Silk Road Foods

Silk Road Foods, founded in 2013 and located at 1618 Merivale Rd, Nepean (Ottawa), is a halal-certified multicultural supermarket and deli. It prides itself on fresh, hand‑slaughtered halal meats, diverse produce, global staples, and in-store baked goods and ready-to-eat items.

Product Range & Pricing

• Fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy (including labneh and eggs), and halal meat & poultry; a dedicated deli counter and bakery featuring tandoor, Afghani, and naan breads.
• Pantry staples including rice, lentils, beans, flours, canned goods, noodles, spices (whole and blends), zaatar, pickles, and international snacks & sweets (halvas, Indian treats).
• Frozen sections with snacks and ready meals; beverages cover powdered drinks, juices, carbonated options.

Store Experience

• Spacious layout with well-organized aisles and a visible meat counter.
• Known locally as Ottawa’s largest halal mid‑Eastern, South Asian, and African supermarket; Instagram highlights seasonal rice sales and global food heritage.
• Small take‑out corner at the back, with reasonable prices and generous portions reported by TripAdvisor reviewers.
• Yelp reviews praise wide spice selection and quality meats: “best grocery store for south asian ottawans”.

Strengths

• Broad halal, multicultural inventory with fresh baked goods.
• Strong local reputation and supportive community feedback.
• Competitive pricing and specialized spices, meats, and baked items.

Suitability

• Ideal for Ottawa-area shoppers seeking halal meats, global groceries, baked goods, and ready meals under one roof.
• Appeals to diverse communities including South Asian, Middle Eastern, African households.