Although not the biggest supermarket in Chinatown, I still tend to come here for my Chinese food…read moreshopping. They achieved a small measure of fame when they were featured on one of Jamie Oliver's cookery programs a few years ago. In fact, some of the best stuff is outside in the fruit and veg section. They tend to have a good selection of tropical fruits when they're in season. You can find trays of rambutan, mangosteens, mangoes and langsat. It's also an opportunity for you to come up close with a whole jackfruit and the infamous durian. It's the green spiky football sized fruit that is the notorious taste test as to whether you've truly embraced south east Asian food! You can buy the edible part in trays inside the supermarket - the soft flesh surrounding the inedible seeds smells strong and aromatic and tastes like custard but much sweeter and stronger. A tip for shoppers is that you can find trays of durian in the chilled cabinets at the back of the shop as well as by the tills. You can find the usual array of tinned goods, bottles of sauces, rows upon rows of instant noodles (Maggi are my favourite brand) and savoury and sweet snacks in the front of the store. Down some steps in the back are the chilled and frozen cabinets containing chlled edible goods as well as the cooking utensils. The queues have got much better since the introduction of more tills with barcode scanners. For those new to Chinese cuisine, I recommend some of the trays of sweet biscuits at the front of the shop or some sticky rice from the chilled cabinet. Perhaps a cook in sauce from the back of the shop that will beat anything out of a jar from Tesco. If you're feeling adventurous, try some thousand year old eggs or make your own wontons with some pastry wrappers from the chilled cabinets. However, my major tip is to try some mangosteens or rambutans when they're in season - they knock fruits from temperate climates for 6. Have fun!

New Loon Moon Supermarket is a small grocery store in Chinatown. It is a great little shop and it…read morehas most of the things you need to cook a Chinese dinner. If you walk to the back of the shop there are chopsticks, knives, woks and other cooking utensils. If you are a first time Chinese cook it's not a bad idea to pick up a few things to help prepare your meal. In addition to the cooking items you'll find a small selection of pre-packaged vegetables and a large variety of canned goods. The shop also has lots of Chinese sweets. They are brightly coloured and packaged, I've never had them, but I've been awfully tempted. New Loon Moon Supermarket is the perfect size for the first time Chinese cook. The size makes it easy to get around without feeling overwhelmed and the prices won't burn a hole in your wallet.

Chinatown seems to be expanding northwards with quite a few new oriental restaurants and grocery…read moreshops spilling onto Shaftesbury Avenue and into Soho. Some of the restaurants look to be trying to draw in the tourists but Golden Gate is authentically for the local population. Not as big as Gerrard street stalwarts like Loong Fung or Loon Moon, nevertheless, there is a nice selection of goods over 3 floors. I bought some of my favourite Prima Taste curry pastes. There is a unique feature in this Chinese supermarket - a Chinese sweet pick and mix! These include mainly sweets like White Rabbit brand sweets but also dried mango slices. It's located on the basement level. Good way to try a variety of different sweets before committing to buying a big packet. The shop acually extends out of the back into the alleyway where you'll find their selection of fresh vegetables and shellfish in aerated tanks.

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!

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.

Love this shop! Excellent selection of fresh and dry food, a welcome smile and friendly thank you…read moreevery time I go there! They have several products (large bottles of soy sauce, boxes of instant noodles etc) that you can't buy in regular supermarkets.

My ex flat mate would kill me for not giving this place a five star, but the thing is they were…read morealways nicer to me when I came with her. She is Japanese and every time I would bug her about cooking some of her delicious food we would come here to pick ingredients, and for a lesson on oriental food. Me as the student and her as the teacher, of course. They specialize in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Malaysian and Thai. Let me just mention some of the stuff they have: prawn crackers (to make on your own with oil at home), sweet chilli sauce, soba (japanese noodles), wasabi, chili oil, wasabi peas (spicy but good), soy sauce, japanese stock, seaweed, crackers, and its best to go and have a look because there is bound to be something there you'll love! If you are into trying many different culinary dishes, that is.

Oriental supermarket. About:'We supply over 4,000 authentic Vietnamese products of high quality at…read morethe best prices. Our products are hand selected by our food specialists to meet customer's needs. We source products directly from North, Central and South of Vietnam, as well as other Far East countries, including China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines.' In case you feel like cooking, eating, supplying on anything remotely asian come here! My favourite place to stock up on frozen fish and sea food, odd sauce of some kind and candies with (warning, haha) signs I cannot read. Have some fun experimenting with unknown food (you can't go that wrong really.) However if you think that is not so much fun, ask the knowledgeable staff, they are happy to help you as a translator and a recipe book in one. For those who play it supersafe you can find your delicious sushi, dumplings, mochi desserts (flushing them down with Hite optional, but highly recommended) or tea, all ready to takeaway. ps_1kg of frozen broad squid=£5=bargain!

Asian supermarket with a 'bubble tea and bahn mi' bar!? SIGN ME UP. For everything…read more I've walked past Logndan Express (why is it express? I do not know...maybe there is a bigger slower sister market somewhere) many times on my pilgrimage to the Columbia Road Flower Market. I always vow to pop in for a bubble tea (one of my vices) and finally, finally -- I made it. With a boba virgin, no less! So my pal and I sidle up and make some decisions. They have a pretty good setup, not super super extensive, but surely cover the basics. I go for a red bean milk tea with boba, she goes for a passionfruit juice tea (clear) with boba. Both are hits! Both with actually honest to god ICE. So they are cold and boba-y and perfect. They use powders (not real fruit) but so it goes. The guys were friendly and there is a whole market of oddities (to me) that I'll be back to explore. I'll also be hitting up the fresh made bahn mi bar, where you can customise the toppings and get it rarin' to go. The stuff looked pretty fresh, we'll see. They also let me know they are opening a new bubble tea shop on Kingsland road with a more extensive line of bubble teas, so I'll 1. locate it and 2. review it ASAP. Because I love all of you. And bubble tea.

Love this convenience store! They have the best options for when you're traveling. They have them…read moreat the Airport and Train Stations. Look for the £6 meal deal. A main, snack, and a drink. They have amazing cookies and love the M&S brand Swiss chocolate! Way cheaper than buying anything on your flight!

Perfect spot for late night snacks, fresh fruit, milk, candies and the other quick things you may…read moreneed. Decent prices and friendly staff. Very close to our hotel and open late is a plus.

Absolutely fabulous and kind of charmingly madcap place. They stock caviar and fantastic…read more(expensive) wine, have amazing cheeses, a good deli case with pies and macaroni/cheese made in-house, and have a huge and jaw-dropping selection of potted and tinned meats (wild boar in aspic, ginormous cans of duck confit, etc.) plus every sort of condiment you can think of - and fruits/vegs, and candy, and magazines, and souvenirs... Wildest of all is their American section! There's a large variety of American candies, boxed products like Kraft Mac 'n' Cheese and Pop Tarts, and way, way more. It must be seen to be believed. In short, it's utterly great and completely unexpected for this location, and we love it deeply, truly, and madly.

Towards closing time so NO help at all deli wrapping up before customers leave and surly cashier to…read moretop off a less than satisfactory experience.