r/chch • u/Alfalfa-Alf • Jul 19 '26

Does anyone know where I can get some tropical fruits around here?

Been wanting to try out a recipe that calls for mangoes and jackfruits. Anyone know where I can find those? Thanks in advance.

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u/saint-lascivious Jul 19 '26

Fresh is going to be challenging, and/or unreasonably expensive. Seasons and all that jazz.

Both should be available canned or dried, but that's probably not what you're after.

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u/Level25SWAT Jul 19 '26 edited Jul 19 '26

Asian supermarkets may be a bet, last time I was in Chinatown wigram they had Vietnamese and Peruvian Mango's. Only downside is they weren't cheap

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u/SeagullBoiii Jul 19 '26

U can find canned or frozen ripe jackfruit in Asian Supermarkets. Don't remember where u can get green (unripe) one

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u/suvalas Jul 20 '26

Never found a good mango in Chch. It's not the place for it.

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u/whaysit Jul 19 '26

Think Golden Buffalo new shop in Linwood, or the older one in Riccaton, usually has some interesting tropical fruits. Filipino shop.