Herbie’s Spices

Nothing new to add to the below reviews, just wanted to chuck my 5 stars in as well :)

Located in a small but adequate shop space at the Lilyfield end of the Rozelle Village strip, Herbies is a cornucopia of quality herbs and spices. The selection would make any foodie cook drool. Spices are all available in resealable plastic sachets, some in glass jars. Gourmet box selections are also available complete with recipes.
Wandering in to buy Za’atar, I left with a few other prizes including dried Chipotle, which I have previously only found canned in Harris Farm.
Extremely helpful staff, and if you’re curious or unsure, all of the spices are available behind the counter for you to inhale :)

One of the coolest shops I’ve ever been in period.
Herbie’s was one of the stops on a gourmet food tour I got to go on in June of 2010. I could have bought everything in the shop! The place is owned by someone who many people claim to be the spice guru of Sydney, Ian Hemphill (nickname Herbie). He’s written a few cookbooks and was quite the authority. The shops website is a great resource for all things spices and I believe you can order online from there as well. And if you get really into herbs and spices, Herbie takes tourists to India for a spice tour from time to time!
Although the store is tiny, they have a wide selection and they carry quite a few things you’re not likely to find in a regular super market (plus the quality is much better). They sell spice kits to get you started and these kits would be perfect gifts for the beginner cook. They sells mills, trivets and mortar and pestles too!
PS. I recently started paying more attention to herbs and spices as a result of Ayurveda and I’m willing to bet Herbies could provide many of the things I take daily to balance my body.

Why bother with those packets of spices you can buy at the supermarket, when you can buy a packet or two of quality cumin and paprika spices (for some yummy soups I make the family when I am in Sydney); and it is just fun to walk in and pick and choose from the different array of spices available. It is clever how they have a leash stand and a water bottle for those dog owners to put their dogs outside with a sign which says «customer barking.» It is just extremely clever. When you come into this establishment; feel welcome and buy a few packets of some quality spice and use it in your culinary delights; you will begin to understand why they are the choice for spices in the MasterChef kitchen.
Just love the flavours; they are real and authentic, and they make any high quality (yet even a simple dish) taste so delicious and bursting with flavour: we are talking about real, authentic flavour here. Great spices available here to give any cook that much needed leverage and enjoyment, especially when cooking can get somewhat mundane. Needs to be visited and seen to be appreciated and enjoyed. Love those herbs and spices.