Zurich
Finding an Asian supermarket in Zurich depends on what you need to cook and how far you want to travel. Central shops near Hauptbahnhof and Bahnhofquai suit quick commuter stops, while stores in Oerlikon, Hardturm and Seefeld offer more specialised selections.
Check for Japanese pantry items, Chinese staples, Indian spices, fresh produce, or a shop with a canteen or restaurant before setting out.
The options are ordered by how clearly they match common shopping needs, including regional specialisation, pantry breadth, fresh ingredients, central access, extended hours and useful extras such as an on-site meal. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.
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#1
Lian Hua Hardturm is an Asian grocery store on Förrlibuckstrasse with a broad selection spanning several countries, particularly Chinese ingredients and pantry staples. It also includes a canteen serving fresh, warm food, turning a regular shopping trip into a convenient lunch stop.
The modern store suits home cooks looking for Asian ingredients as well as anyone who wants to combine grocery shopping with a quick prepared meal.
#2
New Asia Market on Feldstrasse is a substantial Asian grocery stop with a wide range of snacks, spices, drinks, frozen foods and meal ingredients. The selection is designed for both everyday cooking and more specialised pantry searches, making it useful when a standard supermarket falls short.
Its central Zurich location and weekday opening until 6:30pm suit after-work shopping, while Saturday hours cover a shorter weekend visit.
#3
YumiHana at Bahnhofquai 9 is a compact-looking but surprisingly well-stocked Asian grocery store in central Zurich. The range includes Japanese and wider Asian products, with ramen bowls, sauces and hard-to-find pantry items among the reasons to browse in person rather than rely on a quick online search.
Its station-area location and 9am–7pm weekday schedule make it convenient for commuters and spontaneous ingredient runs.
#4
Aggarwal AG on Kernstrasse is an Indian grocery store with an extensive international range: more than 3,000 items, around 70% of them from India, covering pantry staples, spices, pulses and fresh produce. The assortment blends recognised brands with private labels and caters to home kitchens, retail and gastronomy.
It is especially useful for North Indian ingredients, while shoppers seeking South Indian specialities may find the range more limited.
#5
Asia Store at Konradstrasse 1 is a practical Asian grocery stop near Zürich Hauptbahnhof, carrying everyday ingredients across a broad regional range. Its location can be easy to miss around the station area, so the street address is more useful than relying on nearby landmarks alone.
Open from 9am through 8pm most days, it suits both daytime ingredient runs and later shopping after work.
#6
Nihao Asiashop is located on the second floor beside the Migros restaurant in Neumarkt Oerlikon. The modern, orderly shop focuses strongly on Chinese groceries while also carrying a wider Asian selection, including products such as premium kimchi.
Its clear shopping-centre location and weekday opening from 9am to 7pm make it a straightforward choice for planned pantry restocking in northern Zurich.
#7
Japanese food, culture and lifestyle products
Nishi Japan Shop on Seefeldstrasse specialises in Japanese food, culture and lifestyle products. The organised shelves cover sauces, drinks, pantry goods and household items, including dishes, cutlery and chopsticks, with imported finds such as Pocari Sweat adding extra appeal.
It is a strong choice for shoppers seeking Japanese products that are harder to locate elsewhere in Zurich, whether stocking a kitchen or browsing for a distinctive gift.
#8
Washoku Japan Shop at Seidenplatz 1 combines Japanese grocery shopping with a broader izakaya-style setting. The store carries a varied selection of Japanese products and highlights handmade natto, while the adjoining restaurant adds sushi and karaage for a meal on the spot.
Its atmosphere feels distinctly Japanese, making the Wallisellen location worthwhile for shoppers who want ingredients, prepared food and an immersive dining stop in one visit.
#9
This Asia Store branch on Affolternstrasse 10 serves the Oerlikon area with a practical range of Asian basics and selected specialist products. The assortment includes Southeast Asian vegetables, Mi Goreng noodles, fermented dips, spicy spreads and fish sauce, making it useful for everyday cooking as well as more specific recipes.
Weekday opening runs until 7pm, with an earlier Saturday start and closing at 6pm.
#10
Importas C + C GmbH on Baslerstrasse combines Asian and international groceries with a useful food-service dimension. The shop carries spices, fresh produce and frozen items, while a fresh-fish counter and warm takeaway treats broaden the stop beyond standard pantry shopping.
It also serves wholesale buyers, making the store relevant to home cooks, restaurants and anyone planning a larger ingredient run in Zurich’s 8048 district.
#11
Indiasupermarkt.ch on Josefstrasse is a compact Indian-oriented supermarket covering everyday essentials alongside selected ethnic hair products. Its range includes Indian groceries and personal-care items, with prices positioned as practical for regular shopping.
The store is particularly useful for quick pantry top-ups or finding hair-care products that can be expensive elsewhere in Zurich. Weekday and Saturday hours extend to 8pm, while Sunday is closed.
#12
Seebach Asian Bazar on Hofwiesenstrasse is a practical neighbourhood grocery stop with fresh vegetables, fruit and ingredients for Indian cooking from north to south. The range is useful for everyday meals as well as Asian recipes requiring produce that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Sunday opening from noon to 7pm adds flexibility, while the regular weekday schedule supports routine shopping in Zurich’s 8057 district.
#13
A particularly South Asian focus
Friendly, family-run atmosphere
Marilyn Asian Market is a grocery store on Dübendorfstrasse in Zurich, with a particularly South Asian focus. Its friendly, family-run atmosphere and kind service make it a welcoming stop for Indian and Sri Lankan groceries.
The selection is more specialised than broad, so it suits shoppers looking for South Asian staples rather than Chinese ingredients such as tofu or dark soy sauce.
#14
Fresh vegetables, masalas and a broad range
Close to Limmatplatz
Deshi Shop brings a strong South Asian grocery selection to Gasometerstrasse, close to Limmatplatz in Zurich. Fresh vegetables, masalas and a broad range of regional products make it a practical choice for everyday cooking and harder-to-find pantry staples.
Its central setting and price-conscious offer add convenience, while the online presence is currently marked as coming soon.
#15
Fresh produce several times weekly
Asiaway Store Zürich brings together Asian groceries from across the continent in Zurich, with noodles, seasonings, frozen goods, fresh produce and other everyday essentials. Direct imports from countries including China, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam help keep the range broad and competitively priced.
The shop also prepares selected products fresh in its in-store restaurant, giving visitors the chance to discover Asian flavours beyond the grocery aisles. Fresh fruit and vegetables from Thailand and Vietnam arrive several times a week, while restaurant and retail businesses can also enquire about wholesale supply and delivery.
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Use the map to see which shops fit your route through central Zurich, the station area, Oerlikon, Hardturm or Seefeld. Zoom in when comparing nearby stops, or zoom out to include Wallisellen if a Japanese grocery visit combined with a meal suits your plans.
The map is especially useful for checking distance before a larger pantry shop.
Lian Hua Hardturm combines Asian grocery shopping with a canteen serving fresh, warm food. It can work well when you need pantry ingredients and want to eat during the same visit.
Check the canteen’s current service times if lunch timing matters.
Aggarwal AG on Kernstrasse is focused on Indian groceries and carries spices, pulses, pantry staples and fresh produce. Its broader international assortment may also help with everyday cooking, but specific brands or fresh items are best confirmed before travelling.
Yes. Nishi Japan Shop in Seefeld focuses on Japanese food, culture and lifestyle products, while YumiHana near Bahnhofquai is convenient for Japanese pantry finds in the centre.
Washoku Japan Shop in Wallisellen adds a restaurant setting to the grocery visit.
Asia Store on Konradstrasse and YumiHana on Bahnhofquai are practical central options. Their station-area locations suit a quick ingredient run, although a larger or more specialised shopping list may be better served by a dedicated store farther from the centre.
Nihao Asiashop in Neumarkt Oerlikon focuses strongly on Chinese groceries while also carrying products from other parts of Asia. It is located on the second floor beside the Migros restaurant.
Check the shopping-centre access and opening hours before your visit.
Confirm the current opening hours, exact entrance or floor, and whether the shop stocks the ingredients you need. For uncommon products, fresh produce, large quantities or wholesale orders, contacting the store first can save an unnecessary journey.