Bound4Tassie Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4840283/from-vietnam-to-nw/?cs=5312 Great news! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, Bound4Tassie said: http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4840283/from-vietnam-to-nw/?cs=5312 Great news! I love to see the Asian shops cropping up. We have some excellent ones in Launceston / Hobart etc. and naturally competition keeps their prices competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 What do you like to buy in an Asian supermarket ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Parley said: What do you like to buy in an Asian supermarket ? So many authentic spices which you cant obtain in a supermarket. Specialised Japanese/Korean/Chinese sauces & pastes. Many sell Korean whisky or Japanese sake which are not readily available. Rice can be cheaper in the sack if you require very large quantities. We love the smells of the Orient and rummaging around the shelves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, Parley said: What do you like to buy in an Asian supermarket ? Good tofu, bean curd, decent choice of spices and pickles and different sauces. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, Parley said: What do you like to buy in an Asian supermarket ? I love trying new things! Finding a recipe and actually being able to buy the real ingredients rather than a Western substitute is great. Will be wonderful to have this place in Devonport. Edited August 11, 2017 by Bound4Tassie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, Bound4Tassie said: I love trying new things! Finding a recipe and actually being able to buy the real ingredients rather than a Western substitute is great. Will be wonderful to have this place in Devonport. `Some Vietnamese friends of ours who have a business in Launceston were remarking how the prices at this store are double and triple compared to Melbourne which is rather a shame. Island prices ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Evandale said: `Some Vietnamese friends of ours who have a business in Launceston were remarking how the prices at this store are double and triple compared to Melbourne which is rather a shame. Island prices ! To a point I agree. Sometimes it's just plain greed on the behalf of the shop owners. In Fourways, Devonport where this new Asian store is opening, I've seen shops opening and closing pretty regularly, a fish and chip shop, a bakery, a hairdressers and one or two others. Too expensive so guess what? Nobody bothered going there. If your prices aren't fair - you'll go under. I'll check out the Asian supermarket next week and let you know how it's going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Toots said: To a point I agree. Sometimes it's just plain greed on the behalf of the shop owners. In Fourways, Devonport where this new Asian store is opening, I've seen shops opening and closing pretty regularly, a fish and chip shop, a bakery, a hairdressers and one or two others. Too expensive so guess what? Nobody bothered going there. If your prices aren't fair - you'll go under. I'll check out the Asian supermarket next week and let you know how it's going. Thank you Toots. Apparently it opened last week and our Vietnamese friends were astonished with the prices. It will be interesting to see what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libbye Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Wonderful to have a variety of foods. Makes cooking so much more interesting. Do they sell Asian fresh veg too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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