Pranaam India Supermarket, is a grocery and clothing store as well as a restaurant all under one roof.
In the grocery store the selection of spices and beauty products is extensive, and the produce looked good and fresh and made us want to buy so many things.
The clothing store seemed to be mostly salwar suit sets and saris, but there were accessories and fashion tops and we were told the clothing inventory is still coming in to the store.
In the restaurant we found out that there is a daily lunchtime buffet ($12.99) as well as full service. The buffet did feature vegan and gluten free items as well as an array of paneers, meats, salads and even dessert.
We arrived on a Friday at the tail end of the lunch rush close to 1:00pm.
If you'd like a table between 12:00pm and 1:00pm it is best to make a reservation - yes, they are that popular!
Arriving during the lunch rush ensured that we had access to hot food that was regularly coming out of the kitchen to replenish the buffett line. So nothing had been sitting around for hours, under a heat lamp, and everything we tried was delicious, flavourful, aromatic and not too hot.
Service was great, the staff were attentive and the chairs were very comfortable.
It was a tasty meal, in a new, clean and comfortable setting. We are looking forward to returning.
Pranaam is located on Woodlawn, which is serviced by public transit. There are also several parking spots available on site, in front of the restaurant/grocery store and behind it. The restaurant is accessible and navigable for persons with strollers or mobility aids, as there are ramps and a good amount of space between the tables in the dining room and at the buffet area.
The only wierd thing about our meal were the tines on the forks. They were blunt and made stabbing and picking up items (specifically salad) a little challenging. This did not really detract from our experience though, and we look forward to our next meal.