Oriental Express

Oriental Express is a nice, simple little mini-​mart, but sells an extensive range of products at cheap prices.
If you want any kind of noodle/​sauce/​drink then this is the best place in York to find it. The staff are lovely, and it’s a bit more welcoming than the competition in York (the Chinese supermarket in the city centre is okay, but overpriced, and the Korean mini-​mart in town is rubbish now they’ve (temporarily?) closed the top floor).
There are a wide variety of different countries’ staple ingredients available, including; Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, China, Korea, Thailand.
I have to recommend the ‘Animal Biscuits’ found at the cashier’s end of the aisle between the last aisle and the freezer section. They cost around £1.75 but are in a dangerously big bag. Once you open the bag you won’t stop until you get a massive sugar rush. Actually, scratch that, avoid the Animal Biscuits at all costs!
Parking:
On Hull Road, right outside, or if this is full, which it often is, turn right (if heading into town from the East) at the lights onto Melrosegate and take the first right into Matmer Court. There is ample parking there, but there’s no lighting, so avoid if alone at night (although at night the Hull Road parking should be free anyway). Free.
Overall:
Reasonably clean, good selection, helpful staff, cheap, maybe a little small, could do with selling more fresh fruit and vegetables.
Note:
They do take cards, but only on purchases over £5.