The Best International Grocery in Aurora

Tower Road Asian Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"A really small shop but has a surprising amount of selection - spices, sauces, meats, veggies, noodles, snacks, treats, frozen foods, etc. This is not the HMart, PacOcean type SUPER market but for a small neighborhood market, I go here when those other markets are just too far and busy."

Gulzar Halal Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8)

"This place is absolutely wonderful! I can do all my shopping here for my Mediterranean cooking. And then afterwards get a delicious lamb shank for under 10 bucks with rice infused with delicious rose water and a salad and hummus you can't beat that they are awesome.Most inexpensive place around. And they have a variety of beverages that are extremely tasty this place is just absolutely wonderful I can't say much more cuz it's just all five stars."

World Food Bazaar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (22) • $

"Serving Zabihah Halal Meat and poultry for the Muslim Community in Colorado. They have Middle Eastern, African, Malaysian and Indo-Pak Groceries. From various type of curries, chutneys, condiments, sauces, basmati rice and snacks. Frozen poultry and meats which are Zabihah Halal can be found here. Frozen pratha from Malaysia which I like but I can get a better deal else where. Some items can be pricey. 3.75 stars"

Tejal India Grocery

★★★★★ 4.7 (16)

"I LOVE ethnic groceries, and while Tejal is pretty small and doesn't carry an enormous range of products, I was able to find all the spices, lentils, sauce mixes and frozen paratha and naan that were on my shopping list. Prices are great! As well as food, they sell cook- and tableware, religious statues, beautiful brightly-colored clothing, stunning gold and costume jewelry, music CDs, and they rent/sell Bollywood DVDs too. Until I find someplace closer to home, Tejal will be my go to place for my Indian/Pakistani cooking staples. The owners are wonderful too - so friendly, gracious and charming. I'm a fan!"

Pacific Mercantile Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (207) • $$

"A gem of a grocery store. Curated for people cooking Japanese food. There's a home goods section toward the back with bowls, kitchen ware, stationary, etc. The dream is that this small corner turns into a Little Tokyo."

Mythri Indian Groceries

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (12) • $$

"I used to live in the burbs, and darn to i wish this place existed when i did!We were in that area for pedicures and had to wait for a bit, so we popped in here to peruse the offerings!They had most everything i was looking for - red lentils (and all the rest, i was just in the market for red), all the seasonings, snacks and veggies!I had 2 big bags and was out of there for under $13! Friendly staff, plenty of parking, and no long drive to hmart!"

Barakah Halal Market

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Amazing halal market. So fresh and healthy. Amazing meat and food and goods especially spices. Service is second to none and ambiance is amazing"

Viet Hoa Supermarket

★★★★☆ 4 (54) • $

"This spot was pretty clean with roomy aisles. Covers a swath of Asian products leaning towards SE Asia. For example, they have an aisle dedicated to coconut milk. A gigantic aisle for produce. I got a large bunch of fresh mint, and I like how I can buy bean sprouts by weight. I was hoping for some pre-made items, but that is not the case for this spot.I would skip the seafood section as my purchases had a strong fishy smell. I couldn't tell beforehand as they were behind display cases. Restrooms could be better maintained."

Krungthai Grocery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7) • $$

"My first time here and it did not disappoint. Great mom and pop community Asian grocer. Lovely service good recommendations. Really niche Thai products and curries. They have some exotic veggies in stock. If you want to make an authentic Thai meal, this is the place to source your ingredients. Reasonably priced. Excellent find!"

Middle East Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (30) • $

"Middle East Market features friendly and helpful staff as well as a good selection of imported products that you won't be able to find at big-box stores. Some highlights included what looked to be homemade baklava, handmade olive oil soap, spices sold in bulk, and tasty-looking frozen Middle Eastern meals. The best product, in my opinion, is their locally made hummus from a restaurant a few miles away. It is absolutely ambrosial. One taste and I vowed never to go back to store-bought hummus (Sabra, store brand, etc). It's hard to find words to describe exactly how this hummus tasted...in fact, you should try it for yourself! Definitely check this place out if you're a fan of ethnic markets and amazing hummus!"

Halal Mart

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I love going to Halal Mart. I've never asked for something that they didn't have. I wanted Ful, and they had an entire shelf of different types of Ful to choose from! I needed a low salt alternative, and they have it. From olives, to dates, to Miswak sticks, to Loofahs like the ones my grandma grew, to imported Egyptian potato chips that are Kebab flavored, to Karkaday, they have it. Even Mastika is available, and their stock gets bigger every time I drop in.I'll admit I sometimes visit just to say hello. They are friendly and eager to help me find what I'm looking for. I can highly recommend this very clean, well organized, meticulous store for your needs."

Nazar International Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (12) • $$

"I always seem to be looking for something that your "average" store or market doesn't carry. You too?Well, today I was looking for Teff Flour to make Injera and some Bar Bere spice (extra hot). Needless to say, Albertson's, Safeway & Costco looked at me like I was from the Moon. So I headed to Whole Foods . . . and there I was treated cordially, but I could see in their eyes that they thought I was from Mars or maybe Jupiter!Not being the type to give up easily, I searched YELP-Denver and found Nazar International Market just a few miles down the road. Hoping that they could at least tell me where to get my ingredients, I popped in. When I told the owner what I was looking for he said "Sure, let me show you." Without the slightest hesitation he produced the needed items. They even had already prepared Injera from a local bakery. (I bought some to eat in the car on the way home.) Nazar is a small store, but it is packed with all sorts of wonderful ingredients from around the world. And the best part was the owner . . . customer service at its best. He wouldn't let me even carry the Bar Bere to the counter - - said if I dropped it I would be sneezing for days!"

European Market & Bistro

★★★★★ 4.8 (175) • $

"We liked this place. Came on a Thurs for lunch on our way from the airport to CB...and based upon Yelp reviews....and it was a good choice.We ordered the Prosciutto Basil, Turkey Pesto, and Gyro Wrap, and we were all very pleased with our selections.Small place....local feel....and great food."

Bombay Bazaar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (45) • $$

"We just came back from a trip to Nepal with a quick stop in Old Delhi. We have been jonesing to experiment making some traditional Indian food dishes and the trip was all the inspiration we needed. A good friend recommended Bombay Bazaar and so we went. The smell is an interesting mix of rich spices and people...just like India!Whether you are cooking for a crowd or an intimate gathering this store has options to suit your needs. Made from scratch or grab and go from the refrigerated or frozen sections, there arelots and lots of options. Spices are priced so affordably. I'll never buy spices in the traditional grocery store again. Can't wait to create some food and come back to try more options. I would say 50% of the items are not priced nor are there shelf tags. I might have paid more on some things but made up for it in others like spices and bulk items."

M Mart

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50) • $

"Skip H mart and come here instead. They have a Honey Bakery on site, get the butter cream bun. Asian bakery adds more sugar to their bread so it's fluffier and sweeter. Its located in the same building as Seoul KBQQ, locally owned small grocer, they also sell sliced meats for your Kbbq. The veggie section is pretty good as well for winter hot pot. Yunnan Rice Noodles - located next door. The new owners are from Hong Kong have some interesting clay pot dishes and a variety of appetizers. If your looking for premium short-grain rice they have some Korean brands here. Most rice is grown in CA even with Korean or Japanese writing, I recommend these brands:*Nishiki (Toyota of rice) *Tamanishiki (Lexus brand)*Tamaki Gold (Infinity or Acura)Homemade sake/soju? TBD"

African International Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"When asked to name a food-related spot on the corner of Hampden & Tower, one might immediately think of Pearl of Siam, or Royal Hilltop, or Taqueria Jalisco. But the Nigerian grocery known as African International Market is an equally worthy contender.Since I'm feeling a bit hungry at the moment, I'll begin by rhapsodizing about a few of the snacks you can find within the walls of AIM. If I really had to choose, I'd say that one of my favorite foods from Nigeria is Kilishi. Created by Hausa people in the country's north, this protein-y powerhouse consists of very thin slices of beef rubbed with a chile-peanut paste, then sun-dried. Very nearby, you can also avail yourself of some suitably smoky fish jerky. On the sweeter side, Chin-Chin is a variation of a snack found all over Africa under multiple names (a remarkably similar item is known in Ethiopia as Biskut). Specifically, it consists of nuggets of lightly-spiced-and-sugared wheat dough which are deep-fried to a luscious golden brown. But you have to have something to moisten all this with, and what's more fitting than Vitamalt? Yes, this Danish-in-origin (nonalcoholic) malt beverage is wildly popular in West Africa and available here in multiple flavors, including the "Plus" version with açai, aloe, and guaraná.But as tasty as these treats are, you'll find that AIM is also a convenient source for your Nigerian grocery needs. Have you ever tried Ukwa? These kernels of the African breadfruit tree are often cooked by the Igbo people (residing primarily in the country's southeast) into a super-nutritious porridge with palm oil, Ogiri (fermented locust beans), and just a dash of Akanwu (potash). In a similar vein, the market also sells the core components for several soups from Africa's most populous nation, including earthy Egusi (gourd seeds) and tangy Ogbono (bush mango kernels). In the mood to make either Akara or Fufu? AIM's shelves are lined with gargantuan sacks of (respectively) black-eyed pea and yam flours to enable you to do just that, so don't be shy - grab a couple! And of course, it seems like every West (and for that matter, Central) African market features an array of sweet, spicy, and savory plantain chips to choose from - and this one is certainly no exception. So go forth and see what else you can find here."

Laxmi Foods

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (11) • $

"I am pleased with this store,I can get my fix of authentic Nepali foods even achar and snacks (including titaura) as well. There are Indian selections available as well. I am so happy since it is so hard to find a store that specializes in genuine Nepali goodies in Denver."

Solomons Grocery & Deli

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (18) • $$

"The folks at Solomon's Grocery and European Deli want you to come up and see them sometime. No, really! And you don't have to peel grapes for them either. The Bukharian (no, not Bulgarian - you're thinking of East Europe Market off of Colorado Boulevard) owners of this spacious shop (in a Havana strip mall prominently anchored by a bingo hall) are here to confound and astound you with their merchandise. Dark rye breads, rich with flavor! Stunning Russian sodas (I like the medicinal-tasting cola called Baikal and the tarragon-flavored Tarkhun, although the clerk I spoke to told me she's not a big fan of that last one). Elegant salads (maybe a potatoey Olivie or beety Vinegret is calling out to you?) You will find savories and sweets from the whole swath of Eastern Europe, and further afield, beckoning you. And then, just when you thought it couldn't get any better, you can pop a few doors down and treat yourself to an Ethiopian nosh at Nile (see my previous review)! Really, how can you say "no"?"

El Jakalito Market

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"This is a great little market! Most of the international markets I've come across in western Aurora are Asian/African in origin but I was finally able to find a great Mexican one. They have so many great fresh-made treats, fresh produce, and unique looking meats. It's fairly small but they've got most everything you need for a fiesta. The prices are excellent as well. The only thing that gets me is that a lot of their "homemade" goods, like most international markets, don't have nutrition labels or if they do they are in Spanish. Makes me a little hesitant to buy those items. Aside from that minor nitpick though, this store is awesome and I would highly recommend it"

Arash International Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (117) • $

"Great spot to find Persian/Iranian food. They had a great selection of products, and I especially enjoyed their good prices and friendly staff. The frozen section offers great frozen ghormeh sabzi, khoresh gheymeh, and khoresh karafs (note they do not come with rice). FYI parking lot is tight so be careful where you park."

H Mart

★★★★☆ 4 (404) • $$

"H Mart is the largest U.S.-based grocery store chain that specializes in Asian-style products and has various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. They originally opened on the east coast in NYC back in 1982 and has expanded to nearly 100 locations.This store in Denver is the OG for me as it was my first introduction to the grocery chain in the early 2000s when I lived in Colorado. I recently visited again and surprisingly, not much has really changed.They are known for their Korean products, but they also carry a lot of other Asian products from Thai to Filipino and many more. It's really a one-stop shop for all the things.I love all the different banchans, cuts of meat for bbq, and the snackies. SO many snackies! My favorites are the Jaws Ice Bar by Lotte, sikhye, and the crispy grain rolls. I was also super excited to see the Korean convenience store coffee pouches that went viral last year. I didn't realize it was a thing when I was in Korea and missed out on the trend, lol. The coffee is in a plastic Capri Sun-style pouch that's filled with pre-made coffee and meant to be poured over ice. My husband and I tried some out and it was good! Wish I had the chance to go back for more and try more flavors.All in all, this is a great store for all your Asian grocery needs. They pretty much have everything you can think of, including household goods, fresh, live seafood, and random knick knacks. Being from Hawaii, everything here is incredibly affordable compared to home."

Tradishn Market & Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"This place is stunning! Drove past last night to gorgeous twinkle lights adorning the exterior and I knew I had to come back today. What a gem of an European market and cafe. So many treats from sweet to savory, a deli, hot station, meat counter, bakery and international groceries selections. Please come support I need this place to stay!"