“Best Asian Grocery Market”: Korean Foodie in SA Hyped by Asian Grocery Store in Durban, SA Wowed

• An Asian foodie living in South Africa took her followers on a grocery run at Sun Sun Market, a popular Asian supermarket in Durban
• She filled her cart with Korean dinner ingredients including Japanese curry, chilli crisp, sesame oil, seaweed, and fresh tofu
• Viewers who know the shop flooded the comments to share their love for it, with former Durban residents saying they miss it dearly
• Briefly News spoke with Korean foodie Yewon Choi about her viral Asian grocery haul in Durban

An Asian foodie based in South Africa gave her Instagram followers a peek inside one of Durban's most beloved grocery spots. Instagram user @thatfoodieyewonzie posted the reel on 10 July 2026, taking viewers along on a shopping trip to Sun Sun Market, an Asian supermarket in Durban that has a loyal following.

Inside Sun Sun Market, Durban

She showed her browsing the store's well-organised aisles, pointing out features like halal food indicators and recommended product signs that make navigating the shelves a little easier. The creator also tried out a barcode scanner that lets shoppers check product prices on the spot, a small but handy touch that impressed her. Her mission for the day was picking up everything she needed to cook a Korean dinner.

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Watch the Sun Sun Market grocery haul in the Instagram video below:

Yewon Choi shares her favourite Asian grocery finds

Reaching out to the food enthusiast after her viral supermarket run wowed South African food lovers, Briefly News caught up with her to discuss her dishes, ingredient swaps, and snack picks.

The team asked what dishes she was preparing with your grocery haul, and how she would describe the flavours to someone trying Korean food for the first time. She shared:

“I’m making bulgogi and pot rice using short grain rice, along with handmade dumplings, for my Durban boyfriend’s family. For anyone who hasn’t tried it before, bulgogi is a classic Korean dish made from thin slices of marinated beef, usually cooked in a sweet and savoury soy-based sauce, then grilled or pan-fried until slightly caramelised. It’s one of those dishes that’s easy to fall in love with on the first bite. I like to blend familiar flavours, like that soy sauce base, with distinctly Korean touches such as a cucumber side dish. We decided to make our own dumplings from scratch because the frozen ones at Sun Sun are Chinese style and have different flavour profiles to what we wanted.”

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We asked how Japanese curry stacks up against a classic South African curry, and if she has any tips for making it at home. The foodie responded:

“I actually haven’t tried it yet, so I can’t give it a rating just yet! What I can say is that Japanese curry and South African curry are different but familiar at the same time. You can really taste the depth and turmeric in the Japanese curry, though I find it’s missing that masala kick. If you want something quick and easy, Japanese curry is a great option. Just stir-fry your protein and veggies, then add 750ml of water with 4 cubes of Japanese curry. But if you’re after a deeper, cosier flavour, South African curry is the way to go.”

When asked what unique snacks stood out to her during your trip to the market, and what she would recommend for beginners looking to try something new. Yewon said:

“I tried the egg tart gummy for the first time, and honestly, it blew me away. It had the same texture as an actual egg tart, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and it was only R5. I love discovering new snacks whenever I visit Asian markets, and I’d really encourage everyone to do the same. Trying something unfamiliar is such a small but meaningful step toward exploring new cultures. As for mochi, that’s a regular favourite of mine. I love the bouncy, chewy texture. If you’re new to it, start with the peanut flavour since it’s a taste most people already know and love.”

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Durban food lovers react

Fans and former regulars were quick to share their thoughts in the comments:

User @ashk.za said:

"Oh, I love Sun Sun. I always leave with stuff I absolutely don't need 😂 Their homemade tofu is awesome."

User @caseytheroastedrose added:

"Also their massive bags of edamame for R100. Got some Asian pears and white lettuce there this week and they were so lush!"

User @janelle_naicker wrote:

"Love that place ❤️."

User @bronharri commented:

"I love this place 💝"

User @centaineschaferphotography shared:

"Ah, how I miss this place. My old hood's best Asian grocery market ever!"

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Source: Briefly News