Wide Selection of Asian Delicacies in Upper Riccarton
Basics Asian Supermarket offers a vibrant shopping experience in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, showcasing a well-curated selection of South East Asian groceries. Shoppers find fresh vegetables, seasonal imports, and a variety of tofu, snacks, grains, and nuts well displayed in a bright and inviting space. Since 2023, the supermarket has also delighted customers with cooked and braised foods available on-site. The in-house bakery stands out as a highlight, tempting visitors with delicious breads and treats that are both beautifully made and flavorful. While some pricing on drinks and frozen products is higher compared to other local Asian supermarkets, the quality and selection keep customers returning to this trusted neighborhood store.
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Edi Z
a year agoService was not good, and the checkout lady was rude, not recommended. We were shopping in this supermarket and my son was urgent to go to toilet, then he politely asks the checkout lady to use the toilet (we never know there is a toilet in the back), the lady said "Ok" (thank you for that). The problem was there is no toilet paper in the toilet which we had found out about 20 mins after. My son was embarrassed to come out, so I have to ask the checkout lady to "borrow" some toilet paper for my son as I could see a roll of paper just next to her. Do you know what she said?! She said: "It is for staff ONLY"! Wat! It is not about toilet paper; it is how you treat your customs!!! It's very bad service. TRAINING YOUR STAFF.
Hazel Pham
2 years agoThe chinese lady was rude at the check out. I asked her if I could put my eggs in a container which they would dump to cardboard bin. She replied "Don't you see it's too small for the eggs?" seeming rude and frustrated. She straight away pulled the stuff I was holding to check out. I know that it won't fit the egg tray, I wanted to put the eggs in, not the tray. Use your ears and listen before you judge! Why some asian ladies aged 40 or above are so rude and impatient? Even living in NZ where people behave politely, they just don't learn, always think they know best!
Hungry Frog
7 years agoA nice and bright Asian supermarket with a wide selection of foods and products. The fresh vegetables look delicious - and they are great value for money. Lots of sweet treats, drinks and yummy cooking supplies. The only let down is the pricing of drinks, frozen products etc as they seem to cost a decent amount more than other Asian supermarkets in the area. Would visit again.
s s
2 years agoOffers South East Asian goods, well displayed and presented. Sells fresh vegetables and seasonal imports. Also has a fridge of a variety of tofu, lots of snacks and drinks, grains and rice, nuts and seeds. Since 2023 cooked and braised food is also offered at the rear of the shop.
Clean Space Junk Removal
2 years agoThe bakery/bread shop in here is absolutely amazing! Such nice food and made so well. Definitely worth trying. Very hard to choose as it all looks so YUM!