Asia Oriental Store, Plymouth — Local services in Plymouth

Stepping into Asian store , one is immediately immersed in a sensory delight that transcends the ordinary food stuff shop. This culinary treasure trove boasts an impressive array of gourmet delights, from exotic spices to rare artisanal chocolates. The meticulous curation of products reflects a commitment to quality, ensuring that every item on the shelves is a gastronomic gem waiting to be discovered.

The shop's ambiance is a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern elegance, creating a welcoming atmosphere for food enthusiasts. The knowledgeable staff adds to the experience, offering expert guidance on ingredients and suggesting unique pairings that elevate home cooking to a new level.

What sets asian store apart is its dedication to sourcing local, sustainable, and organic products whenever possible. This not only supports the community but also ensures that customers receive the freshest and finest ingredients available. The packaging is eco-friendly, aligning with the shop's ethos of mindful consumption.

Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking rare finds or a home cook eager to experiment, asian store transcends the conventional food stuff shop, making it a haven for culinary exploration and a must-visit for anyone with a passion for...

The store is quite big with a range of Oriental products - fresh, frozen and dried. Am not an expert and cannot differentiate some of the products however am sure you will find some Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Philippine, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Singaporean and African special ingredients not usually found in mainstream grocery supermarkets. It also has an amazing variety of rice and noodles. The products are easy to find, and there's always staff available to ask if you can't find what you are looking for. The price range is vary depending on product some are more expensive than others. I find some of the products they weigh quite expensive for example loose mangoes, plantains and okra are some of the products I thought were abit expensive compare to London. Sometimes you might find yourself queuing due to only one till operating. However both times I had to queue staff was very apologetic. Overall if you are looking for different products, herbs, spices and ingredients you will definitely...

The selection of products is standard as with other Chinese supermarket so there is no surprise on this side. Not quite impressed with their customer service though. I was at the checkout today and inserted my American Express (Amex) card for payment. Their card machine accepted my Amex card and prompted me to enter PIN, at which time, the staff suddenly intervened and told me Amex was not accepted here and cancelled the payment. Well, it is totally OK not to take certain payment method, but this should either be clearly displayed (there was only a note saying debit/credit card is accepted with no additional charge over £5 - no mention of Amex) or inform customer when they saw the card (which clearly stated it was Amex in large font size). Giving a customer a card machine and then grab it at the stage when customer was about to enter the PIN seems not the best practice to me. Unsurprisingly no word of apology was offered for the confusion and inconvenience caused by their sudden...