Wellcome Supermarket is one of those surprising little supermarkets that has a lot of bargains to…read morehelp stretch the budgets of wise shoppers. Located at the ground floor of the Metropoint Mall at the corner of EDSA and Taft Avenue in Pasay City, Wellcome bills itself as your "friendly neighborhood supermarket." The owners must be fans of SpiderMan, I guess. The supermarket is small compared to the biggies like Puregold, but it has a near captive clientele for no other reason that its location. People who take the LRT and/or MRT an easily drop by and buy their day-to-day needs. They will be pleasantly surprised when they see the assorted bargains offered by Wellcome. All supermarkets have these specials, of course. But it just seems that Wellcome has more than the others. By this I mean the boxes of cereals that come with free drinks, or the buy one, take one breads and whatnot. Their prices are also on the low side which is to be expected because one of their next door neighbors is the old Liana's grocery or supermarket which has been around for decades. I drop by Wellcome quite often since I prefer to take the LRT whenever I need to go to Manila. I recommend it for bargain shoppers.

The issue with the Makati store is that they will sell very expensive milk with an expiration date…read more5 days from now and the milk is already Turing bad when you open it and then the management gives you a hard time to get a credit even though we have been coming to this store twice a week for 2.5 years and as Americans we stand out and they all know us. Then they tell us to come back next time for the credit slip, when it should take 2 minutes to give you a credit slip that day, then you come back and they say they lost your request for a credit - Mickey Mouse business practices and this is wrong.

This is supermarket we choose when we have to do our big monthly grocery. There's a reason: The…read moreLandmark brings together good variety and also lower prices compared to Rustan's, for example. The highlights, for me, are the great variety of greens, fruits and vegetables (including organic ones!) and the fact that they sell Santïs meats, so I don't have to do two shopping trips. They sell also a good variety of rice (if you're not used to the filipino one, then they have Basmati, Jasmine, Brown Rice and much more) and beans. Thanks to the beans from Landmark, I can keep the Brazilian "rice and beans" tradition at home. And believe me, that means a lot to me :) I also love Landmark's food court. There's a green juice in some stall there that's is just perfect. I also like Bread Talk and Kumori, the Japanese bakery. I mean, there's a lot to explore there before you start pushing your shop cart! TIP: Landmark is cheaper than Rustan's and has much more variety than the SM Supermarket. Choose it for the big once-a-month grocery.

Lots of great chinese pasalubongs.. They are all very…read morehelpful. There are different varieties of candied dried fruits.

I think specialty delis/food stores have their own unique charm and Bee Tin in Bindondo is no…read moreexception. Located at the heart of Binondo on Ongpin Street, Bee Tin has not changed much over the years, making it a must-see stop in Chinatown. The Chinese deli/food mart has everything you need from preserves, imported food, Chinese candies and sweets, cured/smoked meats, dehydrated produce, frozen goods and more. I really like going here because there's so much to see and buy that's not usually in your local grocery. I think I picked up the habit of learning how to appreciate delis such as Bee Tin thanks to my grandma who'd always bring me whenever she needs to replenish her supply of preserves. Speaking of preserves, you really have to taste Bee Tin's selection because there's a lot of them! They are neatly stored in bins and you can buy them according to weight. My favorites are the plums - they are pretty large and the mix of sweet and sour has a nice effect on the palette. Another thing I'm crazy about is Bee Tin's beef jerky. While they also have the packaged kind of beef jerkey (I'm looking at you Cow Label), their own mix of the large and leathery strips of beef is a class of its own. You can also purchase these according to weight, and we tend to buy a lot of it. (Might as well make the drive worth it right?) The taste of the beef jerky plays between sweet and salty and the meat itself isn't too hard to chew on. Before I go to the check out counter, I also make a beeline to the chocolates and candies section. Sometimes they stock these really weird but good gummy candies from China (I once bought P5 packets of peach and cola flavored candies - these were really good!), and they also have imported Japanese chocolate snacks like Pocky. Other stuff you can see at Bee Tin are the packaged noodle soups, dry seaweed, Chinese candies and chocolates, haw flakes and lots more other stuff. Another plus for Bee Tin is that their prices are a lot cheaper than in regular groceries.

One of my go to place for weekly grocery shopping. The food here is fresh with wide range of…read moreselection. Sometimes we may have to queue for cashier but it's acceptable. They offer dining corner and we love their roasted chicken. Cheese selection is rich but it's a bit overpriced. The promotion is not as interesting as before. Overall, we recommend Rustan!!!!

I have good memories of grocery shopping in Rustan's Supermarket…read more When my grandma was still alive, I would take her to Rustan's Supermarket and she could spend hours going up and down the aisles searching for new things this supermarket had to offer. She would drag me here a day or two before our family reunions to buy cheese, meats and cold cuts. They do have plenty of options for cheese and cold cuts. A bit pricey, but the quality is really good. My mom and I frequent this supermarket because the lines for the cashier aren't that long, there are less people roaming around and shopping, and the place is pretty quiet. We like doing our grocery shopping in peace. If you get hungry in the middle of shopping, don't worry. You can sit down, take a break and eat. They've got cooked meals, a sushi bar, salads and sandwiches. Today, I found out that if you park your car at the 6750 Steel Carpark and shop at Rustan's Supermarket, you can have your car park ticket validated and you get free parking. Also, they put all your groceries in boxes. You can ask the baggage boys to help you bring the boxes to your car. They are so helpful.

They are very amazing and affordable... The price is very…read moreconvenient... And the products is good...

Super indeed. This is my go-to place whenever I need to replenish my stash of chips and all my…read moreother necessities. Place is huge and spacious so you're sure to expect a wide array of product offerings. They even have their own hardware, drugstore and appliance store so it will definitely be your one-stop-shop. There's even a small play area and a set of food stalls where you can leave companions who are not involved in the shopping behind. If I had my own sari-sari store I'm sure I'll frequent this place more because items are sold on wholesale prices. I'm also amazed on how prices can get really low for highlighted items, products and packages. You just need a little patience when lining up in the cashiers as people tend to hoard stuff. They should also consider adding more basket lanes. Nevertheless, I still enjoy it in the neighborhood as it has everything under one roof, at an arm's reach.

Loved this market. I especially loved the fresh fruit. The plumelo was so so sweet & had the…read moreperfect crisp to every bite. Had to grab 2 packs. There's a variety of food, seafood, and produce. Something for everyone. Beautiful flowers. It was raining the day I went but it didn't stop anyone as it was still very busy. Must visit on Sundays but go early!

Been here a few times already and every time I go it's a wonderful exploratory feast for the eyes…read moreand the palate! The cacophony of sounds, visuals of fresh produce, aromas of various dishes from various cultures is alone a world trip in one place. My favorite have been the Indian food stall right at the entrance on the right. I also love the Hainanese rice, the halohalo and different fresh fruit juices. There's a French food stall which is pricey. There is a stall selling pad Thai but i didn't find it good. At times I've encountered live entertainment from local and at one time a Russian singer too! The fresh seafood selection is very nice and you can bargain which is fun! I bought a native chicken once and regretted it as after cooking it I found out the meat is almost non existent and whatever meat there was was incredibly rubbery! I was told to use a pressure cooker. Perhaps. Though I'll stick to normal chicken, maybe organic. Seating can be very limited but if you wait around patiently you'll get one eventually. I'm not that type so I go to the park just a few steps away and you can always easily find a spot to eat there. You can feed the cats too (cats are everywhere in Makati for some reason!) Bottom line- this place is amazing! PS: only on mornings though can you enjoy this place. So plan on it! You won't regret it.

I was supervising a film crew that we hired for this project that we had for work a couple months…read moreback, and we were doing our production in a studio in Hobbies of Asia. I had to take a break and as I as walking around looking for something to eat, I chanced upon OK Mart, which is a small Korean grocery and convenience store. Any Korean convenience store is a happy discovery for me, since i have this unhealthy obsession with ramyun, which usually comes in those inexpensive instant noodle bowls. I immediately proceeded to filling my basket with several Shin Cups , and on my way to check out, I walked by an aisle that has plenty of cute Korean biscuits and snacks. I wanted to try everything and since I had an expense budget for snacks for the crew, I bought a bit of everything. It was all snacks and munchies in different flavors and textures, but everything was great. I enjoy discovering new favorites every time I walk into a Korean grocery store, and I guess part of the appeal is sort of like digging into a box of Bertie Botts Every Flavored Beans - you won't know what you're getting. (Unless of course, you read Korean). Koreans do know their snacks, I gather.

It's pretty freaking cool to have a world class supermarket like this where you can get both local…read moreand imported goods that are of high quality. It super reminds you of supermarkets abroad! But the nice thing is it doesn't intimidate the regular Pinoy shopper to go in and explore too. The store is big and SO PRETTY! Not pa-cutesy pretty duh, but really clean, well-designed, and classy but welcoming. There's a good assortment of different stuff too. They still have all the usual Robinsons Supermarket items but then you have more curated exclusive ~selections~ too. I think the best things about this store though are the Food To Go section, the (much bigger) DIY salad station, the cheese & deli section, the sushi, and the fruit platters!!! They really went all out with the fresh/prepared foods in this place. Good on them. It's like a direct competitor to Marketplace but less snobby and expensive, hehe. It's like a perfect mix of a specialty grocery and your go-to supermarket for all the necessities.

My wife and I love to travel the Philippines and we use a family condo in Makati as our "base". So…read moreoften times we are there for several days between flights or drives to the provinces. Cash and Carry is awesome! Huge selection, fresh produce, meat and poultry stations are well stocked and sanitary. The food stations just opposite the registers have a great selection for quick bites on the go.

Buying grocery for a family of seven is tough for my mum. We needed to find a supermarket that had…read morediverse and cheap but good quality products. We've gone to way too many supermarkets and/or grocery stores but we keep on coming back to the one in Cash & Carry. It's convenient to go there as well since it's just in Makati. If you live in the Palanan area or Taft or you're a student of De La Salle University or College of Saint Benilde and you live in a dorm and want to do grocery shopping in bulk, check out Cash & Carry. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Also, my family finds it one of the cheapest and biggest grocery stores that carries a lot of stock and variety in brands and flavors. What's great is that not only do they sell food, beverages and typical grocery buys but you can also find everything from clothes, beach stuff, gift wrappers, school stuff, housewares, makeup and a whole lot more!

I don't know if the owners of Big C are aware that the name of their establishment has a negative…read moreconnotation. After all, Big C usually refers to the dread disease cancer. But that's neither here nor there. The name works as far as the owners are concerned. And while there may be a number of supermarkets in the vicinity, starting with an SM Supermarket at the SM City at the Bicutan exit, to a smallish Tropical Hut in the middle of Dona Soledad Avenue, to a relatively new Puregold also along the main thoroughfare of Bicutan, Paranaque, but Big C has kept its clientele through the years. Incidentally, there are also a number of 7-Elevens and Mini Stops in the general area, but no problemo for the owners of Big C. The place just keeps rolling along with the times. There's no secret to the success of Big C. It may not look like much from the outside, but inside it is surprisingly air-conditioned. Best of all, their prices are still the lowest in the area. Because of this, a lot of restaurants in this part of town still get their supplies from this old supermart. It has everything that the big supermarkets have, there's sufficient parking, and once you've become a suki (regular customer), the cashiers will be friendly to you. For those who get hungry while shopping, there's a siomai stall at the entrance. There's also a small restaurant that's part of Big C, but I've never gotten around to trying it out yet.

Big C does have a negative connotation to it, meaning, Carcinoma. There are, however other Big C…read moresupermarkets abroad. This supermarket is pretty well stocked and they open very early, like at dawn (!!!). One can easily find otherwise unsearchable canned goods in other supermarkets along Dona Soledad. business here is brisk. No long queues compared to other supermarkets. We patronize this for its convenience and competitive prices. They even have a fresh meat and veggies section.