I came on an early weekday afternoon and there was no one here. The lady working up front is so…read moresweet and kind and was very friendly. She even gave me a small free gift with my purchase (completely unprompted!). I was surprised by her generosity. This is a small little convenience store inside a hotel lobby, so it might not be visible from the street. You'll need to go to the lobby to find it inside. There's a lot of different little Asian snacks here. Lots of pocky, kit Kats from Japan, and other stuff. Of course it's pricier than usual because they are imported but these make great souvenirs or gifts for friends back home that might want to try some high quality snacks.

Nice place for some Japanese snacks and pantry goods. Depending on the items, can be quite cheap…read more Remember to check the expiry date though to see if you can consume the item before it expires though. Need to go up and down some stairs. Aisles are a bit narrow, but relatively well organized. Might be able to find some Japanese items you can't find in other stores. Friendly staff!

We only just recently discovered this hidden gem. Sakuraya is owned by the same people who run the…read moreKorean market on Broadway, called Kim's Mart. It is located right next door to Kim's Mart and is accessible via a flight of stairs leading upwards. They carry all sorts of Japanese goods. I picked up a few bottles of pink coloured Sakura cola there, and some prepackaged seasoned kelp which I like using at home to make onigiri. Usually I do it all from scratch using dried up sheets of Dashi Kombu. The prepackaged ones will save me a lot of work the next time I want to make them! We also found many items that were expired or close to their expiration date. There were huge discounts on these items. (eg. boxes of powdered drink mixes) We're fine buying these kinds of products as the "Best Before" dates don't necessarily mean "No Good after..." to us! I appreciate that this store openly admits that these products have expired or are near their expiration date. Gotta love the honesty! Quite heartbroken to learn that this place has been put on the market and may be gone soon. Boo hoo! We only just discovered this hidden gem. If this place does go, hope that we can squeeze in a few more visits before it's gone!

2 words: chicken shawarma, you won't regret it! It's made to order with a checklist of your choice…read moreof protein, then you choose how much or how little veggies / fillings from parsley to tomatoes and choice of sauces customized to your preference, the chicken is grilled, delicious! It's under $11, you're welcome.

This place is a really neat place to grab lunch for around 10-$12. If you go to the counter you…read morecan have a donair fully loaded with fries inside for about $12. The staff were friendly and service was prompt. This grocery store stocked a lot of the best of Europe and especially Greece! Do expect to pay up for the quality. Cozy lunch table and European supermarket vibe.

If you're looking for Caribbean, Latin or Indian food and ingredients this is the spot. If you're…read morelooking for bulk bags of grains, beans , spices they have slightly better prices than bulk barn that's across the parking lot and the quality is better. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. It's one of my go to spots when I'm looking for exotic ingredients.

Exotic is my go to place for for all spices plus any international food items. Fresh spices sold in…read moresturdy zip bags that stand up to repeated use so your spices stay fresh. I'm never disappointed in the quality and I especially like the variety of sizes available. Always friendly, helpful service!

Waaah I loved this place! Vancouver, how lucky you are to have Konbiniya!…read more Walking into this place felt a little bit like being transported into Japan. I'm from the Bay Area and we have our fair share of Japanese grocery stores (shout out to Niiya in Japantown in San Francisco) but I was very excited to see the selection here. Definitely came across items I've never seen before like a Takoyaki flavored Ramune. It was extremely discounted just fyi probably for good reason. They even had Japanese canned drinks stored hot like in Japan! The take away Japanese desserts also looked good. This place is right on Robson street so a great place to grab a snack, drink, pick me up while shopping. Prices seemed reasonable. One caveat is that it can get busy in here and the aisles are small so it felt a little crowded but that's sort of like Japan as well lol so not a big deal for me. Added to the ambience. Checkout was quick and easy!

Wonderful little slice of Japan tucked into Robson Street. Extensive selection of all manner of…read morecandies, onigiri (rice and seasonings wrapped in crisp seaweed), matcha-flavoured snacks, soy sauces, numerous styles of miso paste...you get the idea. It sounds crowded - and it is - but once you push your way to the back of the store, you'll find a tiny Japan tour travel agency and a shelf of clearance items at rock-bottom prices. Service is cheerful, personable and brisk. The store also houses a takeaway crepe and ice cream shop - the crepes are actually better than the ones I've had in Tokyo.

I love this store and they're open late. They may not be the friendliest, but that doesn't bother…read moreme. They always have lots of fun snacks you may not find other places, and most importantly they're a skin care gold mine! Serums, face masks, face wash whatever you need you'll find it here at a fantastic price! Just head up the stairs at Robson and Jervis, as some people have a hard time finding the entrance. It's definitely worth a look around, even if you aren't looking for something specific you're very likely to walk out with some exciting new treasure.

First time visiting this supermarket. Was a bit confused as to where the entrance was, but in no…read moretime I was on my way up! The market was smaller then I expected, but that didn't deter me from using up my entire gift card! There was plenty of favourites to buy and new items to try. It was simple to figure out what was what as all the shelf tags are in English with the UPC code in a good sized, easy to read font. Purchased included Korean BBQ sauce, Hoisin sauce, marinated beef, ground beef, green tea ice cream, sesame seeds, a Bubble Tea kit, Dumplings, Pot Stickers, Sprouted Soy Beans, edamame, some frozen mini apple drinks and much more! Check out was quick & efficient. Ladies at the Cash were all very pleasant. All in all it was a wonderful little market that I really enjoyed! Definitely recommend!

I often buy Ukrainian and Eastern European products at Europa Food. The selection of national foods…read moreis good and helps me find many familiar items. The staff is friendly and the store is convenient. I suggest checking the expiration dates when you choose products, since some items stay on the shelf for a while. Overall, I like shopping there.

Fabulous locally operated business. Great selection of European products at very reasonable prices!read more

Ton of Asian bites and snacks. Great supermarket. Gets extremely busy…read more It gets chaotic and a bit disorganized here during prime time.

Every time I come downtown by skytrain I stop at stadium station and go here on my way to the…read moreInternational village which is right across the street. It's very reasonably priced and has every type of food item you would find in a grocery store. The desserts are amazing and well priced. I love the mango cake and the whipped cream and fruit cakes. Their tarts are also very good. Today I went in to get some take out food. There is quite a food selection including soups and rice. And it was reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. And the store was tidy but I did find it a bit tight in there compared to other T and Ts I've been to.