You have to give props to the couple that owns this store. They have to deal with finicky,…read moredisloyal commuter students; their customer base practically disappears on snow days (or even the hint of a snow day) which are obviously beyond their control; the entire campus becomes a wild west ghost town after 5pm and on weekends (I'm not joking. Tumbleweeds and all); they recently have had to compete with a giant Nestor's grocery store; and the government made them stop selling cigarettes a couple of years ago, which I'm sure was a major money-earner for them (don't get me wrong, I am in favour of this, and the difference in air quality on campus has been noticeable). But still, the same couple that has been running this store for years continues to keep the place alive. And this continues to be the best -- and friendliest, which counts for a lot in my book -- place to get essentials like Pocky or Gatorade (or both, if it's one of those days) on campus.

I always come here to buy Cliff bars because they're cheaper than in the vending machines around…read morecampus. Their store is filled with food, drinks, and even some random supplies. It sucks that it seems like they don't get much business because their prices and selection are very good. The lady is always very friendly and I recommend you support this small business rather than using vending machines!

sungiven foods on the heights at 4106 east hastings in north burnaby is a smaller format asian…read moregrocer built around a clear philosophy: more natural, less processed, fewer additives. you feel that immediately, not just in what they carry, but in what they intentionally leave out. it's often described as the asian trader joe's, curated, discovery driven, and slightly lifestyle forward. this visit leaned more on the browse first than list shopping. a quick walk through turned up a few standout finds: * lavender bouquets and sachets, unexpected for a grocer, but very on brand; adds to that grocery meets lifestyle feel * shirley temple 7up, novelty soda with a cherry citrus mocktail vibe; fun, likely a one time grab * sparkling wine flavoured calbee chips, classic asian snack experimentation; familiar brand, playful execution * fino haircare and rice toner, small but intentional beauty section with recognizable japanese and korean staples * bc golden uni, signals their premium lean; not something you expect in a compact neighbourhood store * mango pudding, pretty, simple, clean, not overly sweet; aligns with their "less processed" positioning * frozen cooked crawfish tail, niche but practical; frozen section is tight and purposeful * baked goods (low sugar, no additives) directly reinforces their core philosophy; noticeably lighter than typical bakery items * frozen tanghulu, very trend aware; clearly tuned into viral and seasonal asian snacks overall, it sits somewhere between a specialty grocer and a curated concept store. not the place for a full grocery run, but ideal for interesting finds, small luxuries, and better for you options. you'll almost definitely leave with something you didn't plan on buying.

The store is so small and doesn't have much items. It does have frozen items, some vegetables and…read morefruits but I would Say half the size smaller than the other sungiven store in Burnaby. We came here late at night and the only person working was the cashier. She is ready to help any customers who needs help. The store was clean. It is just small.

I was there on Saturday, December 12th around 2 PM. The place is a petri-dish to infect every one…read moreof every virus there is. There were at least 100 people in this relatively small place. I entered and tried to make my way to one of the produce isles, but it was so crowded that I decided to leave. I was 5 meters away from the exit and the crowd of people was standing so close to each other to the point that there was no escape! There was no employee at the entrance to make sure everyone was wearing a mask or if too many were getting inside. Forget COVID19! This place is also violating fire regulations as well. Anyway, took me a good 2 minutes to inch my way to the entrance and get out of there. This is not OK at all!!

A surprisingly well stocked, tidy grocery and produce market. The prices are quite high but they…read morehave a good variety of products including a lot of special needs diet foods. P.S. I wasn't crazy about the counter help :-/

I just discovered Kim's Mart in my area. Kim's Mart is located close to the Edmonds skytrain…read morestation. They sell snacks, produce to ready to eat food items. I cam here and got a their onigiri for lunch and another time I came here to get their kimbap for lunch. Very reasonable priced and delicious kimbap and onigiri. The place is quite busy during lunch time. The store looks big from the outside but its actually quite crammed inside.

I am going to add this to my list of Hidden Gems…read more I was looking for specific ingredients for some Korean recipes. I did a google search for Korean markets and found Kim's. It's a bit of a drive for me to get there, but worth it! Prices were fair. Plenty of parking. Products were stacked high, but I easily found someone to help me. I've been back a few times already.

My experience with service this location has always been pleasant. The smiles on all the staff…read morewith diverse ethnicity are warm. They consistently take my full basket to ring in the goods without making me place them on the counter. I like the spaciousness of this location. Never a traffic jam. Finding a sale item here and there is fun. The only thing I find is that their fruit is not as fresh. I bought a box of sugar mandarins yesterday. All of our family felt it tastes old and not very sweet. This is not the first time with fruits. Veggies are better but a miss once in a while as well. Everything else is fine and the place is well organized. I find shopping here much more at ease compared to the Richmond store.

sungiven is like the trader joe's of asian grocery stores--thoughtfully curated, with a focus on…read morequality over quantity and a mix of unique and everyday essentials. while they don't have an overwhelming variety, everything feels intentionally chosen, with an emphasis on natural, minimally processed, and specialty items, like japanese direct-import soft drinks. the store is clean and well-organized, with a fresh produce section at the front where fruits and vegetables are meticulously arranged. just like trader joe's, they have a tasting corner with free coffee, adding to the welcoming shopping experience. even the overall layout--from the flower displays and shelving to the frozen section and cashier tills--feels familiar. worth checking out if you're in the area. plus, they offer parking validation with a minimum spend.

T&T Supermarket is located at 2206 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC…read more Food: 5/5 refer to the attached. Service : 5/5 refer to the attached Ambiance:4/5 refer to the attached

Finally got a chance to check out this T&T. The parking spots here are super small. It is so small…read morethat your passenger has to get out of the car first before parking. Anyways, free parking downstairs by spending $10. The store isn't as crazy busy as some locations. It is also a smaller T&T compared to other locations like the one near by on 1st avenue or Metrotown. They have pretty much everything one is looking for. Well stocked. The cashier area is a bit chaotic and crowded. If you got hot food here, there is an area with tables and chairs located after exiting T&T. There you will find lots of older seniors sitting there and eating the hot food that they just purchased. The area is super small.

When it's a hot summer day and you need something for lunch but there's not much in the house and…read moreyou don't feel like cooking cuz that would create heat, and well...it's a hot summer day. Not to mention, cold food suddenly sounds more appetizing than hot food when battling the summer heat. With all of this in mind, I decided to head to Sungiven Foods and grab a couple of those onigiris that I'd had my eye on for awhile. I bought a Cooked Salmon Onigiri for my daughter and a Cream Cheese Unagi Onigiri for myself. They had some boxes of interesting ramen noodles on display. Vegetable Ramen noodles and they appeared to be in all sorts of different colours. I was so intrigued by this. I gotta say, they do carry some interesting selection at Sungiven Foods. Couldn't resist so I bought a box and brought it home. The Onigiri was pretty good. I didn't really taste much cream cheese but that was a plus for me as it was really the Unagi filling that I was more interested in, and I could taste plenty of Unagi in my Onigiri. Oh, and I stopped by the Suntea stall to grab a Milk Tea because on the first and last day of each month, Suntea members can buy a large Milk Tea for $3.99 and it happened to be the first day of the month. Got mine with less ice and 50% sweetness. Very impressed. I think they are more known for their fleshy fruit drinks but their milk tea is very impressive as well.

I love sungiven, so many good produce and snack options. Great frozen items, and bakery items too…read more The roses are an amazing deal here! Also, everyone who works here is really nice. They keep empty boxes up front for people like me who forget their bags, oops. The bao and steamed soy combo is a fave of mine, and theres a table area to eat in. Large new store, great selection.

I was in Richmond shopping at the mall where this Smart N Save is located. I looked up and saw that…read morethis location exists and is new. I decided to see what they have. To my surprise, they are bigger than their original location and their Royal Oak location. They have some pretty good deals. The store is quite comfy to walk in. It's bright and everything is well stocked and organized. They have a pretty good selection of Asians snacks. I quite like it and will definitely shop here again when I am in the area.

Missed having your snacks & noodles from Japan, Hong Kong or other Asian countries? Some items are…read morehard to find in the lower mainland even at the large chain Asian supermarkets! Here I can find my favourite Japanese brand Nissin Instant Noodles ... they carry some flavours not available in regular supermarkets here ... this time I got the Korean Spicy Kimchi Flavour!! Can't wait to try it out! There are also countless shrimp chips, beef or pork jerky, crispy fish skin snacks and so much more! Interesting fact: There is a store within the store - aniTime is a store dedicated to Japanese Anime models and they also carry limited edition models of cars and other collectables!