Pang’s years of experience in Melbourne’s F&B scene allowed her to develop close working relationships with farmers and producers across Australia. Their offerings—most of which weren’t available in Singapore before—are now showcased in the 3,000 sqft space which evokes Australian farm vibes with its wooden arcs, soft ambient lighting and lush foliage.

Exclusive items include Koko Black, an iconic Australian chocolate brand; Stonebarn Truffle, one of the major commercial truffle producers in West Australia; and Rich Glen Olive Oil, a family-owned business offering olive oil-based foods and skincare products.

There is also a wine section dedicated to Australia’s best pours, as well as an ‘herbs and spices’ corner where you can find unique blends to make home cooking a breeze. For instance, The Surrey Blend is an all-in-one marinade, while the Campers’ BBQ Blend is created to suit all your barbecue needs.

Pang also strives to support local businesses, and she has partnered with local urban farm Straits Agriculture to offer its freshly picked greens in the produce section.

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A visit here won’t be complete without trying the brunch offerings at Surrey Hills Café, located just outside the grocer. Here you will find brunch classics made with the fresh ingredients you will find at the store. Popular dishes include Avo, comprising sourdough bread topped with mashed avocado, whipped ricotta cheese and vegemite emulsion; and Crayfish Benny, an elevated take on the eggs benedict which sees the molten eggs paired with marinated crayfish, drizzled with crayfish reduction hollandaise, and set atop toasted English muffins.

The cafe also serves aromatic brews from Proud Mary Coffee; signatures include the classic Humbler blend, which boasts notes of chocolate and rich caramel.

For takeaways, you can head straight to the bakery and find in-house bakes and pastries to go.

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Sustainability is a big part of the company ethos, which is why Pang only works with brand partners who share the same vision of making the earth a better place. One of these brands is Proud Mary Coffee, which harvests its coffee beans in a sustainable way. At the grocer, they only use environmentally friendly packaging such as paper bags and recycled paper cups.

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Surrey Hills Grocer is also the first in Singapore to offer a complimentary direct-to-boot service—perfect for those who don’t have the time to shop in the grocer. All you need to do is purchase what you need online, state the date and time you will drop by, and drive down to the grocer to pick up your items. The friendly staff will be waiting at the sheltered parking bay and will be on hand to load your bags in the trunk.

Surrey Hills Grocer, D'Arena, 511 upper Jurong Road, 9040 1840

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