Sunshine
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Feb 2023 β’ Friends
I visited the sunshine shop several times to buy beautiful presents.
It felt very homely. I was served tea and had some good chat about the world's depth and silliness.
Akash can get you a simcard, train tickets, spices, blankets, cold water - everything you ask for. He even had things ordered and handmade in silver for me!
Thank you Akash, for everything.
Greetings from Germany, Thordis
It felt very homely. I was served tea and had some good chat about the world's depth and silliness.
Akash can get you a simcard, train tickets, spices, blankets, cold water - everything you ask for. He even had things ordered and handmade in silver for me!
Thank you Akash, for everything.
Greetings from Germany, Thordis
Written 27 March 2023
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chhandita
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1 contribution
Mar 2015 β’ Friends
Akash, sanjay and imran are really friendly.....I have been there loads of time and just don't want to leave the shop....it's the awesomest experience ever.....everybody should visit sunshine....it will put a smile on ur face....and i can vouch for them....
Written 13 March 2015
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Steph-Lockett88
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Feb 2015 β’ Friends
I have rated this shop a excellent rating because they are friendly are always happy to help you to make the best choice have lots of wonderful things do but it's fixed price so you don't have to haggle but will always give you a fair deal and a discount off at the end I would recommend people shop there when I return to India i intend to return to this wonderful shop to buy all my gifts π
Written 5 March 2015
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bex_mcmullan6
County Dublin, Ireland34 contributions
Feb 2018 β’ Friends
Sunshine was always one of the first places I visit when I head to Kolkata Iβve been there 3 times over the years! Up until last month it was always my favourite place to buy my scarves and bags. But unfortunately having gone with my Indian friends on this occasion I realised how much I was taken advantage of. I bought 4 scarves, a bag and 3 key rings and it cost me Β£62. I was charged 10 times the price for being a foreigner and I felt so insulted afterwards. Unfortunately although theyβve made their money from me theyβve lost in the long run as any future journeys I make to Kolkata, this place will be avoided. So disappointing.
Written 9 March 2018
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Pari84
Kolkata2 contributions
Nov 2012 β’ Friends
Sunshine is the best shop and, in general, the best place in Kolkata. There you can find beautiful and cheap clothes, gift, shoes and, mostly, great owners. You can go just to relax, to enjoy, to sit and have chai with Akash and Sanjay, to learn something about indian culure or to get informations about train, flight, street. For everything, Sunshine is always open and they'll give you every kind of advice. So, if you come in Kolkata this is the first place that you must visit. And your trip will become unforgivable. Try to believe!
Written 23 November 2012
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Melody K
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Jan 2015 β’ Friends
This was my favourite place to visit in all of Kolkatta! Akash and Sanjay do an amazing job with their business - they really take care of their customers! They create an amazing atmosphere and experience where you don't just become a client, but a friend. I would recommend this shop to anyone, with high recommendation!
Written 16 April 2015
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Adeline D
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Dec 2014 β’ Friends
The guys at Sunshine are so nice and welcoming and a great relief from the craze of Sudder Street/New Market. Anything you want to see or look for, they will pull it for you from the shelves. They have awesome clothes, jewelry, tea, trinkets, handmade journals, tapestries, scarves, etc. My university goes to Kolkata every year and we always go to Sunshine multiple times. Their prices are ridiculously good, especially compared to some of the hawker's in New Market (we know this from experience). Sanjay and his guys are really funny people too, and they won't ever pressure you to buy more than what you came for. If you need to exchange something after you've bought it, or repair a small tear in the clothes, or need to pay them back later for your stuff, it's not a problem. Friendly, trustworthy business. If you're in Kolkata and want to buy things, Sunshine is the place to do it.
Written 23 January 2015
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juaco187
Kolkata (Calcutta), India15 contributions
The best shop in the new market area, the staff is awesome and very helpful, they can help you with anything you need that is not only related to their shop. Good prices and amazing people, been here again and again for several months. Would recommend to anyone
Written 13 January 2015
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Karen_Ogilvie
London, UK18 contributions
Feb 2013 β’ Solo
Sunshine shop in Sudder Street is a refreshing experience in Kolkata. The service is friendly, non-pushy, the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed, sociable and hospitable. I bought lovely shawls, clothing for male and female, statuettes, incense and other bits and pieces. I really enjoyed shopping there and went twice! The shop is a bit tucked away in a courtyard but if you know this you will find it easily.
Written 20 February 2013
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Egan F
Atlana2 contributions
Jan 2013 β’ Solo
After traveling for 5 months and jaded by the endless amount of locals, usually men, who approach you to sell you something or just talk, I was hesitant to enter the Sunshine shop on my way to lunch. The owners were siting outside and seeing me linger invited me in for chai and to look around. The three owners speak English perfectly and understand that tourists are always hounded and bothered by locals when they travel around India so they don't pressure you to buy or try on their clothes and other items. It is really quite a change and very refreshing. I now visit Akash and Imran on a daily basis just to have chai and hang out for 5 minutes. Also, I usually end up buying something but that's because they have so many wonderful things and not because they pressured me into it. I will really miss the Sunshine boys.
Written 29 January 2013
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Written 7 September 2018
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Written 12 March 2024
Where an I get reasonably priced saree and salwar-kameez
Written 26 April 2015
Does anyone know if their Harlem looking pants would work for plus size women. I am going to work at the mother homes for 2 months and my team andI were planning on buying the pants when we get there. But before we get there I want to make sure I'll be able to fit in them. Thanks for your help!
Written 19 April 2015
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