I didn't plan on visiting a Chinese grocery store while traveling in Europe, but well, we need bottles of water and a few basic things, and this is a supermarket we pass by.
They have a surprisingly nice selection of Asian stuff, including shelves and shelves of instant noodles. Good to know should the craving hits. On the other hand, their fresh produce section is rather limited and a bit sad looking. I remembered I want to buy some cheese but their Portuguese cheese and ham selection is smaller than the average markets here.
However, near the cashiers, they have gift sets of port wines and other Portuguese stuff great for travelers to take home. There is a line of sardines with really cute packages, like Godzilla attacking Lisbon, or a sardine in a Portugal #7 soccer uniform, I ended up buying a few.
There is also a food booth near the exit, that sells Chinese noodles and pancakes. I didn't get to try them, I usually opt for local cuisines while traveling, but again, good to know should the craving hits... read more