Cheapest Asian Grocery Stores in Richmond BC

Richmond is the Asian grocery capital of Metro Vancouver. You've got everything from massive supermarkets to tiny mom-and-pop shops selling produce straight from the warehouse. Here's a price-focused breakdown of where to shop.

Where I Actually Shop for Cheap Asian Groceries in Richmond

When my grocery budget is tight, I drive past the big-name supermarkets and start in the Aberdeen–Sexsmith cluster, where a head of bok choy can cost half what it does a few blocks away. Below are the Richmond stores I actually rotate through, with the area, what each is good for, and a rough price level (Rice World is my go-to when I am watching the budget; T&T/Osaka costs a touch more but the produce and seafood are reliable). Everything is current as of June 2026, prices are level indicators not exact figures, and I have flagged one location that has closed at the bottom so you do not drive to a dead address.

Store	Area (Richmond)	Known For	Price Level	Notes
Rice World Supermarket	8777 Odlin Road (near Aberdeen)	Cheapest produce, hotpot, bulk snacks, bubble tea kits	$ (lowest)	Widely called the largest + cheapest Asian market in Richmond; daily ~9am, closes 8–9pm
New Hong Kong Supermarket	Continental Square, 3779 Sexsmith Road	HK-style packaged goods, milk tea, ramen; weekly produce specials	$	Smaller older store; sharp sale prices (e.g. radish under $0.50/lb on specials) — confirm
Foody World	3000 Sexsmith Road	Big general Asian grocery, fresh produce, meat & seafood	$–$$	Open late (commonly to ~midnight); confirm closing hour before a late run
88 Supermarket	110-4591 Garden City Road	Southeast Asian range — Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Mexican; 88 Kitchen deli	$–$$	~19,000 sq ft, opened Oct 2024; Mon–Fri from 8:30am, in-store hot food & sushi
Osaka Supermarket (T&T)	Yaohan Centre, 3700 No. 3 Road	Japanese + Chinese imports, bakery, prepared foods, seafood	$$	T&T's sister brand; large fresh selection, lots of free parking
T&T Supermarket — President Plaza	8181 Cambie Road	Full-format Chinese grocery, seafood counter, bakery	$$	T&T's original Richmond store; busy but well-stocked
T&T Supermarket — Lansdowne	Lansdowne Centre, 8311 Lansdowne Rd	Mainstream T&T range, mall-attached convenience	$$	Easy transit/mall access off No. 3 Road
Richmond Public Market	8260 Westminster Hwy	Two-level market — fresh veg/meat grocers downstairs, food court up	$–$$	Independent stalls; good for cheap fresh produce, cash often preferred
Yaohan Centre (grocers + food hall)	3700 No. 3 Road	Houses Osaka plus Asian specialty shops, bakery, take-out	$$	80+ store complex; the anchor stop if you want one-trip variety
2000 Supermarket	8388 Capstan Way (Union Square)	Budget Chinese grocery, produce	$	Operating store is in Union Square (the older No. 3 Road location has closed); confirm hours before going
Wah Shang Supermarket	8108 Park Road	Chinese dry goods, produce, hotpot meats	$–$	Open Mon–Fri ~9am–7pm; reasonable prices on hotpot meats and Southeast Asian goods

A few honest budget notes

• Cheapest overall: Rice World, then New Hong Kong and Richmond Public Market on a specials day. T&T/Osaka is the "reliable, slightly pricier" tier — go there for quality seafood and bakery, not rock-bottom prices.
• Sexsmith/Aberdeen cluster (Rice World, Foody World, New Hong Kong) lets you price-compare in one short drive — that is how I find the best produce deal each week.
• Bring cash for the independent market stalls; some give better prices off-card.
• Items marked "approx — confirm" mean I could not verify a current address/hours online — phone before building a trip around them.

Worth flagging before you drive

• T&T Supermarket at 135-5511 Hollybridge Way shows as CLOSED (Yelp, June 2026) — do not route to that address; use President Plaza, Lansdowne, or Osaka/Yaohan instead.

_References: 88supermarket.ca, richmond-news.com, nomsmagazine.com, Yelp (Rice World, Foody World, New Hong Kong, 88, T&T Hollybridge), yaohancentre.com, visitrichmondbc.com, Tripadvisor (Yaohan, Richmond Public Market) — all accessed June 2026._

Big Supermarkets

T&T Supermarket — 8311 Lansdowne Rd (Lansdowne Centre)

T&T is the go-to for most Asian groceries. The Lansdowne location is huge. Prices are mid-range — not the cheapest, but the selection is unbeatable. Great for Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Southeast Asian ingredients. Their weekly flyer (check the app) has good deals on produce and meat.

Typical prices: Bok choy $1.29/lb, firm tofu $1.99, rice (10kg) $14.99-18.99

H Mart — 4151 Hazelbridge Way (Aberdeen Centre)

Korean-owned, strong on Korean and Japanese products. Prices are comparable to T&T, sometimes slightly higher. But their kimchi selection is the best in Richmond, and the prepared foods section (tteokbokki, kimbap) is great for quick meals.

Osaka Supermarket — 3700 No. 3 Rd (inside Yaohan Centre)

Osaka is where you go for Chinese groceries at lower prices than T&T. The store is a bit dated-looking, but the prices make up for it. Produce is 10-20% cheaper than T&T on most items. The frozen dumpling selection is massive and cheap — 50-pack dumplings for $8-10.

Typical prices: Bok choy $0.99/lb, firm tofu $1.49, rice (10kg) $12.99-16.99

Hidden Gem: Small Shops

Sungiven Foods — 9771 Bridgeport Rd

A smaller store but their produce is shockingly cheap. They source directly from local farms and Asian importers. Great for leafy greens, Chinese eggplant, and winter melon. Prices are 20-30% below T&T on seasonal produce.

Price Smart Foods — 8200 Ackroyd Rd

Not an Asian specialty store, but their Asian produce section has grown a lot. Good prices on staples like rice, noodles, and soy sauce. Worth checking if you're already in the City Centre area.

Richmond Public Market — 8260 Westminster Hwy

The wet market area has vendors selling fresh produce, tofu, and meat at some of the lowest prices in Richmond. Quality varies, so check freshness. Go on weekday mornings for the best selection.

Price Comparison Tips

• Buy rice at Osaka or Sungiven — T&T charges a premium for the same brands
• T&T's flyer deals (Fridays) on meat can be 30-40% off — worth it for bulk buying
• Frozen dumplings and buns are cheapest at Osaka and Richmond Public Market
• Fresh seafood: compare between T&T and the fish vendors at Richmond Public Market

Getting There Without a Car

Most of these stores cluster around Richmond's City Centre, which is served by the Canada Line (Richmond-Brighouse, Lansdowne, Aberdeen stations) and the #410 and #403 buses. Osaka and H Mart sit a short walk apart near Aberdeen, and T&T Lansdowne is one stop down the line — easy to chain into a single trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T&T cheaper than regular grocery stores for Asian food?

Yes, by a lot. Asian ingredients at Save-On-Foods or Safeway are marked up 30-50% compared to T&T or Osaka. For soy sauce, rice, noodles, tofu, and Asian produce, always shop at Asian grocers.

When is the best time to get deals?

Friday is flyer day at T&T. Osaka marks down produce late in the evening before closing. Richmond Public Market has the best prices on weekend mornings when vendors want to move inventory.

Can I buy groceries online in Richmond?

T&T has online ordering with delivery through their app and Uber Eats. H Mart also has online ordering. For the smaller shops, you'll need to go in person.

References

[1] Statistics Canada, "Census Profile, Vancouver CMA, 2021." https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm

[2] BC Housing, "Rental Market Reports." https://www.bchousing.org/research-centre/housing-data

[3] TransLink, "Metro Vancouver Transit Information." https://www.translink.ca/

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