Bordeaux shopping: Asian grocery stores to know
Living in Bordeaux also means enjoying a diverse food scene that goes far beyond the boundaries of traditional French cuisine. For fans of Asian flavors, the city offers an impressive concentration of specialty grocery stores, from small neighborhood shops to XXL supermarkets. I walked through these aisles to pick out the places where the shelves are well stocked, the prices are fair, and the welcome is warm.
ASIA SHOP
ASIA SHOP Address: 208 Rue Sainte-Catherine, 33000 Bordeaux Rating: 4.4/5 (737 reviews) View on Maps
Located right in the heart of the main pedestrian street, this supermarket is an almost essential stop for students and city-center residents. The place is spacious and well organized for a street-front store. You can find everything you need for simmered dishes, from noodles to soy sauces and imported snacks. It is convenient when shopping on the way home from work or after class.
Japan Market
Japan Market Address: 27 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux Rating: 4.7/5 (361 reviews) Website: http://www.japanmarket.fr/ View on Maps
If you are looking for a more Japan-focused experience, this is the place to go. This specialty grocery store offers a very high-quality selection of Japanese ingredients. The shelves are carefully maintained, and you can often find products that are hard to come by elsewhere in Gironde, such as certain brands of sake or traditional sweets. The atmosphere is calm and well suited to a relaxed browse.
Ppoppo Mart
Ppoppo Mart Address: 67 Rue Saint-Rémi, 33000 Bordeaux Rating: 4.4/5 (295 reviews) View on Maps
Set in the Saint-Rémi neighborhood, this spot has become a landmark for the local community. The grocery store offers a good mix of fresh and dry products. It is ideal for rounding out your basket with specific Asian vegetables or ingredients for homemade ramen. The staff are usually available to give advice on ingredients that are less familiar to the general public.
Jieyo
Jieyo Address: 24 Rue Vital Carles, 33000 Bordeaux Rating: 4.5/5 (350 reviews) Website: https://www.jieyo-food.com/ View on Maps
On Rue Vital Carles, Jieyo stands out with a modern take on the grocery store. Beyond raw ingredients, you can find ready-to-cook preparations and deli-style dishes that make weekday meals easier. It is a popular address for people who want to cook quickly without sacrificing authentic flavors. The shop is clean, and the assortment changes regularly with the seasons.
Ly Kim Hak - Capucins
Ly Kim Hak - Capucins Address: 2-4 Rue de Bègles, 33800 Bordeaux Rating: 4.6/5 (407 reviews) View on Maps
This branch near Capucins is an institution for many Bordeaux locals. It earns an excellent rating thanks to its freshness and varied selection. People come here especially for exotic fruits and aromatic herbs that are essential to Vietnamese or Thai cooking. It is a reliable address where you know you will always find what you are looking for.
Eurasie Bordeaux Lac
Eurasie Bordeaux Lac Address: 10 Av. de Tourville, 33300 Bordeaux Rating: 4.3/5 (6277 reviews) Website: http://www.eurasie-bordeaux.com/ View on Maps
For big monthly shopping trips, Eurasie au Lac is unbeatable in size. This gigantic supermarket brings together thousands of products under one roof. You need to set aside some time to explore all the aisles, which range from food to kitchen accessories. The parking is convenient, but it is best to avoid peak hours on Saturday morning. It is the perfect place to stock up in large quantities.
Ly Kim Hak
Ly Kim Hak Address: 33 Av. Thiers, 33100 Bordeaux Rating: 4.1/5 (486 reviews) View on Maps
The original shop on avenue Thiers keeps its old-fashioned charm. Smaller than the Capucins branch or the Lac store, it offers a more intimate shopping experience. The owners are present and know their customers well. It is an ideal neighborhood address for the Gare district, making it possible to do a quick, efficient shop without getting lost in endless aisles.
Maï Exotique–Épicerie Africaine à Bordeaux
Maï Exotique–Épicerie Africaine à Bordeaux Address: 36 Pl. des Capucins, 33800 Bordeaux Rating: 5/5 (1 review) Website: https://www.maiexotique.fr/ View on Maps
Although the name says "Africaine," this grocery store on place des Capucins is worth a detour for its broad global variety of exotic products. With a perfect 5/5 rating from its very first review, it seems to have fully satisfied its first visitors. It is an unusual spot that complements the Asian offering by bringing in other international flavors, useful for adding variety to your culinary routine.
Practical information
To visit these places, choose public transport for the city center. Tram lines A, B, and C serve most of the addresses mentioned (Sainte-Catherine, Capucins, Saint-Rémi). For Eurasie au Lac, line B to the "Mériadeck" stop followed by a bus or bike is recommended, or go directly by car via the lake parking lot.
Opening hours vary: most shops close between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., often with a lunch break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., except for larger stores such as ASIA SHOP or Eurasie, which stay open continuously. Remember to check public holidays, especially for Ly Kim Hak, which may have specific closures. My local tip: avoid Saturday mornings at Eurasie and choose weekend afternoons or weekday evenings for the small grocery stores in the center.