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| - Unless you have the patience of, oh, I dunno, a professional toilet trainer for toddlers or small-bladdered puppies, I wouldn't recommend coming here. Ever. I'm only ever here for 5 minute intervals but when I leave I feel like I've just competed in an Ironman Triathlon.
This is the Asian grocery store on Spadina that's in the basement, not to be confused with China City Supermarket (a few doors south). From the moment you walk in, you're being shouted at, shuttled around and herded. One dude behind me was herding me through the aisles like a fucking sheep dog. I was so mad I could spit, but instead channeled my "serenity now" mantra and moved out of his way. It is busy as fuck in here.
I wasn't quite sure how to rate this place, because I do return here time and again to purchase my beloved Glico curry cubes, but I do so with much dread and anger. Like, I literally shudder at the thought of setting foot inside. So, enter at your own risk!
Personally I only recognize about 5% of the products in this massive grocery store - everything else requires knowledge of Asian ingredients or a translator (also, don't come here expecting anyone to help you navigate the aisles or help you find products). Thankfully, Glico blocks (for Japanese curry) are among these products, and the only reason I come here.
This is literally the only store I've ever seen Glico available. They come in mild, medium and hot varieties for $1.99 each. I've posted a photo of their exact location in the store as they're away from the rest of the sauces and curry powders and otherwise impossible to find. So walk down the stairs, turn left and they're at the end of the second aisle. Enjoy!
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