The Asian grocery store can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with many foreign cuisines and cultures.
I LOVE it when others learn about and try food from my culture. Sharing my cuisine through communal eating and recipes makes me SO happy! I get to help others experience my favorite dishes, and the reason why this blog exists.
Below, I’ll share items that you should try the next time you head to the Asian grocery store.
What to Buy at the Asian Grocery Store
We started a series on TikTok sharing what to try at the Asian grocery store. It’s always best to buy in-store because it’s much cheaper.
Click on each part to see more. (I included links for reference and product details.)
Part I – Turtle Chips | Puto | Three Ladies Rice Paper | Korean Rice Cakes | Pilau Biryani seasoning | Mogami Sesame Oil Blend | Vifon Pho Bo Instant Noodles | Cai Chua (pickled mustard greens) | instant Chai mix | Paldo Jjajangmen Instant Noodles
Part II – Palestina Soda | Poha | Pani Puri Chips | Haw Flakes | Gold Plum Chianking Vinegar | Squid Fish Sauce | Hao Hao Sate Red Onion Instant Noodles | Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) | Yama Hojicha | Namya Curry Paste | Korean Chili Flakes (Gochujaru)
Part III – Vietnamese Rice Pasta | Cooked Sweet Potato | Dehydrated Woodear Mushroom | Canned Jackfruit | Canned Mixed Asian Veggies | Jackfruit Chips | Ninben Tsuyu Soup Base
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Popular Asian Grocery Stores
I love shopping at lesser-known grocery stores. If you’ve ever even stepped foot in an Asian grocery store, here are the brands that are most popular and a good start for most first-timers.
- 99 Ranch
- H Mart
- Lotte Plaza Market – Lotte grocery stores often have an indoor food court with independent vendors.
- T&T Supermarket
- Weee! (online only) – Use this link to save $20 off your first order.
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