Fairprice Finest Bishan - Junction 8

You don't have to stick to the wet markets to find a bargain. There are quite a few supermarkets which can be great value for money.

On Monday, on my way home I went through Junction 8 at Bishan where I picked up a couple of things that I needed. To get to Junction 8 you can take the Circle Line MRT (CC15) or the North South Line MRT (NS17). Fairprice Finest is in the basement of Junction 8. They have a great selection of fruit, vegetables, meats and canned goods. It can get very busy and there is usually a long line to check out. For this reason I usually use the self check out.

I only needed a couple of things, so it was a quick in and out.

The first things I picked up were two packs of mushrooms, oyster and shitake.

Bought for a total of $3.10 at Fairprice Finest Junction 8

These two packs were a real bargain. The oyster mushrooms cost $1.10 and the shitake were $2.00. I know in the US these would cost a lot more. I will be using these in a Weight Watchers mushroom risotto later in the week.

Next I bought my new favourite healthy treat - two Thai young coconuts.

Bought for $1.20 each at Fairprice Finest Junction 8

These are delicious! They are in the refrigerated section and my recommendation is that you look for the ones that have already been partially opened which can save you the huge hassle of cracking them open. These only cost $1.20 each. They have wonderful, refreshing coconut water inside, then you can get a spoon and scrape out the insides. Perfect for a warm Singapore afternoon treat!

Young Thai coconut ready to open

All you have to do is pry open the top, either decant the water into a glass, or just put in a straw and drink the water.

Young Thai coconut ready to drink

How do you eat yours?

The lid of the coconut just waiting to be eaten