Melbourne Oriental Market is a long-standing business specializing in Japanese and other Asian groceries. It is noted for having the best selection and presentation of authentic products compared to other local markets, with a particularly large offering of refrigerated, frozen, and hard-to-find items. The store is clean and well-organized, carrying a wide range of goods from snacks, desserts, noodles, and condiments to cooking utensils, produce, and dried products. The owner is consistently described as super nice, friendly, and helpful, often engaging with customers about their purchases and offering recommendations. The service is considered exceptional, with examples of going above and beyond, such as placing special orders for customers and providing cooking and delivery for community events. The store does have a policy requesting that customers not take pictures inside. A small dog is present in the shop. Many reviews state the dog is sweet, well-behaved, often napping, and friendly. However, there is a mention of it barking aggressively on one occasion. A recurring point is that prices are generally high compared to other local stores, and not all items are clearly priced, so customers are advised to ask. Despite the cost, it is recognized as the primary source for specific Japanese groceries in the area.
we had a great experience in this store except for the doggie!!! Forget the nay sayers we are going again today!!!! She had stuff in there that we have only found online!!!!
January 2025
Small market with big prices, I got a container of kimchee for $12! (Ouch)
September 2024
I was looking for a place to purchase 2 lbs of mint for an upcoming event on short notice, and the lovely owner placed an order with her mint supplier and got them to me right on time! She was even texting me with updates about my mint, going above and beyond. The mint was fresh and perfect and we even got to pet the sweet... read full comment
