Business
BY ASIA ARMOUR
My Spice Grocery centers community, diversity in Missouri City Jerry and Annie Luka’s roots are in Delhi and the Kashmir region of India, respectively. The couple professed a shared love of cooking that was passed down from their mothers and grandmothers. They said they carried that love into the family they built in Missouri City, where they’ve lived for 23 years. They rst invested in the community by opening a Montessori day care center before opening My Spice Grocery in June 2021. “It’s a huge shift [moving into] the service industry, but we felt the need,” Jerry Luka said. The inspiration Jerry Luka said My Spice is more than a store, calling it “a bridge between cultures, a testament to the power of shared stories and shared meals.” My Spice Grocery carries specialty produce, sea- sonings and culinary items from several interna- tional markets—including India, Pakistan, Canada, Nigeria, Mexico and Jamaica. A butcher shop and a kitchen preparing Indian cuisine daily help set it apart from other grocers, Jerry Luka said. The owners said they pride themselves on sell- ing fresh food and also cater to customer requests. What’s special about it? From the kitchen comes nostalgic meals such as pothichoru—a dish of rice, curry, vegetables and a protein wrapped in a banana leaf. Customers can enjoy complimentary cardamom tea or co ee while perusing the aisles, the owners said. “We develop a very personal relationship with customers,” Annie Luka said.
Annie and Jerry Luka share their passion for culture and good food with the diverse community of Missouri City.
PHOTOS BY ASIA ARMOUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
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COPPER CREEK LN.
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6158 Sienna Ranch Road, Ste. 501, Missouri City www.myspicegrocery.com
My Spice Grocery sells specialty produce from all over the world, including plantains native to southeast Asia.
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