Cooking is a great way to transport your senses to another land, create Mexican food to take you to the south, a Mediterranean diet that evokes the coast or with American cuisine that takes you a state or two over in any direction.
Narrowing our scope, let’s talk Asia. The huge continent is packed full of cultures, languages and most importantly foods of all kinds, inspired by more than 45 nations that make up the continent.
Asia is also a foodie’s heaven, with herbs and spices unique to the region that makes for amazing foods of all kinds. With easy-to-come-by staples like rice and noodles, these dishes can be fun to cook at home, given you have access to the produce, meats and sauces that make the meals sing.
That’s where online grocery stores come in. For those that don’t live near an Asian grocery store or need some help shopping, an online option is great for browsing new ingredients and finding what you need to complete a recipe.
Read on for the best online Asian grocery stores we could find, plus some Asian snacks and more to keep you full through 2023 and beyond.
1. Umamicart
For all your Asian groceries, produce, snacks and more, Umamicart is here to satisfy every flavor profile. The online grocery store works pretty similarly to others, where the customer plugs in their address to view available groceries and then checks out. The service is free to use and deliveries fees are calculated at checkout.
2. Yami
Yummy yummy, here comes Yami. The online grocery store sells all things Asia, spanning the continent and selling snacks, sauces and more from Japan, Korea and greater China to be specific. The service is free to use and priced a la carte with a $5.99 shipping fee for orders less than $49 — otherwise shipping is free.
3. Weee!
This is the sound of groceries arriving to your home with ease. Weee! is an online Asian and South American grocer, with options from China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and more. They sell everything from produce to premade snacks and shipping is typically free over $12.
4. Quicklly
Get all your Indian ingredients quickly as can be with Quicklly. Don’t forget the double “L” when looking up this service, and then stock up on all your Southeast Asian favorites from curries and roti to chai and more.
5. Yun Hai
Let’s be honest — the spices and oils really make the dish. When cooking Asian meals, don’t forget the sauces, oils and more from Yun Hai. They specialize in soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and more, in addition to other pantry staples like chili crisps and dried fruits.
6. Kim’C Market
Come over and check out what Kim’C has to offer. The online market sells everything Korean, from frozen foods to pre-packaged snacks you won’t find elsewhere. Membership is free and so is delivery once you hit the $69 minimum order.
7. Bokksu
Need a snack? We always hanker for some, and Bokksu makes it easy to try new Japanese flavors and snacks from home. They have a subscription box for snacks that starts at $40/month as well as other limited-edition boxes to keep an eye out for.
8. Fly By Jing
Every amazing Asian meal needs a great spice blend. Fly By Jing knows this all too well, and has since come out with a line of chili crisps, sauces, dried spices and more to help you elevate your cooking.
9. Xiao Chi Jie
Soup, dumplings, noodles. What more do you need? Shop at Xiao Chi Jie (or The XCJ for short) and get all of the above, plus sauces and even ice cream, on their site right now.
10. The Cumin Club
Head down to South East Asia for a taste of Indian cooking with The Cumin Club. This meal kit provides authentic Indian dishes in just five minutes, allowing you to sit back and enjoy starting at just $4.99 per meal.
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