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Best Asian grocery stores in Dubai
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What people like
Wide selectionThe compact store carries an unusually broad range of Asian and overseas products, including snacks, drinks, sauces, personal care items and ready-to-eat meals.
Japanese treatsReviews specifically mention Japanese ice creams, Royce chocolate, rare Kit Kat flavours and Coolish chocolate flavour.
Hippo Box Supermarket is an Asian grocery store in China Town, with Chinese, Japanese and Korean imports alongside snacks, drinks, skincare and ready-to-eat food. It is worth considering for hard-to-find treats such as Japanese ice creams, sushi boxes and distinctive Asian pantry items.
View full business page →Tip: Check promotionsLook for drink promotions and discounts before paying; some Asian teas were cheaper during a promotion.
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Pork SectionThe separate non-halal section carries pork products, a useful find for shoppers looking for them in this area.
Cafe MealsThe in-store cafe serves Korean food, including beef bulgogi bibimbap, alongside desserts and bubble tea.
1004 Gourmet is an Asian marketplace in The Greens, with Korean and Japanese groceries, including ingredients that are difficult to find elsewhere in the UAE. You can also stop at its in-store cafe for Korean dishes such as beef bulgogi bibimbap.
View full business page →Tip: Find P2Go to Onyx building P2 rather than Level 7, and ask for directions if it is your first visit.
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Korean FindsThere are plenty of Korean snacks and instant foods, including buldak noodles and Korean ice creams.
Matcha PowderThe store carries pure Japanese matcha green tea powder, not just ordinary green tea.
QKO Asian Market is a small Asian grocery shop in Al Wasl, with a strong focus on Japanese and Korean snacks, sweets and drinks. It’s a handy browse for matcha green tea powder, Japanese cheese cake or an ice-cream treat, with stationery and Korean-themed items adding to the detour.
View full business page →Tip: Snack StopTreat it as a snack shop rather than a full grocery run; one review specifically warns against coming for actual grocery shopping.
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What people like
Asian rangeFind Korean, Japanese, Thai and Chinese groceries, including pantry staples, noodles, meats and fresh produce.
Bingsu caféThe café serves matcha and mango bingsu, with a small seating area for enjoying dessert after shopping.
1004 Gourmet is an Asian grocery store in Deira with Korean, Japanese, Thai and Taiwanese pantry goods, snacks and drinks. Shoppers can also browse Korean skincare and stop at the café for matcha or mango bingsu, with a small seating area for a sweet break.
View full business page →Tip: Check datesFor discounted goods, inspect the expiry date before buying; a sale butter had an expiry in mid-August.
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