Ahmed International Superstore

This shop is off the large roundabout at Laygate, South Shields, just before the Town Centre.
Stocks just about every ingredient you could want for a h0me made curry — you know when you look up a curry recipe and there’s always something that puts you off because it’s either hard to get or you never heard of it… well you’ll find it here, the instore halal butcher is superb and the range of fresh veg and fruit is mind boggling, as well as the frozen produce. Price wise, a lot of the goods, spices in particular are cheaper then the major supermarkets. well worth a visit, but be prepared to spend at least an hour to take it all in, oh and dont forget your wallet you’ll not leave without buying something I guarantee it.

Ahmeds is a busy superstore that specialises in indian food and spices. They have a large range of fresh produce and supply to all of the main curry houses in the area.
They also have a Halal butchers instore that offer a wide range of things for all tastes.
They also do have a wide range of normal foods they are like a small supermarket but with all of the eastern spices to go with it. Prices are reasonable and quite competative and they are also in the process of opening a resteraunt upstairs and bringing over a chef from India to run it.

Ahmeds is a great independent supermarket and halal butcher. It sells fresh fruit and veg, all sorts of spices, international cuisine, as well as branded products. They also have a great halal butchers counter which sells a lot of different meats and cuts. All you could possibly need really.
The quality of their produce is great, as is the range of items that they stock. They are one of few halal stores in the area so are always quite busy. The assistants are very chatty and helpful and always recommend things for you to try.