Golden Leaves — Supermarket in Vasastan, Stockholm

Golden Leaves is a supermarket on Birger Jarlsgatan in Vasastan, with a second location elsewhere in Stockholm. What you notice first is the fruit and vegetable display: this is a shop where the produce is the point, not an afterthought by the door.

Start with the fruit and vegetables. You pick over loose produce rather than reaching for pre-packed trays, and it is the thing to buy here. Alongside it you will find lentils and tahini, the kind of pantry staples that make a quick meal easy. The shop also carries harder-to-find items, so if you have been hunting for something across the city, try here before giving up.

The people working the floor are friendly and ready to help you with anything you need, which makes a difference when you are looking for a specific item and do not know the layout. It is a straightforward supermarket rather than a specialty counter, so you shop the shelves yourself.

The produce is on the expensive side.

It suits anyone staying in Vasastan who wants fresh produce and pantry basics in one stop, and anyone chasing a particular ingredient that has eluded them elsewhere. Odenplan station is the neighbourhood's station, and the shop is open 8 am to 8 pm every day, Sunday included.