Clean, well laid out and full of things I've never seen before and a lot i have. It also has a…read moretakeaway food section with hot dumplings and all manner of things. I've only been in here twice now, both times to get the same thing. Couldn't find it at the normal supermarkets or anywhere else I normally go so I tried here and bingo, they new exactly what I wanted and where it was in the shop, and at a decent price as well. What was it I was after your probably asking yourself about now, well I'll tell you, even though there may be a real danger of causing a stampede to all the Asian supermarkets. But first there is the obligatory story to read, enjoy..... My sister introduced me to these on a recent day trip to Mount Martha, we stopped at the service station and shops on citylink for some brunch and at one of these shops they had beans or edamame as a substitute to chips. Well I decided to give them a go on her recommendation and we bought a tub of beans and a tub of edamame, we then sprinkled some Himalyan salt on them and devoured the lot. I preferred the edamame over the beans, they were also fun to squeeze out of their pods so I have been looking for them in shops ever since. So here I am ready to explore another bunch of new experiences in food from my local Asian supermarket, I can't wait. What are edamame you ask, they are soybean pods, who'd have thought it. Boil them up, add a little salt and get squeezing,Yum.

Nice grocery store for Indian style foods and spices. Prices are pretty reasonable. The range of…read moreitems is fairly extensive, overall quality of food and cleanliness is better than most Indian style grocers. Keep an eye on use by dates though as a couple of items were out of date recently.

The Vermont South Delicatessen is a cacophony of smells and sounds. There is a generous array of…read moreherbs, spices, cheeses, meats like salami and sausages, nuts, pasta and continental groceries. The staff in here are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and they are happy to share. They love answering questions, providing info and giving taste tests to back up their explanations. The shop is often quite busy and runs on a number service system - make sure to grab a card from the counter or you'll be waiting a while. My Mum loves this place and is always popping in to get herself a treat for an afternoon snack or dessert platter. It is a great place to go to get some good nibblies for a party or special event. The staff are happy to put together a package for you without making you spend a fortune. Give them a try.

When I first went to Strawberry Point I realised that the entire time I'd been living in the…read moreneighbourhood I'd been doing my grocery shopping wrong. While technically a greengrocer, strawberry point is closer to supermarket in size and closer to farmers market in price. It's pretty standard for me to do my entire weeks fruit and veg for under $30. They have a bulk meat freezer too where most product is cryovac sealed. Check out the weekly specials and the $2 pre pack produce specials (good for same or next day use). The quality is usually above the major supermarkets too. Cannot recommend enough.

I love checking out NQR every now and then for the completely random range of items they stock…read more Although you cant bet on finding a winner every time, I usually leave with a swag of food, whether it be favourites for a discounted price, or something I haven't seen before that grabs my attention. Great for if you are having a party and need to stock up on finger food and dips etc, as the stuff is ready to eat and you'll save a bunch of great food that people are most likely going to devour whilst drunk. Basically, if you don't know how it works, NQR get regular brands of food, drinks, groceries and alcohol and sell them really cheap. These are brands you'll know of that might only have a month left on the expiry, or wound up here because they weren't selling well. However they get here is none of my business, all I'm concerned about is the fun of finding bizarre food items and buying them.

A selection of products either close to the use by date or not so popular in the mainstream…read moresupermarkets. I have a look in here occasionally to see if there is anything I want or need that will be used soon. Certainly worth checking out to make some savings. Pretty cramped for room to move around.

Being married to a very talented home cook, I've become accustomed to shopping in very different…read morestores from the average supermarket. One of the first places that my wife sent me to pick up a few errands was Yeoh's. I felt somewhat like a stunned mullet upon my first entry into the store. All sorts of exotic (to me, anyway) merchandise and fresh produce is available, and the staff are usually good at helping me look where I need to in order to actually find what I've been sent for. So if you're looking for some ingredients to make that beef rendang recipe that you've been wanting to try, then this shop will see you right.