Ok, I know it seems rather silly to be writing about a giant supermarket that nobody will miss if…read morethey ever enter chinatown, but this one holds special significance to me and used to me a nightly haunt for me whenever I was up late at uni and needed a place to walk around or just restock on red bull and chips in the middle of the night. The only supermarket in town that opens again after midnight, it was like a beacon of hope for all those international students who had come to Adelaide not realizing that most places closed at 5pm and there was literally nowhere to go at night in order to shop. It has gotten better since back in those days, with shops opening up to 7pm or 7:30pm I think along Rundle Street, but back then, you'd go to Coles in chinatown after 12 and you'd see mostly asian people walking through the aisles, not necessarily to buy anything, but just to walk amongst potentially purchasable goods. I'm not one to judge, as I used to be one of them and really do appreciate Coles giving me a place I could go to in the middle of the night. Since moving away from the city, I have found an IGA near my place that never closes. Still, first's will always be firsts, and the chinatown Coles will always hold a special place in my heart that no other supermarket can replace.

The Coles on Grote St is so handy for me, because after I do my shopping around the markets, I can…read morealso stop by and pick up some supermarket brands in one trip, like soap, vegemite, you know. You can enter either from Grote St or from the inside markets, to save you walking all the way around. Apart from the fact that I see everyone here, from old friends to old teachers, what makes this Coles great is that it sells things like imported gelatine, Korean wafers, and other international brands. Being on the brink of Chinatown probably explains why it stocks these amazing creations. Additionally, the staff are always friendly and cheerful, and ready to help. My shopping experiences have been nothing but pleasant here. Oh, and did I mention that they're open from midnight, Mondays to Saturdays? How convenient for all you nocturnal folk!

15/12/2011 Photos First to Review I carried a green…read morerecycling bag for two boxes of tissues. No really. I did. (My brother spent less than $10.) There isn't that much in Woolworths that we need, but it still makes us happy to pay a quick visit every once in a while after work. Everything you need in a grocery store is here. I just wish it was as big as the Wal-Mart I saw in Texas. Depending on what you need, you can spend anywhere from $10 to $120 as you exit the store. By the way, I scored a brand new computer desk lamp for only $19.95!! Where else can you buy such a thing for a low price? That's half the price of the lamps that rip you off at other places! I needed one desperately for my long hours of yelping in front of the computer because the old lamp that served me for 15+ years finally ran out of globe life. If you hunt properly, you can actually find some great grabs for less than $5! They're always doing low-price promotions here! I love it! I don't usually carry much cash, but that's okay! There are plenty of those swiping machines for you to use now, when you've collected all your items. Yay! God bless the staff in green for helping everyone out when they're stuck on the swiping machines, as we walk out. God bless this new invention for supermarkets! I wonder if any other non-grocery stores will take this concept on? So I walked out with new boxes of tissues for my hayfever in less than 5 minutes. In and out. If only I had more cash for groceries, I'd actually love this store because they are the number one most profitable supermarket business in Adelaide, and none of their competitors come close to the amount of profits "Woolies" make every year. And I must commend the staff in their green uniform, thank you for the friendly chat when I needed to decide which orange juice to buy, and the difference between the Aussie juices and the imported juices. However, this depends where you are exactly. If you're shopping on the upper level (there are only two levels), then you have a very slim chance of being helped in the aisles (no-one's there!), and that's not right because that's where customers need the most help = finding things! Nevertheless, I ALWAYS find myself drifting back and forth inside here everytime I'm in Rundle Mall. I confess, I'm a certified Woolworths regular.

The best supermarket in Australia! The store is clean, well organized and spacious. Employees are…read morevery nice. Go for BOGO deals. You can find some cosmetics and household goods as well.

Convenience is king and when it's 8pm on a Wednesday and we still haven't been shopping for the…read moreweek and Gilbert St IGA seems to be always open when we are a food emergency. The fruit and veg section is a tad hit and miss in terms of freshness and quality, but as are every other IGA. I love their range of Kitchenhand pre-made salads, Enzo and Cibo pre-made pastas and chicken dishes and the good quality antipasto products (great for entertaining). This IGA also comes with an in-house butcher and deli that serves up lunchtime chips and gravy specials, baked goods as well as fresh cuts and marinated quality red meat. It is not actually run by the IGA but helps in making this place a midweek "one stop shop." Prices are reasonable for a small convenience store and I enjoy the consistently friendly and efficient service (even when you rock up in thongs and trackies on a Sunday arvo).

Nice fresh department , good range of groceries. Compare with last year , a lot of effort on this…read moresite, we glad the good changes on this lovely store

The real drawcard on Romeo's IGA is the opening hours - six AM to midnight every day. The fruit and…read moreveg section is a little paltry, and they stock a pretty standard range of everyday groceries. It is cheaper than stopping off at an all-night servo, and they have a bigger range. This is my one-stop shop for toilet paper and chocolate on public holidays! They are even open on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Sometimes later at night they have security out the front, and there is also an ATM outside. You can also get ice, mobile phone credit, newspapers and fresh flowers here. Emergency Shopping 101.

This store sells OFF foods. I bought a perishable product from this store and it was off. It made…read moreme feel sick when I consumed it before I realised what the cause was. I strongly recommend that you avoid this store!

I'll come out and admit, I'm a little turned on by a packed display of meat and antipasto offerings…read morein a chilled glass cabinet and this was what made me first fall for the City East IGA. Combine that with a consistently well stocked fruit and veg cabinet, fresh Kitchenhand Salads and Prepacked Gluten Free meals by Enzos this place is my go-to supermarket if I have had "one of those weekends," and haven't gotten a chance to go to Foodland. It's open late - even at the time of the evening when you're just starting to decide you might want a little bit of late night chocolate or gelati - this place will cater for you. I'm a big fan of their falafels which they get from Abdul's Kitchen but sometimes these are not as fresh as I would like. Even better is that this IGA has some of the friendliest staff around, particularly for check out chicks!

I used to live very close to this little independent grocer, so would stop in to pick up odd bits…read moreand pieces. I preferred to do most of my shopping at the Central Markets, as it was vastly cheaper, but they aren't open every day. Which brings me to the big winning point of IGAs, including this one. Opening hours. Despite their slightly higher prices, they manage to compete by being open later at night on weekdays and weekends. Each IGA is slightly different, and this one is quite vastly different to the IGA at the other end of Hutt St. This one is on the up-market side, stocking a wide range of gourmet products. The City East deli stocks a range of cakes, pastas, salads, quiches and antipasto. In the fridges you can pick up pre-made meals from a range of local producers. I used to keep my eye on the discount fridge, where deli products went to die. The fruit and veg section isn't awful, but pricier than most. There is a rudimentary few aisles of basic home needs like toilet paper and light bulbs. Next to the regular tinned veg and pasta section is a little stand with fancier Italian products - nice sauces and egg pastas. In the icecream freezer you'll find the Maggie Beer range. Not a bad supermarket all round, and I'm sure it hits the target market of young professionals or wealthier types living in the city.

Unlike the continuing trend of the big two to create a sterile and uninspiring grocery shop some of…read morethe Foodlands in SA are taking a different tack and are giving you a gourmet experience whilst you collect the weeks supplies. This Foodland is one of three that are embracing organic produce, wider range of locally sourced produce and less demanding impulse buys. I will generally source most of my shopping from farmers markets and local butchers but for my main shop for everything I will come here to get all those other daily needs. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to support a local business but I do have a tendency to pat myself on the back regularly :)

Food shopping is not high up on everyone's list of fun things to do (it's on mine, but them I'm a…read morelittle bit quirky). So, to hear so many people rave about Foodland means they must be doing something right. Friends that live in Norwood think they have the best Foodland. Same with those living in Mitcham. I'm a huge fan of my local at Frewville and this is my review, so I can say wholeheartedly, I think Frewville tops them all! I've been shopping here for six years and drop in two to three times a week. It had a major renovation in 2011 which has turned it from a daggy site with a great selection of produce, to a sensational, modern site with an array of quality products and a strong focus on local producers. Foodland are big supporters of South Australian products and offer a great range. The foodies I know will often shop here if they can't make it to Grote Street (or can't face the parking hassles) and I know why. I've picked up stuff here that I've never seen in a Woollies or Coles, such as Persian fairy floss or yiros meat in the freezer section. There's even an entire corner at the entrance of the store dedicated to fine foods. The small goods and cheeses available rival the Central Markets (big call, I know, but I stand by it) and there is a dedicated organic fruit and vege stand at the entrance. The staff always have a great attitude and are of all ages and give the impression they genuinely enjoy their job. With the renovation they've introduced a mini cafe at the entrance that offers espresso coffee, lunch items (rolls, wraps etc) and biscuits and cakes. There are a few tables near the checkouts and despite their odd position, there is almost always someone sitting at one of them sipping a coffee or having a bite to eat as I leave. On the odd occasion when a special is too good to forgo, I'll slip over to the nearby Woollies at Arkaba, but generally, you'll find me here, supporting a local company who supports local small business.

Helpful staff. Excellent product range. Good trading hours…read more Easy parking. Good quality fresh meat and fish.

Like any asian grocery there is a variety of smells that come to your senses, whether they be good,…read moreor bad. There is a huge variety of Asian ingredients, frozen and packaged meals, crockery, beverages, and cooking utensils. It is worth making the 5 minute trip out of the city, as this place is huge, and very rarely gets crowded inside. If you are after food ready to eat, they also serve steamed dumplings at the register on the way out.

Kim Wang is one of the most impressive Asian grocery stores in this city, and I'm constantly…read morefinding myself spending hours in there looking at all the lovely tid bits I could buy! They have an extensive range of products from China, Hong Kong, Japan and more - so if you're looking for something exclusive to a national cuisine, chances are they'll have it. One of the things I love about Asian supermarkets in general is that the prices are dirt cheap. You could walk into Kim Wang with ten dollars and walk out with your next three meals in a shopping bag, maybe even a few goodies for in between. In addition to a huge selection of food, the supermarket also stocks a lot of homeware and kitchen utensils, such as wooden steam pots and Chinese crockery. This place has it all, and it will always have a special place in my heart!

Asian Supermarkets are my happy place. I think there are two reasons for this, firstly because I…read morelove Asian Food (all kinds) and the second is because I love the packaging! Not only is it often colourful and elaborate, but most of the time I have no idea what is inside! It is like Asian food Russian Roulette! Kim Wang is probably the biggest Asian Supermarket around, both in size and variety. They have a a crazy amount of sauces and noodles, but the coolest part for me is the range of cooking/kitchen stuff and the range of drinks. Not only are there cordials and flavourings, but there are also a whole heap of really odd drinks with floaty bits that are really funky to drink (The Basil Seed and Dragon fruit drinks are quite an experience). There is also a butcher section where you can get hooked up with all of the cuts you need for most Asian dishes, plus the odd bit of offal if you are down with that kind of chewyness. The one down side for me is the selection of frozen dumplings etc. which you would expect to be huge considering the rest of the store. It isn't crap, but it is just average, and there are certainly better selections around.

I passed this store on my way to lunch and was pleasantly surprised - I had no idea there was a…read moreKorean Asian grocery store in Adelaide! I have to say I frequent the Grote St side of Chinatown less often than Gouger St - if ever I do, I rarely cross the road. So when I took a proper long walk down Grote St, I found many cute places like this Korean Asian Grocery Store. Curious, I walked inside only to find an abundance of Korean snacks - chips and lollies - which I headed straight towards. There were also magazines, books and other bits and pieces, all Korean. The staff were friendly and polite, nodding hellos and smiling. What I love about authentic Asian Grocery stores is the atmosphere they often emit through their products, decor, and service. I think people would prefer a slightly "grungy" or untidy ethnic grocery store to one that is spotless. It's part of the experience, I think - and the Korean Asian Grocery store certainly was one. For those who like different things and checking out foreign culture, this place would be great for you.

80% of their products have no price tags therefore I have to ask the staff/owner for prices. She…read morewas not happy about me asking for prices. At the checkout, she was frowning all the time and giving me a poker face. I will never go back again!!!!!

Another secret just slightly off the main track, but worth stepping over and into if you are…read morelooking for bargains and special atmosphere. It is only a supermarket of Asian grocery, but it is jam packed with everything you need and the hours are not set in stone, though they favour the earlier part of the day - sometimes the owners are open at five in the morning some times a little later. There is all the usual stuff, cock, chili, pepper, chicken, duck, soups and noodles, oils, flours, frozen flour goods; everything you require for Chinese cooking or pretty much any Asian cooking. Fresh vegetables and lots of character. Possibly slightly cheaper for you if you come from one of the Asian countries. I know, that seems rather odd doesn't it, but I do think there's a discount on some greens if you know the language let me put it that way. I almost always would pop in here to get my odds and ends for laksa and noodle soups or stir fry because it is not as busy as most of the other Asian groceries around, and yet they do have a steady flow of customers - not so many tourists I think!

Oh go on then. Might aswell pay homage to my favourite Asian grocery store in Adelaide…read more The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the place stocks most, if not all the Asian ingredients you might hope to ever need for your home cooking needs. It does help if you speak Cantonese or Mandarin, but the owners are equally conversant in English. Rows of fresh greens and melons, noodles, and chinese sausages, aswell as spices and condiments; and around at the far end, all the kitchen utensils you might want for your own dinner party experience. There is even a wall selection of Asian DVDs if it tickles your fancy. Yue Kee's is cheaper than the other Chinatown highstreet supermarkets and as mentioned in a previous review, not as busy. But I'll tell you why. Their main customers are actually the many restaurants in and outside of Chinatown. They get up very early in the morning, buy in bulk and deliver goods in their bright yellow van. If you stand around long enough you will see local restaurant owners popping in for those last minute ingredients before they open up shop. Quality goods at very good prices. Treat it as your own wholesalers, as much of Gouger Street already does. Would definitely recommend this place seeing as I'm here at least once a week to refill.