The U.S. has a growing landscape of international grocery markets that serve African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Indian, and Pakistani communities. This is an independent overview — confirm current hours and product availability with each store directly.
Notable International Markets
- Jungle Jim's International Market (Fairfield & Eastgate, OH)
- H Mart (nationwide Korean supermarket)
- 99 Ranch Market (Chinese/pan-Asian)
- Patel Brothers (Indian, nationwide)
- Wazobia African Market (Houston, TX)
- Tropical Foods (Boston, MA)
- Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA)
- Uwajimaya (Pacific Northwest)
- Mitsuwa Marketplace (Japanese)
- Northgate Market (Hispanic, California)
Categories of Markets
- African and Caribbean
- Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese)
- Indian and Pakistani
- Middle Eastern, Arab, Persian
- Latin American and Hispanic
- European specialty
- Halal and kosher
How to Find Markets Near You
- Search by category and city
- Check diaspora grocery directories
- Ask community groups and restaurants
- Read recent reviews before visiting
FAQ
What's the biggest international market in the U.S.? Jungle Jim's Fairfield is one of the largest by floor space.
Is H Mart only Korean? It's Korean-focused but carries pan-Asian groceries.
Do these markets ship online? Some do — check each store's website.