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10 Best Asian Grocery Stores in Melbourne
Melbourne’s supplied Asian grocery stores vary from broad multi-cuisine emporiums to smaller shops focused on Japanese, Korean or Southeast Asian products. Compare the range, speciality items, prepared food and location details that best fit your shopping list.
Our method for this guide
Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
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Heng Sheng Asian Grocery
Heng Sheng Asian Grocery is a Glen Huntly store carrying Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean and Japanese staples, along with frozen meat, seafood, dumplings, sauces, eggs and other produce. It suits shoppers seeking a broad Asian grocery range, including harder-to-find products and regular specials.
Notable strengths: Its range spans several Asian cuisines
Shoppers looking for Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean or Japanese staplesPeople seeking frozen seafood, dumplings, sauces and fresh produceCustomers wanting a local alternative to travelling to a specialty grocery store1126 Glen Huntly Rd, Glen Huntly VIC 3163, AustraliaLunar Mart
Lunar Mart is an Asian grocery store in Brunswick with Asian snacks, drinks, groceries and hot food. It suits shoppers seeking Chinese sweets, Japanese rice balls, steamboat condiments and a broad selection of treats, as well as an affordable quick lunch. A Colombian snack corner gives the small store an unusual international dimension, while clean premises and friendly service support quick visits.
Notable strengths: The store has a dedicated corner for Colombian treats
Shoppers looking for Asian groceries, snacks and drinksDiners wanting affordable hot food with vegan optionsE10/90-106 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaEast West Marketplace
East West Marketplace Docklands is a large Asian grocery store carrying groceries alongside appliances, tools, food, toys and clothing. The store suits shoppers seeking a broad range of Asian products, fresh items and value buys, with a discount section and a clean, organised layout. Its location within the mall supports convenient collection of everyday and larger shops.
Notable strengths: Combines food with appliances, tools, toys and clothing in a large marketplace
Shoppers looking for varied Asian groceries and household productsT08/94 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008, AustraliaPacific Asian Southbank Supermarket
Pacific Asian Southbank Supermarket is a Southbank Asian grocery store carrying fresh ingredients, produce, ready-made meals and specialty treats. It suits shoppers cooking Asian dishes or looking for convenient prepared food, with examples including frozen durian, Japanese cakes and noodles. The store is described as clean and well organised, with a broad food range.
Notable strengths: Combines fresh ingredients with ready-made meals and imported-style treats
Cooking with Asian ingredients and fresh produceShoppers seeking ready-made meals and specialty treatsT1-2/93-119 Kavanagh St, Southbank VIC 3006, AustraliaFuji Mart
Fuji Mart is a Japanese grocery store in South Yarra, near Prahran Market, stocking imported Japanese food, drinks and household goods. It suits home cooks looking for hard-to-find Japanese ingredients and products, with a broad selection that includes Japanese liquor. The store offers on-site parking, while nearby paid parking is available at the Prahran Market car park.
Notable strengths: A broad selection of Japanese imported products includes hard-to-find items
Home cooks searching for imported Japanese ingredients and household productsShoppers looking for Japanese groceries and liquor in Melbourne34A Elizabeth St, South Yarra VIC 3141, AustraliaD&K Asian Grocery
D&K Asian Grocery is a Footscray grocery store with Japanese, Korean and other Asian food and ingredients. It suits home cooks searching for specific pantry items as well as shoppers looking for snacks, noodles and condiments. The store is described as clean and bright, with staff who offer product recommendations.
Notable strengths: The range includes harder-to-find items such as melon syrup and Tokyo Banana
Home cooks seeking Japanese, Korean or other Asian ingredientsShoppers looking for Japanese snacks, noodles and condiments17 Byron St, Footscray VIC 3011, AustraliaPremium Asian Pantry Airport West
Premium Asian Pantry Airport West is a local Asian grocer at Westfield Airport West, offering fresh ingredients and Asian-inspired snacks. Its selection includes frozen dim sum, seafood, vegetables, Korean meats and speciality grocery products, making it useful for home cooks looking for ingredients across several Asian cuisines. The store also provides a convenient shopping option within the centre.
Notable strengths: Broad selection across fresh and frozen Asian groceries
Asian cooking ingredients and snacksFrozen dim sum, seafood, vegetables and Korean meats29-35 Louis St, Airport West VIC 3042, AustraliaMr. Rhino Supermarket and Pool lounge
Mr. Rhino Supermarket and Pool lounge is an Asian grocery store in Melbourne with a broad selection of food, snacks, drinks and hard-to-find Asian products. It suits shoppers making a quick visit or looking for authentic ingredients and unusual flavours. The venue also contains an ice-cream shop and has a pool table upstairs, adding leisure options to the grocery offer.
Notable strengths: An ice-cream shop operates inside the supermarket
Shoppers seeking Asian ingredients and hard-to-find snacksVisitors wanting quick food, drinks or ice cream361-365 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaTANG - The Asian Food Emporium
TANG - The Asian Food Emporium is a Melbourne CBD Asian grocery store with a broad range of products from across Asia. Its shelves include Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Southeast Asian groceries, from rice, sauces and noodles to snacks, beverages, fresh produce and frozen foods. The store also has an alcohol section, making it useful for everyday cooking as well as harder-to-find ingredients such as Taiwanese stinky tofu.
Notable strengths: Covers products from multiple Asian cuisines
Home cooks seeking Asian pantry staples, fresh produce or frozen foodsShoppers looking for products from Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines185 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaTANG - The Asian Food Emporium (Balwyn)
TANG - The Asian Food Emporium (Balwyn) is an Asian grocery store with delivery, food, bakery and on-site parking. Its range spans bakery products, condiments, beverages and Asian groceries, including items such as kaya toast and Singapore fish ball noodles. The store is arranged in sections with wide aisles for browsing.
Notable strengths: Carries specific Southeast Asian products such as kaya toast and Singapore fish ball noodles
Shoppers seeking a broad selection of Asian groceriesPeople looking for Southeast Asian foods, drinks and bakery itemsCustomers who value on-site parking and delivery246-250 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia
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What you can shop for
- Multi-cuisine pantry shoppingHeng Sheng, TANG and East West Marketplace cover products from several Asian cuisines, including staples, sauces, noodles, snacks and beverages.
- Japanese and Korean specialitiesFUJI MART focuses on imported Japanese food, drinks and household goods, while D&K Asian Grocery describes Japanese and Korean ingredients, snacks, noodles and condiments.
- Fresh and frozen foodsSeveral stores list fresh produce, frozen seafood, dumplings, dim sum, vegetables or Korean meats for home cooking.
- Ready-made food and treatsLunar Mart offers hot food, while Pacific Asian Southbank Supermarket carries ready-made meals, frozen durian and Japanese cakes.
How to choose an Asian grocery store
- Write the cuisine list firstMatch your required ingredients to the store’s documented focus, whether that is Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian, Chinese or a broader mix.
- Decide whether you need fresh, frozen or prepared foodCompare stores by the supplied mentions of produce, seafood, dim sum, frozen foods, ready-made meals and hot food.
- Allow for store size and stock limitsLunar Mart and D&K Asian Grocery are described as relatively small, and Lunar Mart’s stock is noted as limited.
- Factor in trip convenienceDelivery, on-site parking, mall locations and proximity to markets are described for selected stores; check the relevant listing before travelling.
Frequent questions
Which store covers the most Asian cuisines?
Heng Sheng Asian Grocery is described as carrying Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean and Japanese staples. TANG also covers several Asian cuisines.
Where can I find Japanese groceries and liquor?
FUJI MART - Melbourne is described as stocking imported Japanese food, drinks, household goods and Japanese liquor. TANG’s CBD store also has an alcohol section.
Which store offers hot food?
Lunar Mart is described as offering hot food including rice balls, curry fish balls, mapo tofu buns and vegan barbecue pork.
Are any shops inside shopping centres?
East West Marketplace Docklands is within a mall, and Premium Asian Pantry Airport West is located at Westfield Airport West.
