New Indian Supermarket Namaste Plaza Opens Third Bay Area Location in Brentwood

The 7,000-square-foot store at Lone Tree Crossings marks owner Kalyan Veerapaneni's third Bay Area location.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The City of Brentwood is welcoming Namaste Plaza, an international grocery retailer offering tropical foods and specialty ingredients from around the world. The new 7,000-square-foot store will open at Lone Tree Crossings on Friday, February 6, 2026, near Winco, marking owner Kalyan Veerapaneni's third Bay Area location.

Why it matters

The opening of Namaste Plaza in Brentwood reflects the city's growing diversity and provides the local South Asian community with greater access to culturally diverse grocery options and ingredients. It also signals continued business investment and economic growth in the area.

The details

Namaste Plaza operates as a franchise, with individual owners operating their own stores. Veerapaneni opened his first Namaste Plaza store more than 20 years ago in Dublin, followed by a second location in San Ramon. The Brentwood store will carry a range of specialty and tropical products commonly found in international markets, supporting residents seeking ingredients and foods from their cultural traditions, as well as anyone interested in exploring new cuisines. Veerapaneni also shared plans to add a restaurant later this year, further expanding dining and gathering options at the site.

  • Namaste Plaza's Brentwood location will open at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Veerapaneni opened his first Namaste Plaza store more than 20 years ago in Dublin.

The players

Namaste Plaza

An international grocery retailer offering tropical foods and specialty ingredients from around the world.

Kalyan Veerapaneni

The owner of Namaste Plaza, who opened his first store more than 20 years ago in Dublin and is now expanding to Brentwood.

Susannah Meyer

The mayor of Brentwood, who will be on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the new Namaste Plaza store.

D. Harold Duffey

The city manager of Brentwood, who shared that Namaste Plaza helps meet a real need by bringing more international food to the city.

Ricardo Noguera

The economic development manager of Brentwood, who said the city continues to be a strong location for business investment.

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What they’re saying

“Namaste Plaza is proud to open our third Bay Area store in Brentwood. We offer a wide variety of tropical foods, drinks, spices, and everyday essentials that reflect flavors and traditions from India and across Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. We look forward to serving Brentwood families for many years to come.”

— Kalyan Veerapaneni, Owner of Namaste Plaza

“Brentwood's strength is in the people who call it home, and our community continues to grow more diverse every year. Namaste Plaza helps meet a real need by bringing more international food to Brentwood, and it's another example of how we're building a city where everyone can feel seen, welcomed, and served.”

— D. Harold Duffey, City Manager

“Brentwood continues to be a strong location for business investment, supported by a growing economy and a customer base that continues to expand. Welcoming Namaste Plaza to Lone Tree Crossings reflects that momentum, and continued interest from businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area to capture a growing community like Brentwood. We look forward to the local jobs, increased economic activity, and new shopping options it will bring to our community.”

— Ricardo Noguera, Economic Development Manager

What’s next

Veerapaneni shared plans to add a restaurant at the Brentwood Namaste Plaza location later this year, further expanding dining and gathering options at the site.

The takeaway

The opening of Namaste Plaza in Brentwood is a testament to the city's growing diversity and commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all residents. By bringing more international food options to the community, Namaste Plaza is helping to celebrate and support the cultural traditions of Brentwood's South Asian population while also offering new culinary experiences for all.