Being married to a very talented home cook, I've become accustomed to shopping in very different…read morestores from the average supermarket. One of the first places that my wife sent me to pick up a few errands was Yeoh's. I felt somewhat like a stunned mullet upon my first entry into the store. All sorts of exotic (to me, anyway) merchandise and fresh produce is available, and the staff are usually good at helping me look where I need to in order to actually find what I've been sent for. So if you're looking for some ingredients to make that beef rendang recipe that you've been wanting to try, then this shop will see you right.

I have a thing for Asian Grocers. everytime I see one I have to go in and browse. I love to cook,…read moreparticularly asian, and lets be honest, the true asian ingredients you ain't going to get in your average supermarket. In Glen Waverley, Asian Grocers are plentiful. This one in particular is great as it has a huge range of fresh vegetables, meats, a big frozen selection of all things asian, and every possible bottled asian ingredient you can think of. If you are looking for something specific, save yourself a lot of time and ask the staff. There english isn't great, but they will fall over themselves to help a customer.

There are an abundance of Asian groceries in Glen Waverley, each stocking a similar range of rice,…read morespices, sauces, meat, vegetables, prepackaged options, lollies, biscuits, and cooking utensils. This is the one I most frequent - I think because of its size (big), range (great) and prices (low). There are also the exciting bargain boxes dotted around the place - make sure you stare at the floor as you walk the aisles - promising delicious sauces and noodles and all manner of things for $1 or $2 each. The vegetable selection is awesome, although sometimes you might have to play a game I like to call "what on earth is that". A vegetable is a vegetable, though, and when it only cost a little for the experiment, how can you go wrong?

When I first went to Strawberry Point I realised that the entire time I'd been living in the…read moreneighbourhood I'd been doing my grocery shopping wrong. While technically a greengrocer, strawberry point is closer to supermarket in size and closer to farmers market in price. It's pretty standard for me to do my entire weeks fruit and veg for under $30. They have a bulk meat freezer too where most product is cryovac sealed. Check out the weekly specials and the $2 pre pack produce specials (good for same or next day use). The quality is usually above the major supermarkets too. Cannot recommend enough.

I pretty much judge an Asian Grocer these days on three categories, in order of importance:…read more 1) Does it sell those really yummy kueh things I love? 2) Does it sell the packet noodles that are gluten free at a reasonable price? 3) What is the vegetable selection like? Answers: No, Yes, and s'all right. The staff ignored me when I went in, as well. I think, given that I'm spoiled for choice in Glen Waverley, I'll stick to there for the time being. However, if I'm in the area and craving instant noodles (I don't have the luxury, if you can call it that, of Mi Goreng) then I'll pop in.

It's a good place but I used to live in GlenWaverley and was spoilt for choice…read more It does have a rather good selection on instant noodles but if they run out of a particular brand/flavour you are fond of it seems you are in for a long wait for them to get more in stock as I have been witnessing the last 2-3 weeks, Been waiting for them to stock more spicy beef but the only palatable flavour they have is beef and sauerkraut or stewed pork in that size. It has a small corner of one shelf dedicated to Indian foods, which I was surprised with to be honest, they had some of the microwave snacks I was familiar with. If you want those little Asian jellies they have..well TONS go there to get them, they are cheaper than the nearby Woolies and have a massive selection, Same with sweets, Yan yan's, Panda's and pocky if you are interested in that sort of thing.

Looking for a supermarket that can think outside the limits of its own home brands and support an…read moreabundance of Australian made and owned products? Leo's is that place. Leo's reminds me of the best supermarkets in Adelaide, Foodland, stocking a similar range. The variety of organic, gluten free, and super foods is enough to inspire you to swear off the bad stuff, well for a few minutes anyway! Prices are slightly higher but when you're buying and supporting local I think it's worth it. Plus when you realise your exercising your right to buy outside of the big two, it's definitely worth it. You can easily do a big or little shop here. Highly recommend.

Big fan! This place has everything that a normal big chain supermarket does plus beautiful, gourmet…read morefood as well. If you go when the sales are on, it's comparable to Coles/Woolies prices but in general it's more spendy. Huge gourmet cheese selection and great deli. Small parking lot in front but huge undercover lot in the back.

Like Irene, I wouldn't call visiting this shop a pleasure. If you were to compare the experience…read moreof going into a butcher to going to the movies, this place is more like The Hills Have Eyes rather than Gone With The Wind. I can say they've got a great variety of stuff. You need chicken feet? Go here. Shark fin? This place probably has it (although I haven't actually asked yet). It's not a shop I frequently go into, but it's nice to know it's there. If I get any more adventurous with my home made yum cha experiments, I'll come back here for sure. Service is pretty good, very quick and polite. I much like their normal grocery store a few doors up though.

The store over from Win Sam Grocery, this butcher and fishmonger is definitely needed in the area…read more The place is a little stinky and I personally brace myself each time I go in. The floor is wet and it's not exactly a pleasant place to be in. That said, your there to get your meat and get out...not have a field trip. They have a good variety here, large selection of different meats- I would like it if that had more variations with the fish, but your regular ones are all here. It's an Asian orientated store, so they mostly stock fish/meat used in eastern cookery. They also have a few freezers here with things they that they might not have fresh. There are always plenty of workers here, so you never have to wait to be served.

The Vermont South Delicatessen is a cacophony of smells and sounds. There is a generous array of…read moreherbs, spices, cheeses, meats like salami and sausages, nuts, pasta and continental groceries. The staff in here are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and they are happy to share. They love answering questions, providing info and giving taste tests to back up their explanations. The shop is often quite busy and runs on a number service system - make sure to grab a card from the counter or you'll be waiting a while. My Mum loves this place and is always popping in to get herself a treat for an afternoon snack or dessert platter. It is a great place to go to get some good nibblies for a party or special event. The staff are happy to put together a package for you without making you spend a fortune. Give them a try.