smb Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 hi all im looking for a grocery store that has more foriegn stuff.i went to food land the one in patpong but it was small and they didnt have alot it small i was told that Emporium has a grocery store and it is the best for expats is it true?!! if not what do u recomend? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
df358 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 hi allim looking for a grocery store that has more foriegn stuff.i went to food land the one in patpong but it was small and they didnt have alot it small i was told that Emporium has a grocery store and it is the best for expats is it true?!! if not what do u recomend? thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The supermarket I shop (Villa Supermarket at Soi Lang Suan) has a lot of foreign stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coder Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Yes, Villa will satisfy you much more than foodland which in my opinion's only redeeming value is turkey breast slices that I have found nowhere else. Emporium market is fairly comparable to Villa and worth a look too, but Villa on Sukhumvit Soi 33 has the best selection I have seen in Bangkok and is also open 24/7. The thing about Villa is their stock of certain things runs out from time to time so just because you don't see it once, it may pop up a month or two later (everyone is out of Velveeta right now, argh!). There was a poll on which is the best farang supermarket a while back I think in the farang food & pub section too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smb Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 thank u soooo much guys i went to Emporium today its good but i will sure try Villa next time. (these days supermarkets are my hangouts hehehehehe) kidding but i love shoping and its one of the things that i can do alone does Soi Lang Suan mean 33? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coder Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 does Soi Lang Suan mean 33? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, Soi Lang Suan is a different branch. Villa has 6 or 7 stores in Bangkok and I believe Sukhumvit Soi 33 is the headquarters, biggest & best selection. It is a short walk from the Emporium and faces Sukhumvit road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The suburban Foodlands are much better than those old versions downtown IMHO. Latphao Road branch is my current choice and has a good selection and room to maneuver carts. Villa is only downtown so have not used them in the last 20 years but used to have good meat sections but otherwise more expensive. Lotus, Big C and Carrefour all have good supermarkets with a number of imported items but are not targeted to foreigners. The Market Place (or whatever current name is) located in The Mall department stores have always been well stocked. And the Tops chain is usually close by with a fair selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 The Villa Market on Soi 15 Thong Lor is the biggest, most modern and best in Bangkok. Soi 33 pales in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAsiaHand Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 The Villa Market on Soi 15 Thong Lor is the biggest, most modern and best in Bangkok. Soi 33 pales in comparison. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For what it's worth, I second the motion. Ever since this Villa opened, they've let the range of stock in the other branches in the area slide quite significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smb Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 im confused now i live very close to patpong i dont even know how to explain to the taxi driver what is this road called....they never seem to know it!!!!!! i have up on trying to give them the address so i just say surwong road and from there i give the directions anyway as i said earlier i went to the foodland in patpong but it is very small and they dont have many things i also went to Emporium.it is really good they have stuff that i have seen before and also in english,my next trip would be to villa but Emporium and villa that u guys are talking about is far from where i live is there a good market that is close to me???? as good as Emporium i wouldnt mind the distance though if i have to( i miss home cooked food although the only thing i know is pasta) but i will try new stuff (whats the emergency number in bangkok in case something happens) looooooool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldoldgit!! Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 A while back someone gave the web site for Tesco Lotus in Chiang Mai, and was given a lot of stick, is there any chance he is sitting on the side and only reads the forum now and could give me sites for Carrefour, Home Pro, Makro, and Big C, in Chiang Mai, Thanks, as I love to compare how much we are being ripped off with UK prices, Coca Cola being one, pence in LOS, Pound+ UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 There's a good supermarket between Sukhumvit 49 and 51, called Thai Charoern which has some very unusual foreign stuff. Great selection of whiskies, rolling and pipe tobacco and lots of foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle paul Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 im confused now i live very close to patpong i dont even know how to explain to the taxi driver what is this road called....they never seem to know it!!!!!! i have up on trying to give them the address so i just say surwong road and from there i give the directions anyway as i said earlier i went to the foodland in patpong but it is very small and they dont have many things i also went to Emporium.it is really good they have stuff that i have seen before and also in english,my next trip would be to villa but Emporium and villa that u guys are talking about is far from where i live is there a good market that is close to me???? as good as Emporium i wouldnt mind the distance though if i have to( i miss home cooked food although the only thing i know is pasta) but i will try new stuff (whats the emergency number in bangkok in case something happens) looooooool <{POST_SNAPBACK}> why not get one of those counter top ovens? roast dinners whenever you want them when i visit relatives in rayong i always have to do roast chicken and all the trimmings for them! with super hot brown gravy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Don't forget the Villa, Sukhumvit Soi 2. Good selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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