Your ultimate guide to stocking up on spicy noodles, viral snacks, and cooking ingredients from Sarpi to all across Milan
Maybe you’re a VIP at Eataly. Maybe Peck knows you by name.
Maybe your grocery loyalty goes no further than Lidl or Aldi.
Either way, once you step into an Asian supermarket, none of that matters.
Milan’s Asian grocery scene is on a whole different level. From the chaotic, always-busy streets of Zona Sarpi to hidden J-food and K-food shops across town, Milan is packed with Asian supermarkets selling everything from TikTok viral snacks and instant noodle cups to kimchi, frozen dumplings, Korean sauces, Japanese ramen and sake.
Here are the 10 best Asian grocery stores and supermarkets in Milan you should definitely know about.
1. Tang Food Market 国际市都
Via Paolo Sarpi 17 / 33, Milano
Zona Sarpi (Chinatown) Google Map
https://www.shidu-international.com/
This is the OG. Tang Food Market is absolutely packed with everything you could possibly need. It’s giving organized chaos, but in the best way possible. They have shelves on shelves of sauces, rice, spices, and frozen dumplings that slap. They have two shops in Sarpi and another one in Maciachini, so they are basically taking over.
Best for: pantry resets, every sauce imaginable, frozen goods
2. Mood Market 和木商行
Via Paolo Sarpi 41, Milano
Zona Sarpi (Chinatown) Google Map
Facebook page
Mood Market is exactly what it sounds like—a whole mood. It’s the modern, aesthetic cousin of the traditional supermarket. If you saw a snack or drink go viral online, you can probably find it here. The lighting is good, the packaging is cute, and the vibes are immaculate.
Best for: aesthetic snacks, viral drinks, trying something new
3. CHINEAT 采食场
Via Paolo Sarpi 15, Milano
Zona Sarpi (Chinatown) Google Map
https://www.chineatofficial.com/
A total fan favorite. CHINEAT strikes the perfect balance—it’s not overwhelming, but it has all the essentials. From fresh tofu to the sweets aisle, everything here makes sense. It’s reliable, practical, and honestly just a very chill shopping experience.
Best for: authentic ingredients, the weekly grocery haul
4. Milan Holiday
Via Paolo Sarpi 30, Milano
Zona Sarpi / Chinatown Google Map
Is it a supermarket? Is it a hangout spot? Yes. Milan Holiday is less about serious cooking ingredients and more about main character energy. Great for grabbing snacks and soaking in the atmosphere. While the neighboring Otto bar is packed with young professionals, this place is always packed with young adults after school, sipping soft drinks in the outdoor seating or heading to the basement where they actually have karaoke booths.
Best for: cooked take-aways, drinks, casual fun vibes
5. Meijiale 美佳乐
Via Paolo Sarpi 7, Milano
Zona Sarpi (Chinatown) Google Map
Instagram page
Compared to its other Sarpi peers, Meijiale is slightly on the smaller side, but they have all the essentials plus a collection of collectibles and Pokémon cards. Also, they are open late, which is an absolute lifesaver.
Best for: cute snacks, late-night noodle cravings
6. Kathay
Via Luigi Canonica 54, Milano
Zona Canonica / Chinatown Google Map
https://www.kathay.it/
Kathay is a huge favorite among Italian customers. If you are trying to be a chef in your own kitchen, specifically with Japanese food, you need to go here. The miso, sake, and condiment selection is unmatched. It’s huge—on top of Asian groceries, they also stock a lot of healthy food and even sell Asian antique-style furniture and home decor.
Best for: cooking ingredients, staying mature and healthy
7. 58 Station Bar & Market
Viale Coni Zugna 58, Milano
Zona Porta Genova Google Map
Instagram page
We love a multitasking queen. Part market, part bar concept, this place is perfect for the indecisive. You can shop for packaged foods and grab a noodle cup with a drink at the bar at the same time. It’s casual, fun, opens late, and fits right into the Navigli nightlife aesthetic.
Best for: sipping while shopping, casual browsing
8. Il Sempreverde
Via Annibale Caretta 3, Milano
Zona Loreto Google Map
Facebook page
If you are binge-watching K-Dramas and suddenly crave tteokbokki, this is your spot. Il Sempreverde is smaller and highly specialized, focusing on Korean staples that are harder to find in the big mixed supermarkets. The kimchi here is the real deal.
Best for: Korean essentials, spicy cravings
9. Gaghe
Via Piacenza 24, Milano
Zona Porta Romana Google Map
https://www.gaghe.it/
Gaghe gives boutique grocery energy. It’s curated rather than cluttered, focusing on quality Korean and Japanese products. It’s the perfect spot if you want to skip the chaos of larger stores and just get the good stuff.
Best for: curated Korean & Japanese pantry items
10. ZenMarket
Via Lorenteggio 25, Milano
Zona Bolivar Google Map
https://www.zenmarket.biz/
For those who love an organized shelf, ZenMarket is incredibly satisfying. Like the name suggests, the shopping experience is pretty zen. Specializing in Japanese and Korean groceries, it’s clean, well-stocked, and a great option if you don’t feel like trekking all the way to Chinatown.
Best for: stress-free shopping, J/K-food staples