This place have just gained a new regular customer with me... despite living close by, today was…read morethe first time I popped into this store. Although I had noticed it in passing I guess I never really paid much attention to what it was all about, it looked like just another dairy with all the milk signs and vegies spilling out onto the footpath for sale. Inside however I was delighted to find some bulk food - spices, grains and nuts, in good quality (I can tell the freshness by the smell of the spices, colour of the dahl and appearance of the nuts). I love to cook, but this year have lost the passion for it, feeling like it is more of a chore than a pleasure. So, in the last few days I have tried to reinvigorate the foodie in me by puling out some interesting recipes. Tonight it will be a tandoori chicken with lots of vegetables and rice. I bought a bag full of goodies from here today and it all cost less than $10. The staff, and a regular customer whom happened to be a chef that passed on some hints to me, were very friendly and helped me feel a bit more at ease in a new and quite foreign shop. Ohhh, and conviently next door is Muhammad Halal Meats, AND they have large traditional middle eastern rugs, very nice indeed.

Quandahari Bazaar ("The name means quality") stocks mostly Middle Eastern and Indian supplies,…read moreincluding quite a range of spices and tinned goods. As well as more specialist items, they also stock basics such as milk, flour, and the like. If you cook a lot of rice, you can pick up 10kg or 20kg bags here pretty cheaply. I think they may have new owners or managers, as recently I went in looking for barberries, which I've bought from them before, and the shop assistant vowed that they did not have them and didn't keep them in stock. Please bring back the barberries!

We have not been back here for a while because my daughters do not like the smell inside and refuse…read moreto let me shop there. It is like the smell of slightly over-ripe fruit and veggies. To give them credit, they now display a B food hygiene rating so things may have picked up in the interim. DH Supermarket sell a big range of fruit and veggies so if you are in the area and can't get to another fruit and veggie store it will do the trick. They also have lots of grocery items including an extensive Asian range of products. Another plus for DH Supermarket is that their prices are low. Parking is right outside the big yellow store.

The day I discovered Khyber Spice Invader was the day I decided to never buy packet spices again. I…read morewas so completely astounded at how cheap spices are when you buy in bulk that I was sent into a blind rage. What the hell, Gregg's? Why do you charge $3-5 for a small box of spices when Khyber Spice Invader can sell me the same amount for 10 or 20 cents? Here's a tip - head out to your local $2 shop, buy up a huge number of tiny sealable containers and a packet of stickers, then go and stock up on every single spice you've ever used or wanted. I guarantee you won't spend more than $10 doing so at Khyber Spice Invader. While you're there you can also choose from a range of Indian vegetables, curry bases and sauces, all cheap as well. Worth the trip out to the suburbs, every time!

I believe this spice company was the first to establish in New Zeland. They're well established…read more Besides, their prices are always competitive and quality is always fresh. I know a handful of restaurants buy from these guys only. Their owners and staff are always friendly.

To be honest, you are a money-wasting fool if you're buying your spices from the supermarket where…read more$3 nets you a tiny jar of cumin; at Mahedeo's you can get virtually a bucket of the stuff for the same price. OK, maybe not a bucket, but quite a lot. Mahadeo's is a spicy wonderland; it smells amazing, and it has aisles and aisles of spices, dried herbs, lentils, and other bulk food items like flour (including rice and chickpea flour). I can often be found wandering around here in a daze overwhelmed by all the choice. There's also a fridge dedicated to different plain yoghurt and paneer, as well as freezers with chapattis, rotis and the like, and a small range of produce - mostly things more difficult to find in other greengrocers like turmeric, small eggplants or curry leaves. If you're not sure of where something is, there's always someone on hand to help you out, and pro-tip: get a samosa if they've got some in the warmer: you won't be disappointed.

This place is absolutely fantastic. Very cost effective, huge range of different products, items of…read moregood quality. Given supply issues still impacting supermarkets you can 9 out of 10 times find an equivalent here. Big range of herbs, spices, ingredients, both local and imported. Staff are friendly. The ambiance is enhanced by the huge variation of people who shop here. Broad cross section of the community. I would hazard a guess, if you know this place you will come back repeatedly. If you don't know this place pay it a visit.

This place was a great wee find! Tucked in the corner of the Wendy's carpark in Mt Eden, it's very…read moreeasy to go about your life without ever realising Bulk Food Savings exists. Bulk Foods stock a very wide range of products, including dried fruits, nuts, organic products, flours and cereals, and all sorts of international food I'd never even heard of. Pepperdews, pomegranate molasses, Ceres organics muesli for only $9 and literally the biggest jar of gherkins I have ever seen - Bulk Food Savings was a delight to explore. I was stoked to find pure vanilla extract and vanilla pods in this store - they were much cheaper than at places like Nosh, and are great to use in baking. The only downside of Bulk Foods was the staff. They weren't particularly inviting nor were they very friendly, but hey - when the variety of food is that good and the prices are so low, who cares? You can't have everything! Bonus: It smells fantastic in Bulk Foods - all the different spices merge in to one mouth-watering fragrance that instantly inspires you to cook delicious Indian curries.

The queen of bargain hunters, mother of mine, has this bulk barn on the top of her list. Reasons…read moreinclude: * fresh produce * loads of choice * lowest prices Whenever we are running errands I am inevitably asked to stop at this particular Henderson Bulk Barn, not grumpy one bit because it gives me an opportunity to stock up on chick peas, almonds, cinnamon sticks, turmeric powder, whatever is running low in the pantry. I appreciate that the nuts, seeds, cereals and grains are fresh because I've had experience with purchases at other establishments that have entered my cupboards only to disappoint when bitten into or when little creepy crawly infestations occur. This has never happened from my Bulk Barn purchase. The salesperson behind the counter is super friendly, she remembers us and is always up for a chat when ringing up our bulk bags.

A very pleasant and helpful lady runs this little gem of a store. They are dearer in somethings…read morethan your local supermarket, but have some great weekly specials. The store is always clean and I have never had any issues with freshness.

What a little gem! This place is quietly tucked away amongst ample car yards and mechanics in an…read moreunusual little spot on Great North Road in New Lynn. I had actually walked past many times and had not really noticed it until taking the time to stop and check it out - then once in I was very impressed by what they had to offer and ended up walking away with a bag of items! The prices were so much better than I would have imagined for a speciality food store. I bought two boxes of unique looking chocolate coated wafers, one box of plunger grind coffee and two packets of veggie chippies (the latter being for us to try!) all just $12! What a bargain! I personally don't think the name does this place justice, also it is a bit misleading, as I entered with the idea that I was about to buy some aromatic spices and herbs to add to my pantry and really it seemed more like a gift shop, a lovely one though! Worthy enough to give four stars too in a review! There was also some great looking syrups, chocolate coated coffee beans, dry dips in a packet (looked intriguing and will I be back to try!), fudge, biscuits a range of things that some of you might be interested in, go check it out and keep this place trading!

So much to choose from !! I was pleasantly surprised with the selection and range …read more Who knew you can get your own dish wash liquid for $1.99 a litre ! Not me . This place is perfect for those special recipes where you just need a cup of something rather than a kilo . And so much cheaper than a supermarket ! I'm very impressed , no more wasted ingredients to be chucked in the bin for me , I'm all in !

After an absence over over 15 years Bin Inn is back in Pukekohe, so we were told. Not living in…read moregod's own country over for 15 years, I cannot comment if it has improved or not as I had never heard of it till we were told of it's return. I was pleasantly surprised at range of goods they stock for bulk buying. They have have a good section for home brewing too. We checked their pricing against the local "cheapest pricing" mainstream supermarket and they were quite a bit cheaper. It's time to buy a few more plastic storage containers and go bulk buying ....................................

Shortly after arriving to New Zealand from India, Sanjay and Vibha set up business in the area…read moreclosest to their heart...Food. A decade ago they founded "North Shore Super Store" the area's first Indian grocery store which soon flourished thanks to business acumen and an ability to constantly cater to their community. http://www.spiceneasy.co.nz offered online shopping - again considering the convenience of their customers with busy lifestyles. 'Spice n Easy' was the natural progression from here, inspired by the interest customer showed to want to cook authentic Indian food with true flavours. Catering to this ever increasing demand for mixed blends of Indian spices, they organized Indian Cookery workshops at the local Highbury Community House, which led to their idea for pre measured and packed spices including tried and tested family recipes to make it very simple for people like "me" to cook authentic Indian dishes at home. Trips back to India, prototypes, quality inspections then product positioning and distribution chains are all behind them now, 'Spice n Easy' is distributed in hundreds of nationwide outlets including butchers/Greengrocers and various sea food markets. Totally packaged in New Zealand, this is a Birkenhead success story.

I love these mixes sadly my favourite the Prawn one doesn't seem to be available in Wgtn.read more

Thevservice and products in this store are top-notch and the prices are comparable to other Seafood…read moreMarkets in the location however top quality in any store means higher than 'cheap' prices. The products are well,presented and the servers are quite helpful & informative. Inwas persuaded to buy my first cut of bluefin toro/belly and I just cant get enough of this smooth buttery taste. Having eaten tuna sashimi for decades this was the first (and def not last time I had toro. Thanks for the great customer experience.

The sign said fresh Bluff oysters, that was enough to get me through the door…read more What might also attract customers is the huge fish floating above their massive pole signage, Scott Seafood proudly displayed underneath. Back to the oysters, some in my household like them a la natural even with a squeeze of lemon; I like to make a simple batter and quickly fry them. Excellent served with a salad. I'm glad I pass by this fish shop regularly on my way home from work because this is where you are guaranteed fresh when it comes to seafood. These guys have a massive warehouse behind the shop and they supply fresh and frozen takeaways, cafes and restaurants around our fair city of Auckland.