For decades, Amma Naana on Chamiers Road has been introducing the city to international gourmet products. The 8,000 square feet store, spread over three floors, stocks over 25,000 products, with new ones being added every month.
But 54 years ago, it was an 800-square-foot milk depot that also sold fruits and vegetables. “It was started by Raja Mani and VR Govindaswamy, my uncle and aunt,” says Senthil Raj who is a partner and helms operations. Over the years, as the locality developed, the store started selling food products. And so from 1978, it has been overflowing with a variety of cookies, cheese, cereals, chips, drinks, chocolates, noodles, and dry fruits, among others.
