One of my local home away from homes. Yes is a small Asian Market, but it has a number of products…read morein stock that I haven't seen at any other Asian Markets in Adelaide. The selection of noodles is good (as it is with all Asian Grocers), but where this place really stands out is the sweets/snacks and the frozen dumplings. again, not a massive selection, but some of the highest quality goods I have purchased. Often a problem with 'getting adventurous' in an Asian Supermarket, you just never know if a product is going to deliver.....pretty packaging doesn't mean great food! But I have just got gold after gold at YES. It might be that I am just really lucky (insanely good looking people like myself often are), but I think it is more a case of the owners being very selective as to what they have in stock! The Gyouza are wicked by the way!

Despite having a very small shopfront, once you get inside, the store extends quite a way back, so…read moreit's a bit like the TARDIS in that regard. The range is vast and the quality is excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful, and there is a terrific selection of herbs and spices from India, Thailand, China, Korea and Japan as well as sauces, rices, teas, snacks, sweets, and more. I bought several items on this occaision, but hands down, the best buy of the day was the six-pack of pumpkin buns with red bean paste centers. Baked in the oven for 20 minutes and they were DELICIOUS. I'll be returning for those for sure! Overall, this is a great alternative to Woollies, particularly if you're looking for more variety in your herbs, spices, oils and sauces than what the big box store has. Prices are very reasonable, and the place is stocked to the brim with goods, is light, clean and well presented. You won't be disappointed.

Little Tokyo is another of my home-away-from-homes. My Ninja-Samurai Soul soars evertime I walk…read moreunder the welcome banner and am instantly drawn to the rear of the shop, where the frozen Takoyaki Balls and Saki are kept. Just on a side track briefly, the frozen Takoyaki balls aren't too bad, but no where near as wicked as the freshly cooked balls of goo so hot it will mess your mouth up for hours! The relevance of this side note is that I also buy all of the raw ingredients to make my own from Little Tokyo! #The most important is the Dried Bonito Flakes......little wriggly saltiness! Anywho, Little Tokyo has a small selection of a lot of things, giving the shopper a real slice of Japan and a little taste of home for others. If you are a little bit of a Samurai or a Ninja (I am the only one who is both) then you will love this place as much as I.

Once you've gotten over the geographical anomaly of having a Little Tokyo in a Chinatown (Tokyo…read morebelonging, of course, to Japan), you can enjoy this little store of Japanese imports. Little Tokyo is a store of the utmost quaintness. It's tiny and decorated with oriental cloths and banners, all of which are available for purchase. It stocks teapots and teacups, noodles, trinkets, sweets and even imported beer. For me, though, the real treasure is in the movie selection. There's a well-bodied collection of the movies of those wonderful animated film creators named Studio Ghibli, and though you can find their movies anywhere, it's nice to have them all here in one place. Then there's the wealth of films you've likely never heard of before, each one looking more ridiculous and, consequently, more fascinating than the last. The teapots and teacups are of very good quality, and priced appropriately. If you're in search of Japanese chinaware (geddit!?), there's a very able assortment here. I've never tried any of the alcohol (though I plan to), but the noodles are great and the treats work a treat.

Newest kid on the Asian greens block in the Adelaide Central market replacing the former Asian…read moregrocer, now Mariana Market in Grote St. Pretty much the standard line in fresh Asian veggies minus the Asian supermarket lines. Always fresh this simple range is very competitively priced. Specialist Asian Greengrocer is slowly expanding their variety as the owners find their feet and are getting a feel for their clientele's tastes and desires. Much more convenient (if you're in the market than crossing the road) and much more reliably fresh ensured by a high and quick turnover. I now make this little convenient grocer my go-to for ginger, coriander, chillies, kaffir lime leaves, bok choy and the like.

I have my "regulars" in the Central Markets and so felt a little deprived and abandoned when my…read morefavourite Asian Greengrocer (and lady - yes you know the one) left this spot. However, 6 months on the new kids on the block are making the most of this space to sell cheap, fresh, locally farmed produce for both the Aussie Skip and ignorant Asian cooks like myself. Bags of cucumbers, capsicum, tomatoes and more for just two dolla. Any kind of herb for a dolla a huge bunch and a small variety of things like bok choy, purple potatoes and other Asian greens also cheap. Service is always quick, friendly enough and I can normally fill a bag of beautiful fresh produce here for $20 that will last at least a week or so in the fridge.

I found my Asian 'fix me up' shop which meets all of my previous childhood snack cravings…read more Prawn crackers, long twisted tapioca chips, round plum lollies which we affectionately called 'money coins' and a bevy of sour plums which we ladies never fail to carry in our purse, to avoid any unforseen car sickness trip. Fans of Korean food would find good selection of noodles, packet sauces to sweetened up the bulgogi dish. You'll also find fresh vege, the likes of kai lan, bok choy, tofu and my favourite bean sprouts! If you like Asian can drinks, shop here for the wintermelon, soya bean and lemon barley variety. Beats having the same old Coke in your fridge. Fairly well stocked supermarket although the shopkeeper speaks limited English. A smile, nod and 'show her the mullah' will generate a smile of appreciation from this lovely shopkeeper.

I'm certainly a fan of any shop that attempts to add flavour to suburbia…read more This store may seem half-empty when you first walk in, but it certainly has all you need in a pinch. The produce section is sadly small, but you can certainly find the basics (raise your hand, lemongrass). Any bottled or canned or dried stuff is well stocked, and at a much better priced than the W, the C, or the I to the A. Open til 6pm and all 7 days of the week. Certainly a plus.

If you've read The Mistress of Spice by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, you will appreciate how…read morepowerful and sensuous some spices are. They have the ability to cure some ailments, act as a beauty tool and most importantly arouse the flavour and taste in a beautifully prepared Indian cuisine. When friends come to me for Indian recipes ( I should charge them by the hour!), I always send them to the Spice Centre to top up their spice racks or sample a new recipe. Like the orange lentils which lends a creamy texture to your dhal dish, or the green lentils which offers an healthy alternative to other carbs infused dhal. From fennel, fenugreek, cardamom, cumin to the expensive saffron, they carry a wide variety of spices fit for a Maharajah's (King) kitchen. You'll find plenty of meat curry powder packets here. My favourite Baba's is widely stocked here and is one of the finest curry powders ever. From meat, seafood and kurma curry powder, there is something for everyone. No Indian dish is good without curry leaves, and I'm happy to report that a huge bunch of curry leaves is available for purchase at a mere $1. Indian savouries, sweets and desserts are also sold here, so it might be worth checking them out for a different menu variety. Bollywood fans will appreciate the huge volume of DVD's here, showcassing some of Bollywood's finest stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol et al. When I want some Bhangra fever, I head out here and rent a couple to amuse me during the weekend. For those who like natural products, try the henna as an alternative to your normal boxed hair dye or a bottle of coconut oil for thick, soft and bouncy hair. The owner is friendly and is absolutely helpful in recommending some of the best spices to go with your curries. Drop in and say namaste!

There are plenty of Asian Supermarkets in and around the city, selling everything from aged (and…read morereally smelly) tofu to deep fried and dried Anchovies (The hairy snack!). One that stands out a little from the local competition is the Time Supermarket on Grote. Yes they stock all of the regular offenders (as regular as they can be anyways), but the big extra is LIVE fishies and other Oceanic tasty future tid-bits. The have a long wall of fish tanks that house live cray, crabs, various swimmy things and the odd pearl producer. Although I am a relatevely heartless chef (and individual in general) I haven't been able to bring myself to buying any of that particular produce as of yet, but as I write I am feeling more and more blood thirsty.....STOP, Hammer Time!

Time Supermarket is an enormous Asian grocery store lining Grote St. There's a lot to choose from…read morein here, beginning with all of your Asian grocery usuals such as sauces, snacks, drinks, rice, spice mixes and the like. As Scott pointed out, what's interesting about Time Supermarket is the fact that they stock live seafood. There aren't too many places that do this; even fishmongers sell you seafood that's already dead! It simply doesn't get any fresher than this! But I, like Scott, don't know if I could handle killing my own food. Even the thought of dropping a crab into a boiling pot of water makes me sad. In addition, you can buy lots of things in bulk here, such as large sacks of rice. There's plenty on offer in here - it's much like any other Asian grocer, just upscaled.

Colleen and Roland Smith have come a long way to open a modest shop. These two South Africans…read morerealised there were certain items you simply could not get around Adelaide, mostly consumable food items, and they had a special quality about them - it is a little sad when you go somewhere that does not sell your favourite things. So instead of fretting they decided it was a good thing to open a shop that sold the goods they like, and obviously other South Africans would like it as well. You can suggest what you want them to stock at their website which does not list all of their produce as such, but mentions a few of the least expected stuff like cookware that uses very little water, and gifts made in Cape Town; there are spices and tea in the shop for curry, drinking and alcohol like Peach Shots and wine from the vast dry land. South African wine is meant to be very nice indeed. Breakfast cereals and cookies, tinned items - all sorts. Go in and have a look or give Colleen a call and she will explain what they have over the phone. Very approachable and very nice people the two of them.

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I originally thought this was an Asian grocer before I walked in the door. I should have twigged…read morefrom the name of the place. When I walked in, the place was empty except for a guy sitting on the end of the counter facing away from me playing on his laptop. He spent the entire duration of my visit on the computer, and if not for the entry bell I don't even think he would have known I was in the store. Jubba isn't just a food mart. In fact maybe 50% of the store is devoted to food, with the rest of it taken up with clothes and other household items. The food items are mostly middle eastern as are the clothes. The store claims to be halal, but the only meat I saw in the cabinet at the back were chicken wings and drumsticks. It's certainly an interesting place, and I'll definitely go back to check it out again. As for the service... well you don't go to these places for the service. You go to find something different.

I am a slave to spices! Name a dish and I will try to 'improve it' with some crazy spice mix that I…read morewhipped up previously. Scambled eggs? Add some dried basil flakes, tyme and pinch of Garam Masala (just shot from the hip there).....Cheese on Toast? Make that sucker burn your 'O-Ring' with a bit of chilli powder, Peri-Peri mix and some parsley! I made them up, but reckon they would go alright! My expansive spice cabinet has much to thank Indian Plaze on Glynburn Road. Previously the shop was across the way in the old DMV complex, and it is where I bought my first batch of spices to experiment with many moons ago. The shop look may have changed, but the content is still spicy goodness! Of course there are many other things on offer other than the spices, but that is what I go for so I generally just brush over the rest!

There are quite a few Indian grocery stores on the northern side of town, but very few in the…read moreeastern suburbs. Thankfully, Indian Plaza now allows us to get all of our authentic spices and ingredients from a nearby place. As it's located right next door to 24fit, I'll usually visit the shop after I've had a workout at the gym. The smell of the spices as you walk through the door is enough to knock your socks off! I love coming in to browse the various kinds of spices, rice, curry mixes and snacks. If I feel like I've deserved it, I'll even pick up a couple of bags of savoury Indian snacks - they are simply awesome, and probably much healthier than potato chips (another vice of mine). In addition to food, the shop also stocks a lot of Indian cosmetics and remedies, such as oils, soaps, fragrances, and hair dyes. Products such as pure coconut oil provide great natural remedies for those with particularly thick, damaged or difficult hair - and you won't have to worry about putting any unnecessary chemcials on your head.