{"id":53107,"date":"2020-02-11T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T02:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=53107"},"modified":"2020-02-26T16:26:08","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T08:26:08","slug":"list-international-marts-for-your-next-trip-to-the-grocery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/02\/11\/list-international-marts-for-your-next-trip-to-the-grocery\/","title":{"rendered":"LIST: International Marts for Your Next Trip to the Grocery"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philippines has always embraced and welcomed diversity in many forms\u2014the affinity for such is apparent especially when looking at the influx of people from different parts of the globe who chose to live in the country.<\/p>\n

For this matter, specialty grocery stores have acquired their own spaces to serve the diverse community around Metro Manila. It’s worth noting that these specialty stores are not limited to just Asian brands.<\/p>\n

If you need Japanese snacks or some Indian spices for your special meals, we got you covered!\u00a0Here’s a quick guide to some of the Metro’s International marts that you can use for your next trip to the grocery:<\/p>\n

Asian Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

McAsia Foodtrade Corporation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of\u00a0McAsia Foodtrade Corporation<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Founded in 2012, the McAsia Foodtrade Corporation<\/strong> is one of the major suppliers of Asian (dry\/frozen) food items, kitchen utensils, industrial cookware, and commercial kitchens. They carry items from countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To date, they\u00a0have been wholesaling to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and grocery stores in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: McAsia Foodtrade Corporation in Q.C.: Total Japanese Cooking Solution<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>158 Apo St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Brgy. Maharlika, Quezon City
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/b> 02-8251-3625 \/ 02-8252-0439 \/ 02-8252-0441 \/ 02-8252-0451
\n<\/span>Operating Hours: <\/b>8\u00a0a.m. to 6\u00a0p.m. (Mon. to Fri.);\u00a08 a.m. to\u00a011 a.m. (Sat.)
\n<\/span>Website: <\/b>mcasiafoodtrade.ph<\/a>
\n<\/span>Facebook: <\/b>facebook.com\/mcasiafoodtrade<\/a><\/p>\n

Teppen Korean and Japanese Grocery Store<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Teppen Korean and Japanese Grocery Store<\/strong> offers imported products from Japan and Korea. The products that they carry range from condiments and chocolates to canned goods and cooking ingredients. This is the ideal grocery store to visit if you’re fond of making Japanese and Korean dishes or if you’re looking to stock up on goods. <\/span><\/p>\n

This place is your best bet to find ingredients that can easily mimic the flavors that are exclusive to the said cuisines.\u00a0<\/span>It’s also noteworthy that Teppen houses raw udon and eggs that can be eating without being cooked!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Teppen in Makati: A Grocery Store for Your Japanese and Korean Favorite Products<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 2153 Don Chino Roces Ave. cor. Herrera St., Makati City.
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8553-4673 \/ 02-8808-1140
\n<\/span>Operating Hours:<\/b> 7:30 a.m. to\u00a010 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.);\u00a08 a.m.\u00a0to\u00a08 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Japanese Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

New Hatchin Japanese Grocery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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While its mostly known for serving authentic takoyaki, salmon, and sashimi\u2014the New Hatchin Japanese Grocery<\/strong> also houses deli treats and goods like vegetable tempura, sweet egg, and seaweed among others. They also distribute products to various supermarkets, restaurants, and households.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: New Hatchin Japanese Grocerant Opens in White Plains, Quezon City<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 7602 Sacred Heart St., cor. Metropolitan Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8519-6567
\n<\/span>Operating Hours:<\/b> 8\u00a0a.m.\u00a0to 7\u00a0p.m.
\n<\/span>Website:<\/b> newhatchin.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Kobeya Japanese Food Mart<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Image grabbed from the Kobeya’s official Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Kobeya Japanese Food Mart<\/strong> offers a variety of fresh and quality Japanese products. It’s the ideal place to find your favorite Japanese meat products, seasonings, liquors, noodles, seafood, vegetables, and snacks. They also offer Asian and Italian seasoning products that you can use to spice up your dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Kobeya Japanese Food Mart: Where you can find Japanese goodies<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> G\/F 1 Juno cor. Makati Ave., Bel-Air, Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/strong> 02-8807-1107
\n<\/span>Operating Hours:<\/strong> 10 a.m. to\u00a010 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/kobeyaPh<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Yamazaki Ramen House & Grocery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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This grocery in Little Tokyo is frequented by locals and\u00a0foreigners alike primarily because it has almost everything from treats such as candies, snacks, and instant noodles to condiments, frozen food, and personal care items that are not usually available in regular supermarkets.<\/p>\n

It’s also worth noting that the grocery has its in-house restaurant called the\u00a0Hoka Hoka Bento Ramen Shop\u00a0<\/strong>that serves affordable and filling dishes.<\/p>\n

Also read: Yamazaki in Little Tokyo Is the Ideal Place for Your Favorite Japanese Treats and Eats<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Little Tokyo, Chino Roces Ave., Legazpi Village, Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/b> 02-8893-2163
\n<\/span>Operating Hours:<\/b>\u00a08 a.m. to\u00a011 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Japanese Grocery Stores<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Darumaya Japanese Foods Center<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>Plaza #5 Cartimar Shopping Center, Cartimar Ave., Pasay City
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8831-8382 \/ 0995-449-7081 \/ 0923-698-9259
\n<\/span>Hours:<\/b> 7\u00a0a.m. to\u00a04 p.m. (Mon. to Sat.);\u00a07 a.m. to\u00a03 p.m. (Sun.)
\n<\/span>Facebook: <\/b>Darumaya Japanese Foods Center<\/span><\/p>\n

Asuka Japanese Grocery<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Unit 7, Cartimar Plaza, Cartimar Ave., Pasay City
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/b> 02-8834-8043
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>7:30 a.m.\u00a0to 5\u00a0p.m. (Mon. to Sat.);\u00a08 a.m. to\u00a04 p.m. (Sun.) <\/span><\/p>\n

European\u00a0Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Euro Rich<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of Euro Rich<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Founded in 2015, Euro Rich<\/strong> is a European ingredient company that is a one-stop place to get the freshest supply of European ingredients such as canned tomatoes, pasta, olive oil, and truffle oil.\u00a0At\u00a0Euro Rich, authenticity and product quality are guaranteed as their products are directly imported from Italy and Spain.<\/p>\n

Euro Rich is mainly a wholesale supplier but they also accept single purchases for those who are looking to try their products.<\/p>\n

Also read: Euro Rich in Quezon City: A One-Stop Place for Authentic European Ingredients<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>#156 Speaker Perez St., cor. Alcaraz, Brgy. Maharlika, Quezon City
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/b> 02-8252-0316 \/ 0917-871-5995
\n<\/span>Business hours: <\/b>8\u00a0a.m. to 3\u00a0p.m. (Mon. to Fri.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Korean\u00a0Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

No Brand<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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No Brand<\/strong> is a Korean grocery store that first opened in Korea in 2015. Its Philippine branch is its first overseas venture that caters to most of what the public loves about K-Culture which includes home goods, beauty and personal care products, and snacks.<\/p>\n

Also read: Korean Grocery Store No Brand Opens First PH Branch on November 22<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>Level 2 Robinsons Galleria, Edsa cor, Ortigas Ave., Quezon City
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>10\u00a0a.m. to 10\u00a0p.m.
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/b>facebook.com\/NoBrandPHofficial<\/a><\/p>\n

Other\u00a0Korean Grocery Stores<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gangnam Mart<\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> G\/F, The Fort Strip, 28th St., Bonifacio Global City, The Fort
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>0917-180-8282
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>Open\u00a0<\/b>24\/7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

ASSI Fresh Plaza<\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 4th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8832-9741
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>Open\u00a0<\/b>24\/7
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/b>facebook.com\/Assifreshplaza<\/a><\/p>\n

Chinese Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bee Tin Grocery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bee Tin Grocery<\/strong> specializes in Chinese and Asian products such as spices and seasonings, dried fruits, and other vegetables. Drop by this grocery if you’re looking to score authentic Korean ingredients without having to\u00a0go through the struggle of ordering from overseas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> #735 Ongpin St., Brgy. 295 Zone 028, District III, Binondo, Manila
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8243-3453
\n<\/span>Hours:<\/b> 7:30\u00a0a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other\u00a0Chinese Grocery Stores<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

YOYO Market\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>2F-6 7th Ave., cor. 25th St. & Federation Dr., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
\n<\/span>Hours:<\/b> 8 a.m. to 2\u00a0a.m.
\n<\/span>Website:\u00a0<\/b>facebook.com\/yoyomarket2019<\/a><\/p>\n

JZLU Mart<\/b><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>G\/F The Beacon-Roces Tower, Arnaiz Ave. cor. Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
\n<\/span>Hours:\u00a0<\/b>10 a.m. to 2 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indian\u00a0Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Assad Mini Mart<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Assad Mini Mart<\/strong> is one of the metro’s most well-known Indian grocers that primarily offers a variety of Indian ingredients, snacks, cosmetics, and even incense. Further, the store also carries Indian spices that are normally hard to find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>31 Timog Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8372-3146
\n<\/span>Hours:<\/b> 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed every Sun.)
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/b>\u00a0facebook.com\/assadminimart<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Other\u00a0Indian Grocery Stores<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mustafa Mini Mart<\/b><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>Store #5, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>0917-814-3447 \/ 0965-540-5913
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>9:30\u00a0a.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0<\/b>facebook.com\/mustafaminimartphils<\/a><\/p>\n

Anmol Indian Grocery<\/b><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>7819 Makati Ave., Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b>02-8296-7978
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>9 a.m.\u00a0to 8:30 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taiwanese\u00a0Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

TPE Market Place<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Image grabbed from TPE’s official Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The TPE Market Place<\/strong> is located just a stone’s throw away from the Makati Medical Center. The market sells products that are of Taiwanese root but they also carry various Japanese food and goods. The market, aside from its grocery store, also features a mini Chinese delicatessen inside which will treat you to an Asian-flavor voyage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/b>: Jaka Center, 2111 Chino Roces Ave. cor. Urban Ave., Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact<\/b>: 02-8551-7522
\n<\/span>Hours<\/b>: 9\u00a0a.m. to 11 p.m.
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/b> facebook.com\/TPEMarketPlace<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: TPE Market Place in Makati: Taiwanese Grocery Store<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Israeli\u00a0Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hummus Elijah<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Image grabbed from Hummus Elijah’s official Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Hummus Elijah<\/strong> aims to bring Mediterranean cuisine to the shores of the Philippines. Everything that you’ll find at the store mirrors the\u00a0Mediterranean culture and brings the flavors exclusive to it. The store is dedicated to uplifting the health of their customers which is why their offerings both at the grocery and the restaurant all lean towards nourishing one’s overall well-being.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 7850 Makati Ave., Makati City
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/b> 0905-313-4602
\n<\/span>Hours:<\/b>\u00a09 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Mon. to Fri.); open 24 hours (Fri and Sat)
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/b> facebook.com\/humuselijah<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Arabic\u00a0Marts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Aldimashqi Grocery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Image grabbed from Aldimashqi Grocery’s official Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Aldimashqi Grocery<\/strong> offers Arabic food and goods that include a variety of spices, Basmati rice, perfume, beauty products, and even hookah and shisha. It’s also worth noting that their products are readily available for online purchases\u00a0which makes their products more accessible if you can’t personally drop by the store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b>The Grand Towers Manila, 790 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila
\n<\/span>Contact:<\/b>\u00a0 0915-200-0515
\n<\/span>Hours: <\/b>10:30\u00a0a.m.\u00a0to 12\u00a0a.m.
\n<\/span>Facebook:<\/b> facebook.com\/Aldimashqi-Grocery-2058256574415382-\u0628\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0645\u0634\u0642\u064a<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking for an ingredient that is specific to one cuisine, let these international groceries help you out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":53148,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[12571,12569,12572,12570],"class_list":["post-53107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle","tag-international-groceries","tag-international-groceries-manila","tag-international-marts","tag-international-marts-manila"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/02\/GroceriesFeatured.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53107"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53664,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53107\/revisions\/53664"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}