International Grocery Stores in Los Angeles
Best International Grocery Stores in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is unmatched for international groceries — Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Little Saigon, Persian Tehrangeles, Armenian Glendale, the San Gabriel Valley's Chinese supermarkets, and Mexican mercados from Boyle Heights to the Valley. Find every cuisine, every neighborhood.
Top International Markets in Los Angeles
African Hut / Origins World Foods
African Groceries
H Mart
Asian Groceries
KUTULA by Africana
African Groceries
Zambezi Bazaar
African Groceries
99 Ranch Market
Asian Groceries
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Asian Groceries
Bharat Bazar — Sunnyvale
Indian Groceries
Bharat Bazar — Fremont
Indian Groceries
India Fresh Indian Grocery Store
Indian Groceries
Sahara Market
Middle Eastern
Balboa International Market
Middle Eastern
Super Irvine
Middle Eastern
Popular Products & Staples
Korean (Koreatown)
H Mart, Galleria Market, Hannam Chain — kimchi, banchan, gochujang, Korean BBQ cuts, and fresh tofu.
Chinese (San Gabriel Valley)
99 Ranch, Shun Fat, and Hong Kong Supermarket throughout the SGV.
Mexican / Latin
Northgate González, Vallarta Supermarkets, El Super, and Superior Grocers across Greater LA.
Persian (Westwood / Tehrangeles)
Persian markets along Westwood Boulevard with saffron, dried limes, basmati, and fresh herbs.
Japanese (Little Tokyo / Torrance)
Mitsuwa, Marukai, and Nijiya for Japanese groceries, fresh fish, and Japanese snacks.
Armenian (Glendale)
Armenian and Eastern European delis in Glendale with cured meats, cheeses, and Mediterranean imports.
Explore Sub-Cuisines
Korean (Koreatown)
H Mart, Galleria Market, Hannam Chain — LA's Koreatown is the largest Korean grocery cluster outside Seoul.
Chinese (San Gabriel Valley)
99 Ranch Market flagship locations, Shun Fat Supermarket, and Hong Kong Supermarket throughout Monterey Park, Rowland Heights, and Alhambra.
Japanese
Mitsuwa (Torrance, Costa Mesa), Marukai (Gardena, Cypress), and Nijiya Market across LA.
Mexican / Latin
Northgate González, Vallarta, El Super, and Superior Grocers — plus mercados in Boyle Heights, East LA, and the San Fernando Valley.
Persian (Tehrangeles)
Westwood Boulevard's Persian markets and bakeries — Jordan Market, Wholesome Choice, and Shaherzad Bakery.
Indian (Artesia / Little India)
Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia hosts LA's main South Asian commercial corridor with multiple Indian grocers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best international grocery stores in Los Angeles?
Top picks: H Mart and Galleria Market (Korean), 99 Ranch (Chinese), Mitsuwa (Japanese), Northgate González and Vallarta (Mexican), Jordan Market (Persian), and Patel Brothers in Artesia (Indian).
Where is the San Gabriel Valley Chinese grocery scene?
Monterey Park, Alhambra, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Rowland Heights, and Arcadia form the largest Chinese grocery cluster in the US — anchored by 99 Ranch, Shun Fat, and Hong Kong Supermarket.
Where are the best Persian markets in LA?
Westwood Boulevard (known as Tehrangeles or Little Persia) hosts Jordan Market, Shaherzad, and other Persian grocers. Wholesome Choice in Irvine is also a major Persian supermarket in the broader region.
Where is LA's Indian grocery area?
Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia (Little India) is LA's main South Asian commercial strip, with Indian groceries, sari shops, and restaurants.
Where can I find African groceries in LA?
LA has a smaller but growing African grocery scene with shops in Inglewood, the South Bay, and West LA — see our African Grocery Stores Near Me directory for current listings.