Flavours from Around the World: Where to Find International Groceries in Luxembourg

Even if you love cooking, it's easy to get stuck in a routine. Sometimes, all it takes to shake things up is a visit to a speciality grocery store, where unexpected ingredients can inspire your next culinary creation. Ready to take your taste buds on a trip around the world? Let's go!

India and Its Aromatic Spices

As you approach Tandoori Market on Rue de Beggen in Luxembourg City, the aromas of curry, turmeric and masala spices might already transport you to a bustling market in New Delhi.

Inside, you'll find plenty of Indian ingredients, including ginger and garlic pastes, chutneys, traditional pickles and other condiments. The shop also stocks Indian beauty and personal care products, such as hair oils and Ayurvedic powders.

Try making at home: Chicken Tikka Masala, a comforting dish with a rich, creamy sauce and fragrant spices.

Scones, Crisps and Tea: A Taste of Home

Opened in 2017, Home from Home is a speciality shop in Strassen run by a small team of enthusiasts. It brings together products from English-speaking countries, including the UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa and the United States.

Fancy some Irish crisps or classic American peanut butter? You'll find both here. You can even practise your English over a cup of tea and a jam-filled scone at the shop's Teapot Parlour.

Try making at home: A traditional Full English Breakfast, complete with bacon, black pudding, baked beans and oatcakes.

Italia, e Basta!

Luxembourg has a thriving Italian community, and there's no shortage of Italian flavours to discover.

For a wide selection of Italian products, head to Ital Gross Point in Windhof.

Part supermarket, part delicatessen and part dining space, this store is entirely dedicated to Italian gastronomy. Browse wines, freshly sliced cured meats and cheeses, pantry essentials and ready-made meals to take away.

Try making at home: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, an easy, oven-baked Italian dish with tomato sauce, mozzarella and plenty of flavour.

Next Stop: The Levant

Located on Avenue de la Liberté, not far from Luxembourg City's train station, Damas may look like a small neighbourhood supermarket, but its shelves are packed with Middle Eastern flavours.

You'll find products from across the region, particularly Syria, including canned goods, fresh ingredients, spices, traditional sweets and halal cold cuts.

It's a great place to discover ingredients that bring a little something different to your everyday cooking.

Try making at home: Chickpea Fatteh, a fragrant Syrian-Lebanese dish made with chickpeas, toasted bread and a creamy yoghurt sauce. Delicious as a starter or main course.

Discover the Flavours of Central and Eastern Europe

In Differdange, Traditions specialises in products from Central and Eastern Europe.

The shelves are stocked with cured meats, preserved foods, sweets, drinks, spices and pastries from countries such as Czechia, Ukraine and Russia.

You might even come across syrnyky, thick pancakes made with fresh cheese, popular in Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian cooking.

Try making at home: Pelmeni, traditional Russian dumplings typically filled with minced meat and served with sour cream or butter.

The Vibrant Flavours of Africa

Looking for ingredients that aren't always easy to find in a conventional supermarket?

At Épicerie africaine in Esch-sur-Alzette, you'll discover a selection of African products, from plantains and cassava flour to red palm oil and traditional sauces.

Beyond food, the shop also offers beauty and skincare products, including pure shea butter and moringa oil.

Try making at home: Poulet DG (short for Directeur Général), a popular Cameroonian dish featuring chicken, fried plantains and vegetables.

Asia in All Its Diversity

From Japan and Korea to Thailand, China and Vietnam, Asian cooking offers a world of flavours to explore.

At Asia Market, located near Luxembourg City's train station, you'll find a wide variety of ingredients from across Asia.

The selection goes beyond food, with Asian tableware, kitchen utensils and other useful items for preparing your favourite dishes at home.

Try making at home: Chicken Pad Thai, a Thai noodle dish combining sweet, savoury and slightly tangy flavours.