I'm happy I live closer to Glenroy because I much prefer the small, market like grocers and the…read moreTouch of Asia store. Whilst the market business owners and sales staff are only too happy to help you out and teach you a thing or two in Glenroy, this upper class gourmet Indian spice store is intimidating, if you know what you want and need you'll be fine, but don't expect the arrogant people who work here to help you out, or in fact know anything more than you do. Stocking a wide range of Middle Eastern and Indian herbs, spices and groceries at exorbitant prices; they get an extra star for the beautiful curries and tradish Indian dishes (butter chicken, masala, naan breads) available for takeaway. Yummmmmo!

Its excellent if you want fresh vegetables and fresh meat or fish. There is a some take away food…read moreoptions but its not overly amazing.

I love this place, it's been around since my first year of school and all through my childhood, now…read morewhen I go back I eat a nostalgic jam donut and take some friends. Dinner in the halls and even some wondering. I know 5 stars is a lot. But how often can you time travel and take a literal walk through your child hood.

Just a short walk from our hotel on Collins St at the Southern Cross Station is where this…read moreWoolworths is located. We were a little confused as we didn't expect it to be on the second floor of the station and with no signs saying Woolworths made it even more confusing. Go up the escalators on the Collins St side and look for a green light logo looking sign and you will find this place. This is the best place that we found to get your everyday things from food, drinks, and everything else you would find at a supermarket and with really good prices compared to other stores. Looking for gifts to bring back to the States? Look no further as they have all the local snacks and yes some great prices too.

Who would've thought Woolies could be cool?! This one is…read more Has plenty of ready made hot & cold meals to go. A cafe, BWS store, fresh sushi bar with the option to have it made to your liking by the person manning it, during standard work hours, hot soup n rolls, pies, chicken nibbles, hot pizza, bakery, plus the basics down the aisles. Reasonable prices, its pretty amazing. If you go towards the end of the working day, they mark down alot of the food made that morning :)

If you are trying your hand at cooking something with an Asian flavour, more often than not the…read moreFitzroy Coles does not cut the mustard and you have to go and find somewhere that has more obscure ingredients. Located right next to the Beautiful Launderette, is Korea Kim Chi Asian Grocers. They are one of the few Asian grocers that I am aware of in Fitzroy and on Brunswick Street. Although they are a Korean grocers, they seem to have pretty much anything Asian. Their prices are also pretty cheap too and in some cases a fair bit cheaper than Coles. You can also get hold of alcohol here so the stock is really varied. The people who run it are always really smiley and friendly.

If you love Asian cookery, you'll adore this supermarket, which is simply the best place to go if…read moreyou're planning a feast that requires anything a little out of the - mainstream supermarket - ordinary. Stocking a range of Asian cookery necessities such as lemongrass, gyoza and dumpling skins and an astonishing array of sauces, noodles, rices, mushrooms, preserves and seasonings at excellent prices, this place is a brilliant discovery for keen cooks. And with massive bottles of things like soya sauce selling for $1 rather than $8 odd at Coles, you'll save a few bob too. This awesome Asian supermarket also sells a great variety of niche cookwear such as bamboo steamers for next to nothing and traditional Chinese bowls, platters and tea sets that are cheap as chips but very, very pretty. One of my favourite food shops in Fitzroy, if not Melbourne.

Vibhu is a one-stop shop for Indian and South-Asian groceries…read more If your cooking up an Indian feast, feeling home sick or looking for inspiration than this small supermarket on Burgundy Street is a great place to head. Vibhu stocks: -Spices, beans, lentils, flour and rice -Samosas and lassi -Ready to eat meals -Naan, Roti, paranthas & pappadams -Frozen vegetables, yoghurt and paneer (cheese) -Bollywood DVDs -Statues -Calling cards All major brands from India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are represented here. For authentic Indian groceries and friendly advice, head to Vibhu!

I love this Korean grocery! I live outside Melbourne but every time I am in the city and has to…read morereplenish our Korean staples, I make sure I visit this store. The shop is small but there's a homey feel about it maybe because of the ajumma who is very nice and will greet you with a small the minute you walk in. Last night we went there and she gave us free Lotte honey mint candies - a whole jar! Our visit before that few months ago, she gave my son free yoghurt drinks! Will definitely go back on our next city trip!

Used this place a few times. Not a bad store at all. There's such a large number of Asian grocery…read morestores in the vicinity, so it's nice to see some Indian/Sri Lankan/Pakistani stores opening up. I went in there with my wife just recently. I'd bought her the latest Masterchef book, and she wanted to make Jimmy's butter chicken. She went in with a list, found everything pretty quickly, and left without spending a hell of a lot of money, which was what I expected. It was all a very happy ending, too. One of the best curries I've had recently, and it was cooked in my very own kitchen! I can't say the same for my attempt at coconut rice though.

Dear Sir, I have been using this business for about 2 years now. In the initial stages I found that…read morewhen I returned home after shopping at this store one or two things were always missing. I had to go back to the shop to claim the things which was a bother. After that there was no further repetition of this sort of behavior. Variety is not as much as desired. Staff is generally friendly

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.