Photo: Patrick LeeNew Star Asian Supermarket
Info last verified · 11 Aug 2026
About
New Star Asian Supermarket in Frankton is one of Queenstown's go-to destinations for Asian groceries, pantry staples, and specialty ingredients that the major supermarkets simply don't stock. Shelves run deep with products from across East and Southeast Asia — think fresh tofu, imported noodles, rice in bulk, fermented pastes, sauces, snacks, and frozen goods that make home cooking genuinely possible when you're far from a major city. For the region's large community of Asian residents, seasonal workers, and international visitors, it fills a real gap that Countdown and Pak'nSave leave wide open.
Located on Hawthorne Drive in Frankton, it sits conveniently close to the Queenstown Airport corridor and is easy to reach whether you're coming from central Queenstown, Jacks Point, or Kelvin Heights. The store draws a loyal crowd — a 4.2-star rating across more than 100 reviews speaks to consistent stock and a shopping experience that feels genuinely useful rather than an afterthought. It's the kind of place where you come in for one ingredient and leave with a basket full of things you've been quietly missing. Whether you're a local cooking from scratch, a visitor self-catering through a long Queenstown stay, or a hospitality worker sourcing specific produce, New Star delivers where the mainstream options don't.
Highlights
- ✓Wide range of East and Southeast Asian grocery products
- ✓Bulk rice, noodles, and imported sauces in stock
- ✓Fresh tofu and Asian produce available
- ✓Convenient Frankton location near Queenstown Airport
- ✓Rated 4.2 stars from over 100 customer reviews
Opening hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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