I pretty much judge an Asian Grocer these days on three categories, in order of importance:…read more 1) Does it sell those really yummy kueh things I love? 2) Does it sell the packet noodles that are gluten free at a reasonable price? 3) What is the vegetable selection like? Answers: No, Yes, and s'all right. The staff ignored me when I went in, as well. I think, given that I'm spoiled for choice in Glen Waverley, I'll stick to there for the time being. However, if I'm in the area and craving instant noodles (I don't have the luxury, if you can call it that, of Mi Goreng) then I'll pop in.

It's a good place but I used to live in GlenWaverley and was spoilt for choice…read more It does have a rather good selection on instant noodles but if they run out of a particular brand/flavour you are fond of it seems you are in for a long wait for them to get more in stock as I have been witnessing the last 2-3 weeks, Been waiting for them to stock more spicy beef but the only palatable flavour they have is beef and sauerkraut or stewed pork in that size. It has a small corner of one shelf dedicated to Indian foods, which I was surprised with to be honest, they had some of the microwave snacks I was familiar with. If you want those little Asian jellies they have..well TONS go there to get them, they are cheaper than the nearby Woolies and have a massive selection, Same with sweets, Yan yan's, Panda's and pocky if you are interested in that sort of thing.

Being married to a very talented home cook, I've become accustomed to shopping in very different…read morestores from the average supermarket. One of the first places that my wife sent me to pick up a few errands was Yeoh's. I felt somewhat like a stunned mullet upon my first entry into the store. All sorts of exotic (to me, anyway) merchandise and fresh produce is available, and the staff are usually good at helping me look where I need to in order to actually find what I've been sent for. So if you're looking for some ingredients to make that beef rendang recipe that you've been wanting to try, then this shop will see you right.

When I first went to Strawberry Point I realised that the entire time I'd been living in the…read moreneighbourhood I'd been doing my grocery shopping wrong. While technically a greengrocer, strawberry point is closer to supermarket in size and closer to farmers market in price. It's pretty standard for me to do my entire weeks fruit and veg for under $30. They have a bulk meat freezer too where most product is cryovac sealed. Check out the weekly specials and the $2 pre pack produce specials (good for same or next day use). The quality is usually above the major supermarkets too. Cannot recommend enough.

My new neighbourhood Asian store has actually been one of my favourites for awhile now because my…read moresister has lived in the area for years. But now that I'm a local in the Caulfield area, it's become number one in my books. The couple that own it are really nice and do a great job getting to know their customers. It's like going to a family run store knowing you'll get top notch service every time. The couple are really good with recommendations too so if you're torn between brands, they can advise you which might be better for the dish you're preparing. Like all Asian grocery stores, you can find everything to do with Asian cooking here and some more rare ingredients like Laksa leaf (needed for curry laksa) and durian (frozen). They also sell a range of nyonya kueh (Asian desserts) and on some days you can get yu tiao (fried dough sticks) for porridge.

The Vermont South Delicatessen is a cacophony of smells and sounds. There is a generous array of…read moreherbs, spices, cheeses, meats like salami and sausages, nuts, pasta and continental groceries. The staff in here are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and they are happy to share. They love answering questions, providing info and giving taste tests to back up their explanations. The shop is often quite busy and runs on a number service system - make sure to grab a card from the counter or you'll be waiting a while. My Mum loves this place and is always popping in to get herself a treat for an afternoon snack or dessert platter. It is a great place to go to get some good nibblies for a party or special event. The staff are happy to put together a package for you without making you spend a fortune. Give them a try.

I have a thing for Asian Grocers. everytime I see one I have to go in and browse. I love to cook,…read moreparticularly asian, and lets be honest, the true asian ingredients you ain't going to get in your average supermarket. In Glen Waverley, Asian Grocers are plentiful. This one in particular is great as it has a huge range of fresh vegetables, meats, a big frozen selection of all things asian, and every possible bottled asian ingredient you can think of. If you are looking for something specific, save yourself a lot of time and ask the staff. There english isn't great, but they will fall over themselves to help a customer.

There are an abundance of Asian groceries in Glen Waverley, each stocking a similar range of rice,…read morespices, sauces, meat, vegetables, prepackaged options, lollies, biscuits, and cooking utensils. This is the one I most frequent - I think because of its size (big), range (great) and prices (low). There are also the exciting bargain boxes dotted around the place - make sure you stare at the floor as you walk the aisles - promising delicious sauces and noodles and all manner of things for $1 or $2 each. The vegetable selection is awesome, although sometimes you might have to play a game I like to call "what on earth is that". A vegetable is a vegetable, though, and when it only cost a little for the experiment, how can you go wrong?