It’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to buy those miniscule and overpriced sachets of spices from the supermarkets when you can buy massive bags of the same stuff at a fraction of the price from the Asian stores.

What’s more, when you arrive in a place like the Brighton Oriental Food Store, on Brighton Grove in Fenham, your choices are almost limitless - the array of Asian herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, and much, much more, is overwhelming!

Not only should you go there to stock up on your store cupboard (especially if you like making the odd curry!) but also for inspiration.

There is so much there and much of it stuff you’ll never see in a conventional supermarket.

And the staff are all too willing to show you round and will happily explain how to prepare what.

Brighton Oriental Food Store

14-18 Brighton Grove Fenham

Newcastle NE4 5NR

T: 0191 273 1938