This place is absolutely fantastic. Very cost effective, huge range of different products, items of…read moregood quality. Given supply issues still impacting supermarkets you can 9 out of 10 times find an equivalent here. Big range of herbs, spices, ingredients, both local and imported. Staff are friendly. The ambiance is enhanced by the huge variation of people who shop here. Broad cross section of the community. I would hazard a guess, if you know this place you will come back repeatedly. If you don't know this place pay it a visit.

This place was a great wee find! Tucked in the corner of the Wendy's carpark in Mt Eden, it's very…read moreeasy to go about your life without ever realising Bulk Food Savings exists. Bulk Foods stock a very wide range of products, including dried fruits, nuts, organic products, flours and cereals, and all sorts of international food I'd never even heard of. Pepperdews, pomegranate molasses, Ceres organics muesli for only $9 and literally the biggest jar of gherkins I have ever seen - Bulk Food Savings was a delight to explore. I was stoked to find pure vanilla extract and vanilla pods in this store - they were much cheaper than at places like Nosh, and are great to use in baking. The only downside of Bulk Foods was the staff. They weren't particularly inviting nor were they very friendly, but hey - when the variety of food is that good and the prices are so low, who cares? You can't have everything! Bonus: It smells fantastic in Bulk Foods - all the different spices merge in to one mouth-watering fragrance that instantly inspires you to cook delicious Indian curries.

This place have just gained a new regular customer with me... despite living close by, today was…read morethe first time I popped into this store. Although I had noticed it in passing I guess I never really paid much attention to what it was all about, it looked like just another dairy with all the milk signs and vegies spilling out onto the footpath for sale. Inside however I was delighted to find some bulk food - spices, grains and nuts, in good quality (I can tell the freshness by the smell of the spices, colour of the dahl and appearance of the nuts). I love to cook, but this year have lost the passion for it, feeling like it is more of a chore than a pleasure. So, in the last few days I have tried to reinvigorate the foodie in me by puling out some interesting recipes. Tonight it will be a tandoori chicken with lots of vegetables and rice. I bought a bag full of goodies from here today and it all cost less than $10. The staff, and a regular customer whom happened to be a chef that passed on some hints to me, were very friendly and helped me feel a bit more at ease in a new and quite foreign shop. Ohhh, and conviently next door is Muhammad Halal Meats, AND they have large traditional middle eastern rugs, very nice indeed.

Quandahari Bazaar ("The name means quality") stocks mostly Middle Eastern and Indian supplies,…read moreincluding quite a range of spices and tinned goods. As well as more specialist items, they also stock basics such as milk, flour, and the like. If you cook a lot of rice, you can pick up 10kg or 20kg bags here pretty cheaply. I think they may have new owners or managers, as recently I went in looking for barberries, which I've bought from them before, and the shop assistant vowed that they did not have them and didn't keep them in stock. Please bring back the barberries!

I believe this spice company was the first to establish in New Zeland. They're well established…read more Besides, their prices are always competitive and quality is always fresh. I know a handful of restaurants buy from these guys only. Their owners and staff are always friendly.

To be honest, you are a money-wasting fool if you're buying your spices from the supermarket where…read more$3 nets you a tiny jar of cumin; at Mahedeo's you can get virtually a bucket of the stuff for the same price. OK, maybe not a bucket, but quite a lot. Mahadeo's is a spicy wonderland; it smells amazing, and it has aisles and aisles of spices, dried herbs, lentils, and other bulk food items like flour (including rice and chickpea flour). I can often be found wandering around here in a daze overwhelmed by all the choice. There's also a fridge dedicated to different plain yoghurt and paneer, as well as freezers with chapattis, rotis and the like, and a small range of produce - mostly things more difficult to find in other greengrocers like turmeric, small eggplants or curry leaves. If you're not sure of where something is, there's always someone on hand to help you out, and pro-tip: get a samosa if they've got some in the warmer: you won't be disappointed.

The day I discovered Khyber Spice Invader was the day I decided to never buy packet spices again. I…read morewas so completely astounded at how cheap spices are when you buy in bulk that I was sent into a blind rage. What the hell, Gregg's? Why do you charge $3-5 for a small box of spices when Khyber Spice Invader can sell me the same amount for 10 or 20 cents? Here's a tip - head out to your local $2 shop, buy up a huge number of tiny sealable containers and a packet of stickers, then go and stock up on every single spice you've ever used or wanted. I guarantee you won't spend more than $10 doing so at Khyber Spice Invader. While you're there you can also choose from a range of Indian vegetables, curry bases and sauces, all cheap as well. Worth the trip out to the suburbs, every time!

What a little gem! This place is quietly tucked away amongst ample car yards and mechanics in an…read moreunusual little spot on Great North Road in New Lynn. I had actually walked past many times and had not really noticed it until taking the time to stop and check it out - then once in I was very impressed by what they had to offer and ended up walking away with a bag of items! The prices were so much better than I would have imagined for a speciality food store. I bought two boxes of unique looking chocolate coated wafers, one box of plunger grind coffee and two packets of veggie chippies (the latter being for us to try!) all just $12! What a bargain! I personally don't think the name does this place justice, also it is a bit misleading, as I entered with the idea that I was about to buy some aromatic spices and herbs to add to my pantry and really it seemed more like a gift shop, a lovely one though! Worthy enough to give four stars too in a review! There was also some great looking syrups, chocolate coated coffee beans, dry dips in a packet (looked intriguing and will I be back to try!), fudge, biscuits a range of things that some of you might be interested in, go check it out and keep this place trading!

This business does not exist in the address anymore. Don't know if they are closed or moved. Phone…read morenumber does not give us a new number. They sold authentic that groceries and food. If they are closed it is a loss

I was a big fan of this place when it was Payless Food Bazaar but it has recently changed hands and…read morenow I'm not so sure. The fresh produce has been reduced drastically, to the point where it should be removed altogether. No one wants to see lonely fruit and vege. The hot food Chaat where you couldn't help but buy hot aromatic Indian snacks has gone but even worse, all the cabinets and counters are still there to remind you what you're missing. All international grocery products have also been taken away so now the range is exclusively Indian with literally two bottles of soy sauce in the whole place, no sushi supplies, noodles or anything else not from the Subcontinent. It's all very well being altruistic but surely diversification is a good economic decision? Maybe they only have an import line from India. Whatever, it's disappointing as this place has a carpark out the back and used to be pretty convenient. The nice man behind the counter tells me they are considering a hot food takeaway counter but I don't think Sandringham needs more lukewarm pre-made curry. You can get cheap two-for-one milk and this is one of the few places where you can get a green and a blue bottle in the deal - what can I say, the little things make me happy. I'm not sure how to feel about the rodent traps because at least they are trying to catch the little buggars right? I'd just rather not know about it. The absolute best thing about this place is the masalas - you need never struggle through attempting a curry at home again; there's a spice mix for all your favourites and many you've never heard of at around $3 each. The clue is in the name I guess.

Saffron is one of the most expensive spices on earth, however I have discovered it is one of the…read moremost inexpensive spice and bulk food stores in town. Saffron Foods in Henderson came recommended by my auntie, then I discovered my Indian friends frequented it and so I had to pop in to see what all the fuss was about. Now I am a fan. I find the selection of spices to be amazing, they have the star anise and the cinnamon sticks, different coloured mustard seeds and variations of paprika and chili powder. My spice rack is fragrantly filled to the brim thanks to Saffron Foods. When here I cannot resist the bulk bins with everything from coconut threads to almonds, here's a secret they have the best bargains on almonds in this store. There is a lot of Indian, Pacific Island and other ethnic food, like bags of small dried fish which my girls found disgustingly smelly. To the rear of the store are pots and other cooking implements. Super friendly staff who are really helpful pointing you to the right direction.

What a great market to stock up your pantry. This place has every spice and nut you could wish for…read morein a bulk bin at a much lower price than any supermarket. They also sell saffron for $10 a gram. It is from Kashmir and from what I could tell it is a long good quality saffron. Also the selection of Indian groceries is fantastic. I bought several packages of Mother's sauces and maked one which was just delicious (the bf rate if better than take out). They even have Indian cooking utensils, kebab skewers and serving dishes.

Shortly after arriving to New Zealand from India, Sanjay and Vibha set up business in the area…read moreclosest to their heart...Food. A decade ago they founded "North Shore Super Store" the area's first Indian grocery store which soon flourished thanks to business acumen and an ability to constantly cater to their community. http://www.spiceneasy.co.nz offered online shopping - again considering the convenience of their customers with busy lifestyles. 'Spice n Easy' was the natural progression from here, inspired by the interest customer showed to want to cook authentic Indian food with true flavours. Catering to this ever increasing demand for mixed blends of Indian spices, they organized Indian Cookery workshops at the local Highbury Community House, which led to their idea for pre measured and packed spices including tried and tested family recipes to make it very simple for people like "me" to cook authentic Indian dishes at home. Trips back to India, prototypes, quality inspections then product positioning and distribution chains are all behind them now, 'Spice n Easy' is distributed in hundreds of nationwide outlets including butchers/Greengrocers and various sea food markets. Totally packaged in New Zealand, this is a Birkenhead success story.

I love these mixes sadly my favourite the Prawn one doesn't seem to be available in Wgtn.read more

At the time of writing, Parklands Fruit & Vege are closed for two weeks to renovate their shop…read more Because they are such awesome people they have made little flyers to put in the bags to let everyone know. I know my household is not the only one who will miss them but they do get mad busy sometimes so I imagine their flash new shop will be worth the wait. The thing I love about this place is mainly the fact that the family that run it are so friendly and hardworking. I also know that anything I buy from here will be good - if it's not perfectly fresh and tasty, they don't sell it. Everyone has had those times with the bad bag of kiwifruit or floury apples or whatever, but if that happened here they would be so embarrassed and no doubt give you your money back. It's that kind of place; they CARE. The pricing is excellent and I've seen them help people carry their stuff to the car, give free pieces of fruit to cute littlies and genuinely be a cornerstone to the Balmoral community - it's like the pub for busy mums; if I haven't seen someone in a while, odds are I will run into them here.

This fruit shop would have to be the best fruit shop I've ever shopped at. The service there is…read moreimpeccable. The staff are all family based and each person greets you with a smile when you enter the store. Every time I go there, I am never disappointed. The fruit and vegetables there are always fresh and I can always trust that what I buy is of top quality. Everything there is top quality. Everything from the service, to the products is top notch. This shop has been here since I was a kid. It is one of the only establishments that make Balmoral what it is. Incredibly fresh fruit and a lively store run by a lovely family.