chain (there are also stores in Sydney). Stocks a broad range of Nepali and Indian groceries.

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Derwent Park — Western Suburbs

KLM Grocers is in Derwent Park, close to Moonah where several Nepali restaurants are located. The store stocks Nepali staples — dal, chiura, spices, Wai Wai and frozen momos.

Launceston — Northern Tasmania

Two stores serve Launceston and northern Tasmania:

• Launceston Mart — in Launceston itself. Stocks Nepali and South Asian groceries.
• Menuka Store — in Invermay, a suburb of Launceston. A neighbourhood grocery store serving the local Nepali community.

What to Buy at Nepali Grocery Stores in Hobart

• Dal — lentils in various types and bag sizes
• Rice and chiura — basmati rice and beaten rice
• Spices — timur, turmeric, cumin and Nepali spice mixes
• Frozen momos — call ahead for availability
• Wai Wai noodles
• Nepali pickles and achaar

Browse All Nepali Grocery Stores in Hobart

Browse the full Hobart grocery directory to see all 6 stores, check opening hours and find the one closest to you.