You're visiting the world when you visit this market! Communities from all over the world have…read morestalls and shops in the market, from Colombia to Iran; Ghana to Jamaica. I lived in Colombia for 6 months a few years ago and this is not just the closest I've been since I'd say I'm pretty much there when I have a set meal - almuerzo at the back of the market. It has a great family atmosphere and some interesting stalls. It is under immediate threat of demolition at the moment. To be replaced by chain stores and luxury flats. But a major campaign is underway. Check out this site for more information: wardscornercommunity.org.uk

The market is just amazing it has over 50 stalls but you could walk right past it. It is such one…read moreof those hidden London gems that you have to be in the know to find. The first time I went past Sven Sisters underground station I walk ed right past it. If fact I only found it walking in to a cafe only to find it had a door at the back into this hidden Latino world. There was music playing sunny tunes, with children dancing around, old people just chatting away in Spanish. The place seems more on eone gaint social club than a load of shops. Had a huge meal with fresh juice, followed by a Colombain strong coffee. Than just enjoyed the vibe. Often pop in when passing. Top tip go on saturday for a hair cut, a meal, stock up on books, dvds, music for learning the language. Or just pop into for a coffee or frozen juice on a stick. And if all this eating and drinking gets too much there is always the suit and corset maker to hide the sins.

Thank you Thomas A for his talk thread that has inspired this review. Since the end of Woolies…read more(sniff sniff) this store has filled my bargain needs as and when required. When moving hous this is pretty much my one stop shop, it's a cross between a pound store on one side and right next door is this discount store that sells things for slightly more but are still a bargain. Don't be afraid to haggle too, I always do, and no it never really works they just point at the price tag and shrug but at least I'm trying! I have bought a fabulous soft rug here for my new flat, not the prettiest thing in the world but it was well over 10ft square and only cost £60. Other stuff they do is washing lines, tea pots, random crap that you don't need but suddenly think you do when you're in there and more. Seriously, if you are in the area make sure you pop in. It's a great random store.

I flippin love a pound shop! All those rows and rows of coat hangers and candles for a under a…read morepound! Great when you move into a new place and need things to make the place look and smell pretty; candles, incense, cheap vases etc. I always bulk buy coat hangers from here as they're cheap and useful. Great for large quantities of batteries, washing powder and shampoo. Also good for fairy lights and Christmas decoration, a really useful resource for those with no money but will to decorate. I dare you to pop in and find nothing you want to buy...

How have I not reviewed this place yet? When in need of some furniture of random crap for the…read morehouse, this was my go-to place. Now I'm moving back into the area, once again it's a haven of everything old, cheap and totally not antique. I while ago I bought a really old heavy oak table here. It was covered in graffiti but with a little bit of sanding and a lick of paint, it's now a piece in my room that people comment on. It makes me even happier that you can haggle for prices, if you can understand the very strong Irish accents going on that is. I did struggle but eventually, we cut a deal and for £35 I could have the table delivered. They have books, vinyl, vhs, laps, wardrobes, chairs, dining sets. Every weekend it's something different so get there early if you want to have the best pick of stuff. Bring cash, no your spending limit and don't pay more than a tenner for delivery.

Hoohing is the Asian version of 'Tesco' equivalent supermarket. The area is huge just like giant…read moreTesco supermarket! I was overwhelmed by the amount of varieties and choices of foodstuff available! Visiting this supermarket is almost like a sightseeing trip by itself! Price wise it is relatively cheap and the fresh vegetables are really cheap in bulk! Most of the offers cater for bulk orders and not so much of individual consumers. But it is still worth a visit! You need to have a car for convenience sake as it is quite poorly linked by public transportation. This is a new location as they were in the Olympic site before demolition.

Great place if you are in need of any oriental food products. You will find they stock most of it…read morethere. It's also a great place for bulk buying to as most take aways get there supplies here. You will need a car to get here for easy access else it's about a 10 min walk from lea bridge road. It's a great place to go to if you can't be bothered to go to china town and you live in the area.

This is located within The Mall Shopping Complex at Stratford tube station. Not a big store, is…read moreoften crammed with boxes taking up floor space, people squeezing past one another & often looks like a jumble sale, but otherwise a few bargains can be found on brand products. Typical chain store where everything inside is priced at £1! Can have a decent camping selection when it's the summery festival season.

Another store located with the stratford mall. This store is bursting with £1 items. Quite a…read morecramped store but always bustling. You can find some bargains if you have to time to look amongst the tatt. Take a look for yourselves!

It's busy! You'd think it was Christmas. The staff could be…read morefriendlier especially on the check outs!

Out of the major supermarkets ASDA is far and away my favourite. Their superstores are packed full…read moreof goodies. They have the clothing label George, toys, CD's and loads of household goods. The range of food is excellent and the least costly of all the major stores. On site they have a pharmacy, optician, photo centre and a petrol station. They are also open 24hrs on a Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri which means avoiding busy shopping hours. This is a great superstore and the only one I will do a big food shop at.

Housed in the former CoOp building at the west end of the High Street the International Supermarket…read moreis a one-stop shop for those looking for the ingredients to a healthy Mediterranean diet. A very wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. The fresh herbs and leaves are especially good value compared to the main British supermarkets. Personally I have a short list of regular items I buy from the International Supermarkets, items that are not usually available in Sainsbury's for example. - Tim's Cypriot Style Yogurt (British made) - Halloumi cheese - Goat's & sheep's cheese - Interesting range of sweet and hot peppers - Huge bunches of fresh flat-leafed parsley - Olives from the deli counter - Fresh Turkish style bread (before I got the breadmaker) - Cold-Extracted Olive Oil They also have impressive sections for dried pulses and grains including Bulgar, cous-cous, fragrant rice and all the colours of lentils under the sun. The pasta section is interesting too, from the minute up to pre-formed cannelloni tubes.

Since moving to Walthamstow this store has become my favourite place to shop for food…read more They stock a fabulous range of fruit and vegetables at a great price, and nice, big bunches of herbs for much less than Sainsburys up the road. Olives are sold at much less than you'd find them at fancy food markets, and while you are there don't forget to check out the spices to the left of the olive counter. Beans and pulses of all kinds are on offer, also a huge variety of nuts and dried fruits. Well worth a visit even if it's just to look around. The manager may ask you to leave big bags at the front of the store, due to the ongoing problem they have with shop lifting!

I love this place…read more It's massive, the biggest B&M I've ever seen. There is even a huge garden centre at the back and parking so you can transport all your wares. I really like B&M though the products to tend to be a little inconsistent. They always have a large range of non perishable food and the things they do have are around half the price of the supermarket alternatives and in many cases cheaper than the pound shops round the corner. The things that impressed me on this visit was the sheer range of household/kitchen implements for big names like Tefal or Kenwood at very low prices. I would dare say that the range is even better than you'll find in IKEA. This particular store had larger items like TVs, heaters and even Silentnight beds. They also seemed to have a huge amount of halloween things this time, way better than anywhere else Id seen. I ddn't get to see the gardening area properly but from the outside it also looked huge. If you want to follow the deals I'd recommend looking here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bmstores.co.uk Generally this this place is a bit of a revalation and even better its close to where I work! Good times!

Rang to see if they had decorative bark in stock. Told they had. Drove 4 miles to collect. Told…read morethey had not got it (one member of staff told me they don't stock it!). Picked up a toilet seat whilst i was there. Went to fit the toilet seat today and there are pieces missing, and one of the bolts does not fit. Clearly a faulty return that had just been put back on the shelf. No doubt when I return they will be apologetic - but its just not good enough. Their lack of knowledge, incompetency etc. costs their customer wasted time, and money. Shop there if you want this kind of service

The owner is kind and open to listen the client need. You can find easily everything you use daily…read more I recommend the organic bread and the Italian pasta sold here (green packaging).