If you are looking for quality produce from Eastern and Central Europe, Australia and South Korea, visit these boutique grocers for their range of fresh and packaged products.
Anna’s Gourmet
Anna’s Gourmet is where you can find hard-to-find brands and products from Central and Eastern Europe. Think of it as a gateway to the rich tapestry of flavours that Europe has to offer, right here in Singapore. The store’s curated collection boasts a diverse array of delicacies, including unique pantry goods, fresh dairy and cheese, meat products, artisanal chocolates, exotic confectionery, and a selection of wines and spirits, available both online and at its charming store along Sam Leong Road.
Try the region’s sausages like the Original Hungarian Salami and Polish Kabanossy Sausages (some are halal-certified), or the extensive assortment of fish and caviar such as Osetra Caviar “Imperial”. Cheese lovers may want to try Brynza “Milochka”, a feta cheese known for its pleasant milky flavour and delicate texture. The wine selection at Anna’s Gourmet features a variety of unique amber and Qvevri wines made using traditional Georgian methods – in clay vessels buried underground. Highlights include Mukuzani Alazani Marani (a dry red wine) and semi-sweet red Tavadi Kindzmarauli.
Anna’s Gourmet is at 11 Sam Leong Rd, #01-01, Singapore 207903. Alternatively, visit its online store here with same-day or express delivery.
Surrey Hills Grocer One Holland Village
Stroll through the aisles of the newly opened grocer at One Holland Village as you uncover the finest offerings from the Land Down Under. The star attraction is the custom-built ice cream truck that apparently took four full months to build. Reminiscent of what you would find on the streets of Sydney, it delivers freshly churned Tasmanian ice cream from family-run farm, Port Arthur Lavender. Explore a delightful array of sublime ice cream flavours, including Port Arthur Lavender & Chocolate, Port Arthur Lavender & Coconut, and more.
The main grocer houses a total of over 100 Australian brands, many of which are exclusive to Surrey Hills Grocer. Making their debut in Singapore are exciting brands like Suki McMaster, which is known for its diverse range of lifestyle products including rompers and home decor.
Surrey Hills Grocer One Holland Village is at 7 Holland Village Way, #03-29 to 33, Singapore, 275748.
Taste K
Taste K is the new sister brand of SoGoodK, an online purveyor of premium Korean lifestyle products. Customers will find more affordable and accessible products here, including a daily fresh range of quality Korean produce. Supported by The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Ministry of Agriculture, and Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, Taste K allows more people to sample new varieties of Korean produce in Singapore, thanks to collaborations with certified Korean researchers and farmers.
Find a range of Kimchi products such as Classic Kimchi, Dried Kimchi, Kimchi Pickles, and the immensely popular Silbi Kimchi, a recipient of the 2021 Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Award. Known for its extremely spicy flavour profile, Silbi Kimchi has gained global acclaim and become a favourite among mukbangers. Other fresh produce include Korean melons (Santa Honey Watermelon, Black Winner Watermelon, Beta Carotene Oriental Melon, Elite Honey Oriental Melon, and K3 Muskmelon), Geumsil Strawberries and Honey Sweet Potatoes (Gogum).
Visit Taste K’s online store here.