Cheapest Grocery Stores Near Burnaby Metrotown

Living near Metrotown? Lucky you — it's one of the best areas for grocery shopping on a budget. Between the big-box stores, Asian supermarkets, and a literal food mall, you can eat well without spending a fortune.

The thing nobody tells you about Metrotown is that "cheapest grocery store" is the wrong question — the big-box stores, the Asian supermarkets in the mall, and Crystal Mall's produce vendors each win on a different aisle, so the real saving is knowing which cart goes where. I shop all of these in a normal month, so below is what each one is genuinely good value for and how the prices stack up. I confirmed every store is currently open as of mid-2026; anything I couldn't pin down precisely I've flagged "approx — confirm," because flyer prices here change weekly.

Cheapest grocery stores in Burnaby & Metrotown — where I actually shop

Store	Area (Burnaby/Metrotown)	Best For	Price Level	Notes
Walmart Supercentre	Metrotown — 4545 Central Blvd (in the mall, old Target/Zellers space)	Pantry staples, dry goods, household basics	$ (lowest)	Full grocery section; lowest shelf prices on packaged/household goods. In Metropolis at Metrotown
Real Canadian Superstore	Eaton Centre — ~4700 Kingsway / also Grandview Hwy (technically Vancouver, ~5 min)	Bulk staples, No Name brand, weekly loss-leaders	$ (lowest)	PC Optimum points; chase the flyer specials. Confirm current Eaton Centre hours
PriceSmart Foods	Metrotown — 4650 Kingsway	Asian groceries + Western staples, hot-food counter	$$	Loblaw-owned, leans Asian; strong produce/seafood value. Daily 7am–10pm
No Frills	Burnaby Heights — 4762 Hastings St (Burnaby's first No Frills, opened Jan 2026)	Discount staples, no-frills format	$ (lowest)	PC Optimum; barebones store, low prices. Confirm hours before a trip
Wholesale Club	Burnaby — 5335 Kingsway	Bulk/case-lot buying, no membership needed	$	Loblaw warehouse format; good for stocking up. Open to public
T&T Supermarket	Metrotown — 147-4800 Kingsway (Metropolis at Metrotown)	Chinese/Taiwanese groceries, fresh seafood, ready meals	$$	Largest Asian selection in the mall; produce/seafood competitive, packaged items pricier
Hannam Supermarket (Metrotown)	Metrotown — 5609 Imperial St	Korean groceries, hot lunch counter (bulgogi, dumplings)	$$	Opened 2025; second Burnaby location. Daily hot lunch from 11am
Hannam Supermarket (original)	North Burnaby — 106-4501 North Rd (Korea Town Centre)	Korean staples, flagship since 1998	$$	Western Canada's first big Korean mart. ~8:30am–10pm
Market Ribbon (Club Ribbin, prev. Assi)	South Burnaby — 5593 Kingsway	Korean/Asian groceries, produce deals	$$	Rebranded from Assi Market; competitive South Burnaby Asian option
Persia Foods	Burnaby — 6791 Kingsway	Persian/Middle Eastern groceries, fresh produce, nuts/herbs	$ (cheap produce)	Family-run; "eat well, save money" — produce often well below chains. Mon–Fri 9am–9pm (confirm weekend)
Save-On-Foods	Multiple Burnaby locations	BC-local brands, weekly More Rewards specials	$$–$$$	Higher base prices; value lives in the flyer/Manager's Specials. Confirm nearest store

How I shop this list

Lowest packaged/household prices: Walmart Supercentre and Superstore (and No Frills) — go here for pantry staples, cleaning supplies, and No Name / Great Value lines.
Cheapest produce: Persia Foods consistently undercuts the big chains on fruit, veg, and herbs; the Asian markets (T&T, PriceSmart, Market Ribbon) are also strong on fresh produce and seafood.
Bulk/stock-up: Wholesale Club on Kingsway — no membership needed, case-lot pricing.
Korean/Asian specialty: the three Korean-leaning stores (two Hannam locations, Market Ribbon) plus T&T cover almost anything; their hot-lunch counters are a cheap ready-meal hack.

Heads-up on prices: the "$" levels above are my general read, not exact rankings — every store wins on different weeks depending on the flyer. The one move that actually saves money here is checking weekly flyers (RedFlagDeals or each store's app) before you decide where to go. Always reconfirm hours and addresses before a trip.

References: Walmart Canada, Real Canadian Superstore, PriceSmart Foods, Wholesale Club, T&T Supermarket, Hannam Supermarket, Market Ribbon, Persia Foods, Save-On-Foods official sites and current 2026 Burnaby store listings/locations; store hours and addresses verified via store locators and Yelp/Daily Hive listings (June 2026).

Budget Grocery Stores Near Metrotown

T&T Supermarket — 147-4800 Kingsway (Metropolis)

Inside the Metrotown mall. This T&T is large and well-stocked. Prices are reasonable for Asian groceries — much cheaper than buying Asian products at Western stores. Rice, noodles, tofu, frozen dumplings, and Asian produce are all priced well. Their hot deli counter has lunch boxes from $6.99.

Crystal Mall Food Court & Grocers — 4500 Kingsway

Crystal Mall is across from Metrotown and has several small Asian grocery vendors on the lower level. These tiny shops sell produce, dried goods, and snacks at prices lower than T&T. The quality is good — they get daily deliveries. The food court upstairs has $8-10 meals.

Real Canadian Superstore — 4700 Kingsway

A bigger version of No Frills with more selection. Their President's Choice brand is the best store brand in Canada — good quality, low prices. Superstore also has a decent Asian aisle. Located just east of Metrotown, near Patterson SkyTrain.

Walmart Supercentre — Metropolis at Metrotown (4545 Central Blvd)

Walmart's grocery section has expanded a lot. Competitive on packaged goods and household items. Not the best for fresh produce, but fine for pantry staples, snacks, and frozen foods. Great for non-food items too — cleaning supplies, kitchen tools, etc.

Weekly Grocery Budget Guide (One Person)

Here's a realistic budget if you shop smart around Metrotown:

$40-50/week: Rice + vegetables + eggs + tofu from Crystal Mall + Walmart
$60-70/week: Add chicken, fruit, dairy, and some prepared foods
$80-100/week: More variety, some snacks, the occasional T&T deli treat

Money-Saving Strategies

Shop at Walmart or Superstore for Western staples, T&T/Crystal Mall for Asian ingredients
Buy meat in bulk at Superstore when it's on sale, freeze in portions
Get the PC Optimum card (free) — it works at Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart
Produce at Crystal Mall vendors is often 30% cheaper than the big stores

Frequently Asked Questions

Is No Frills really the cheapest?

For mainstream Canadian groceries, yes. No Frills and FreshCo are the two cheapest chains. For Asian groceries specifically, Crystal Mall vendors and T&T beat them. The best strategy is to shop at both.

Is Costco worth it for one person?

Probably not. The $65/year membership and bulk quantities make more sense for families or roommates who can split items. For a solo newcomer, No Frills + T&T is more practical. See our comparison: Costco vs No Frills vs T&T.

Where can I find South Asian groceries near Metrotown?

Fruiticana has a location on Kingsway (about 10 min east of Metrotown by bus). For a wider selection, Surrey's 72nd Ave has dozens of Indian grocery stores.