How to freak out a Vegan. Take them to See Woo and then wander through the aisles till you hit the…read morelive section in the back. Guaranteed. However, this place is stupidly brilliant. It is like a Tesco Extra dedicated to Oriental Foods. Need it and you will find it. We used to go to Chun Wing at Dobbies Loan but this place puts it to shame. There are only two cities that have a See Woo, London and Glasgow. Mainly staffed by Chinese and Poles, they can generally point in the right direction if you know what you want. The selection is impressive. Dry goods, frozen, seafood, noodles and spices, you will not find anything that matches this place till you hit London. Just go and wander, if nothing else to find out what things people will eat and insist on being imported for their consumption. Durian fruit or Shrimp Chips - everything is a gastronomic adventure. Think of it as a chance to experience something completely new and you just have to wander a little bit past the M8.

I love it when the husband concedes that we can take a trip to Seewoo - we have to limit our visits…read morehere as we seem to spend a fortune, even though everything is cheap. I get a bit like a kid in a candy store who happily throws the whole section of Japanese foods into the trolley, as well as endless packets of noodles. The supermarket is nothing fancy - bare concrete floors and a slightly odd layout can be confusing (I always worry I've missed something amazing). Over the past few visits we've managed to get some really good stuff though - they stock kewpie (delicious Japanese mayonnaise), cheap steaming baskets for cooking at home, frozen dumplings when you need a lazy dinner as well as a huge range of cheap herbs and spices. You'll never pay supermarket price again. I only wise they had more of a Japanese selection - but they do have a good mix of Asian food, as well as some European too. This is definitely a love-it or hate-it place, I can see that it might put some unadventurous people off, but if you like trying something different, have a look here and see what you can find!

I totally agree with what Lewis said about needing more friendly shops, and this one is certainly a…read morebreath of exotically-scented fresh air. The neatly stacked boxes of fresh produce outside the door drew me in immediately. Inside there is a fairly big Halal meat counter with lovely cuts of meat on display. There were a few other shoppers in when I made my visit, perusing the shelves of spices and picking up fruit. Some of the stuff I have never even heard of, to be honest, and it was a bit of an education for me. The staff do seem to be friendlier than the norm and asked if there was anything I needed help with. I didn't even realise this shop was new, but I hope it does well.

Hakims is great if you're looking for an ingredient that is a little bit more exotic than what you…read morewould find in your local Tesco. They have a huge range of fruit and vegetables, spices and rices. A little bit more unusual is the fact that my friend comes here for her cosmetic fix. Coconut milk is the only thing that she puts on her skin and tells me that since using it her skin is the best it's ever been. It's also allegedly very good for your hair so she slaps it on as a night time conditioner. I'm yet to try these tips for myself but I keep meaning to so next time I pop by coconut milk will be first on my list.

I love ethnic supermarkets. It reminds you how varied food can be, and how many different things…read morethere are to try in the world. Star stocksTurkish, Iranian and Polish food among others. A Halal meat counter stands at the back. An interesting section carries little pouches of spices and near the left side sit huge sacks of rice. At the front of the store, on your immediate left as you walk in, there are some wee cakes that I just had to try. I got a chocolatey-nutty one, which I managed to fit in my face in almost one bite. It was gorgeous, and pretty cheap too. This whole shop is a really good idea if you wnat to try something new.

Loads to choose from, but again, I have not learned anymore from the first time I was in till now…read more I wish I did know what to do with the the worldly foods that they have in here. It all looks so great and tastes good from restaurants when it is all cooked up and on your plate but for me, replicating this is near impossible. You can get fresh foods, packets, sauces, jarred things and loads of sweet things that I don't rightly know much about, but I would love to. If you are not to experienced in ethnic foods, get a cook book and then get shopping in Star. Actually for some recipies there will be ingredients you just cant find anywhere, Star is the mini-market you could be looking for!

I don't oft find myself in the fine burgh of Partick, but when I do, I get the underlying feeling…read morethat i'd kinda like to live here at some point. Places like Polish Taste, only act to cement this feeling. Whilst in the area at the weekend and having just picked up some awesome cakes and sausage rolls at Cottonrake (find review, read, love and visit!) I decided that the fresh white loaves in the window were just far too tempting to avoid. But hey, it's not just bread that's on offer in this kick ass wee deli. From perogies (spelling?) to awesome sausages, tinned good and fresh fruit. I've been back, I'll be back again and would advise anyone who's in the area to pop in for a nosey. Yes it's probably more expensive than the nearby T (ends in esco), but it's quality and unique. Yum.

Polish Taste, a Polish delicatessen on Hyndland Road is definitely worth a visit. And, trust me on…read morethis one, you most definitely do not have to be Polish to appreciate the magic of this place. The authenticity of this place, though, is perfect. Although I'm not Polish, I've spent quite a lot of time there and am a big fan of the culture. As soon as you step through the doors of this deli - you feel a bit like you're actually in Warsaw, and not in the West End of Glasgow. Wood paneling and straw baskets make this place undeniably cute, and as well as shelves and shelves of canned and tinned goods (all in Polish - obviously) you'll also find fresh goods. This includes a meat counter to die for (what can I say? I'm a carnivore at heart) as well as a mini bakery and lots and lots of cheese. All these products are delicious - and also very reasonably priced. I also love the fact that they sell Polish newspapers and magazines here. This definitely adds to the sense that a trip into Polish Taste is like a mini-holiday to Eastern Europe!

If your a fan of all things Polish in the grub department or even just fancy a look at some food…read morestuffs with funny names then why not give this place visit. With its bright and colourful signage its pretty hard to miss this place located just of the hustle and bustle of Dumbarton Road. With a big ol selection of genuine Polish goods and a fresh welcoming interior its clear this place does a good trade with the local Polish community and those with adventurous tastes alike. Never averse to trying out new grub i always pick up something when I'm in for a wander, my favorite is trying out the different chocolate bars, a real cultural connoisseur am i!!

While Polish supermarkets appear to be ten a penny these days, for me this one is the pick of the…read morebunch. Aptly situated in an area which includes Polish Taste deli and St Simon's Parish Church, it has an extensive range of stock, much of which looks like it has been named by randomly picking eight scrabble letters from the bag. One disappointment is that, although this place is supposedly licensed, no alcohol from the country is on sale here and indeed a fridge which is labelled "Fresh Beer" actually holds a range of Polish meats. Nevertheless, Polski Supermarket has earned another thumbs up thanks to the range of Polish magazines, newspapers and books it has for sale. This is something I haven't noticed anywhere else and ensures it's an extremely handy resource for Glasgow's extensive Polish community.

If you need a quick snack-pakoras, samosas etc or Indian sweets then this is the place for you! My…read morefavourite sweets are the jalebis-deep fried, bright orange and super sweet; and the gajar ka halva-sweet carrot based pudding. Both are made fresh in store, and if the jalebi aren't fresh they tell you! The last time I had the halva it was still warm.. They also do a very reasonable portion of biryani which is an easy dinner if you are in the pollokshields east area. I'm a regular!

This used to be Caro World Food Store but has now changed it's name to Bashoor Food Store. I do not…read moreknow why but I'm sure they have a good reason. It is pretty much the same shop as far as I can tell. This shop is well needed in the East End as there is a distinct lack of ethnic/world food stores for all your cooking supplies & ingredients. I used to pop in here all the time when I lived closer for my favourite chapatis and also the odd spice or herb but this place sells so much more. They specialise in selling Kurdish, Arabic, Polish, Iranian & Turkish foods, fresh & frozen. They also sell Halal meat, which is brilliant in an area that hasn't many ethnic produce shops or butchers, let alone Halal butchers. I was on the hunt for some saffron one day & I'd tried so many supermarkets & shops that I'd almost given up looking and then I remembered this place (it's also handy in that it is open 7 days a week). Right enough, these dudes had what I was looking for and a great price too! Saffron can be stupidly expensive (I've recently seen some in M&S at a daft price) but in here they sold wee individual plastic containers of saffron for only 99p! Brilliant. Joojeh kebabs for tea!! Yas :) As well as herbs, spices, fresh foods, meat and the jars/packets they also sell fresh ethnic pastries/sweets and breads too. The last time I was in nearly the WHOLE counter was covered in them sweet treats maybe to tempt weaker customers (I was not tempted coz I am STRONG! Haha, nah, not really, I just prefer savoury snackage), clever. If this place was as big and as well stocked as say Super Asia in the South Side then this would deffo be a 5 star place. I just feel like a need a wee bit more choice, but for a start its a great place, especially in this part of the city.

I would love to Review them with a higher star rating however I can't do it…read more This is an unsuspecting Chinese cash and carry/supermarket with everything you might need (some times) and plenty you don't need. Lots of interesting items to get your oriental cook on but not the same amount of choice as others. There isn't anything fundamentally wrong but the place needs a good spruce up and a deep clean. What mostly irritates me is that they don't keep freak stock of products and things don't necessarily come back in stock. The second thing is the lack of staff on a checkout. They have 2 checkouts but I have only ever seen 1 in operation and always a queue of people waiting to pay. The final thing is the parking or lack of, there is about 10 spaces allocated to the shop and it can be full more often than not. It is definitely one to visit as this is an easy walk from the city centre or from cowcadans subway.

Lupe, will you be my best friend? Can I move in? A Mexican deli, now why did I not think of this?…read more A terrific market with shades of Mexico. What a treat in Glasgow. A relatively local shop to meet my tacos needs. I am looking forward to my next expedition and journey to prepare tamales and enchiladas. There are various hot sauces, salsas and prepared guacamole for your choosing. Tonight I plan on some quesadillas with queso fresco.

This is my actual favorite store in Glasgow. I am from New Mexico, and my home state is famous for…read morechile (not chilli, as you spell it here.) At Lupe Pinto's, I can buy dried New Mexican red chiles AND canned green chiles. This is the best thing ever. Also, they make their own tortilla chips, which are great, and have a nice selection of pinto and black beans (canned and dry) for my dining enjoyment. Beyond Mexican food, I was happy to find Frank's Red Hot sauce, dill pickles, and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing packets. Every time I go in, I just wander around for a few minutes, because it reminds me of all the (food) things I miss about home!