“ Pabili nga Po!” (May I please buy!) Virtually every “Pinoy” (Filipino) who grew up in “Pinas” (The Philippines) has excitedly uttered these words. To little children, they are like magic words that usher them into a magical place we fondly call, “Tindahan” (Small Grocery Store), known also as The Sari-sari Store. Children are spellbound with the variety of awesome goodies that are available ther
e. One would run to this wonderful place for kendi (lollies), sitsirya (chips), softdrinks, ice cream, and a long list of “anik aniks” (sundries). The Sari-sari Store was like an extension of our home. We knew the “Manong” (older male person) or the “Manang” (older female person) manning it and they knew us. To us “Pinoys,” the neighbourhood grocery store will always be a part of our childhood and growing up years; it will always be a part of our lives. The “Tindahan” and the “Pinoy” are inextricable. Living overseas makes us feel nostalgic for this place that reminds us so much of home. Tindahan.com.au wants to bring the “Tindahan” closer to you, where it will essentially be at your fingertips. Tindahan.com.au is the first ever online Filipino grocery store in Australia. Bring back happy memories of home; have your favourite childhood food delivered at your doorstep. Visit us online and “say” the magic words, “Pabili nga po…”
