Richmond's specialty grocery stores

Boasting one of the largest immigrant populations of any city in Canada, Richmond is home to a broad range of specialty grocers providing the residents with hard-to-find items from home. These are some of the best places in Richmond to shop for daily groceries and special treats.

Richmond's specialty grocery stores
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Izumiya Japanese Marketplace

1
160-7971 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2A4

With more than 10,000 square feet of dry and frozen Japanese foods, Izumiya is one of the biggest Japanese supermarkets in the Lower Mainland. Most of their stock is imported directly from Japan, making it one of the best resources for hard-to-find goods. Their stock ranges from specialty baking ingredients to noodles, miso mix and frozen fish. They also carry a good selection of housewares and kitchen appliances.

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New Supermarket

2
111-4600 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2C2

This is a great stop for Chinese groceries. They have an excellent range of imported specialty products including popular Asian brand names and an attached bakery, a butcher and a medicine shop. They also carry a wide range of Western goods, making this a perfect one-stop shop. What keeps people coming back, however, is their awesome barbecue, which turns out barbecued duck, chicken and crispy pork.

T&T Supermarket

3
1000-3700 No 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3X2

T&T has one of the best and freshest selections of Asian fruits and vegetables in Richmond, which has attracted customers from as far away as Seattle. They have an in-store bakery which keeps them stocked with delicious fresh breads and pastries throughout the day, all of which are great with a cup of green or jasmine tea. T&T also has an excellent selection of prepared foods you can enjoy after shopping, including sticky rice rolls, steamed buns and dim sum.

Richmond Public Market

4
1880-8260 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 3Y2

This isn’t just one store, it’s a diverse collection of independent vendors. There are multiple stalls selling fresh fruits and veggies that come directly from local farms and growers, ensuring the highest quality items. The market is a great resource for organic products, baked goods and locally produced meats, sausages and barbecued items. If your stomach starts to rumble, they also have a great food court that offers everything from Chinese food to simple sandwiches.

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