The name says it all - Great Asian Food Store!…read more Clean, organized, well stocked with weird and unusual food delights. Looks a little less welcoming from the outside, but it is very modern inside. Its built into the first floor of a parking lot. Its fairly new, it appeared in mid 2017. You have to try their salted egg potato chips, they are amazing. If you are feeling even more game, give the salted egg fish skin a try, you won't regret it. They are awesome!

Pretty stoked to have found this terrific Asian grocer int eh heart of the city. With a huge sake…read morecollection, snacks from Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia and lots of other places, it's a great way to stock up on interesting bits and pieces and recreate dishes from your favourite restaurants in town. I was really happy to see that the veggies were super fresh, and will be heading here next time I miss a market day up the road at Queen Vic.

Craving some instant noodles at 11pm on a Sunday night? This is your place!…read more Couldn't believe the range of Asian groceries they had in this store! Everything from Fresh Vegetables and Soy Milk to Instant anything and Beer and Spirits as well! The shop is well lit and one of the cleanest on the street! Pop in and see what you find!

Feeling smug after returning from you Mediterranean holiday? Want to impress your friends with your…read morenew found knowledge of Italian or Spanish cuisine? Mediterranean Wholesalers is your one-stop shop for your fancy pants, post-holiday showing off dinner. A few things to note: 1. It is enormous 2. 90 per cent of the goodies are canned - tomatoes, olives, sauce etc. Which is quite funny on mass. 3. FRESH PASTA (needs to be capitalised) 4. FRESH CHEESE (also needs to be capitalised) 5. Heaps of European wines and beers are also stocked. 6. Please don't annoy everyone too much with your smugness and holiday snaps.

I just love the fact that a giant wholesaler of Italian foodstuffs exists less than a 5 minute bike…read moreride away from my house. Sometimes I feel the full brunt of my lucky life more than other times, and right now, I'm feeling full of love and gratitude for the Mediterranean Wholesalers. Having said that, this place also makes me feel guilty that my wonderful big brother bought me a pasta maker for Christmas (because he overheard me saying how much I wanted one - damn those Masterchef dudes) and that I haven't used it yet, not even once. I can't blame the Med Wholesalers for my slackness, but if you pop in and see for yourself the incredible variety of pasta lining their many shelves, it might go to explaining why I haven't felt the need to whip out the pasta maker. I mean, these guys are my pasta maker! There are also tonnes of great Italian cheeses, breads and other Italian condiments that when combined just so, will lead to full and happy bellies.

Crown Asian Supermarket located right next to Southern Cross Station in the basement level of…read moreSpencer Outlet is probably one of the best options in the area if you want to pick up some Asian sundries. After shopping at Coles just right across, it is a good place to get some ethnic groceries and treats that Coles does not offers. Selection is limited but the store itself is clean and well organized.

This is the best grocery store I've ever been to. They have a great selection of Thai products. The…read moreprices are reasonable and the staff is friendly.

They say Globalisation is bad but I say it's great! Who would have thought that in 2011 you'd be…read moreable to buy just about any type of Japanese snack, drink or grocery right in your neighbourhood. Gone are the days when Japanese migrants or travellers to Japan would stuff their bags with food and drink so they could relive or share their experience with loved ones. No more having to wait in line at Quarantine only to have your food confiscated because the ingredients were all in Japanese. Fuji Mart near Prahran Market has it all. Fresh, frozen, preserved, pickled, pasteurised, bottled, canned, boxed, shrunk wrapped, bubble wrapped, perfumed etc - whatever your Japanese grocery need, this power packed store will be able to deliver. Try your hand at cooking up a Sukiyaki meal or learn the art of sushi rolling. Indulge in some Japanese sweets - try the frozen Mochi or taste the weird but wonderful Choya (plum wine) I absolutely adore this store and since my first visit, I haven't been able to stop. They also carry a range of Japanese crockery, household items, homeware and decorative items so you no longer have to fly miles across the equator to say Domo Arigato Mr Roboto!

I love Fuji Mart. When I am looking for something different to cook for dinner, I can always come…read moreup with a delicious dish with ingredients bought from here. 2015 has been a year of Japanese cooking for me and Fuji Mart is fully stocked with authentic Japanese ingredients, whether it be tempura batter, panko breadcrumbs, soba noodles, speciality sauces or different meats to cook with. I especially love their Sake range too. Staff are really friendly and smiley and have been known to help me with the Japanese language too!

I found out about Donninis by accident…read more I was walking down the road and sipping on a takeaway coffee and managed to spill it down my front. Embarrassed I stumbled into the next store and asked for a wet tissue. As I was mopping off the coffee I took in my surroundings and discovered a beautiful pasta store. Cabinets filled with delicate artisan pasta of all different colours and sizes are laid out in front of you. Tubs of sauces from creamy carbonara and mushroom to Italian based classics like Napolitano and Bolognese. I felt obliged to buy something because the little lady behind the counter had been so helpful. I ended up spending about $25 there and left with two serves of handmade angel hair pasta, a tub of Napolitano sauce and a chunk of parmigiano cheese. When I got home I followed her instructions and only cooked the pasta for a minute in boiling water, then I gently heated the sauce and tossed through the soft pasta. I added the cheese and had a try. It was delicious. The sauce didn't overwhelm the pasta and the cheese added a delicious rich flavour. Needless to say, I'll be going back soon.

Cooking an Asian meal tonight?…read more Pick up everything you need at ARC Asian Grocers. This new Asian grocer next to Preston Market has everything you need for your next Asian inspired meal. The store is new and very clean, making it a pleasure to explore, and trust me you will want to. The staff are happy to help confused non-Asian shoppers wanting to try something different! The fresh food section has all the herbs you need as well as Asian fruit and vegetables, yes even the stinky Durian is here for your culinary pleasure! There are aisles dedicated to Korean and Japanese cuisine (get your sake here too) and every spice, sauce or ingredient you need can most likely be found here. The coolers at the back of the store stock everything from coconut water to extra firm tofu, and there is an aisle dedicated to desert items, yum! The variety here is fantastic but the counters can get crowded on market days and the fresh meat selection is very limited. That doesn't matter though as you less then a minute from the meat and seafood section of Preston Market. Come here if you want to be inspired, want a taste from home or if your Asian grocery needs are not being met at your local chain supermarket.