Most of the international grocery Punggol has to offer is at Waterway Point: Kuriya Japanese Market for Japanese food, Scarlett Supermarket for Chinese snacks and dried goods, plus Daiso and DON DON DONKI (check live). For Korean or Indian groceries, the nearest shops we could find are in Sengkang, one North East Line stop from Punggol.
A taste of home is worth a short trip. Here is where to find it without walking every aisle in the north-east.
This page is part of eduKate Punggol’s Essential Information for Punggol, our quick answers and where-to-go lists for everyday life in Punggol. It covers Asian and imported grocery shops in and near Punggol, what each is good for, and the gaps where we could not verify a dedicated shop in Punggol (as of October 2026). For everyday supermarkets, see our supermarkets guide.
Quick answer
- Japanese: Kuriya Japanese Market at Waterway Point, listed as open 11am–10pm daily. Listings disagree on its unit, so check live. DON DON DONKI is in the same mall, on B1.
- Chinese snacks, dried goods and drinks: Scarlett Supermarket, Waterway Point #B1-25, listed 9am–11pm daily (check live).
- Japanese household goods and snacks: Daiso at Waterway Point (#B1-09) and on Level 2 of Punggol Coast Mall (check live).
- Korean: no Korean grocer verified in Punggol. The nearest we found is Koryo Mart at Compass One, beside Sengkang MRT.
- Indian: none verified in Punggol. The nearest we found is Sri Murugan Supermarket at Rivervale Mall, Sengkang.
- Imported premium ranges: FairPrice Finest at Waterway Point and Punggol Coast Mall. Our supermarkets guide has the details.
International Grocery Shops in and near Punggol
Waterway Point is at 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761, and links directly to Punggol MRT, Punggol LRT and the bus interchange. Most unit numbers, hours and phone numbers below come from a mall directory app with 2024 data, so we have marked them “check live”.
| Shop | Address and nearest station | Hours (checked October 2026) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuriya Japanese Market | Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central. Listings disagree on the unit, so check live. Punggol MRT/LRT. | Listed as 11am–10pm daily (check live). | Japanese groceries, sauces, sake and seafood air-flown from Japan. Tel 6385 8347 (listing). |
| Scarlett Supermarket 思家客 | Waterway Point, #B1-25. Punggol MRT/LRT. | Listed as 9am–11pm daily (check live). | Chinese snacks, dried goods and drinks imported from China. |
| Daiso, Waterway Point | Waterway Point, #B1-09. Punggol MRT/LRT. | Listed as 10am–10pm daily (check live). | Japanese household goods and snacks. Tel 6385 8446 (listing). |
| Daiso, Punggol Coast Mall | 88 Punggol Way, Level 2 (unit not confirmed). Punggol Coast MRT. | Check live. | Handy if you live on the Punggol Coast side. |
| M&S Food | Waterway Point, #01-05. Punggol MRT/LRT. | Listed as 10am–10pm daily (check live). | A listing describes a small café space with bakes, cakes and coffee. Check what groceries it stocks before a special trip. |
| DON DON DONKI | Waterway Point, B1. Punggol MRT/LRT. | See our supermarkets guide. | Japanese products. Covered in depth in the supermarkets guide. |
| FairPrice Finest | Waterway Point, #B2-32; Punggol Coast Mall, Levels 1–2. | See our supermarkets guide. | Premium supermarket. Details in our supermarkets guide. |
| Koryo Mart (Sengkang) | Compass One, #B1-05, 1 Sengkang Square, S545078. Beside Sengkang MRT/LRT. | Listed as 10am–10pm daily (check live). | Korean groceries. Tel 6386 6433 (listing). Compass One is on Koryo Mart’s outlet list. |
| Sri Murugan Supermarket (Sengkang) | Rivervale Mall, #02-01A, 11 Rivervale Crescent, S545082. Check your route on OneMap. | Listed as 9am–10.30pm daily (check live). | Indian groceries. Tel 9892 5646 (listing). |
| Cold Storage (Sengkang) | Compass One, #B1-25, 1 Sengkang Square, S545078. Sengkang MRT/LRT. | Check live. | A supermarket with imported ranges. We found no Cold Storage in Punggol itself. |
Hours checked October 2026 — confirm on the official page before you go. For Waterway Point shops, use the mall’s own store directory. One official check: the landlord’s FY2024 mall profile for Waterway Point (data as at 30 September 2024) names Kuriya Japanese Market among the mall’s top ten tenant groups, so it was trading there at that date.
Which Shop Fits What You Are Cooking
Japanese dinner or a bento week
Start at Kuriya, whose listing mentions sashimi, seafood air-flown from Japan, sauces, sake and Japanese fruit. DON DON DONKI is in the same mall, and Daiso fills the gaps with Japanese household goods and snacks.
A Chinese pantry restock
Scarlett Supermarket specialises in snacks, dried goods and drinks imported from China. It is also the latest-closing shop on this page, listed until 11pm. For fresh produce, meat and seafood, our wet markets and fresh produce guide is the better start.
Korean cooking
We could not verify a Korean grocer in Punggol. Koryo Mart at Compass One is the closest we found. Compass One sits beside Sengkang MRT (NE16), which is one North East Line stop from Punggol (NE17) and two from Punggol Coast (NE18). Cold Storage is in the same mall, so one trip can cover both. A lifestyle site’s list of Korean supermarkets also names Shine Korea at Downtown East in Pasir Ris, without an address, so check live.
Indian spices, dal and snacks
Sri Murugan Supermarket at Rivervale Mall in Sengkang is the nearest Indian grocer we found. It is listed with long hours, from 9am to 10.30pm. Check the route on OneMap before you go.
Filipino, Indonesian, Thai or Vietnamese food
We could not verify a dedicated shop for any of these in or near Punggol, so we have not listed one. Ranges change, so it is worth asking at the bigger supermarkets. For halal products, see our halal groceries page.
How to Plan an International Grocery Run in Punggol
- Write the list in the product’s own language. A photo of the packet, or the name in Japanese, Korean or Chinese, helps staff find it fast.
- Check Waterway Point first. Kuriya, Scarlett, DON DON DONKI and Daiso are all in the one mall, so you can check them in one visit before deciding whether Sengkang is needed.
- Confirm hours on the day. Most times on this page come from listings, so check the mall directory or call before a long trip.
- Bring a cooler bag for chilled and frozen items. It matters most for Kuriya’s seafood or a ride back from Compass One or Rivervale Mall.
- Read the label before you pay. Check the date mark and the storage instructions. Our expiry dates and storage labels guide explains “best before” and “use by”.
- Combine the Sengkang trip. Koryo Mart and Cold Storage are in the same mall, so plan one visit for both.
What to Bring
- Reusable bags, and a cooler bag or ice pack for anything chilled or frozen.
- Photos of the brands and products you want, or empty packets.
- A trolley bag if you are buying rice, drinks or bottles of sauce.
- Your shopping list split by shop, so you do not double-buy.
Costs
We have not quoted prices because we could not check them against each shop’s own page. Imported goods can cost more than local brands, so compare before you stock up. Our Price Kaki guide shows how to check prices before you shop, and our guide to food shopping and everyday food costs in Punggol explains where each kind of shop fits.
Neighbour’s Tips for International Groceries in Punggol
- Think B1. DON DON DONKI, Scarlett and Daiso are all on Waterway Point’s B1, per the mall listings, so one floor covers much of your list.
- Ask about delivery days. Kuriya’s listing says its seafood is air-flown from Japan three times a week. Ask staff which days, if you want the freshest pick.
- Use Scarlett for late cravings. At a listed 11pm close, it outlasts the other shops on this page.
- Do not assume M&S Food is a full grocer. A listing describes it as a small café-style space. Pop in before you plan a dinner around it.
- Check units on the mall directory. Waterway Point listings disagree on some unit numbers, including Kuriya’s. The mall’s own directory is the tie-breaker.
- Daiso on both sides of town. Punggol Coast Mall has its own Daiso on Level 2 (check live), which saves a trip to Waterway Point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Korean supermarket in Punggol?
We could not verify one in October 2026. The nearest we found is Koryo Mart at Compass One, #B1-05, beside Sengkang MRT, one North East Line stop from Punggol and two from Punggol Coast. Koryo Mart’s own site lists Compass One among its outlets.
Where can I buy Indian groceries near Punggol?
The nearest Indian grocer we found is Sri Murugan Supermarket at Rivervale Mall, #02-01A, in Sengkang. It is listed as open 9am–10.30pm daily (check live).
Where do I buy Japanese groceries in Punggol?
At Waterway Point: Kuriya Japanese Market and DON DON DONKI (check live). Daiso, at Waterway Point and Punggol Coast Mall, adds household goods and snacks.
Which international grocery shop in Punggol closes latest?
Of the shops on this page, Scarlett Supermarket at Waterway Point, listed until 11pm daily. For anything later, see our guide to what is open 24 hours in Punggol.
Is there a Cold Storage in Punggol?
We found none in Punggol. The nearest we found is at Compass One, #B1-25, in Sengkang. For imported ranges inside Punggol, FairPrice Finest at Waterway Point or Punggol Coast Mall is the closest match.
Can I trust the hours on this page?
Treat them as a guide. Most come from a mall directory app rather than the shops themselves, so confirm on the mall directory or by phone before a special trip.
More Help on eduKate Punggol
- Supermarkets in Punggol: FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Giant and DON DON DONKI.
- Understanding Punggol food shopping: hawker centres, supermarkets and everyday food costs.
- Wet markets and fresh produce in Punggol
- Waterway Point guide: shops, food, cinema and parking.
- Punggol Coast Mall guide
- Official: Waterway Point store directory · Koryo Mart outlets
A Small World in One Mall
For Japanese and Chinese ingredients, Waterway Point covers a lot in one visit. For Korean and Indian cooking, budget a short trip to Sengkang. Check the hours on the day, pack a cooler bag, and the rest is just deciding what to cook first.
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Checked October 2026. Addresses, opening hours, fees and rules change, so please confirm with the official source before you go.
