Access to affordable groceries is one of the most important list of priorities for incoming students. This guide aims to get you covered on where to find affordable groceries, Asian and Halal grocers.
Everyday Groceries:
Iceland Foods
Iceland is one of the cheapest supermarket around and always providing good deals available; 3 packets for £10 for frozen fish, competitive meal deals, they are a go to for lazy meals. The closest Iceland supermarket from Elms BT1 and BT2 is located at 1, King St, Belfast BT1 1GH which is a 2 minute walk away from BT1.
Tesco Supermarket/ Express:
Tesco has selections of all necessity goods; food, drink, bathroom and kitchen supplies. They are conveniently located all around Belfast.
Lidl:
Prices are incredibly friendly in Lidl. Similar to Giant in Singapore, they are well-known for its cheap prices and award-winning own-label goods. The closest Lidl supermarket from Elms BT1 and BT2 is located at Hi Park Centre, High St, Belfast BT1 2JZ
Asian Grocers:
Lee Foods:
Lee foods carries fresh produce as well as Asian food and ingredients. Should you miss roti prata, they sell prata (from Spring Home) indomee, instant Laksa noodles (from Prima Taste), providing you with a taste of home. They have everything you need for most Asian cooking and are located at 98-108 Donegall Pass, Belfast BT7 1BX, surrounded by Chinese eateries selling roasted pork, hot pots and dim sum.
Asian Supermarket:
As the biggest Asian supermarket in Belfast, they house lots of snacks, like wang wang and pocky. Asides from snacks they do sell frozen dim sum too! Located at 40 Ormeau Embankment, Belfast BT6 8LU they are not the most convenient supermarket to go by foot or public transport, we recommend heading down with a couple of friends in a taxi that would average about £5-£6 from the school campus.
Halal Grocers:
Madinah Grocery:
It sells fresh halal meat and is located minutes away from campus. It is very convenient for students living in Elms BT9. It is located at Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 7AG
Istanbul Market:
Sells fresh halal meat and lots of Mediterranean groceries. Convenient for students living in Elms BT1 and BT2 as it is a mere 10 minutes walk away. Located at Belfast BT7 1JG
Makkah Market:
They sell halal meat and Mediterranean groceries. They are conveniently located at 41 Bradbury Pl, Belfast BT7 1RR, a 5 minutes walk away from campus.
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