Everyone needs that little convenience store on the corner to run to in the mornings when there's…read moreno milk or bread in the house. The only difference with the St Lucia Supermarket is that it's not little and I run to it when I run out of fruit, vegetables, meat and spices. You could easily do a week's worth of grocery shopping here, however the small shopping baskets sort of prevent that from happening (unless you are the Incredible Hulk/can survive off lettuce for every meal). This place houses everything from heavy duty household cleaning products, to cat food, personal hygiene goods, juices, baking goodies and a variety of frozen Asian food products. They often have specials on particular products (there's often cheap pumpkins advertised out the front) and have an assortment of banana bread, muffins and slices at the counter, which sometimes act as a necessary source of comfort food. So if you're in the area and are running low on literally anything/everything in your house; you can be sure to replenish your depleted stocks here.

I never really even paid attention to the name of St Lucia Supermarket until I had to write this…read morereview. Up until now, I always referred to it as the little Asian Supermarket on Fred Schonell. I have a warm spot in my heart for this grocery store. It was my local one for so long and I felt as if I visited it on almost a daily basis to pick up my milk and bread. It was flooded out earlier in the year but luckily has made a full comeback. This is not your average supermarket. They sell slices of homemade banana bread or cakes on the front counter, and you always see the same staff who are kind and friendly. They have a great fresh food section. While it does not have a huge selection of vegetables you will find whatever they do stock is often of great quality and in season. They also stock a lot of Asian vegetables and packaged foods here that aren't easily available elsewhere. If you wonder down the very tight aisles to the back you will find a tower of two minute noodles, bread, bags of rice and a wall full of spices. They have freezers full of pork buns and dim sums. They also stock all your other basic foods and needs like toilet paper, pencils, batteries etc. While not good for a big shop (you couldn't fit a trolley down those aisles if you tried), it is the perfect spot to pick up those few missing ingredients for your next meal.

The smell of India hits your nose when you enter this hidden gem. Located in the McWhirter's…read morebuilding in Fortitude Valley Greeta Enterprises Indian Grocer has everything you need to whip up an authentic curry. I buy my spices here - the bags are huge and range from $3 to $5 everything from ground coriander to cumin, dried chillies and garam masala. The quantities are about five times that of what you can get in a regular supermarket and so much cheaper. I keep them fresh in sealed bags in the freezer. They also stock dried beans and pulses, rice in bulk, soap, henna powder, Bollywood films, incense, pickles, chillies, budja mix - everything and anything Middle Eastern and all very affordable. The staff are always really friendly and can help out if you are unsure of any of the weird and wonderful items they sell.

When I was a worthless, piece of garbage uni-student, I found this place to be incredibly helpful…read morein keeping me nourished and alive. This place is the very source of Indian food. It's got the most extensive range you'll need for Indian. If you're -not- an Indian restaurant chef, then you have no need to go beyond this place. They've got everything you need, including a giant bottle of Korma paste. The stuff inside these huge jars is incredible. Be aware, the paste is authentic, direct from India, powerful gear. Keep some cream available for that next dish you make. They also have a range of Indian, Bollywood movies (which pretty much means their a variety of musical). If you want to get baked, eat some butter chicken and watch a movie about a cricket player who becomes a secret agent prince-king, then you've found the right place. Big bags of Jasmine rice can be found for a SUPER cheap price, as with most things in this store. It's a little cramped but you'll love it.

Somewhere around winter and discovering The Goat Pie Guy pies, I wanted to cook goat for myself…read more Never having done so in the past I wasn't even sure where to find goat. That is until, I think it was Kelly W, posted a picture to instagram of her goat purchases from the PA Halal Butcher. Of course I jumped in the car and visited this south side butcher! It's a sharp right turn just after the main intersection and just before Buranda shopping centre proper. And in the strip of local shops you'll find this butcher that as well as goat meat for curries and such stocks some ridiculously affordable other cuts of meat ($7.99 a kilo for lamb shanks, for example) and a few general grocery items like pasta etc. There was no pomp or ceremony and I suspect if you're seeking a detailed run down of the origin of your cut of meat this might not be the place for it, none the less, for affordable and not always mainstream meats, this is your place.

I found out about PA butcher by the word of mouth. However, I've been very disappointed with my…read morepurchase. I bought goat meat today (August 9) from the shop but upon taking it home discovered that it was 75% bones and 25% meat. While some bones would naturally be expected in goat meat, paying mostly for the bones than actual meat was a letdown. Doubtful of going there again.

I'm very sorry to see this store has closed. I was about to go in for more stock. I had been…read moreshopping in this store for over ten years and coming in from a rural area I was buying foods in bulk to take back home. The beans here have always been the freshest dried beans that have cooked the best I've found, cooking nice and soft and in a good timing, in all the years I have never had any problem with weevils or pests in Geeta's products nor ever any stones or even grit. I've purchased items such as beans, lentils, dals, rice, atta flour, spices, and spices likewise have always been fresh and pest free, and all have kept very well. Packaging has always been well labeled and priced and with expiry dates. Likewise I've never found any of the non perishable goods such as toothpaste, soap, henna powder, oils etc, as out of date or old stock. Green groceries too I have always found to been freshest. The store has always been clean and tidy, well stocked and easy to shop and the owner and staff have always been very helpful and friendly with us. My daughters and I genuinely loved our shopping experience at Geeta's and will truly miss the place now.

YUM! My brother recommended this place, and we finally tried it last week. Had a small group for…read morelunch and ordered a range of wraps / burgers etc. All 6 of us were impressed and will be sure to return. Great food, good prices and really pleasant staff.

My friend can cook! Yes, he has always been able to sear a lump of steak but now he can whip up a…read moreThai meal no trouble at all, thanks to H4. He bought a voucher for a class and did have a lot of trouble getting into a schedule that worked for the business operators and him, but finanlly got sorted and enjoyed his cooking experience. Full priced classes are about $120 and you work in small groups to make two or three dishes. All the ingredients are supplied obviously nd you get to sit down and eat when you're done, with a glass of wine for the over 18's. I think this is a good idea and with catering and hospitality hire staff as a side business it should go well in Wynnum.