Tomorrow’s Oriental Shop Summer Taster Festival is almost here, and this year we’re introducing something completely new: the Taster Festival Vendor Awards!While you make your way around the festival tasting food and drinks from our participating brands, we want to know which vendors and products stand out to you.For the...
Free Asian food and drink tastings, exciting new products, exclusive festival offers and the chance to meet leading suppliers are all returning to Bordon as Oriental Shop hosts its biggest Summer Taster Festival yet. Following the incredible success of our previous tasting events, we’re delighted to invite customers from across Hampshire and beyond to join...
Food does more than satisfy hunger. Across many Asian food traditions, it carries intention, symbolism and emotion. A bowl of noodles can represent a birthday blessing. Meanwhile, a carefully packed lunch can quietly communicate reassurance. In many homes, a shared feast says “you belong” without a single word spoken.Across China,...
Breakfast looks very different around the world. While many people in the UK reach for toast or cereal, much of Asia starts the day with warm, savoury, and deeply comforting dishes. From rice porridge to soups, fermented foods to fresh herbs, Asian breakfast traditions reflect local culture, climate, and daily...
The festive season is over, and if your Christmas and New Year’s celebrations were anything like most, your body might be craving a little balance. Between rich roasts, indulgent desserts, and endless snacks, it’s no wonder our energy levels dip and our digestion feels sluggish. Fortunately, you don’t need to...
Following the incredible response to our First Ever Taster Festival, we are excited to open the next chapter of our food journey. This February, Oriental Shop welcomes you back for a special Chinese New Year Taster Festival, celebrating flavour, culture and community.On Saturday 7 February 2026, our space will once...
The festive season is the perfect excuse to gather friends and family for cosy evenings, joyful celebrations and tables filled with food that brings everyone together. While classic Christmas bites will always have their place, more people are looking for something exciting, colourful and full of personality. That is where...
Christmas in the UK comes with familiar sights. Fairy lights in every window. Mince pies everywhere. Shops filled with festive jumpers and sparkle. Yet for many Asian communities, December carries a second layer of joy. It becomes a season to blend British Christmas traditions with the flavours and memories they...
Hello tea lovers!The results are in, and we are excited to reveal the winners of our Mid-Autumn Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who took part. Your enthusiasm made this celebration extra special. From social media entries to in-store purchases, it has been a joy to see our community join in! 🏆 Shop...
When KPOP Demon Hunters first came out, I was a little sceptical. The trailers promised flashy fight scenes, dramatic plot twists, and high-energy music, but would it really live up to the hype? Surprisingly, it made for a fun watch. The action was thrilling, the music infectious, and the film...
Hello tea lovers and friends! 🌕The Mid Autumn season is here, and at Oriental Shop, we are excited to celebrate with you. To make this season extra special, we’re hosting our Mid Autumn Giveaway. Whether you are shopping in-store, browsing online, or connecting with us on social media, there’s a...
The Oriental Shop Taster Festival was a day to remember. After months of planning, the big moment arrived on Saturday 6 September, bringing together a vibrant mix of food lovers, curious first timers, loyal customers and suppliers ready to share their creations. From crispy snacks and fragrant teas to bubbling...
The wait is over. After months of planning, tasting and collaborating, we are thrilled to invite you to our First Ever Taster Festival. This free family friendly event will bring together our favourite returning suppliers, exciting new faces and a delicious selection of Asian street food, snacks and drinks.Join us...
With summer now in full swing, we’re excited to announce another free Mini Tasting Event!We’ll be showcasing a fantastic range of new products – perfect for snacking and keeping cool on warmer days. This event is held in collaboration with our friends at DigiEast, who are bringing a delightful selection...
Are you someone who loves a bit of heat in your meals? If so, Chinese cuisine offers an incredible variety of spicy dishes that may tickle your tongue to breathing fire (in the best possible way). With bold, numbing spices from Sichuan peppercorns to the deep, rich oils of classic...
Kombu and dashi are essential ingredients in Japanese cuisine, deeply rooted in the country’s culinary history. These umami-rich elements feature prominently in a variety of dishes, with different regional variations found across Japan’s prefectures, cities, and even small towns. This simple yet flavourful seaweed-based stock is one of the most...
After the success of our previous taster event, we are thrilled to announce another exciting celebration, this time for Chinese New Year! With even more food to sample and special entertainment lined up, this is an event you won’t want to miss.Building on the momentum of our August 2024 event,...
Christmas is widely associated with Western traditions but has also become part of the cultural fabric in other countries, including China. While it is not a public holiday and is not rooted in the country’s predominant beliefs, its celebration has grown due to globalisation and Western cultural influence. In China,...
Thailand is a top destination for travellers, renowned for its tropical beaches, diverse landscapes, rich culture, and exceptional cuisine. As a major travel hub in Southeast Asia, it frequently tops any Asian travel bucket list. With its easy-to-navigate transport options, affordable accommodation, and welcoming locals, Thailand ensures that visitors feel...
Are you drawn to the vibrant colors of its festivals, the enticing aroma of delicious foods from street stalls and restaurants, and the breathtaking views of scenery unique to each country? These are just a few of the reasons why traveling to these fantastic lands is so alluring. Here, we...
On 31st August 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting a special tasting event in collaboration with our supplier, Unisnacks. The goal was simple: to offer our customers the chance to try before they buy and to introduce some exciting new products from Unisnacks. What we didn’t anticipate was just...
After much anticipation, we are delighted to announce that Oriental Shop is hosting a taster event! While we have held taster events before, this is our first-ever collaboration, and it's set to be our most exciting one yet. We’ve partnered with our friends at Unisnacks to bring you a day...
>We’re thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated Taster Event with Unisnacks is just around the corner! As we count down the days, we're so excited to share this experience with you that we've decided to start the celebrations early with a fantastic giveaway. This is your chance to win...
The weeks are getting hotter and all the better to do some barbecuing with friends and family. These barbecues are popular all over the world where friends and family will often come together and enjoy food with each other from various meats like burgers, sausages, chicken and steak with vegetables...
We're delighted to unveil the lucky winners of our recent Chinese New Year giveaway raffle event! 🌟 After an amazing response and excitement from all of you, it's time to reveal the winning ticket numbers and Facebook names who will be taking home the gift card prizes!https://orientalshop.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raffle-Vid-Draft-1.5compress4.mp4£20 gift card winnersThe...
This year Chinese New Year falls on the 10th Feb 2024, the Year of the Dragon. Dragons play an important part in the Chinese culture, they were thought to be benevolent mythical creatures that bring good fortune. Based on this we have decided to increase this year's raffle giveaway to allow...
At Oriental Shop, we love being part of our amazing local community. So when members of the public approach us to assist their fundraising efforts, we always try to help.Just before Christmas, Jessie reached out to us and asked whether we could contribute a little something for a raffle that...
