N1GTR Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hey everyone Japan has some damn tasty foods on offer, as we'd all know. Some of those teas from the vending machines are pretty addictive, but nothing got me addicted as bad as "Toppo" biscuits made by "Lotte" who i assume are like Japans answer to Arnotts. Now, my question; Has anyone found a shop that carries these sort of products in Australia? In Sydney would be best, but am happy to work interstate on this Quite often there's Indian grocery shops, or Chinese grocery shops - but i cant find a Japanese one! Please help me feed this addiction, my stomach and taste buds thank you all in advance Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/food/foodshopping.html /end thread First result on google sunshine-steve. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4645072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodeo666 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 You pay the post and I'll send em direct from here Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4645074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 oh and a wholesaler in VIC: http://www.japanfoodstrading.com They import and distribute Lotte products, you can ask them where a local retailer is. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4645084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merli Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Tokyomart in Northbridge. That place is like heaven for those struck down with yellow-fever Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4646031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Dear God. I guess you went through the 10 boxes you bought when you left here pretty quick huh. lol And in response to your email im not bringing any back for you, i already traded that little suitcase up for another big one. Forgot to take one with me to the container. Bring on the 40,000 Yen excess baggage charge. The semi-dark chocolate coated ones are better. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4646215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owgasm Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 if you find some, please send me a box or a sample in a sealed bag thanks i'm hungry. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4646230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 japanese biccy's aint got shit on korean ones. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4646240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Korean you say? Must be a black thing Monkey. I need to speak with you when i get back about a web job. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4646289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks everyone! Ill try Northbridge first up as its closest and see how it goes. If they're not in australia im happy to pay freight from japan for them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4648333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeter Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Aus seems pretty tight when it comes to sending food there. I cant even use boxes with food written on them and have been knocked back when I went to use a fanta box cause it had pictures of oranges on it! WTF?? has anyone got away with mailing food to aus before? they dont seem to care if its processed or not, just seems to be a blanket no go. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4654203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 i got hooked on these little fkrs... and this is the last pack of the bunch i brought back. i feel a little depressed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4654997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Streeter; I managed to bring back packets and packets through carry on, no idea why they'd give a shit if its mailed?!?! The packets i brought back were the normal toppo packets, so like your orange box its not hard at all to realise whats inside. Munkeyboy: Im going to the tokyomart tomorrow, ill look for you. I tried to call them but the girl who answered didnt speak much english, she said "no have, no have" but i doubt she knew what i was asking for Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4655882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 thanks steveo, you're a champ let me know if you see them, and i'll get my ass over there. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4656006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Dont bother going to tokyo mart. They didnt have either, i spent about 20mins looking Bought some "Pocky" to see if they're the same, and, well, they fkn suck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4657214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeter Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Streeter; I managed to bring back packets and packets through carry on, no idea why they'd give a shit if its mailed?!?! The packets i brought back were the normal toppo packets, so like your orange box its not hard at all to realise whats inside.Munkeyboy: Im going to the tokyomart tomorrow, ill look for you. I tried to call them but the girl who answered didnt speak much english, she said "no have, no have" but i doubt she knew what i was asking for yeah carry on is different as I think they have the custom agents there to ask you what the food is etc. with mail its no food, no boxes that are for food (even if there is no food in there) and even no boxes with pictures of food even if its fanta!!! so really really tight. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4657232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) lol @ no pics of food. it must be heaps tighter when you dont accompany the goods. when i went through customs, i said chocolates and wood, they said, ok scan the bag and go. lol hey steve, i found some lotte stuff today at a chinese supermarket, but it wasnt the one you mentioned. it was Lotte Choco Pie i tried them anyway. pretty average Edited June 15, 2009 by Munkyb0y Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4657487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 This trip I brought wooden swords back, metal swords, Syrikins, Sy's, Japanese Ninja head guards and body guards, well over the legal amount of alcohol as well. What i got done on was Richards bloody smokes in carry on. 1 box allowed not 2. No big deal. Took attention away from $1000 worth of scotch in check in which did have locks on that were no longer there upon arrival in Aus. Lucky. I also had Toppo's and Pocky in carry on. They never seem to mind. They did check a couple of Snow Globes from Fuji a few times through the scanner and wanted to check the liquid inside. Could be water, could be a meth mix who knows. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4659174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 lol @ no pics of food. it must be heaps tighter when you dont accompany the goods.when i went through customs, i said chocolates and wood, they said, ok scan the bag and go. lol hey steve, i found some lotte stuff today at a chinese supermarket, but it wasnt the one you mentioned. it was Lotte Choco Pie i tried them anyway. pretty average Mmm they look pretty shit, so much of the jap biscuits/candies looked almost fake IMO. Like going to maccas and asking for a big mac, then getting one that looks all glossy like the one in the pic on the menu Next place to try is the place in Melbourne. Not sure when im driving there next though so may just have to get them mailed up (and ill have to get a few packets to make it worthwhile). You in for an order or your ones? You could pick them up from my place Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4659519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
@ndrew Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Absolutely loved the mini chocolate macadamia nut boxes and so cheap too! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273896-japanese-supermarkets/#findComment-4662020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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