Yan's Supermarket — Local services in North Island

I always look forward to visiting Yan’s during my trips, and it has become a cherished tradition for me. The Asian food at the cafeteria is simply outstanding! Whether I’m craving a flavorful stir-fry or some delicious dumplings, Yan’s never disappoints. The freshness and authenticity of the dishes really stand out, making each visit a delightful culinary experience.

What I love most is the vibrant atmosphere and the friendly staff who always greet me with a warm smile. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a meal before I continue with my day. After savoring my food, I usually spend some time shopping at the nearby stores. There’s such a great variety of shops that I can always find something special to take back home to Whanganui.

For me, Yan’s is not just a meal; it’s a part of my travel routine. I always make sure it’s the last stop before I head back home, as it wraps up my trip on a high note. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend stopping by Yan’s for a delicious meal and a fun shopping experience! You...

Average price, good selection of Chinese with limited Korean, Japanese, Thai, etc

Update: I tried the restaurant they have there today. The YumYumCha (steamed dumplings etc.) was quite good 8/10 for Chickens feet, shrimp and pork dumplings, and shrimp and chives) original chili oil sauce accompaniment was delicious too.. Also tried my favorite Hainanese chicken rice but it didn't come near to passable. Rice was terribly presented and hard in some places, chicken was very average, the only thing that was good was the chili sauce that chef makes himself..it was quite good.

There is a large menu of Chinese favorite dishes so head down and test it for yourselves. I'd like to try MaPo Tofu next and will definitely have Yumcha there again.

Of note was a large Chinese clientele which normally indicates a reasonablely good restaurant (or perhaps lack of...

Their cooking and menu is reasonable, but you have to buy your chilli sauce unlike other restaurants and overseas where these are standard condiments offered freely at every table! A tad tight! (Chilli and soya sauce is the equivalent of the Western salt and pepper condiments).

They also offer other popular, product lines such as Chinese cakes and savouries, eg. baked char siu pow, red bean cake, etc., in addition to their cold, Chinese-deli foods.

UPDATE: A few days ago we ordered their Char Kway Teow. What a dismal dish - utterly disappointing! It was greasy and had black beans (it is not an order for ho fan with black beans!) and very little else eg. 2 halves of a fishball, 2 bits of "crab" stick. Note, the ingredients apart from the noodles are vital to this dish!!

Lucky for them their bakery and pricing has remained...