Your Guide to Korean Grocery Shopping at S-MART Macquarie
YOUR KOREAN GROCERY SHOPPING STARTS HERE
From everyday essentials to trending favourites, S-MART makes K-Food easy to explore.
S-MART is opening at Macquarie Centre on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Whether you’re restocking familiar favourites or discovering Korean food for the first time, S-MART brings together trusted Korean brands, pantry staples, convenient meals, snacks and drinks in one easy shopping destination.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT S-MART
Everything you need for everyday Korean cooking, quick meals and a few fun discoveries along the way.
Explore a wide range of:
• Rice, noodles, sauces and seasonings
• Chilled and frozen Korean favourites
• Ready-to-eat meals and convenient meal solutions
• Kimchi, seaweed and everyday side dishes
• Korean snacks, sweets and drinks
• New releases and trending K-Food products
Whether you’re planning a full Korean meal or simply looking for your next favourite snack, there’s always something new to add to your basket.
START WITH THE KOREAN PANTRY ESSENTIALS
A few core ingredients can open the door to countless Korean meals.
New to Korean cooking? Start with these versatile staples:
• Gochujang: A savoury and spicy red pepper paste used in marinades, sauces, bibimbap and tteokbokki
• Doenjang: A rich fermented soybean paste that forms the base of comforting Korean soups and stews
• Ganjang: Korean soy sauce for seasoning, dipping sauces and everyday cooking
• Sesame Oil: A small drizzle adds a warm, nutty finish to rice, noodles and side dishes
• Gim: Roasted seaweed that works as a side dish, snack or simple topping for rice
Add rice, noodles, kimchi and your favourite protein, and you already have the foundations for a Korean meal at home.
BUILD AN EASY K-FOOD BASKET
Choose a base, add a main, pick a side and finish with something fun.
Not sure where to begin? Try this simple shopping formula:
• Start with a base: Rice, ramyeon, noodles or rice cakes
• Add a main: Mandu, fried rice, tteokbokki or a convenient frozen meal
• Choose a side: Kimchi, roasted seaweed or Korean banchan
• Pick a treat: Korean chips, biscuits, ice cream or a sweet drink
It’s an easy way to build a complete meal while discovering new flavours at your own pace.
CELEBRATE OUR GRAND OPENING
Visit from 17 to 30 September 2026 for two weeks of prizes, free gifts and opening specials.
🎁 Every Spin Wins
Spend $20 or more in store, join or verify your S-MART membership and spin to win a FREE K-Food prize. Available daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm.
🛍️ Follow & Get a Free S-MART Shopping Bag
Follow @s_martsydney in store and show the “Following” screen to our team to collect a complimentary S-MART Shopping Bag. New and existing followers are welcome. No purchase required.
🍙 2 Triangle Kimbap for Just $6
Pick up two participating Triangle Kimbap for $6. Choose from Spicy Pork, Tuna and Bulgogi.
READY TO EXPLORE?
Visit S-MART Macquarie and discover an easier way to shop for Korean groceries, everyday essentials and trending K-Food favourites.
Grand Opening: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Location: Level 4, with access from the Pink Rooftop Car Park near Timezone
Grand Opening Promotions: 17 to 30 September 2026
Build your pantry. Discover something new. Make K-Food your own.
Terms and conditions apply. Offers, complimentary items and prizes are subject to availability and available while stocks last. See in store for full details.
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