Soma Variety

Soma Variety is located on Netaji Subhash Road here in Kolkata. This is a busy part of the city and there is always something going on outside our door. As the name suggests, we try to keep a bit of everything. It’s not just groceries; we have small household items, some stationery, and various daily necessities that people in the neighborhood might need in a hurry. The shop is quite compact, so we have to use every inch of the walls for shelves. It can look a bit cluttered to an outsider, but we know exactly where every item is hidden. We’ve been here for a good while and have seen the road change quite a bit over the years. Most of our customers are locals who stop by on their way home from work. We don't have any staff really, just us running the place and making sure the jars are filled. It’s a lot of manual work, carrying boxes and keeping the place clean, but it’s what we do. The humidity in Kolkata can be tough in the summers, but we keep the fans going and stay open. We don't have a website or any fancy advertisements. People find us because we are right there on the main road and we have the things they need. It’s a simple business based on serving the people who live nearby on Netaji Subhash Road and making sure they find what they want.