Don't be put off by the exterior, Tan Hong Phat Asian Groceries is packed full of interesting…read morethings to stock your pantry with and shove down your gullet on the way home. If there's an unusual ingredient you need for an Asian recipe, chances are you'll fine it here. From curry powder to tinned jelly to plates to shoes to unusual lollies, you'll have fun browsing the random goods on the shelves. Of course, there's also all the usuals like rice, coconut milk, bamboo shoots and fresh fruit and vegies. There's also a really good selection of refrigerated rice noodles and rice paper sheets of all sizes.

Very helpful. I was looking for pandan paste to make waffles and called to check if the shop…read morestocked it. The shop assistant explained how to use fresh pandan.

I love Asian supermarkets. They have all the products you need for Asian cooking, as well as a…read morewhole bunch of products you've never heard of, at ridiculously cheap prices. OK Supermarket is a great example of this. For instance, they sell big tins of quality imported teas for $5 (less than half the price you would pay at T2). They sell frozen dumplings in packs of 30 for $3.80 - again, half the price you pay for a packet of 12 from Coles, and those ones don't taste half as good. Nor can the mainstream supermarkets even dream of having as much variety as these guys - I swear they'd have at least 10 different brands of frozen dumplings and a bunch of different styles and fillings within each brand too. There are 50 different kinds of soy sauce (possible but not definite exaggeration) and a bunch of things that you never knew existed, let alone would have considered putting in your mouth. They also sell Japanese Mocha rice cakes for $1.80 per pack of six. Ridiculous.

Think large jars of mustard fruits. I know I needed them once or twice for a recipe but couldn't…read moreaccess them......but now I'm worried that if I invest (I chose that word on purpose $$$) in even the small jar that I won't ever find those recipes to use them! Big, gorgeous jars of preserved lemons. Those bright blue, red & yellow tins of anchovies imported from Italy. I remember being told that Italians eat them straight from the tin because they are so divine!!! And at $17 a tin I'm glad they are so delicious! Yes, I've had them and they are superb. Cheeses, relishes and hampers. Seasonings and puddings. You will be able to source fine quality products here that have alluded the supermarket. This is Disneyland for Foodies. Beautiful produce. Wonderful presentation. But understand that you will pay for the quality. Bon appetite!

Great Korean supermarket my friend Chai Sun introduced me to. You name it they have it and this…read moreplace is a must for anything you need Korean, including household products and utensils. Fantastic laundry powder and dish washing detergents the best bamboo toothpaste ever, also a pine-needle toothpaste that I am gradually acquiring a taste for. Their fresh produce is very good and excellent quality (and some imported from Korea at a very reasonable prices, hard to believe I know) The staff are always ready to help and explain any product that you have no idea how to use. When you go regularly as I do, you are given a card and for every ten dollars you spend you receive a stamp, then you can redeem them for different items...I'm saving mine up for a grill plate. Nearly there! There are other speciality food shops in the street that are always worth a visit. I guarantee that once you have been here you will be back. It's so much fun exploring different cuisines. Every time I visit a new city overseas I always spend time checking out the local supermarkets..Japan and for than matter anywhere in Asia is always challenging my senses oh and my purse..as do the food stores in Rowe St, Eastwood

The food here is excellent. Make sure to get the 'Pangang Chicken Curry' if you're into tasty,…read morespicy things. I've only had one bad experience here and that was when I decided to try the 'Red Chicken Curry'. It was just a watered-down variant of the Pangang, in that it was less tasty/spicy. That said, the trading hours of this store are unpredictable at best. The hours listed here are a "safe zone" and you should only come outside of those times of you've got time to waste.

Fantastic and fresh! Inexpensive at its best, this hidden little gem is one of my favorite Thai eat…read moreouts. The staff are very friendly, there is plenty of seating, meals are prepared fresh to order, and they have a loyalty program. Highly recommended!

A traditional Italian cafe with fresh offerings of sandwiches, Arancini, lasagne, pastas, soup and…read moremore. They also sell gelato, deli meats and cheeses. There's take away pasta products too. I ordered the sausage and fennel pasta ragu. It was probably one of the tastiest pastas I have had in a long time. They cooked it freshly while I waited and it was piping hot and a delicious flavour. Unfortunately it was $17 and only had about 10 pieces of gnocchi and two tiny pieces of meat, so not entirely a ragu. They also had sweet options in of Nutella etc

Ever since I watched Pia Miranda making tomato sauce and dancing with her nonna under the Sydney…read moreflighpath, I've wanted to be in an Italian family. Sapori Di Sardegna brings that dream a little closer to life. Andrea and Pauline are the sweetest couple who welcomes everyone into their cafe/deli with smiles and coffee. And it must be infectious, because I've never come across a rude or grumpy customer here either! For this end of town, coffees are a bargain at $3 and the food's pretty incredible too - I love the torta di salata and the sfogliatelle are dangerously addictive. Get in at the right time and you'll get them fresh from the oven!

Located near Haymarket at market city Mall. I only needed some vegetables and noodles, but it…read morelooked like they had a large selection of all the things you need to prepare Asian cuisine.

This place has so many products that it's a tad overwhelming for me…read more Although the staff can help with which aisle to find an item, once you arrive at the aisle, it's still hard to find. It's has the range of Asian products as well as a range of what Coles & Woolworths would stock. Free 1 hour parking when $50 is spent. I was very impressed by he helpful staff upon exit when I asked if the shopping trolley could be taken to car park. Answer is no. However, they send a staff member down to the car with you. These little touches & the staff attitude is what would bring me back here. Unlike some other owners of Chinese shops that are just plain rude that I don't even shop there anymore.

SCAM! Bought a 5 kilo bag of Kohinoor brand rice for which…read morethe company has a scheme (printed on the bag) offering 2.5 kilo rice free. Well according to Patel Trading, the scheme is only valid in India when I have been offered the free rice by stores in Flemington before. They are just a bunch of liars who do not want to give customers what is rightfully theirs just to save a few bucks. Shame on you Patel Trading! Never shopping here again!