Asian Stores in Los Angeles
Best Asian Grocery Stores in Los Angeles: Korean, Chinese, Japanese & Southeast Asian
Greater Los Angeles is the deepest Asian grocery market in the United States — Koreatown's H Mart and Galleria, the San Gabriel Valley's 99 Ranch and Hong Kong Supermarket stronghold, Little Tokyo and Sawtelle's Japanese markets, and Filipino and Vietnamese grocers from Eagle Rock to Westminster. This guide covers Asian grocery stores across LA County for kimchi, miso, soy sauce, jasmine rice, fresh tofu, banchan, sashimi-grade fish, and Southeast Asian produce.
Popular Products & Staples
Korean Banchan & Kimchi
Daily-made kimchi (cabbage, radish, cucumber), banchan bars at H Mart and Galleria, fresh tofu, and Korean BBQ cuts.
Chinese Soy, Sauces & Aromatics
Pearl River Bridge soy, doubanjiang, Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, dried shrimp, and fermented black beans.
Japanese Rice & Dashi
Koshihikari and Tamaki Gold rice, dashi packs, mirin, sake, miso paste, panko, and nori.
Sushi-Grade Fish
Sashimi-grade salmon, hamachi, and tuna at Mitsuwa, Nijiya, and Marukai — plus live tilapia and pomfret at 99 Ranch.
Vietnamese & Thai Produce
Lemongrass, galangal, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaves, pandan, Thai chilies, and rice paper.
Filipino & Indonesian
Longanisa, lechon, ube halaya, halo-halo supplies, kecap manis, sambal, and Indonesian instant noodles.
Explore Sub-Cuisines
Koreatown (H Mart, Galleria, California)
The densest Korean grocery cluster in the US — H Mart Western, Galleria Market, and California Market all within a few blocks of each other.
San Gabriel Valley (99 Ranch, Hong Kong)
99 Ranch flagship stores plus Hong Kong Supermarket and Shun Fat — the Chinese-American grocery heart of California, from Monterey Park through Rowland Heights.
Little Tokyo & Sawtelle (Japanese)
Nijiya and Mitsuwa anchor Japanese grocery in LA — sushi-grade fish, Japanese rice, mochi, and imported snacks.
Vietnamese (Westminster / Garden Grove)
Little Saigon in northern Orange County is a 30-minute drive from LA — multiple Vietnamese supermarkets stocking fish sauce, lemongrass, and fresh pho noodles.
Filipino (Eagle Rock, West Covina)
Seafood City and Island Pacific Supermarket — longanisa, ube, halo-halo supplies, and Jufran banana sauce.
Thai (Hollywood / Thai Town)
Bangluck Market and Silom Supermarket in Thai Town stock galangal, kaffir lime, Thai chilies, pandan, and prepared curry pastes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the biggest Asian grocery store in Los Angeles?
H Mart Western Avenue in Koreatown and the flagship 99 Ranch Market in Hacienda Heights are among the largest Asian supermarkets in LA — each with full butcher, seafood, banchan, and produce sections.
Where can I buy Korean groceries in LA?
Koreatown — specifically the stretch around Western Avenue between Wilshire and Olympic — has H Mart, Galleria Market, and California Market all within a few blocks. It's the largest Korean grocery cluster in the US.
Where can I find Japanese groceries in LA?
Mitsuwa Marketplace (Torrance, West LA), Nijiya Market (Little Tokyo, Sawtelle, Torrance), and Marukai serve LA's Japanese grocery scene — sushi-grade fish, Japanese rice, and imported snacks.
Where are the Chinese supermarkets in LA?
The San Gabriel Valley (Monterey Park, Alhambra, Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights) is the Chinese grocery hub of California — 99 Ranch, Hong Kong Supermarket, Shun Fat, and many independent grocers.
Can I get Asian groceries delivered in LA?
H Mart, 99 Ranch, and many independent stores list on Instacart; Weee! and Yamibuy also ship Asian groceries to LA-area addresses. See our online delivery guide.
Are there Vietnamese grocery stores in LA?
Little Saigon in Westminster/Garden Grove (northern Orange County, ~30 minutes from downtown LA) is the largest Vietnamese grocery scene in the US — multiple supermarkets, butchers, and fresh seafood markets.