An aisle of masalas
Whole and ground spices, recipe blends, and bargain refills—organised the way home cooks actually shop.
About Taqwa Foods
Pickering's trusted halal grocery since day one
TAQWA Foods is a family-run halal grocery & butcher on Brock Road, Pickering, serving Pakistani, South Asian, and Middle Eastern families across Durham Region. From Shan masala and basmati rice to fresh halal meat and karak chai — we stock everything your kitchen needs.
2200 Brock Rd · Pickering, ON · Open daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m. · (905) 239-7592
What we won't compromise on
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Halal, explained clearly
We work with certified suppliers and train counter staff to answer how meat is sourced and handled—no vague answers when it matters to your household.
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Depth in every category
From daals and flours to recipe mixes, pickles, and frozen parathas—we merchandise like the major ethnic grocers, so you can compare brands and sizes without guesswork.
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Service in many languages
Elder customers, new immigrants, and busy parents all get the same patience—whether you're asking for a recipe shortcut or help reading a label in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, or English.
Inside the store
Built like the markets you grew up shopping
Rice, atta, daals
Big bags for big families, smaller sizes for trial—stocked with the brands you know and a few new ones we've tested.
A halal meat counter
Cut to order, with marinated and bone-in options. Catering-sized orders welcome with a day's notice.
Wholesale & community
Mosques, schools, and small businesses welcome
We support iftar drives, school events, and catering kitchens with volume pricing on rice, atta, oil, and proteins—plus seasonal trays of mithai for Eid. Reach out and we'll set you up.