On 18 Jun, 10:40, Michèle wrote:

The nearest big supermarket is, as Tom mentions, the Sainsbury's
northeast of Whitechapel:
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shoppingandservices/storelocator/store.htm?id=460

(it's the "Superstore" marked in blue on the map on that page. Aldgate
East is off to the left along the green road. It shouldn't be more
than 10-15 minutes walk.

You can also get buses 25, 205 or 254, as shown on the map Paul
posted:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/aldgateandfenchurchstreet...

If you want a really big, cheap supermarket, get the 135 to
Crossharbour Asda, also shown on the bus map. There are also a several
convenience stores and a market outside Whitechapel station. I don't
think there are many shops around Aldgate East.

U