Our Favorite Asian Grocery Stores in Chicago

Chinatown Market
2121 S Archer Ave
(between 21st St & Cermak Rd)
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 881-0068

A small Chinese grocery store in Chinatown.  It's convenient to the train and has a good selection.  Live seafood and fresh vegetables.

(recommended by PW)

Whole Grain Fresh Market
International Plaza
665 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630)323-8180

In the western suburbs, this is a good spot to get most of the Chinese groceries that you'll need.  Live fish, condiments, noodles, frozen dumplings, Chinese vegetables, Pocky, and more. 

(recommended by SL)

Mitsuwa Marketplace
100 E. Algonquin Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847)956-6699

The largest Japanese supermarket in the Midwest.  You can get Japanese fruits and vegetables, organic foods, sweets, meat, seafood, drinks, processed foods, appliances, and household items.  There is also a food court, and you can get take-out sushi or a Japanese lunch box.

(recommended by VC)

Richwell Market
6120 Dempster St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 929-2228

In the northwest suburbs, this is a good spot for Chinese groceries.  They carry live fish and fresh vegetables, and lots of packaged foods.

(recommended by PW)

Super H Mart

801 Civic Center Dr.
Niles, IL 60714
847-581-1212

1295 E. Ogden Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563
630-778-9800

A giant Korean supermarket with tons of Asian produce, fish, crabs, mussels, meat, prepared foods, frozen foods, and a food court.  Don't miss the Kim Chee.

(recommended by PW)

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