This place might not look like much from the outside and you may have driven past it, if you live…read morein the area, and wondered what it is. Well if you want spices, nuts, flour, herbal stuff, organic stuff, naan bread, roti, legumes, and all at really good prices, then this is the place for you. They have nearly every nut you can think of, almonds, cashews, hazelnut, coconut, brazil nut, pistachio, small bags, medium bags, large bags, whole, blanched, ground, sliced. Looking for flour but not any ordinary flour, come here, they have gluten free - rice, potatoe, amaranth, buckwheat, Urid, soy, spelt, corn - I'm pretty sure if you are looking for it they will have it. I really could go on and on with a massive list of everything they stock here, but you really need to go and see for yourself. I would personally travel to go and stock up here. Also check out their website for recipes and information on benefits of spices in your diet.

The day I discovered Khyber Spice Invader was the day I decided to never buy packet spices again. I…read morewas so completely astounded at how cheap spices are when you buy in bulk that I was sent into a blind rage. What the hell, Gregg's? Why do you charge $3-5 for a small box of spices when Khyber Spice Invader can sell me the same amount for 10 or 20 cents? Here's a tip - head out to your local $2 shop, buy up a huge number of tiny sealable containers and a packet of stickers, then go and stock up on every single spice you've ever used or wanted. I guarantee you won't spend more than $10 doing so at Khyber Spice Invader. While you're there you can also choose from a range of Indian vegetables, curry bases and sauces, all cheap as well. Worth the trip out to the suburbs, every time!

I'll admit I used to be a bit afraid of Tai Ping. Mainly because the carpark is a terrifying place…read moreand you could lose your life. Really, the driving here is shocking. The shop itself though has just got better and better over the last few years and now is a really great general supermarket that has bargain prices and exotic products. There's more noodles than anyone could ever want to eat and rice, dried beans and condiments galore. The flavour pastes and fresh produce are my favourites here and there's also a smattering of foodstalls on one side that make Asian snacks; my favourite being the pancakes. I'm also partial to a bit of Plum Wine and this place has it, along with Asian beers etc. And I still just can't help but marvel over all the crazy dried funghi, fish innards and the like that are so foreign to me - I got to say it, these days Auckland has pretty much every curious food ingredient available which can only be a good thing.

Amazing variety of well, everything. Super cheap veggies & fruits, I got avocados for $0.69…read moreyesterday! The shop is massive and super tidy, you might struggle to get a park but it's definitely worth a small effort. Love it!

This Asian supermarket (formerly Silver Bell) is located on Dominion Road next to the Target…read morefurniture store. If you approach it from one of the side roads there'll be an unpleasant smell as you pass the skips and rubbish out the back but don't let this put you off, the actual produce in-store is well displayed, fresh and clean. It's not as big and clean as the Tai Ping supermarket up the road in Mount Roskill, but you can pick up some good bargains and they even accept credit cards for payments over a certain amount ($20 or $30 I think)? Like other Chinese supermarkets, they have a separate meat and fish section, and you can buy groceries from a variety of Asian cuisines like Korean and Japanese as well as Chinese. The fresh produce is much cheaper than what you'll find in mainstream supermarkets like Countdown.

This is one of the DH chain of supermarkets spread through some of Auckland , stocking mostly…read moreChinese / Asian foods. It is one of the older shops and gives that impression for sure but does have a good selection of all the necessary Asian foods ...and a butchery and seafood section. You cannot use credit card unless you spend over $40 , you cannot swipe your AA card here like in the Albany shop to get points but it does have a bit of carparking available . It gets a bit busy too, so expect a wait in line maybe.

For years one of my favourite supermarkets. I am a wheelchair user and accessibility can be a…read moreproblem but I make it work So imagine my surprise when the first time in 6 years something is wrong with the vegetables ... (truss tomatoes- the not ripe ones Crack over the next couple of days and mould quickly grows in the cracks and they start leaking...only ones it didn't happen were the 2 ripe ones I bought) ... so I take them back 5 days later when I am able to get out and instead of an apology and a promise to look into the infected tomatoes, I am accused of lying, told I didn't buy them there...where is the receipt to prove it was there shop etc. I took a photo and left the tomatoes on the counter ... almost $12 a kilo ... and left the shop. Something is seriously wrong with the tomatoes they sold me and they need to take responsibility for them.

Take the overpass from the cheapest carpark in Auckland City and you'll end up in Lim Chhour…read moresupermarket. It's a maze of food from all over Asia - interesting, varied and always cheap. Lim Chhour's range of vegetarian protein/fake meat took me by surprise - I never knew you could get vegetarian versions of EVERYTHING. More often than not, everything tastes a little bit sweet for my liking, but the range should have something for every vego. I'm also a fan of the super cheap tofu products in the fridge and the masses of chocolate and sweets. I can't say the same for the vegetables, which always look a little worse for wear.

This business does not exist in the address anymore. Don't know if they are closed or moved. Phone…read morenumber does not give us a new number. They sold authentic that groceries and food. If they are closed it is a loss

Great italian eatery in Auckland CBD - amazing setting, great drinks and the bruschetta's are just…read moredelicious. Service is great and prices are more than reasonable. We will return soon!

I was in the city on a mission to have a lunch date with my partner, and we decided on the Italian…read moreflavour of Bruschetteria, which was nicely situated at the front of the Elliot stables. If you're after a slice of Italy, this is 100% the right place to be seated. They have a Fantastic menu with over 15 selections of Bruschette. My pick of the day was Dal Fiume- Marscopone Cheese, Herbs, Salmon, Capers, Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil. Was sensational, and a pleasure to eat- just delicious. I was served my Bruchette so fast, that I was sure, they had mixed up someone else's order, but no, it was a quiet day, and the staff were in top form, as I am sure they always are. Coffee was Italian roasted and just smooth and silky. Service was friendly and fast, and the setting sophisticated and stylish. I really enjoyed my lunch date and will return to sample the crostini and ensalada's.

Our school is beyond grateful for the very generous donation of fruit that has been collected today…read morefrom the store, for a fundraising event that is being held at Kōwhai Intermediate School. It is amazing to see a local businesses giving back to the community (especially during tough covid times) and ensuring quality fruits are donated. Could not recommend this store enough! Thankyou very much Glennis, appreciate your very kind gesture!

KC Loos is a bit of an institution in Mt Eden. A family owned fruit and vege store that has been up…read moreand running for generations, my mum moved to Auckland almost 30 years ago and remembers KC Loos being there! It's pretty rare that an independent family owned business would last so long in such a central Auckland location, and that's one of the best things about shopping at KC Loos - you're supporting a good cause and helping maintain a community oriented company. Situated on the corner of Stokes Road and Mt Eden Road, KC Loos is constantly packed with local customers, and I actually know people who used to drive into Mt Eden from out West just to get their groceries from KC Loo - it is that well known for having quality produce! Also very reasonably priced, you can find everything from fresh big broccoli heads to juicy watermelons, mangoes and papaya at KC Loos. Tip: Over summer KC Loos often stock mixed packs of fruits like watermelon, pineapple, mango, and rockmelon which are really cheap and are perfect for picnics and potluck dinners!

The CBD location of the Royal Save Mart family is a great Korean supermarket for inner city…read moredwellers without a car. Unlike the small colony of Korean supermarkets on the North Shore, this Royal Save Mart packs a punch for the size of store and location. They have a very respectable selection of Korean (and some Japanese) imported dry goods, snacks, drinks and frozen foods. They offer a range of frozen Korean style meat cuts from a butcher on the Shore and also carry a range of Kimchi both imported from Korea as well as some locally made stuff. Now you may be thinking that the local stuff is fresher and should taste better. However, as Kimchi is fermented cabbage this is a bit irrelevant and the more important factor is the use of Korean chiles and fish sauce (which most NZ made Kimchi does not contain). Royal Save Mart's Kimchi selection is very reasonably priced especially when you buy the larger pack sizes. Above all the Royal Save Mart has a little food corner that is open until about 5 or 6pm. I haven't been able to sample the food myself as I never visit this store when it is open (I don't work in the city). However, the women that run the food corner also have a whole fridge of fresh made Korean side dishes (panchan) that are so reasonably priced and so damn delicious that I would imagine the mains are just as delectable. These women are from the deep south of Korea which is known to have the tastiest recipes in all of the land. Compared to the 3 other Auckland Korean supermarkets I've been to, this one has the best and varied selection of side dishes. If you want to impress your friends by cooking Korean food, you can buy the side dishes from these ladies and make 'cheats bibimibop' (pic uploaded). Only downside is a real lack of parking, but its in the CBD so get over it and enjoy!

Finding a good fish shop in Auckland can sometimes feel akin to the hunt for the Holy Grail. We are…read morean island nation and it should not be so hard to find somewhere that sells fresh affordable fish. But it is. Luckily I found this place when I worked nearby and would often pop in to grab fillets for dinner. Now I make a special trip because like I said, this kind of place is RARE AS, as my son would say. The owners are absolutely lovely and you get that warm community feel of a proper local fishmonger who greets you with a smile on arrival and wishes you a good day when you leave. They also often tuck in a lemon for me and it's those little things that make all the difference. The fish is fresh as can be and not priced at the rip-off rates of some other places I could mention. It's really important to support these small but perfectly formed businesses so give it a go next time you are going to treat yourself (because let's face it, fish is never going to be the cheap staple it should be) to a fish dinner, come here.