The Best International Supermarkets in Glasgow

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Whether you're feeling a little homesick or experimenting with cuisines around the world, you'll be glad to know Glasgow is home to several international supermarkets. 
 
In fact, Glasgow is one of the most multicultural cities in Scotland, so you'll have plenty of choices, from African to the best Asian supermarket in Glasgow. Still trying to figure out where to start? Read on to check out our recommendations! 

All In One International Grocery Store

All In One International Grocery Store is an Asian supermarket in Glasgow city centre. The small but well-stocked shop is open seven days a week and offers plenty of variety, including spices, pantry staples and frozen products. In addition to Asian foods, customers have also noted Brazilian and African products in reviews. 
 
Reviews also mention 'great selection', 'reasonable prices' and 'LOADS of variety.'  

World Foods

Located at 23 Nithsdale St, World Foods is an international supermarket and halal butcher. Open seven days a week, you'll find plenty of spices, fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks, and delicious snacks. 
 
Reviews mention 'clean, organised and good service', 'lovely staff' and 'fabulous prices.' 

Babylon Supermarket 

Babylon Supermarket is in the heart of Glasgow's city centre. Bringing the Middle East to Scotland, you'll find a variety of products from Turkey, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries at great prices. Babylon is open seven days a week.
 
Reviews mention 'great selection and decent prices', 'halal meat' and 'perfect Persian market.' 

Eastern European Food Shop

Located at 89 High Street in Glasgow's city centre, Eastern European Food Shop is a Baltic and Ukrainian food shop offering a variety of foods, alcohol, and more from Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic States. There's plenty of choice, from sweet treats like waffle cake and candy to bread and biscuits. 
 
Reviews mention 'pleasant and polite staff,' 'only the best products,' and 'large selection.'  

Foodasia

Foodasia is an Asian shop in Glasgow's city centre offering a selection of fruit and vegetables, meat, and pantry staples from Asia and the Middle East. Foodasia is one of the highest-rated supermarkets, open seven days a week. 
 
Reviews mention 'amazing meat counter, 'good quality meat', 'the place where you get anything and everything' and 'good halal products.' 

Lims

Highly rated 4.6/5 stars on Google, Lims is a Chinese supermarket at 63 Cambridge St, open seven days a week. Offering a wide range of oriental foods, including Chinese, Malaysian, and Korean, Lims is praised for its fantastic choice in reviews. 
 
Reviews also mention 'fantastic prices', 'very good cooking advice' and 'friendly and knowledgeable merchant.' 

KRK 

Located in the Kelvinbridge neighbourhood, KRK is an international grocers ad halal butches. KRK offers a wide selection of foods from Asia, offering spices, pulses, fresh products, and a variety of meat. KRK is open seven days a week.
 
Reviews mention 'wheelchair accessibility, 'delightful Asian emporium' and 'helpful and friendly staff.' 

Domagi World's Market

Located at 63 Main Street, Domagi is a highly-rated African shop in Glasgow's city centre that is open seven days a week. With a variety of fresh fruit & vegetables, spices, and cupboard staples, Domagi has been described as a 'home away from home for most Africans' by one happy customer. 
 
Reviews also mention 'well organised', 'good customer service' and 'good range of items.' 

The Philippine Store

Are you looking for Filipino essentials? Check out The Philippine Store at 89 Cambridge St in the city centre. The store is open seven days a week and home to fresh fruit & vegetables, sweet treats and cupboard staples. 
 
Reviews mention 'fresh produce', 'amazing staff' and 'shelves bursting with different snacks.' 

El Baraka 

Last but certainly not least, located near Wynford, El Baraka is a popular Arabic store open seven days a week offering a variety of fresh produce, halal meat and speciality items that customers have yet to find elsewhere, according to reviews. 
 
Reviews also mention 'very good prices', 'plenty of fresh food' and very nice staff.' 
 
This article is not an exhaustive list of international supermarkets in Glasgow but rather a list of just 10 of the countless choices available. Whether you're searching for good quality spices or speciality foods from home, we're confident you'll find what you're looking for in one of Glasgow's trusted international supermarkets. 
 
So if you’re looking to travel the world in your kitchen at our student accommodation in Glasgow, look no further than the list above! Top tip: if you're travelling to find something specific, remember to call ahead to double-check the store has what you're looking for. Happy cooking! 

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