Sorry, but some of the other reviewers have no idea what this place is about. There are no Engrish signs because — guess what — Big Crazy isn’t a sterilized environment catering to white people. Big Crazy is exactly what it should be: a fantastic place to score all kinds of Asian goods on the cheap, and a place to lose yourself in the sights and smells of unfamiliar aisles. Want a hipster-friendly experience? Hit up T&T or the ‘ethnic’ section of mainstream supermarkets and be prepared to shell out more for the pleasure of doing so. But want a no-nonsense Asian grocer with fantastic pricing and things you can’t get anywhere else? This is that place. And it’s not trying to masquerade as anything else.
Amy T.
Place rating: 3 Vancouver, Canada
When I first passed by this place, I laughed and when I walked in I thought, «Daayyammn, this IS a big and crazy place!» They have a lot of Chinese products and some smaller items from Japan. There’s crackers, soy sauce, bags of rice, chips, cookies, noodles and frozen items. Expect everything you’ll find in a Chinese grocery store except for fresh items such as vegetables. The prices are very good since they are about 5−15% less than other retail stores and even items you cannot find in TNT. Just remember to bring cash or debit though, they don’t take credit card.
Sam S.
Place rating: 5 Burnaby, Canada
THIS is the best Asian market ever. Looking for that childhood snack that you’ve only been able to get upon your visits in Asia? You should be able to find it here. Looking for authentic Asian cookies and snacks, as well as instant noodles and other goodness? You can find it here. You can find all sorts of goodies here.
Christine R.
Place rating: 2 New Westminster, Canada
Admit it. You too, have been driving down No. 3 Road, and seen this store with the sign«Big Crazy» and wondered, what the heck do they sell in a store named that? Fine. I guess it’s just me. I paid a visit to the Big Crazy, and it’s(drum roll) a Chinese grocery store. Food is about as far as I could identify the products, and Chinese as far as I could identify the language describing the contents. A few things had English labels, but as I don’t read Chinese, or cook it much at home, I was pretty much lost. The place had a warehouse-like atmosphere, and prices seemed pretty cheap(for what, don’t ask), so maybe someone could get some good deals. Big Crazy! Now I know.