Chionggirl in Shanghai

In Shanghai, you have literally access to food products that are comparable to Singapore.

However for many of us Singaporeans, none can be compared with the 'ang moh jiak' (westernised food products) we can get from conveniently from Singaporean supermarkets. There are just some food that the Chinese cannot replicate.

I am one such person, however, the desire for such products is lesser I guess, since I don't cook much at home. But I have to admit, having such food does bring some comfort.

I have been to two supermarkets that sells 'ang moh jia'. One of them is in the Jing An Si area, called the Jiu Guang Supermarket and the other one, which I went to yesterday, was called City Shop, located at the Shanghai Centre.

Ok, maybe some of these MAY BE found in the Carrefour and the Tesco here, but so far, I haven't seen them. Yet.

The price of the foodstuffs in City Shop are, I would say, comparable to the price back home, of course it would be slightly higher. It is still rare commodity, since only a minor group of the population here consumes them. I was just checking out, so I bought these sauces and canned food. Yes, Ayam brand canned salmon in mayonaise is important. So are beans in ketchup and Heinz ketchup sauce. I am a pretty much a soupy person, and Campbell of course, is my choice.

City Shop is a disappointment though. I can't find my Post Blueberry Morning cereal. Duh. I would probably have better luck in Jiu Guang. Hmm. I think I will probably try Pines Supermarket in my next supermarket post.