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Q: Which is the best stocked import grocery store in Shanghai?
Lolitta: from an eChinacities article, copied and pasted without their permission, and for your benefit. I hope it is of use to you.
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1)City Shop
The City Shop chain is one of the most recognisable and well-established in Shanghai. There are seven branches across town, all offering a massive range of imported food like cereal, pasta, sauce, wine, biscuits, fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products. They also stock English books and international magazines. You can order online through their website and even receive free delivery for orders over 200 RMB; however, there is a service charge of 20 RMB. The main branches are listed below and the others can be found on CityShop’s website.
Add: 1/F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xilu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 6215 0418
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-22:30
Add: 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu, near Xingeng Lu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 6215 0418
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-22:00
Website: www.cityshop.com.cn
2) FeiDan
Somewhat bizarrely, this chain’s name means "flying egg" and their whimsical cartoon logo attests to this. All five branches are well-stocked with goods imported mainly from Europe and the United States. They accept online orders via their website and they will deliver your ordered goods for free, within three hours; there is a minimum delivery amount of 100 RMB. Another good reason to shop at FeiDan is the free fabric shopping bag they’ll give you, which is perfect for re-using or doubling up as a laundry bag. The gelato bar at the Anfu Lu branch is also worth a visit.
Add: 158 Anfu Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 5403 6991
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-22:00
Add: 382-1 Dagu Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 6340 0547
Opening hours: Daily, 09.30-22:00
Add: The Loft, 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Jiashan Lu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 6473 3194
Opening hours: Daily, 09.00-22:00
Add: Lujiazui Centre Palace, 332 Jin Yan Lu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 5059 3723
Opening hours: Daily, 09.30-22:00
Add: Hongqiao, 1896 Hami Lu, near Qingxi Lu, Shanghai
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Tel: 021 6242 7181
Opening hours: Daily, 07:00-20:00
Website: http://www.feidan.cn/
3) Fine Foods
A relative newcomer on the expat shopping scene, Fine Foods opened at the end of 2009 and provides the north Jing’an/south Putuo foreign contingent with
food and wine. Their wine room is especially impressive and they have a fresh meat counter as well as English books. The adjoining bakery provides bread and cake products.
Add: 1582 Kangding Lu, near Wanhangdu Lu, Shanghai
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4) FreshMart
Accessible either from Jing'an Temple metro station or the Jiu Guang shopping mall, FreshMart is a Japanese brand which offers a wide range of imported goods. The Japanese element can be seen in the long sushi counter and in the selection of plum wines.
FreshMart is also great for imported coffee and tea, as well as wine but beware of the commissioned staff that tend to pester you as you browse selection.
Add: B/F, Jiu Guang, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huashan Lu, Shanghai
Tel: 021 3217 4838
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00-22:00
5) MyLocalStore
This online shop allows you to create an account on their website, where you can place orders of imported groceries and organic produce. They offer regular discounts and special offers and cover Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Kunshan and Wuxi. Delivery is free for and a 10 RMB service charge is applied for delivery orders under 100 RMB. If you place your order before 16:30, you will receive it before noon the next day.
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6) SmartDirect;
SmartDirect.cn is similar to MyLocalStore' in that they take online grocery orders and ship them to your door. They have an agreement with Marks and Spencer to deliver on their behalf, which is great if you don"t live close to the Nanjing Lu flagship store.
Website: SmartDirect.cn
7) Pines the Market Place
Residents of Pudong"s villa complexes can find a huge range of imported goods at branches of Pines. There are also two branches in Puxi. With 1200 wine labels and meat specialists on site, Pines has become a firm favourite among expats. Home delivery is also available.
Add: Season Villas, 1983 Huamu Lu, near Century Park, Shanghai
Tel: 021 6262 9055 (delivery)<BR>
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-21:00
Add: French Concession, 322 Anfu Lu, near Wukang Lu, Shanghai <BR>地å€:
Tel: 6262 9055 (delivery)
Open: Daily 08:30-21:30
Add: Green Sports & Leisure Center, 633 Biyun Lu, near Lan'an Lu
Tel: 021 6262 9055 (delivery)
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-21:30
Add: Minhang, 427 Jinfeng Lu, near Baole Lu, Shanghai
Tel: 021 6262 9055 (delivery) Opening hours: Daily, 08:30-21:30
8) Carrefour
Most branches of the French superstore have imported goods aisles, but the best branches are in Gubei and Zhongshan Park. At Zhongshan, the wine section itself takes up a whole room and there are several well-stocked aisles of dry goods including cereals, potato chips and chocolate.
The origin of each product is conveniently listed on the price tag. The Gubei branch has a selection of foreign magazines
Add: Zhongshan Par, B1-2/F, Cloud Nine Shopping Mall, 1018 Changning Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, Shanghai
Tel: 021 6226 1364
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00-22:30
Add: Gubei, 268 Shuicheng Nan Lu, near Yan'an Xi Lu, Shanghai
\Tel: 021 6278 1944
Opening hours: Daily, 08:30-23:00
I do carrefour and city shop (on those days i pretend its ok to pay 32 kuai for rice milk)
city shop is painfully expensive but you know what you're getting
Ole at Kerry Parkside, they have all sorts of imported products.
