Sungiven Foods is the latest Asian grocery store to open up their newest location in North Burnaby on Hastings and Gilmore. They have taken over Westminster Savings Credit Union’s old location to offer an array of Asian grocery store items.
They emphasize that they are dedicated to carry items that are natural, less processed and with fewer additives.
They opened up right on Easter long weekend and it was sure busy with people lining up to get a look even though we are supposed to stay indoors during the Covid-19 Pandemic. I needed to get some fresh fruits and vegetables for the family, so I decided to line up as the line up wasn’t too bad.
They had a promotion for a free pound of garlic mussels with a $25 purchase, but has since run out. I just missed out on it too.
Line Up
The line pictured here takes about 10 – 15 minutes depending on how slow of fast people do their shopping. I did find that a lot of people are taking their time to browse as its a new store.
Safety
To ensure everyone’s safety, they gave out gloves to all customers and wiped down surfaces regularly. They also wipe baskets and carts after each use.
Asian Trader Joe’s
The look of the entire store is very reminiscent of Trader Joe’s in the United States. If you took a quick glance inside, you would actually think it’s Trader Joe’s. You won’t find any of their products here.
Private Brands
Sungiven has their own private brands – Sungiven, OnTrue, OneTang, and Yuho. Usually items from these brands are cheaper and give you bang for your buck.
Final Thoughts
Not the best time to open up a grocery store during a pandemic, but the neighbourhood welcomes them with open arms. It’s good to have a larger Asian grocery store without traveling a little bit further to get some staple kitchen items. It was definitely needed in the area as there are other smaller farm markets and big box grocery stores with limited Asian produce and goods.
Sungiven Foods in Burnaby isn’t large, but some produce prices are worth it. I wouldn’t drive very far for it as their offerings aren’t unique. T&T has better variety, but sometimes its a touch far to get to if you’re living in Burnaby Heights.
The shelves are a touch bare right now, but hopefully they get more items in stock soon.
Address:
4106 E Hastings St, Burnaby, BC
Website:
https://sungivenfoods.ca/
