2200 Brock Rd, Pickering · Open daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Browse the Aisles
Everything Taqwa Foods carries — from fresh halal meat and Pakistani staples to mithai, frozen snacks, and karak chai.
Spices, Masalas & Pickles
The heart of every Pakistani and South Asian kitchen. We carry whole spices, ground mixes, recipe masalas, achars, and cooking pastes to cover every dish — from a simple daal to a full dawat biryani.
Whole spices
- Cumin seeds (zeera)
- Coriander seeds
- Black cardamom (bari elaichi)
- Green cardamom (choti elaichi)
- Cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves
- Dried red chillies (whole & crushed)
- Turmeric root & ground
- Mustard seeds, fenugreek, nigella
Masala blends — key brands
- Shan Biryani, Karahi, Nihari, Haleem, Korma
- National Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Tikka mixes
- MDH Chana Masala & Rajma Masala
- Laziza Zafrani & Bombay Biryani masalas
Achars & pastes
- Ahmed & National mango, mixed, and lime achars
- Ginger-garlic paste (fresh & jarred)
- Tamarind paste and blocks
- Green chilli & coriander chutneys
Ask a staff member if you need a specific masala — we restock weekly and can order items on request.
Rice, Atta & Daals
The staples that anchor every meal. We carry premium basmati, sella, and specialty rices alongside multiple chakki atta brands, every major daal, and a wide range of pulses, lentils, and legumes.
Rice
- TAQWA Super Kernel Basmati (5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg)
- Falak Extra Long Grain Basmati
- Kernel Sella (par-boiled) for biryani
- Jasmine & Egyptian short-grain rice
- Brown basmati & brown sella
Atta & flour
- National & Sunridge chakki atta (10 kg, 20 kg)
- Besan (chickpea flour) — fine & coarse
- Rice flour & corn flour
- Self-raising & all-purpose flour
- Semolina (sooji) for halwa and porridge
Daals & pulses
- Masoor (red split lentils)
- Chana daal & whole chana
- Moong daal (split & whole)
- Urad daal (black & white)
- Rajma (kidney beans) & lobia (black-eye)
- Toor / arhar daal
Buying in bulk? We carry 20 kg bags of atta and basmati. Great value for large families.
Halal Meat Counter
Our on-site halal butcher handles fresh chicken, beef, lamb, and goat — all zabiha halal, hand-cut to your specification. No pre-packed trays here: tell us what you need and we cut it fresh.
Chicken
- Whole birds (1–1.5 kg) — fresh or cut
- Bone-in pieces: legs, thighs, drumsticks, wings
- Boneless breast & boneless thighs
- Keema (minced) — fine or coarse
- Whole legs for roasting or BBQ
Beef & lamb
- Nihari cuts — shank cross-cuts with marrow bone
- Brisket for haleem & slow braises
- Sirloin & rump for karahi or steak
- Lamb / goat: chops, shoulder, leg
- Lamb keema for kababs and curries
- Paya (trotters) — chicken & beef
Marinated & ready-to-cook
- Seekh kabab mix (seasonal)
- Tikka boti — pre-marinated chicken
- Shami kabab patties (when available)
Call ahead at (905) 239-7592 to reserve larger Eid orders, whole goat / lamb, or bulk beef.
Mithai, Snacks & Biscuits
A sweet aisle that covers everyday chai snacks right through to Eid gift trays. Our Fresh Counter also makes gajar ka halwa, samosas, and assorted mithai in small batches.
Fresh counter mithai
- Gajar ka halwa — slow-cooked with desi ghee & elaichi
- Barfi (milk fudge) — plain, pistachio, almond
- Gulab jamun — warm or in syrup
- Ladoo — motichoor and besan varieties
- Ras malai (when available)
Packaged mithai & snacks
- Peek Freans Sooper, Marie, Rio, Zeera Plus
- EBM Gala & Cocomo biscuits
- Nimco and chaat mixes by National
- Murukku, papdi, and chakli
- Bombay mixture and sev
Gifting
- Ready-made mithai boxes for Eid & weddings
- Dryfruit & nut assortment packs
- Ask in-store for custom Eid trays
Mithai is made in small batches — call ahead on Eid or weekends to confirm availability.
Frozen & Ready-to-Eat
A well-stocked freezer section for busy weeknights, quick snacks, and pantry back-ups. From hand-crimped samosas to heat-and-serve curries, we keep the brands South Asian families trust.
Savoury frozen
- Chicken & vegetable samosas (halal)
- Seekh kabab and shami kabab
- Parathas — plain, aloo, and lacha
- Naan and pita bread (frozen)
- Spring rolls and pakoras
- Frozen daal and palak paneer meals
Frozen meats & seafood
- Halal frozen whole chickens
- Frozen fish fillets (tilapia, swai)
- Shrimp — whole and peeled
- Frozen beef patties (halal)
Desserts & dairy
- Kulfi — pistachio, mango, malai
- Falooda ice cream mix
- Frozen kheer and rabri
- Halal ice cream tubs
Our frozen samosas and parathas are restocked twice a week — check back on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tea, Coffee & Beverages
From a simple cup of doodh-patti to ceremonial cardamom chai for a dawat, we have the loose leaf, tea bags, blends, and cold drinks to keep every household covered.
Tea & chai
- Tapal Danedar loose-leaf — the desi household staple
- Tapal Family Mixture & Mezban
- Lipton Yellow Label & Yellow Label loose leaf
- Vital Tea premium blend
- Brooke Bond Supreme
- Karak chai blends (pre-mixed with milk powder & spices)
- Green tea: Jasmine, tulsi, and plain
Cold drinks & drinks mixes
- Rooh Afza concentrate (Hamdard)
- Jam-e-Shirin & Sharbat Sandal
- Pakola — ice cream soda & green apple
- Lychee drink cans (Fruiti)
- Tang mango & orange powder
- Shezan mango and orange nectar
Fresh counter drinks
- Karak chai in disposable cups — all day
- Masala chai by the cup
Not sure which chai brand suits your taste? Our staff will happily recommend based on your preference for strong, milky, or lightly spiced.
Can't find what you're looking for?
We take special requests and try to source items for our customers. Give us a call or drop in — our team is happy to help.