Saraga International Grocery plans new Indy store

Key Points:

• Saraga International Grocery is opening its fourth Indianapolis location at East Washington Plaza, expected between July and September 2027, anchoring a major redevelopment of the shopping center.
• The new store will occupy about 68,000 square feet of the 170,000-square-foot plaza and include a Tous Les Jours French Asian bakery cafe, with Singleton Companies investing $20 million to $30 million in upgrades like new roofs, facades, lighting, and infrastructure.
• East Washington Plaza benefits from a dense local population and proximity to major transportation routes, with Saraga's reputation expected to attract regional shoppers and spur interest from additional retailers and restaurants.
• Founded by Korean immigrant brothers John and Bong Sung, Saraga operates six stores in Indianapolis and Columbus, offering over 10,000 international food items and was ranked sixth on USA Today’s 2025 list of top international food markets.
• The redevelopment aims to revitalize a site historically home to retailers like Service Merchandise and Blockbuster, transforming it into a vibrant community hub with diverse shopping options.