I bet SON 7 always come here to get SOJU, Makgolli and…read moreKimchee. There will be more visits from SON because of his winning . Pride of

A really fine little korean supermarket…read more All your staples. Best thing is the lunchboxes; sweet n sour pork, sweet chili chicken, fried anchovies, kimchi, mochi etc all at super cheap prices - between £2 and £5. And they have K-pop!

Family-run shop. Although they do stock a variety of goods, the majority caters toward SE Asian…read morecuisine. Overall, decent stock and bigger than the usual Asian supermarkets down in town centres. They also have a whole fridge wall along the back with fresh greens, herbs, funghi, and root veg.

Central is a supermarket chock full of almost anything you'd ever need to cook Chinese, Korean,…read moreThai or Japanese food as well as many ingredients you'd need for Indian cooking. At the back are shelves full of packs of herbs and spices of varying sizes and types. Some you'll have heard of, many you won't. If you've ever had a recipe you've been dying to try that needs something like lemon grass that's virtually impossible to find in your everyday supermarket (and often even then the price is usually pretty extortionate) then Central's your place. It's also a fantastic source of frozen fish other than your bog standard cod or haddock, such as red mullet. There's a good vegetable section although if you know what you're cooking in advance some of those ingredients can be found cheaper elsewhere (most of the major supermarkets sell mooli (long white radish) and fresh ginger nowadays). If you're someone who's careful about best before dates then it's worth checking them first on some products here as they can sometimes be a bit close.

The best shop in the uk and perhaps the world. I got a falafel wrap here like 3 or 4 years ago and…read moreI think about it twice every day because it was the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. All of the employees deserve a nobel prize for their contributions to humanity

Are you in need of a place where you can both indulge in a delicious Middle-Eastern wrap and…read morebreast-feed your baby? - Well, then you should come to Phoenicia! Phoenicia is a lot: it's a supermarket, a butcher, a quick-lunch place, as well as a place where you can come to and have a lovely chat with a friend while eating away at their delicious selection of baklava. As for the wraps/sandwiches, there are basically two choices: the Lebanese wrap (a plain flat-bread wrap) or the Moroccan wrap (a flat-bread with spinach inside). Once you've made this difficult choice, you have to make more choices...you can fill your wrap with salads (such as tabbouleh), spreads (such as humous) and meats (such as spicy chicken or merguez). But, if you don't want to choose, you might as well order two kinds of wraps as the prices of one is very reasonable. Later, you may want to top it all off with a nice baklava, which you might even get for free if you're really nice. In fact, speaking of nice, the service here is super-friendly. Everyone is very polite and they bring your food to the table... After your lunch (or whatever you've had) you should go check out their supermarket...you will basically find here anything you need. They also have a very nice selection of organic products.

Japan Centre is an unique visit for any Japanese culture and cuisine enthusiast in London (was…read moresurprised to find it). This emporium feels like a slice of Tokyo, offering a massive selection of authentic groceries, specialty ingredients, and even unique kitchenware and stationery that you won't find in a standard supermarket. The variety of ready-to-eat options is impressive--from fresh sushi and bento boxes to delicious matcha croissants and mochi doughnuts. It's a great spot to grab a quick, lunch or pick up high-quality snacks and pantry staples. Whether you're there to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and frequent cultural events, it's a fantastic experience in the heart of Leicester Square!

Although I didn't go to the main area, wanted to share my experience at Tokyo Onigiri which is on…read morethe corner and ground floor of this center. It's a small and efficient space that specializes in freshly made onigiri. There's a small bar counter to sit and face the street but it's easy to grab and go also. They have a machine to help dispense and sell cold Japanese drinks as well! I got multiple onigiri and ordering was quick and so was the service.

This is a pretty handy grocery store right by Petts Wood station…read more I was making Sindhi Biryani for friends who live nearby and was amazed to find the selection of spice mixes offered here - it has everything from masala mixes to kufli! My friends who live locally love this place, as they get access to a vast range of fresh produce - especially the aubergine, fenugreek, and garlic - yes the garlic is also cheaper here than other places, the coriander and mint are also very fresh and lasts longer than other places I have bought from. You can also get samosa's naan and other classic indian ingredients for all your cooking needs. Whats refreshing about this place is that it exists! Petts Wood has a lot of large franchises, such as Sainsburys, Iceland Morrisons etc...so its good to have a local business around the corner with more authentic produce. Hurrah for local business!

Good collection of Pakistani spices, fresh naan bread bakery and good Halal fresh meat & chickenread more

Hiding in the shadow of the Lyle & Tate factory in Silvertown is this massive Far East Asian…read moresupermarket selling almost everything you could possibly need. You've probably seen Loon Fung in Chinatown, right in the middle of Gerrard Street, the largest Chinese supermarket there, complete with butcher and funky smells. Well, this is their larger and better store, right next to City Airport. It's a bugger to get to. Even if you have a car, the Crossrail works happening in its immediate vicinity have rendered Sat Nav systems a little bit useless as Factory Road now appears to be one way only. But perseverance pays off because you will literally be able to load your car up with all the stuff you can't buy elsewhere and not need to make this trip for another 3 months. There's free parking on site. A huge fruit and vegetable section, massive frozen section, you can buy industrial boxes of laundry detergent here (cheaper than at a mainstream supermarket.) A fishmonger, butcher and every single brand of soy sauce under the Sun. It's also possible to buy hotpot stoves/pots as well as as bamboo steamers and other kitchen objects popular in Far Eastern cuisine. It used to be a cash and carry which meant you needed a membership card to shop here. I've recently been told that I can get points on the card. No idea if it's still a cash and carry but it's worth getting a card for the loyalty points if you plan on being a frequent shopper.

If you're looking for 'have a nice day' shiny happy staff dont shop here!!…read moreHowever if you like Chinese/Oriental food and if you like cooking this is the place for you! There's every type of Chinese ingredient you can think of and a few you cant..think instant shark fin soup and odd looking pickled ingredients from mushrooms to monkey heads!! once over the initial shock there is every type of soy sauce, noodles, tofu dim sum, stirfry paste and cooking utensil you can think of,worth it just to look at the packaging! have a browse you wont be dissappointed

This local store not only rips you off by trying to charge you on average a 70% more than anywhere…read moreelse in the local area for some of life's essentials but they are also extremely rude, unhelpful and lack any kind of basic customer service. I was in the store on one occasion where I witnessed them tell the guy in Front of me that the price was even higher than there label noted because on the can it said 50% extra free by the manufacture. Unbelievable. This place has been praying on the locals and ripping them off for years. Go out of your way not to use them. Unless that is you like being treated like crap and ripped off at the same time.

I don't agree with the previous review. The author ignores the very wide range of foods and drinks…read morethat it stocks, which is unusual in the area. And I have never found the staff, rude, unhelpful or discourteous. I have patronised them for about 3 years. it's not the cheapest store but the prices are regular.