Asian cuisine? It’s pure delight! And let’s face it, it’s very trendy right now. Ramen, sushi, phô and other Asian specialties tickle our taste buds, so much so that we’d love to be able to reproduce these recipes at home…To extend your taste buds’ journey from restaurant to home, here are the Asian grocery stores in Paris to try. You’ll find exotic fruits and vegetables, spices and condiments to spice up your dishes… In short, everything you need to have fun and enjoy yourself in the kitchen.
Tang Frères – The benchmark for Asian grocery stores in Paris
This must-visit Asian grocery store in Paris, now a huge supermarket, offers a wide selection of food and non-food products. You’ll find spices and dried products, rice of all qualities, astonishing beverages, as well as tableware and decorative items from the four corners of Asia. The plus? In recent years, Tang Frères has developed its own organic products: noodles, dried shiitakes, spicy sauces… Everything you need to make a great phô or a delicious dish.
📍Location: 48 Av. d’Ivry, 75013 Paris
🗓️ Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nishikidori– The 100% Japanese Asian grocery store
Are you a fan of Japanese culture and gastronomy? Nishikidori will be paradise for your taste buds. This high-quality delicatessen features over 600 gourmet references. From 10-year-old rice vinegar and miso paste to matcha tea and even traditional cooking utensils.
📍Location: 6 Rue Villédo, 75001 Paris
🗓️ Opening hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Izouh Market – A little bit of Korea and a lot of love
This new grocery store in the 5th arrondissement offers a fine selection of Korean products. You’ll find sodas and other sweet drinks, kimchi, toppokis in sauce, and everything you need for a good Korean barbecue at home.
📍Location: 6 Rue de l’Arbalète, 75005 Paris
K-Mart – One of the most complete Asian grocery stores!
At K-Mart, it’s simple: you can’t leave without buying at least one thing. The deli corner, featuring Korean and Japanese dishes, fresh mochi and gyozas, is irresistible. And if you’re here to fill your fridge, you’ll find everything you need! Fresh fruit, a well-stocked butcher’s department, soups and noodles never seen elsewhere…
📍Location: 4-8 rue Sainte-Anne, 75001 Paris
🗓️ Opening hours:Daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Velan – The best of India concentrated in one grocery store
If you want to prepare your best dal, palak paneer and other delicacies, this is the place to go. For 20 years, this address has been offering the best of India: spices, of course, but also candied fruits, wafers, tea, fabrics and even Ayurvedic treatments. Need advice on a recipe? Don’t know how to measure your spices? Don’t hesitate to ask!
📍Location: 87, passage Brady, 75010 Paris
🗓️Horaires: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.