Mohamed Meera Sahib Store

Meera Sahib is a sundry store in the heart of Little India. Established in the early 20th century, Meera Sahib has provided top-quality spice mixes and ingredients for over one hundred years.

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Spices are intrinsically related to Penang's history, with the island being the centre of the spice trade for Southeast Asia in the early 19th century. Spice stores reflect the importance of spices in local culinary heritage and are essential to understanding the nature of regional migration and the historical significance of the spice trade to Penang’s growth as a vital trading hub.

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Meera Sahib has remained in the family from one generation to another. It is one of Penang’s most thriving spice retailers with families from around the island travelling here to buy special spice mixes, like biryani masala, garam masala, and kurma. 

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Go on and ask them for a spice mix for a dish, and try making one at home!