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!

Amazing place to get some of my favourite Japanese foods at affordable prices. They have a great…read morerange of items and often have multiple brands of each item like matcha, noodles and seaweed. I'm not personally into sweet things but they have a great range of sweets and pocky sticks. They sell kitchenware items like chopsticks, cooking utensils and bamboo whisks. They also have cute little stationary that isn't expensive and will make great stocking stuffers closer to Christmas. We tried a couple of bakery items, including a matcha croissant and a mochi doughnut which I've always wanted to try. The doughnut was nice and lighter than a regular one. The croissant was flaky and really nice but the matcha-white chocolate type topping was too sweet for me personally. I'll definitely be back for more bamboo shoots and fermented foods!

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.

Ramen, no not just ramen, great ramen or as the yelpers like to call it 'RAAAAMEN!'. Growing up in…read moreManchester has wonderful advantages including a huge chinese and oriental community and the space for huge ethnic warehouse style shops that sold a menagerie of wonderful products; a range of things I've struggled to easily find in London. Well well whats this a mini supermarket at my doorstep, shall I do a happy dance or say 'huzzah' a lot? Here you can buy my childhood favorites such as 'koh kae' peanuts, really nice ramen, fresh miso, whole (living) crabs and lobsters or perhaps frozen random bits of animal. All in all a very refreshing and much needed place local to me. Randomly they also sell vastly overpriced small packets of pringles ...who knew. In other words if you want genuine good quality oriental products (in bulk if need be), are local and dont fancy a drive then this place is it.

A welcome addition to Holloway Road. Chinese supermarket…read morewith some Thai, Japanese and Korean items plus Chinese vegetables, small fresh fish counter and frozen food section. Friendly service too.

Who can resist a browse round a new type of food shop? Not me!…read more I was initially attracted by the large TV in the shop window showing a video of close up magic. Still haven't worked out the connection with the shop but an entertaining watch none the less. Kalinka is a shop specialising in Russian food. Fascinating but couldn't really discern much from the Cyrillic though there were a few English signs up as well. As expected, lots of preserved fish and meats in the fridge section. As I was determined to buy something, I asked the advice of the nice girl behind the counter and left with a piroshky - bread filled with meat. Need to return with a Russian friend.

Kalinka is a Russian based grocery store on Queensway and once you go in you can't help but hum the…read moreditty from Tetris (google it and you'll recognise it instantly). It's reasonably small and reasonably expensive as well - considering they have to import the goods to sell them I can definitely understand the need to put a bit more money on the top. The woman behind the counter is vigilant and helpful, 'What is that?' 'What is that?' Can't understand this Cyrillic NONSENSE. Never the less, a great place to get some authentic Russian goods, including meat I definitely wouldn't expect on the dinner table...

Loon Fung looks large from the outside and it does stock a lot of Chinese foodstuffs. However,…read moresomehow, I still find more that I want to buy from Loon Moon across the road. However, Loon Fung does have a butcher, which is unique for Chinatown supermarkets. Look for good prices on pork belly, a favourite for Chinese cooks long before it became fashionable in trendy restaurants. Also worth a browse to see cuts that you won't find in Tesco - pigs' trotters and pigs' ears! I also think Loon Fung is the best Chinatown supermarket to buy longans, a round fruit with brown skin. For a mental picture, think of a lychee and shrink it about half. Now, get a mental taste of lychee, sweeten and intensify the flavour, make a little more perfumed and juicy and that's the taste of longan. Wonderful!! If you see them, get some to try and you won't regret it.

You'd do well do drop in for your canned and dry goods, but pass on the produce…read more On the upside, I was able to ask for the specific sauce I was looking for in Mandarin and get an answer (well, really it was more of a directional wave) back. Unfortunately, the cashiers were possibly the slowest ones I've ever encountered in a Chinese grocery. I realise that's not saying a whole lot, considering the robotic speed I've seen Chinese cashiers bag goods elsewhere, but still... Oh, and a giant bag of wooden chopsticks for just ~£1.50? Now -that's- a bargain I can buy into.

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!

Stumbled upon this place en route to another restaurant for lunch and WOW so glad I did. Its a cafe…read moreand retail space combined. You order and pick up your food at the counter and seat yourself. The tonkatsu ramen and spicy kaarage were delicious and reasonably priced.

Opening day proved to be a great opportunity to try some ramen right above Japan Centre. With a…read moresmall menu of about four different meat ramen and one vegetarian ramen, you can hone in on the heart if the restaurant. This looks like a typical tiny ramen shop from Tokyo. Small seats and an even smaller kitchen serving up a delicious meal. The signature Showaken broth is chicken and pork based but light in flavour. Slightly shoyu but more chicken based. The miso is creamier and has a bit more depth. Both bowls were covered in toppings: chasiu, bacon, bamboo shoots, egg, cabbage and spring onions plus nori. Noodles were wavy and cooked well. Overall a great meal with prices ranging from £11-13 a bowl. Not bad for a first day and conveniently located in central London.

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.