What are the 10 best Asian stores in Brussels?

Updated on May 11, 2024 by pierre

In this article, as a blogger specializing in Brussels, we took on the challenge of helping fans of Asian cuisine in Brussels: search for an exhaustive list of quality supermarkets. We found Koreans, Japanese and Chinese.

Why are its Asian stores all the rage in Brussels? 

Asian stores are based in the sale of items and ingredients generally well suited to Asian cuisines and which are not found in most traditional Brussels businesses. There you can find, for example, Indian food, large bags of Thai jasmine rice, hong kong soymilk, tea with chrysanthemum from China, algues Japanese (wakame), bamboo shoots, various chilli sauces, as well as prepared Asian products. We can cite, for example, prawn crackers or rice crackers – as well as other imported food products.

The "fruits and vegetables" department includes Asian vegetables such as bok choi, bean sprouts, Ginger, Green onions, durian. Other goods like rice cookers and woks are also sold in these stores. There may be a "fishmonger's" department with varieties of exotic fish, as well as abalones, in aquaria. You can also find sea cucumbers (sea cucumber), black duck eggs, ginseng. These stores may also sell Asian brands from alcoholic beverages or not. It will be a question of revealing through this article the 10 best Asian stores in Brussels.

• Discover the addresses of the best Japanese supermarkets in Brussels, offering an authentic Japanese culinary experience.
• Explore a variety of rare Asian products, including ingredients for making sushi, matcha tea and other delicacies.
• Learn where to find quality products, such as authentic Asian condiments and sauces, to enhance your homemade dishes.
• Save time by avoiding tedious searches: we have selected the best establishments for your convenience.
• Immerse yourself in Japanese and Korean culture by discovering unique and exotic products that you won't find in traditional supermarkets.

Brussels is full of good Western addresses

If you are passionate about Asia, this article is for you! 😊 We explored in depth several aspects of Asian culinary culture in Brussels. First, immerse yourself in the world of the city's Japanese supermarkets, where you will find an impressive selection of authentic products to make your favorite dishes at home. Then, discover the best places to taste steaming bowls of ramen, an essential specialty of Japanese cuisine. For fans of Chinese cuisine, we have also listed the places to enjoy the best Chinese fondues in Brussels. And finally, for a complete culinary experience, don't miss our selection of the best Chinese restaurants in the city, where you can feast on traditional dishes prepared with care and expertise. 🍜🥢

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Here are the 10 best Asian supermarkets

You are from the Asian continent, French or a belgian geek residing in Brussels and want to purchase items in Asian stores, no more worries, here is the list of the ten best Asian stores in Brussels:

1. The Kam Yuen store, Rue de la Madonna Noire 

I really enjoyed discovering this Asian store located on Rue de la Virginie Noire, which offers a wide range of Asian cuisine staples. There you will find an impressive selection of tea, including quality brands such as PG, ideal for breakfast. You will also find exotic fruits, Asian vegetables, a variety of rice, noodles, as well as magnificent porcelain. However, a slight drawback is that not all employees speak French. In short, everyone finds something for themselves. We will remember: 

• A range of varied products at low prices
• Very helpful staff, but who do not always speak French
• Home delivery.  . No need to move, they deliver to your home

📍Rue de la Virginie Noire 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

⏰Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 18:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.

🌐 The official website KAM YUEN

2. The Wang Li Supermarket store 金源超市|比利时

Pleasant meeting with Madame Wang, who arrived from Taiwan 20 years ago with her parents.… Wang Li is a family business. Initially, they only delivered the best chinese restaurants in brussels. They quickly went from 3 customers to more than 1. You will have understood Wang Li is therefore their last name. We are talking about a commercial area of ​​approximately 000m200. There are many frozen products (spring rolls, seafood, appetizers like in Chinese restaurants, etc.) but also classic products like noodles, soups. You will come here for seafood products such as scampis, prawns and prawns, but also DIM SUM. For the Chinese New Year, they are expanding their ranges with giant prawns (300 grams).

The prices are affordable. They are located in two places in Brussels:

• Rue des Halles 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
• Rue de l'Agrafe 53, 1070 Anderlecht

3. The Chinese supermarket in the center of Brussels Jin Long Trading at 1000 Brussels

Here is a small Chinese supermarket well hidden in a small street 2 steps from Place Rogier. Note its address, it is actually located in Rue Saint-Pierre 59, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, this is a very good address in Brussels to buy quality Asian products at reasonable prices. There is a wide choice of products with very easy access. The rather limited choice of Asian sweets. On the other hand, for the noodles there you have a choice. You will find Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese products, etc. In short, a wide choice of spices, dry products and vegetables (such as daikon  , Poker etc ..)

Their contact number is:  02 681 04 53

 4. An Asian store open on Sunday: Asia Market Hoang Trinh (Ixelles)

It is a beautiful store of Asian products. You can find almost all the items there to cook your favorite dishes. A big advantage is that it's open on sundays. Great welcome with smiling service. It is located in the Boondael Road 278, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.

5. The Thai store in Jette: Foodstuffs

Composed of all items at competitive prices with very kind staff, the Thai Foodstuffs store is the closest to people in Brussels. It is therefore an excellent address for lovers of Asian cuisine. Better to come on foot or by bike, because parking in the neighborhood is a bit of a hassle. A super friendly staff who will not hesitate to order you sauce okonomiyaki if it is not on the shelf!

Rue du Saule 41, 1083 Jette

6. The Chinese store in Ixelles: Gateway to Asia

Super small Asian market, the perfect place to find the Asian products you need, neither too big nor too small. It is located in chaussée d'Ixelles 104, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. No need to go to Ixelles because they deliver you at home via their Online Shop Asian Gate!

7. The Asian store in Woluwé Saint-Lambert: Xuan Minh Exotic Products

Located at Avenue Georges Henri 316, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels, the Xuan Minh Exotic Products store has items at very affordable prices. Take a tour and you will be satisfied

8. The Japanese store in Auderghem TAGAWA

The TAGAWA store is a japanese store  sale of take-out meals accompanied by diversified items that are for the most part rare to find elsewhere. It is located in Chaussée de Vleurgat 119, 1000 Brussels, Belgium The customer service is very pleasant. Small bonus, it is possible to order Sushi & sashimi set! They also prepare other dishes such as mazesoba, This small supermarket is therefore perfect for discovering new flavors of Asia. We will remember that fresh sushi is delicious, much better than that of the supermarket. The saleswoman is welcoming.

9. SHILLA in Auderghem

📍1160, Chau. of Wavre 1676, 1160 Auderghem

⏰Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 18:30 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.,

🌐 The official website

Tel: 026727337

10. TAGAWA SCHUMAN, a Japanese grocery store in Etterbeek

Composed of a range of varied products of Japanese origin, the TAGAWA SCHUMAN store is located at Rue Juste Lipse 17, 1040 Brussels, Belgium.