Asian Stores in Houston
Best Asian Grocery Stores in Houston: Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean & Filipino Markets
Houston has one of the largest Vietnamese populations in the United States and a deep Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Pakistani grocery scene. This guide covers Asian grocery stores across Houston — Hong Kong City Mall and Welcome Food Center in Chinatown (Bellaire), 99 Ranch Market, H Mart in Spring, Viet Hoa, and the Vietnamese grocery corridor along Bellaire Boulevard — for fish sauce, pho noodles, jasmine rice, kimchi, soy sauce, and Filipino frozen.
Top Asian Markets in Houston
Popular Products & Staples
Vietnamese Pantry
Three Crabs and Squid Brand fish sauce, fresh pho rice noodles, dried rice paper, lemongrass, Thai basil, and Vietnamese coffee.
Chinese Soy & Aromatics
Pearl River Bridge soy sauce, doubanjiang, Lee Kum Kee, Sichuan peppercorns, dried shiitake, and fermented black beans.
Korean Kimchi & Banchan
Daily-made kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, Korean BBQ cuts, fresh tofu, and Choco Pies at H Mart Spring.
Fresh & Live Seafood
Live tilapia, blue crab, whole pomfret, frozen shrimp and squid at Hong Kong City Mall, 99 Ranch, and Viet Hoa.
Tropical & Asian Produce
Durian, jackfruit, lychee, longan, Thai eggplant, bitter melon, lotus root, and Vietnamese mint.
Filipino & Indonesian
Longanisa, ube halaya, halo-halo supplies, Jufran banana sauce, kecap manis, sambal, and Indomie.
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Houston Chinatown (Bellaire)
Hong Kong City Mall, Welcome Food Center, and 99 Ranch Market anchor Houston's Chinatown along Bellaire Boulevard — the largest Asian grocery cluster in Texas.
Vietnamese Markets (Bellaire / Sugar Land)
Viet Hoa International Foods and numerous Vietnamese grocers along Bellaire — fish sauce, pho noodles, Vietnamese coffee, and tropical produce.
Korean Markets (H Mart Spring)
H Mart in Spring serves Houston's Korean community — banchan bar, fresh tofu, kimchi, gochujang, and Korean BBQ cuts.
Filipino & Pacific Islander
Seafood City Supermarket and smaller Filipino shops carry longanisa, ube, halo-halo, and Jufran banana sauce.
South Asian (Indian & Pakistani)
Hillcroft Avenue ("Little India") is Houston's South Asian grocery corridor — Patel Brothers, India Grocers, and Pakistani markets stocking atta, dals, masalas, and halal meat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Asian grocery stores in Houston?
Hong Kong City Mall and 99 Ranch Market in Chinatown (Bellaire), H Mart in Spring, Viet Hoa International Foods, and Welcome Food Center are Houston's largest and most-stocked Asian supermarkets.
Where is Houston Chinatown?
Houston's Chinatown is centered on Bellaire Boulevard between Beltway 8 and Highway 6 in southwest Houston — Hong Kong City Mall and 99 Ranch Market are the largest anchors.
Where can I buy Vietnamese groceries in Houston?
The Vietnamese grocery corridor runs along Bellaire Boulevard in southwest Houston and Sugar Land — Viet Hoa, Hong Kong City Mall, and many smaller grocers stock fish sauce, pho noodles, Vietnamese coffee, and fresh herbs.
Is there an H Mart in Houston?
Yes — H Mart Spring (FM-2920) serves the Greater Houston area's Korean community with banchan, fresh kimchi, Korean BBQ cuts, fresh tofu, and imported Korean groceries.
Where can I buy Indian groceries in Houston?
Hillcroft Avenue between Westpark and Bissonnet is Houston's South Asian grocery corridor — Patel Brothers, India Grocers, and Pakistani markets stocking atta, dals, masalas, basmati, and halal meat.
Can I get Asian groceries delivered in Houston?
H Mart, 99 Ranch, and Viet Hoa list on Instacart for local delivery; Weee! and Yamibuy ship Asian pantry items nationwide. See our online international grocery delivery guide.