Service 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.
Hungry Frog
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October 29, 2017
A 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.
Hazel Pham
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August 23, 2023
The 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!
s s
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June 24, 2023
Offers 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.
H Meemaw
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September 02, 2019
This is my favorite Asian Supermarket in the town. Always nice and clean. You can almost find everything you want. Good music taste. Very friendly customer service. Warm and lovely membership policy. Why not choice Basics!
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Service 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.
A 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.
The 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!
Offers 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.
This is my favorite Asian Supermarket in the town. Always nice and clean. You can almost find everything you want. Good music taste. Very friendly customer service. Warm and lovely membership policy. Why not choice Basics!