Grand Laguna: Hawthorn’s One-Stop Shop for Southeast Asian (and Surprise Colombian) Groceries

Since 1992, Grand Laguna has quietly built a reputation as one of Hawthorn’s premier Asian grocers, beloved for its hard-to-find ingredients and genuinely global range.

A Southeast Asian Specialist

The store shines for its extensive Southeast Asian offerings, particularly from: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. Expect aisles stocked with sambals, spice mixes, instant noodles, curry pastes, dried anchovies, and all the essentials for authentic home cooking.

Not Just Asia

Beyond the usual fare, Grand Laguna surprises with a solid Latin American selection—especially from Colombia. You’ll spot: Arepas, Dulce de leche, Plantain chips, Fresh guava. There’s also a respectable spread of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese groceries, plus freezer staples, bulk Yakult, ready-to-eat meals, and sweet little pleasures like Japanese lychee gummies and fresh pandan cakes.

A Global Pantry in Hawthorn

Grand Laguna is more than a grocer—it’s a pantry of multicultural memories, hard-to-find flavours, and culinary inspiration. Whether you're restocking basics or chasing a nostalgic snack, this long-standing local favourite has something new to discover with every visit.