D/C is one of those few grocers who brought Korean goodness to the South, and they're conveniently…read morelocated a few paces away from a Korean restaurant, and a Korean bakery across the street. I say "conveniently" because you can head straight to the store when you think you want more of that kimchi. Or rice juice. (I love rice juice by the way. They have it in their fridge for Php 75 a bottle. It's a pretty rare find, since the first bottle I had was purchased in Hong Kong.) I love how this shop has an abundance of ramyeon (well duh!!) and snacks that cannot be easily found here. I even found some liquid soap brands that Korean idols claim to be using. That being said, you can't expect them to have everything because it's a pretty small shop. You can, however, expect them to help you with your daily ice cream fix, as they have so many K ice cream variants in stock.

All around excellent grocery. Signs are all in English. Health benefits of all foods are listed…read more Very clean and nice. Professional and friendly staff.

Tagaytay has long been a quick getaway destination especially for those of us who live in the south…read moreof Manila. A very welcome change is the complex built by Robinson's Land collectively called Summit Ridge. Aside from the hotel, it's a very convenient stop as the shopping or mall area has several restaurants like Gilligan's, Razon's, Shakey's, Hap Chan, Starbucks, etcetera. There are also specialty stores at the second level for other needs. What I like most about Summit Ridge is that there's a supermarket (Robinson's, ofcourse) where we can get last minute or emergency stuff we fail to bring to an out of town trip. There's also several stalls (tiangge) in the open area selling an assortment of items from clothes, shoes, souvenir items and even delicacies. For those who do not necessarily intend to purchase anything and just need a toilet break, you'll be glad to know that theirs is quite spacious and kept relatively clean most of the time.

Nice little mall in Candelaria. They have a decent size supermarket inside. A small food court and…read morea few American restaurants

A nice shopping center that's nearly a mall. Prices aren't to terrible and there is access to…read moreseveral restaurants once inside Walter Mart. This location also features several ATMs, a bank and is a main hub for jeepney and tricycle transportation.

Huge supermarket in the western style, long aisles offering multiple versions of a little bit of…read moreeverything. Grocery located on the second floor. Small restaurants and kiosks located on the first floor, sort of like a food court. Conveniently just about a 3 minute walk from the hotel.

South Supermarket has always been my go-to grocery store in Alabang. I practically know where…read morealmost everything is so I can do my grocery runs swiftly and efficiently because I don't have to constantly go up and down the aisles to hunt for things. They have the most spacious and airy grocery layout in the Alabang -- layout is straightforward and easy to navigate, aisles are spaced out and do not feel cramped and cluttered. Their meat and produce selection is excellent and priced fairly. Most common brands and products are available. They have a small alcoholic beverage selection and natural/organic section too. Compared to other groceries in the area, their cashiers and baggers are faster and more efficient when ringing up items and bagging them. Long lines are managed properly. Parking can be quite tricky especially during peak times but overall it isn't too bad and if you purchase a minimum of Php 300 (or is it 500? Suddenly I can't remember whoops), parking is free for a few hours.

If you're not from the South, you're probably unfamiliar with the other "image" of BF Homes, which…read moreis actually a growing, mini Korea-town. Ever since our friends from Korea have started relocating here in the village, more and more Korean establishments have been popping up all over BF. I used to live in here and I have experienced what feels like an "invasion"--Scenario: 9pm, a group of around 8-10 Koreans, marching on the street while doing arm exercises! Also, I do get an occasional "Annyeong!" from some shopkeepers who think I'm Korean, thanks to my haircut (square bob with bangs--a popular Korean girl haircut). Anyway, this "invasion" isn't necessarily a bad thing, and we have learned to embrace and accept their culture. As I've mentioned, they've built a whole Korea town here. You can find good Korean beauty salons, bars, restaurants, schools, and of course grocers. The biggest one is Korean Hypermart. Korean Hypermart has what typical Korean grocers would have, so expect all the kimchi, seaweed, frozen dumplings, Lotte stuff, the ever popular fish ice cream and so on. But what I do find special about this Hypermart is that they have a produce section with imported veggies from Korea (and may also be from other countries). And, I think this is perfectly understandable. If I were a Korean expat, I would prefer produce grown from my homeland for the most authentic-tasting Korean dishes.

I just love shopping here on the occasions I'm in Manila. I do remember when this store used to be…read morein Makati...ages ago. It was my Mom's frequent place for groceries, and I was always in awe with the items it contained...always entertained...thinking it was Disneyland in my youth. When I was growing up, rainy days and Makati Supermarket was always a great combination! Time flew by inside the store... To this day, the place hasn't changed much. It's still as clean and expansive as I remember. Although place has move from Makati to Alabang, it's much the same. The staff are always there to assist you with your needs...always sporting a smile and the odd greeting of "Ma'am/Sir!". The items in store are still as varied. It's a one stop shop for things you would need. At a price which is affordable, at a quality above par. You may want to scout around for specials before doing your main shopping. There's always deals around the store. On the last occasion of my visit, it was to shop for groceries we'll take with us for our trip to Baguio. As I expected, we got a lot of groceries for a reasonable price. I would always shop here when I'm home. I wouldn't do with any less than Makati Supermarket...

We have on certain occassions, the opportunity to do our grocery at Makati Supermarket in Alabang…read moreTown Center. I have to say that the difference between this place and most other groceries is quite surprising. I'm not surprised that there are things here that I don't find in other groceries. What surprises me is that there the number of stuff that can be found here that I don't find elsewhere. Heck, this place sort of reminds me of member shopping at S&R or something. The grocery looks small, but it's actually capable of holding a lot more than most people would think. I mean sincerely for a place that doesn't look big, I was surprised by the sheer volume of things that I could find inside. Perhaps the reason why there's so many stuff is simply because of it's proximity to some of the richer subdivisions in the south.

As soon as my plane landed in Manila, I ran around Alabang Town Center looking for my preferred…read moreOrganix brand of shampoo and conditioner, and my efforts were fruitless until I went to Metro Supermarket. They have a huge selection of imported items, including toiletries and beauty supplies! It's not comparable to the selection in the United States obviously, but at this rate I'll take what I can get.

Metro is generally a nice place to do your groceries, but I came here to particularly write about…read moretheir International food section/imported goods. They really have so much variety, with a lot of items I have not seen in other supermarkets. These several aisles are definitely worth exploring if you're someone like me who's terribly curious about other types of cuisine, or if your idea of entertainment is discovering funny/strange packaging design. Among my favorite "imported" things to buy are bread spreads, nut butters, jams and fruit preserves. This section will indulge you. For Asian food, this section will also not disappoint. All sorts of condiments and mixes to recreate those dishes that are Thai/Indonesian/Japanese/Korean/Vietnamese etc. If you're looking to impress people with your culinary skills, a tip is to drop by the Asian section where you can find all sorts of ingredients that make it easy, convenient and POSSIBLE to upgrade your dish from humble lutong bahay to a respectable Asian Fusion. Other than that, I really do like how this place is very well-lit! And it's not the blinding type of brightness, but the type of lighting that adds just the right amount of warmth in the atmosphere. And before I forget, for you vegans: They have some frozen mock meat available here such as frozen, Taiwanese veg burgers and sliced fish ham. I recommend the fish, as it comes with a seaweed skin, and tasty when paired with some garlic, pepper and vinegar dipping sauce. Lastly, if you're looking for "Liquid Smoke", that magical ingredient every "artisanal"cook is raving about, you can find it here. It's called Wright's and comes in a small bottle.