Specialty grocers & international supermarkets where you can get unique produce from

Residents of Thomson and its neighbouring areas can rejoice with a new premium butchery and grocery store opening at their doorsteps. King of Wagyu Singapore  is a new destination that aims to bring quality cuts of wagyu beef at affordable prices to Singapore. Beef lovers can expect a wide range of top quality A5 wagyu beef across different cuts, such as A5 Wagyu Ribeye, A5 Wagyu Sirloin and A5 Wagyu Tenderloin. Customers can also experience the taste of premium beef across different forms, such as Shabu Shabu, Yakiniku, Beef Patties, Minced Beef and Beef Cubes.

The store also offers other epicurean food products that go greatly with beef to cater to the full
gourmet experience, such as Homemade Truffle Butter, various sauces, olive oils, mustards and
Maldon sea salt.

183 Upper Thomson Road, Longhaus, #01-01, Singapore 574429

A new, one-of-a-kind gourmet seafood grocer nestled in the charming neighbourhood of Joo Chiat, Bleu is a specialty grocer that specialises in dry-aged fish and offers a variety of live, chilled, frozen and cooked seafood, as well as a curated selection of meats, fine food, pantry essentials and alcoholic beverages.

Their specialty is dry-aged fish which is fish that has been descaled and gutted sashimi-grade fish goes into the dry-ager, where the temperature and humidity levels are controlled, for a period of five to thirty days. Savour the intense flavours and improved firmness of dry-aged fish in several simple ways such as
eating the premium, sashimi-grade fish raw, or pan-seared lightly with fuss-free seasonings like salt
and olive oil to bring out the authentic flavour and beautiful texture.

If you prefer your seafood live, customers are able to purchase Live Boston Lobster (from $40 per piece) and Live Alaskan King Crab (from $138 per 1kg) from customised open-top tanks that are positioned for easy viewing and selecting.

175 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427446

ICYDK, Golden Mile Complex is a foodie enclave for Thais in Singapore. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the complex houses many shops peddling Thai produce and essentials. One of them is Thai Supermarket, which has been around since 1985 and takes up a large part of the second floor. You can also find their products online and on Shopee.

Currently with two stores, one in Chinatown and another in Tampines, Kun Hai Shop retails a wide array of Chinese foods and snacks. They range from the crowd-pleasing suan la fen (sour spicy noodles) to candied hawthorn and xiao long xia (crawfish). Sauces, spices and dried goods to create Chinese dishes are available too. You can also find them on Shopee.

1 Park Rd, #01-83 People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108 and 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-11 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536

Scarlett Supermarket is another purveyor of Chinese foods and goods. They opened their doors along Trengganu Street in 2020 and have since expanded to 13 locations islandwide, making them a more convenient option for many. They are also available on Shopee.

Scarlett Supermarket has multiple locations in Singapore 

Baltic Supermart is nestled in a shophouse along River Valley Road, which makes it easy to miss. But once inside, you’ll be greeted by a variety of Eastern European meat, seafood, snacks and drinks (yes, vodka too) from the Czech Republic to Kazakhstan. They are also available online.

272 River Valley Rd, Singapore 238315

Fancy hosting your own Mexican fiesta at home? Head to Belmonte Latin Foods to get the ingredients you need, ranging from fresh corn and flour tortillas and hominy to Oaxaca cheese and the various dried chillies cherished in Mexican cuisine. Shop via their online store then have them delivered or picked up at their Los Jefes Tacqueria in NEWest Mall.

Belmonte Latin Foods is available online 

Another place to find a whole slew of Mexican pantry staples is La Mexicana. They carry a wide range of fresh and dried chillies, including fiery ones such as Trinidad Scorpion Red and Carolina Reaper. They are also available online.

30 Victoria St, #01-19 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996

Located in Bukit Timah, German Market Place has been serving the German and Dutch communities in Singapore since 1999. Besides carrying a wide range of beers, German Market Place sells both fresh and frozen foods as well as snacks and speciality items. They are also available online.

609 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269710

Under the same management as German Market Place, African Market Place focuses on food items from all across Africa. They are especially proud of the South African wines and spirits, which you can pair with cured meats such as biltong (jerky) and other pantry staples.

African Market Place is available online

LPB Market was formerly known as Le Petite Boutique and stands beside Chomp Chomp Food Centre in Serangoon Gardens. Cold cuts, cheeses, wines, meats, seafood and other common grocery items are sourced from across Europe and sold under one roof. They are also available online.

4 Kensington Park Rd, Singapore 557256

The French Grocer offers quality foods from around the world to hotels, restaurants and homes. You will find fresh produce, cheeses and wines as well as ready-to-eat meals created in collaboration with chef Julien Bompard, the former owner of Le Saint Julien.

The French Grocer is available online

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This article was first published on Singapore Women’s Weekly with additional reporting by Her World.