Mr Lim's is a Glen Innes institution with the locals. There is a huge number of people who go…read morethrough here to buy fresh fruit and veges, so the turn over is high and the produce is always fresh. It is also pretty much cheapest price around that area - much cheaper and fresher than supermarket down the road. They also have a range of different Asian greens and specialty Asian grocery items which you don't really find that much in the surrounding area. The meat they stock is well priced, fresh and 'nice' according to my mother (as a vegetarian I don't really have an opinion on the taste of it, but I'm sure its great). The girls at the counter are delightful, who remember your face and are always super friendly. Parking is easy and they are part of the AA petrol discount scheme, which is even more incentive to visit. Don't expect to find anything organic or free-range here, but if price is the bottom line for you then Lim's is the place to go.

It is surprising that this dark, and slightly dingy looking, fruit and vegetable store can give…read moresuch bargains. I left this Asian shop with a bag of tomatoes and two decent sized and healthy looking eggplant for only $3.00. We arrived just as it was opening, so unfortunately trays of fruit were still being brought out into the store and I was not able to take full advantage of the bargains. Having said that, not everything was cheaper than usual, just a few things like the eggplant. Avocados were still $2. Aside from fruit and vegetables, there was a wide variety of Asian noodle, spices, drinks, herring, and other ethnic foods not normally found in supermarkets. Additionally there were your normal fresh up juices etc in the fridge. Great shop when you just need to pick up a few fresh items.

Really nice shop and has a great variety of great priced fruits and veges. I always go there on my…read morelunch time to treat myself to something :)

Our school is beyond grateful for the very generous donation of fruit that has been collected today…read morefrom the store, for a fundraising event that is being held at Kōwhai Intermediate School. It is amazing to see a local businesses giving back to the community (especially during tough covid times) and ensuring quality fruits are donated. Could not recommend this store enough! Thankyou very much Glennis, appreciate your very kind gesture!

KC Loos is a bit of an institution in Mt Eden. A family owned fruit and vege store that has been up…read moreand running for generations, my mum moved to Auckland almost 30 years ago and remembers KC Loos being there! It's pretty rare that an independent family owned business would last so long in such a central Auckland location, and that's one of the best things about shopping at KC Loos - you're supporting a good cause and helping maintain a community oriented company. Situated on the corner of Stokes Road and Mt Eden Road, KC Loos is constantly packed with local customers, and I actually know people who used to drive into Mt Eden from out West just to get their groceries from KC Loo - it is that well known for having quality produce! Also very reasonably priced, you can find everything from fresh big broccoli heads to juicy watermelons, mangoes and papaya at KC Loos. Tip: Over summer KC Loos often stock mixed packs of fruits like watermelon, pineapple, mango, and rockmelon which are really cheap and are perfect for picnics and potluck dinners!

Finding a good fish shop in Auckland can sometimes feel akin to the hunt for the Holy Grail. We are…read morean island nation and it should not be so hard to find somewhere that sells fresh affordable fish. But it is. Luckily I found this place when I worked nearby and would often pop in to grab fillets for dinner. Now I make a special trip because like I said, this kind of place is RARE AS, as my son would say. The owners are absolutely lovely and you get that warm community feel of a proper local fishmonger who greets you with a smile on arrival and wishes you a good day when you leave. They also often tuck in a lemon for me and it's those little things that make all the difference. The fish is fresh as can be and not priced at the rip-off rates of some other places I could mention. It's really important to support these small but perfectly formed businesses so give it a go next time you are going to treat yourself (because let's face it, fish is never going to be the cheap staple it should be) to a fish dinner, come here.

I'm not entirely sure why this store needs to exist. I mean it's not like England makes…read moreparticularly amazing snack food anyway. I can understand the nostalgic feeling of walking into a store and seeing the beloved snacks that you remember having when you were a child, but spending extra just for UK brands seems bizarre to me. And it's not like you can't go to the supermarket here and find something very similar, just in a different packet. Many of the more well-known items that they sell here are in fact sold in supermarkets anyway; things like Worcestershire Sauce and HP Sauce. I don't mean to sound too critical, so if you really have a craving for some Walker's Crisps, and when no other brand will do, come here for your fix.

Moving overseas, one always misses the taste of home and their particular brand of bread spread and…read moreconfectionary. Lucky for the Brits out there in Auckland, there is a British grocer in Pakuranga stocked up with British sauces, crisps, confectionary and the likes. So if you are out for some home comforts or just interested in a taste of England with no passport required, check this place out. It is not cheap, however one does expect the prices being a speciality english grocer.

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!

The CBD location of the Royal Save Mart family is a great Korean supermarket for inner city…read moredwellers without a car. Unlike the small colony of Korean supermarkets on the North Shore, this Royal Save Mart packs a punch for the size of store and location. They have a very respectable selection of Korean (and some Japanese) imported dry goods, snacks, drinks and frozen foods. They offer a range of frozen Korean style meat cuts from a butcher on the Shore and also carry a range of Kimchi both imported from Korea as well as some locally made stuff. Now you may be thinking that the local stuff is fresher and should taste better. However, as Kimchi is fermented cabbage this is a bit irrelevant and the more important factor is the use of Korean chiles and fish sauce (which most NZ made Kimchi does not contain). Royal Save Mart's Kimchi selection is very reasonably priced especially when you buy the larger pack sizes. Above all the Royal Save Mart has a little food corner that is open until about 5 or 6pm. I haven't been able to sample the food myself as I never visit this store when it is open (I don't work in the city). However, the women that run the food corner also have a whole fridge of fresh made Korean side dishes (panchan) that are so reasonably priced and so damn delicious that I would imagine the mains are just as delectable. These women are from the deep south of Korea which is known to have the tastiest recipes in all of the land. Compared to the 3 other Auckland Korean supermarkets I've been to, this one has the best and varied selection of side dishes. If you want to impress your friends by cooking Korean food, you can buy the side dishes from these ladies and make 'cheats bibimibop' (pic uploaded). Only downside is a real lack of parking, but its in the CBD so get over it and enjoy!

We came here because we wanted to try traditional Maori food and it was a really good first…read moreexperience. Since we are new to this, I cannot speak to the authenticity of the food. Flavor and cooking wise, it was excellent. The lady suggested that we go with Lamb and Chicken Hangi since it was our first time. My friends took the chicken Hangi. Every Hangi is a plate of meat, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet potato (kumara) and boiled potato, with stuffing that resembles Indian khichdi or thanksgiving stuffing. Even though previous reviews had mentioned that the chicken was dry, I didn't think the chicken was dry at all! Both the chicken and lamb were tender and easy to take off the bone. They were mildly spiced. The stuffing was delicious. I'm not a big fan of sweet potato but my friends thought it was the star of their plate. The pumpkin and the cabbage were delicious too. Everything came together as a full and filling meal. I'm glad that we got to experience this and I recommend coming here if you want to experience traditional Maori food. Just remember that you are coming for the food...the ambiance is not much to look at...just a no-nonsense restaurant. They cater. Lots of parking around the shop.

Really nice people running this place!! Food was very traditional and tasty!!! Loved visiting here,…read morewent back twice!

Well... My Mum told me when I was a little lad, "If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at…read moreall." So, I'm gonna say heaps!!! Getting ready for night work and I'm thinking, "What can I have that ain't crappy junk food and not feel bloated and hanging around like a pinata later?" Indian it is then... I'm full tummy bloated now, so that idea went half to plan... Service was nice and friendly, top marks young lass at the front desk!!! And the food... YUMMM!!! Medium hot Chicken Saag went down quicker than a... (add your own dodgy thing here, I don't wanna get in trouble) and tasted excellent. Rice was perfect too. Definitely hitting this joint again... After work though. A decent assortment of beerzies which I couldn't sample (damn you work!!!) but there is Flying Moa nearby if you wanna crack a few pints after instead. Highly recommend!!! Now off to work and waddle around with a full belly like Augustus Gloop...

This was my first visit, although my fellow diner is a regular here…read more When I finally made my selection, the staff asked how hot I wanted it, something you don't often get asked. I was impressed with the size of pieces of chicken in my dish, the meal was very enjoyable. I was suitably stuffed afterwards, and would rather not have gone back to work.