International Grocery Stores in Washington DC
Best International Grocery Stores in Washington DC & the DMV
The DC metro is one of the most internationally diverse food regions in America. Find Ethiopian markets in Adams Morgan and Silver Spring, Asian supermarkets in Annandale and Rockville, Salvadoran mercados across Northern Virginia, West African groceries throughout Prince George's County, and Middle Eastern halal markets in Falls Church.
Top International Markets in the DC Metro
Makola International Market
African Groceries
African Caribbean Market
African Groceries
Odenton African Food & International Market
African Groceries
Caribbean Crescent
Caribbean Groceries
EURaph African & Caribbean International Market
Caribbean Groceries
Seven Mile Market
Kosher Groceries
The Knish Shop / LAMO Catering
Kosher Groceries
Yekta Persian Market & Kabob Counter
Middle Eastern
Gourmet Bazaar
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean Bakery
Middle Eastern
Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant
Middle Eastern
Wheaton Tropical Market
Caribbean Groceries
Popular Products & Staples
Ethiopian & Habesha
Injera, berbere, mitmita, niter kibbeh, teff flour, and shiro from Adams Morgan, Silver Spring, and Alexandria's Ethiopian shops.
Korean (Annandale / Centreville)
H Mart, Lotte Plaza, and Super H Mart locations across Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Chinese / Pan-Asian (Rockville / Falls Church)
Great Wall Supermarket, Maxim Market, and Grand Mart for Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino groceries.
Salvadoran / Central American
Pupusa flour (masa harina), Salvadoran cheeses, plantains, and Central American imports from Northern Virginia mercados.
West African
Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Senegalese shops across Prince George's County, MD and Northern Virginia.
Middle Eastern & Halal
Halalco Books & Foods, Mediterranean Bakery, and halal butchers serving Falls Church, Springfield, and the DC region.
Explore Sub-Cuisines
Ethiopian (Adams Morgan / Silver Spring)
DC has one of the largest Ethiopian diaspora populations in the US — Adams Morgan, U Street, and Silver Spring host the densest Ethiopian grocery cluster.
Korean (Annandale / Centreville / Rockville)
H Mart, Lotte Plaza, and Super H Mart anchor the DMV's Korean grocery scene.
Chinese / Pan-Asian
Great Wall Supermarket (Falls Church, Centreville, Rockville) is the largest pan-Asian chain in the region.
Salvadoran / Latin (Northern Virginia)
Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Manassas host the DMV's Salvadoran and Central American mercados.
West African (Prince George's County)
Hyattsville, Langley Park, and Bowie host West African grocers and African restaurants.
Middle Eastern (Falls Church / Vienna)
Halalco, Mediterranean Bakery, and Lebanese Butcher serving Falls Church, Vienna, and the Tysons area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best international grocery stores in DC?
Top picks: Great Wall Supermarket (Asian, multiple), H Mart and Lotte Plaza (Korean), Halalco Books & Foods (Middle Eastern/halal), Mediterranean Bakery (Levantine), and Ethiopian markets along U Street, Adams Morgan, and Silver Spring.
Where can I buy Ethiopian groceries in DC?
Adams Morgan, U Street, and Silver Spring (Maryland) host the largest concentrations of Ethiopian markets — selling injera, teff flour, berbere, and Habesha staples.
Where can I buy halal meat in DC?
Halalco Books & Foods (Falls Church), Lebanese Butcher (Falls Church), and many smaller halal butchers across the DMV — particularly Northern Virginia and Prince George's County, MD.
Where are the best Asian supermarkets in the DMV?
Great Wall Supermarket (Falls Church, Centreville, Rockville), H Mart and Super H Mart (multiple), Lotte Plaza, Grand Mart, and Maxim Market are the largest.
Where can I buy African groceries in the DC area?
Prince George's County (Hyattsville, Langley Park, Bowie), Northern Virginia, and select shops in DC host West African groceries. See our African Stores in DC page for current listings.