I bet SON 7 always come here to get SOJU, Makgolli and…read moreKimchee. There will be more visits from SON because of his winning . Pride of

A really fine little korean supermarket…read more All your staples. Best thing is the lunchboxes; sweet n sour pork, sweet chili chicken, fried anchovies, kimchi, mochi etc all at super cheap prices - between £2 and £5. And they have K-pop!

Family-run shop. Although they do stock a variety of goods, the majority caters toward SE Asian…read morecuisine. Overall, decent stock and bigger than the usual Asian supermarkets down in town centres. They also have a whole fridge wall along the back with fresh greens, herbs, funghi, and root veg.

Central is a supermarket chock full of almost anything you'd ever need to cook Chinese, Korean,…read moreThai or Japanese food as well as many ingredients you'd need for Indian cooking. At the back are shelves full of packs of herbs and spices of varying sizes and types. Some you'll have heard of, many you won't. If you've ever had a recipe you've been dying to try that needs something like lemon grass that's virtually impossible to find in your everyday supermarket (and often even then the price is usually pretty extortionate) then Central's your place. It's also a fantastic source of frozen fish other than your bog standard cod or haddock, such as red mullet. There's a good vegetable section although if you know what you're cooking in advance some of those ingredients can be found cheaper elsewhere (most of the major supermarkets sell mooli (long white radish) and fresh ginger nowadays). If you're someone who's careful about best before dates then it's worth checking them first on some products here as they can sometimes be a bit close.

Good collection of Pakistani spices, fresh naan bread bakery and good Halal fresh meat & chickenread more

Situated opposite Waitrose on Western Road, this is an interesting supermarket, focusing on Asian…read morecuisine, with the emphasis on natural, organic and fairly-traded produce. The array of exotic fresh herbs and spices is impressive, but they also do a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables and dairy products, which are as locally sourced as possible. They also have an extensive range of special diet products - for example, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian products, and organic baby food. Prices vary hugely, though: pittas are very good value, for example, but some other items are more expensive. But with such a wide range it is unlikely you won't be able to find what you want. The main downer - as others have said - is the staff, who vary from friendly to downright dismissive. The other particular gripe is the awkward queuing system, that means that on every visit, someone who has arrived later has ended up getting served before me.

I'm sorry but it has to be a 5...I have never ever seen such an amazing assortment of (mainly)…read moreAsian food...wow...that is in addition to all the usual fruit & veg...everything you ever wanted and more including things you have never heard of or seen! If only there were more like this. No wonder it was full of people from every clime and shore...brilliant...we took the opportunity to stock up on a few things we can't get anywhere but we really had to restrain ourselves...good thing we don't live in Brighton! Go there - its worth it; ignore prices...if you want it they've got it

Japan Centre is an unique visit for any Japanese culture and cuisine enthusiast in London (was…read moresurprised to find it). This emporium feels like a slice of Tokyo, offering a massive selection of authentic groceries, specialty ingredients, and even unique kitchenware and stationery that you won't find in a standard supermarket. The variety of ready-to-eat options is impressive--from fresh sushi and bento boxes to delicious matcha croissants and mochi doughnuts. It's a great spot to grab a quick, lunch or pick up high-quality snacks and pantry staples. Whether you're there to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and frequent cultural events, it's a fantastic experience in the heart of Leicester Square!

Amazing place to get some of my favourite Japanese foods at affordable prices. They have a great…read morerange of items and often have multiple brands of each item like matcha, noodles and seaweed. I'm not personally into sweet things but they have a great range of sweets and pocky sticks. They sell kitchenware items like chopsticks, cooking utensils and bamboo whisks. They also have cute little stationary that isn't expensive and will make great stocking stuffers closer to Christmas. We tried a couple of bakery items, including a matcha croissant and a mochi doughnut which I've always wanted to try. The doughnut was nice and lighter than a regular one. The croissant was flaky and really nice but the matcha-white chocolate type topping was too sweet for me personally. I'll definitely be back for more bamboo shoots and fermented foods!

Ramen, no not just ramen, great ramen or as the yelpers like to call it 'RAAAAMEN!'. Growing up in…read moreManchester has wonderful advantages including a huge chinese and oriental community and the space for huge ethnic warehouse style shops that sold a menagerie of wonderful products; a range of things I've struggled to easily find in London. Well well whats this a mini supermarket at my doorstep, shall I do a happy dance or say 'huzzah' a lot? Here you can buy my childhood favorites such as 'koh kae' peanuts, really nice ramen, fresh miso, whole (living) crabs and lobsters or perhaps frozen random bits of animal. All in all a very refreshing and much needed place local to me. Randomly they also sell vastly overpriced small packets of pringles ...who knew. In other words if you want genuine good quality oriental products (in bulk if need be), are local and dont fancy a drive then this place is it.

A welcome addition to Holloway Road. Chinese supermarket…read morewith some Thai, Japanese and Korean items plus Chinese vegetables, small fresh fish counter and frozen food section. Friendly service too.

Hiding in the shadow of the Lyle & Tate factory in Silvertown is this massive Far East Asian…read moresupermarket selling almost everything you could possibly need. You've probably seen Loon Fung in Chinatown, right in the middle of Gerrard Street, the largest Chinese supermarket there, complete with butcher and funky smells. Well, this is their larger and better store, right next to City Airport. It's a bugger to get to. Even if you have a car, the Crossrail works happening in its immediate vicinity have rendered Sat Nav systems a little bit useless as Factory Road now appears to be one way only. But perseverance pays off because you will literally be able to load your car up with all the stuff you can't buy elsewhere and not need to make this trip for another 3 months. There's free parking on site. A huge fruit and vegetable section, massive frozen section, you can buy industrial boxes of laundry detergent here (cheaper than at a mainstream supermarket.) A fishmonger, butcher and every single brand of soy sauce under the Sun. It's also possible to buy hotpot stoves/pots as well as as bamboo steamers and other kitchen objects popular in Far Eastern cuisine. It used to be a cash and carry which meant you needed a membership card to shop here. I've recently been told that I can get points on the card. No idea if it's still a cash and carry but it's worth getting a card for the loyalty points if you plan on being a frequent shopper.

If you're looking for 'have a nice day' shiny happy staff dont shop here!!…read moreHowever if you like Chinese/Oriental food and if you like cooking this is the place for you! There's every type of Chinese ingredient you can think of and a few you cant..think instant shark fin soup and odd looking pickled ingredients from mushrooms to monkey heads!! once over the initial shock there is every type of soy sauce, noodles, tofu dim sum, stirfry paste and cooking utensil you can think of,worth it just to look at the packaging! have a browse you wont be dissappointed

The best shop in the uk and perhaps the world. I got a falafel wrap here like 3 or 4 years ago and…read moreI think about it twice every day because it was the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. All of the employees deserve a nobel prize for their contributions to humanity

Are you in need of a place where you can both indulge in a delicious Middle-Eastern wrap and…read morebreast-feed your baby? - Well, then you should come to Phoenicia! Phoenicia is a lot: it's a supermarket, a butcher, a quick-lunch place, as well as a place where you can come to and have a lovely chat with a friend while eating away at their delicious selection of baklava. As for the wraps/sandwiches, there are basically two choices: the Lebanese wrap (a plain flat-bread wrap) or the Moroccan wrap (a flat-bread with spinach inside). Once you've made this difficult choice, you have to make more choices...you can fill your wrap with salads (such as tabbouleh), spreads (such as humous) and meats (such as spicy chicken or merguez). But, if you don't want to choose, you might as well order two kinds of wraps as the prices of one is very reasonable. Later, you may want to top it all off with a nice baklava, which you might even get for free if you're really nice. In fact, speaking of nice, the service here is super-friendly. Everyone is very polite and they bring your food to the table... After your lunch (or whatever you've had) you should go check out their supermarket...you will basically find here anything you need. They also have a very nice selection of organic products.

Negril, Jerk City, and Cottons were formerly my holy trinity for Jerk Chicken, but now we can add…read moreone more to the list. Last night was my first time to this Shepherds Bush spot, (which I believe was formerly known as Nubian Taste), and it did not disappoint. I started off with a a patty to satiate my appetite, then the real fun started when the meal came out. The chicken was tender, the sauce was tangy and spicy, and the coconut rice and peas were perfectly done. It was a fantastic dinner. Finally, the small restaurant had a very friendly atmosphere, with patrons chatting to each other and a relaxed feel all around, as though we were eating in someone's home. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in West London.