The Essential Ingredient South Melbourne

Popped over to browse while waiting on a takeaway food order nearby, the staff were really lovely, layout was great and there were plenty of great products available.
I plan to come back!

Fantastic range, service and pricing. Always something new to try, and it seems the japanese grocery section is expanding. Their branded freeze dried miso soup is the best packet miso we've tried. Expensive but worth it.

The best place for your cooking skills and recipes They have everything you need

Great little shop here—it is definitely its namesake, got those specific things you can’t find anywhere else. And not to be dramatic but Sam saved my life! Amazing customer service and I left feeling extremely grateful :)

I love this store. They have a great selection of local produce and good quality imported ingredients. The staff are friendly and approachable, this is a treat for anyone who enjoys food and cooking!

Like the service of the people here , up to the point , experienced .
I had my own restaurant for 8 years , Paloma pizza in Wantirna south on high st road, and vital ingredient 's
Products made a difference in my cooking , there ingredients the best and not available any where else .
God bless you guys and thanks for everything you do .

You know those places where there's s plethora of random items you need in your pantry? This is the place you find them! Not only that, we source all our olive oil through these guys, cook book A, knives and sharpeners, to chopping boards and balsamics. Love shopping here bit don't come on a budget unless you've already budgeted to go, because it's likely you'll walk out with more than you needed on the day (Hey benefit from the investments nonetheless).

Went there today with very basic idea of what I wanted to get and staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. Gave me options explained the difference in products clearly. Was able to find exactly what I was looking for

The best of the best places to go for anything specialised foodie and cooking related such as spices, oils, essences,cookware, utensils and a large range pretty much anything, including great service and advice. Perhaps not the cheapest, but definitely the best.

Bit on the pricey side, but they have a lot of specialty equipment and ingredients. I always go here if I can't find something anywhere else.

Great shop, not as big as its Prahran sister, but still offers a great variety of products

Great for a few more obscure items. Bit expensive but lovely items.

love shopping here - so many treats

Excellent product, great support.

Excellent!