Family-run shop. Although they do stock a variety of goods, the majority caters toward SE Asian…read morecuisine. Overall, decent stock and bigger than the usual Asian supermarkets down in town centres. They also have a whole fridge wall along the back with fresh greens, herbs, funghi, and root veg.

Central is a supermarket chock full of almost anything you'd ever need to cook Chinese, Korean,…read moreThai or Japanese food as well as many ingredients you'd need for Indian cooking. At the back are shelves full of packs of herbs and spices of varying sizes and types. Some you'll have heard of, many you won't. If you've ever had a recipe you've been dying to try that needs something like lemon grass that's virtually impossible to find in your everyday supermarket (and often even then the price is usually pretty extortionate) then Central's your place. It's also a fantastic source of frozen fish other than your bog standard cod or haddock, such as red mullet. There's a good vegetable section although if you know what you're cooking in advance some of those ingredients can be found cheaper elsewhere (most of the major supermarkets sell mooli (long white radish) and fresh ginger nowadays). If you're someone who's careful about best before dates then it's worth checking them first on some products here as they can sometimes be a bit close.

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!

Like Kin Yip Hon's chinese supermarket (see previous review) Wai Yee Hong is a stupendous supplier…read moreof all things chinese! From easter Drinks (get yourself loaded up on Saki) to Wok's of all shapes and sizes, and I haven't even mentioned the food yet! But before I get to the food, for those who prefer the eastern methods of healing to our bog-standard western approaches there is a great selection of tonics, and general 'wellbeing' herbs and tonic type things (it's all very precise with me!) And now the food! Well, in a nutshell... to much to comprehend! I never thought I would see so much foriegn writing in one dose in my life, make sure you know what you are after, and check before you but (even though there are guidlines it might not be quite what you were hoping for)

A paradise of Chinese shopping, this supermarket contains just about everything oriental you could…read moreever want. It's not just restricted to Chinese produce either, this is a whole pan-Asian experience. The other glorious thing is that it's all so damn cheap. Even if you're not exclusively seeking oriental ingredients, you can pick up useful basics at a respectable price indeed. It's a little way out of the city and not particularly close to any train station (regrettably), however it does neighbour the Eastville retail lot containing an enormous and very, very cheap Tesco. So if you're after good value eats, make sure you head way out East.

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!

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!

Being half Finnish I'm quite happy to see the recent emergence of Polish shops springing up all…read moreover Bristol. Finland may not be Eastern Europe but a lot of the smells and types of food are similar. Take the cooked meats for example or the different hams and sausages. In a glance you could see nice looking sausages for a couple of quid, or you could look closer and see memories of barbecues under the eternal Scandinavian sunshine - taste the oak smoked flavours and remember a far off home. The vast piles of beer and wine may also look like a stack of bargain booze to one customer, but to another they are thoughts and memories of times past and old friends. You see, shops like this strive very hard to stock specific products - in this case Polish. For those that don't know, they offer new tastes, smells and ideas. For those that know however, there's a wealth of old tastes, smells that remind you of houses, people and places forgotten, and memories. This is also a good place to find colourful cartons of multi-vegetable and high energy drinks, as well as notices for employment and accommodation with other foreign speakers.

This shop is pure indian shop. You get everything indian here.. all indian spices, pickles,…read moreconfectionary, lentils, rice, flour, calling cards and even local community news from the owner.. :) good staff. Its very famous amongst all gujratis in Birmingham. They come from all over birmingham to shop here because you get everything here at one place. small shop but almost all indian kitchen requirements are fulfilled under one roof. The parking is difficult but always can find space on the side roads. the staff helps you to carry things to your car. Providing great service to asian community.

Home of pretty much every spice you'll need and then some, as well as fresh fruit and veg, Mehta…read moreSundries is a fantastic place. Having bought spices and such from various supermarkets in the past, there's just something about the produce from Mehta that makes your food taste better. The chilli powder doesn't seem dull in appearance, the garam masala powder brings about a liveliness to your food. And they're a family run business too, so you soon get to know them and they're happy to help. Needless to say, it will be my go-to when I next run out of one of my cooking essentials.

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.

Hiding in the shadow of the Lyle & Tate factory in Silvertown is this massive Far East Asian…read moresupermarket selling almost everything you could possibly need. You've probably seen Loon Fung in Chinatown, right in the middle of Gerrard Street, the largest Chinese supermarket there, complete with butcher and funky smells. Well, this is their larger and better store, right next to City Airport. It's a bugger to get to. Even if you have a car, the Crossrail works happening in its immediate vicinity have rendered Sat Nav systems a little bit useless as Factory Road now appears to be one way only. But perseverance pays off because you will literally be able to load your car up with all the stuff you can't buy elsewhere and not need to make this trip for another 3 months. There's free parking on site. A huge fruit and vegetable section, massive frozen section, you can buy industrial boxes of laundry detergent here (cheaper than at a mainstream supermarket.) A fishmonger, butcher and every single brand of soy sauce under the Sun. It's also possible to buy hotpot stoves/pots as well as as bamboo steamers and other kitchen objects popular in Far Eastern cuisine. It used to be a cash and carry which meant you needed a membership card to shop here. I've recently been told that I can get points on the card. No idea if it's still a cash and carry but it's worth getting a card for the loyalty points if you plan on being a frequent shopper.

If you're looking for 'have a nice day' shiny happy staff dont shop here!!…read moreHowever if you like Chinese/Oriental food and if you like cooking this is the place for you! There's every type of Chinese ingredient you can think of and a few you cant..think instant shark fin soup and odd looking pickled ingredients from mushrooms to monkey heads!! once over the initial shock there is every type of soy sauce, noodles, tofu dim sum, stirfry paste and cooking utensil you can think of,worth it just to look at the packaging! have a browse you wont be dissappointed

Just the most creative and ridiculously addictive idea…read more Brazilian cheeseballs are light, fluffly dough rolls which are around the size of a donut hole. Rather than being sweet, they are traditionally cheesy with the chedder permeating the dough rather than simply being a filling. The result is an airy treat of great proportions. These poppables are gluten free and have no added sugar. The perfect healthy snack (or so I tell myself every day). They are around £2 for a bag of 6 or so and you pay a little extra if you want the guacamole dip or the salsa. They used to be only £1.50 and I would, without fail, get a bag on the way home from lecture as they are just on the edge of the covered market. They are slightly less heavy and have better texture than the ones I had in London, so I am understandably impressed. Apparently they have come out with a sweet variety. I haven't tried it yet, but if it's half as good, we are in luck!

I gave up on a vegan day to try these fun little balls of cheesy dough. I had to work really hard…read morenot to go back for more! Kudos on trying something so quirkily foreign and making it work in a town like Oxford. Power to you peeps! Mmmm. Bolitas!