International Grocery Stores in New York

    Best International Grocery Stores in New York City

    No US city beats New York for international groceries. From Flushing's Asian supermarkets to Jackson Heights' South Asian corridor, Brooklyn's Caribbean and Russian shops, the Bronx's West African and Dominican markets, and Manhattan's Kalustyan's — every cuisine is within reach.

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    Asian (Flushing / Manhattan Chinatown)

    H Mart, Hong Kong Supermarket, Hmart, Jmart, and a dense network of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese grocers.

    Caribbean (Brooklyn / Bronx)

    Jamaican, Trini, Haitian, and Dominican groceries with jerk seasoning, ackee, plantains, Grace products, and goat meat.

    South Asian (Jackson Heights / Edison)

    Patel Brothers, Apna Bazar, Subzi Mandi, and many Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi grocers along 74th Street.

    Middle Eastern (Bay Ridge / Astoria)

    Sahadi's, Damascus Bread, Balady Foods — Lebanese, Syrian, Yemeni, and Egyptian groceries with bulk spices and halal meat.

    African (Harlem / Bronx)

    West African markets along 116th Street in Harlem (Little Senegal) and throughout the Bronx — egusi, garri, palm oil, suya.

    Russian / Eastern European (Brighton Beach)

    Brighton Bazaar, NetCost Market, and Russian delis with smoked fish, kasha, pelmeni, and Eastern European imports.

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    Asian (Flushing / Manhattan / Sunset Park)

    Three major Chinatowns plus H Mart and Hong Kong Supermarket across all five boroughs.

    Caribbean (Brooklyn / Bronx)

    Flatbush, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, and the Bronx host NYC's Caribbean grocery clusters.

    South Asian (Jackson Heights / Floral Park)

    Jackson Heights' 74th Street is NYC's largest Indian/Bangladeshi commercial corridor; Floral Park, Hicksville, and Edison NJ extend the network.

    African (Harlem / Bronx / Staten Island)

    Little Senegal in Harlem, the Concourse and Highbridge in the Bronx, and Park Hill in Staten Island host West African grocers.

    Middle Eastern (Bay Ridge / Astoria)

    Bay Ridge's Atlantic Avenue and Astoria's Steinway Street are NYC's Arab and Levantine grocery hubs.

    Russian / Polish / Ukrainian

    Brighton Beach (Russian), Greenpoint (Polish), and the East Village (Ukrainian) host Eastern European delis and bakeries.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best international grocery stores in NYC?

    Top picks include Kalustyan's (Manhattan global/spice), H Mart (Korean, multiple locations), Patel Brothers in Jackson Heights (Indian), Sahadi's (Middle Eastern, Brooklyn), Brighton Bazaar (Russian), and Hong Kong Supermarket (Chinese, Manhattan & Sunset Park).

    Where is the biggest Asian grocery area in NYC?

    Flushing, Queens — anchored by H Mart, Hong Kong Supermarket, Jmart, and dozens of specialty Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese markets along Main Street and Northern Boulevard.

    Where can I buy African groceries in New York?

    Little Senegal (West 116th Street in Harlem), the South Bronx, Park Hill (Staten Island), and Bay Ridge host West African and East African grocery stores. See our African Stores Near Me directory.

    Where is the Indian grocery district in NYC?

    Jackson Heights in Queens — 74th Street between Roosevelt and 37th Avenue — is the largest South Asian commercial corridor in NYC, with Patel Brothers, Apna Bazar, and Subzi Mandi.

    Where can I buy Caribbean groceries in NYC?

    Flatbush, East Flatbush, Crown Heights, Canarsie (Brooklyn), and the Bronx host Jamaican, Trini, Haitian, and Guyanese groceries. See our Caribbean Stores in Brooklyn page.

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