Nice grocery store for Indian style foods and spices. Prices are pretty reasonable. The range of…read moreitems is fairly extensive, overall quality of food and cleanliness is better than most Indian style grocers. Keep an eye on use by dates though as a couple of items were out of date recently.

My friend was looking for unique souvenirs to bring back to the US and found exactly what he wanted…read morehere. There are hundreds of spices for all occasions and you can buy as much as you need. The clerk helped him pick out a few Australian native spice mixes and we got several little baggies of them ranging from 20g to 40g. The bags even have a description of the spices and how to use them. I'm sure the recipients of these gifts will appreciate them. This is a cool place to hang out and discover some spices and funky gifts. It is dangerous though; it's very easy to spend a lot of money very quickly.

Never have I wished more for smell-a-vision as I have writing this review. A Melbourne friend…read moreposted on an Instagram photo that while I was in town I couldn't leave without visiting this spice merchant. Perhaps it was my inner-Catholic guilt but I couldn't leave our day on Lygon Street and surrounds without stopping in. Thank goodness because this is any home cook and food lovers heaven. Walking in, it is a olfactory feast. Subtle scents of spice lure you from the door and once you enter it's a veritable feast for your imagination. "Oh I could cook this with that!?". All the bulk spice holds are organised into loose leaf teas, salts, herbs and more. Each spice, herb or tea comes with a short blurb on it's history and what could use it for. You can purchase small bags by the gram or in jars (stored above the bulk holds). I was honestly surprised by the value. Being a specialty store I had primed myself for prices far more than the average $7.95 for most of the spices within the jars. The challenge was limiting myself for what I would take back to Brisbane with me. There is a customer scale to check and trust me (there's a 20g minimum when buying most in the smaller paper packets, which if you're into packaging might be the thing to send you over the edge) you'll be surprised at how much you've scooped in to a bag and how fast that .70-$1.90 per gram adds up. And the decadent experience doesn't stop once you're at the counter. Your purchase is simply and sophisticatedly packaged in a sturdy brown paper bag, adorned with their branded sticker and gently handed to you for safe travels home. Dangerous to discover there's online ordering...

The first time we chanced upon Curry Creations at Prahran Market, the Indian lady at this…read morecurry-in-a-jar store said that we would definitely be back for more. Some might think this was a little smug or over confident but she was totally right. In fact, not only did we thoroughly enjoy the chicken curry we painstakingly made (okay, we basically stirred chicken into the simmer sauce from the jar) we've been back for more, just like she said. We've also introduced a few of our neighbours and friends to this curry whiz which makes authentic curry making fuss-free and so easy. Whip up an authentic Indian theme night at home with their wide range of traditional simmer sauces, curry pastes and delicious chutneys. Our favourites include Hot Madras which is great for use with white meats and seafood, Butter chicken, Rogan Josh, Tandoori and Chicken Tikka paste. And since all the sauces are al natural and made right here in Australia, you can rest assured you'll be getting lots of compliments from your curry creations.

At first glance Bivano and Sons appears to be a high quality and well stocked fruit and vegetable…read moreshop. But anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting this well known grocer knows better! Yes B & S has the best looking and diverse range of fruit and veg I have seen, but it doesn't stop there. There is a beautiful range of flowers to choose from as well as a deli section I could very well live in. Any shop that has a fridge of Ben and Jerry Ice-Cream has my vote. And yes, they do stock a range of sauces and deliciousness from Gourmet Simon Johnson. This grocer is not only filled with beautiful products but friendly staff and a conjoining butcher for all your carnivourous needs. This place is a pleasure to visit and its produce joyous to consume. Yes, it is that good. All other greengrocers take note please.

Hidden behind the busy Sydney rd of Brunswick, every now and again you catch them when they're…read moreroasting. There is nothing quite like the smell of honey toasted almonds. Yum! Well priced, with larger quantities available, and more than just nuts - fruit, candy, chips and more.

I had a little trouble finding this place all tucked away in a little side road and then some. But…read moreit was well worth it. The Royal Nut Company is the front of house shop to a factory that imports, processes and distributes a lot of (you guessed it) nuts and other bulk foods for other wholesale and retail companies. As such it is very very cheap and the range is quite diverse. The initial reason I went there was because I wanted some Szechuan pepper which I was having a hard time finding anywhere. Well the Royal Nut Company has a massive range of really really cheap spices. It is totally worth going there on a regular occasion to stock up your pantry with all sorts of tasteful goodies. You may end up spending far more than you initially thought you would. But don't distress - you will be saving money in the long run. Trust me. They stock a range of grains, legumes, dried fruit, herbs, spices, nuts, nut butters and tinned food amonst various other things.

Not much stock - and the stock they do have is always "out of stock" so it is pointless. They don't…read morekeep up with health food trends. No coconut aminos. 2 of 6 flavors for the Nirvana salt range. When I asked if they had anymore out back a grumpy, short-haired, middle-aged woman stared blankly at me before an agro "No". I stood in the same section for 20 minutes. No help offered. Cashier was rude. No interaction at all. Not at all helpful. Very expensive for items you can buy online. Usually I avoid shopping online to support local small business - but not this place - no thanks. Rude, blunt, aggressive employees.

From the owner: All staff can give experienced advice to customers. FREE…read moreconsultations with the iridologist for health and nutritional advice. All customers can sign up for a free loyalty card .

I have been growing to Frederick since I moved to Richmond about eight months ago. They have tons…read moreof healthy produce in products that will never make you feel guilty about eating them. On top of that they are huge supporters of local businesses and small businesses which have a special place in my heart and to be honest is the main reason why I keep going back to this place. The workers are also very genuine and I always have a lovely chat with them when I come in to buy something.