Our readers love these international markets in Manchester

Manchester is shaped by the people who live here. That is evident in our arts and architecture, and also in our grocery stores. Tucked along neighborhood streets and busy corridors are many underrated international markets. These places stock familiar staples that make it possible to cook the meals people grew up with. And for that reason, these stores offer a piece of home away from home for first-generation residents and a tie to past generations for others.

Our local international shops provide access to foods that can’t be swapped or substituted to create that perfect dish. For newer arrivals, they offer a sense of continuity and comfort in a new place. And for curious home cooks, they open the door to ingredients that encourage learning through taste. Manchester’s international markets stock their shelves with all the right spices, grains, sauces, and snacks that don’t always appear on mainstream grocery shelves.

Let’s take a closer look at some of Manchester’s international and culturally specific markets, each rooted in a particular community but welcoming to anyone willing to explore. Together, they form a network of small businesses that preserve cultural identity and quietly strengthen the city’s day-to-day food access in ways that often go unnoticed but are deeply felt.

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Asian markets

Saigon Asian Market
476 Union St, Manchester, NH 03103

Located on Manchester’s West Side, Saigon Asian Market has become a go-to destination for cooks seeking Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and broader East and Southeast Asian ingredients. The store is best known for its wide selection of shelf-stable pantry items such as rice varieties, noodles, sauces, dried mushrooms, and spices, along with frozen goods and specialty items that are difficult to find in conventional grocery stores.

The market is independently owned and operates with a strong focus on serving Manchester’s Asian communities as well as adventurous home cooks. While the footprint is modest, the shelves are densely stocked and clearly organized, making it easy to find authentic ingredients for traditional dishes. The store is open daily from 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

Saigon Asian Market plays an important role in preserving food traditions and accessibility. For many residents, it’s a cultural anchor that makes cooking familiar meals possible without leaving the city.

Himalayas General Store
359 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101

Himalayas General Store is a small but essential South Asian grocery specializing in Indian and Nepalese foods. Located inside a neighborhood corridor, the store stocks an impressive range of spices, lentils, rice, flours, teas, snacks, and specialty ingredients central to South Asian cooking.

Family-run and community-oriented, Himalayas General Store focuses on quality and authenticity rather than scale. Shoppers will find hard-to-source spice blends, imported packaged goods, and frozen items that reflect regional cuisines across India and Nepal. The store is open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Its value to the community lies in access and continuity, providing ingredients that allow families to maintain culinary traditions while also introducing new flavors to the broader Manchester food community.

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European and Balkan Markets

Euro Market
581 Second St, Manchester, NH 03102

Euro Market serves Manchester residents looking for European grocery staples and imported specialty goods. The store carries a rotating mix of products from across Eastern and Western Europe, including chocolates, cookies, canned goods, pickled vegetables, sausages, and baked items.

Independently owned, Euro Market functions as a cultural touchstone for European immigrant families while also attracting customers seeking traditional foods they can’t find elsewhere locally. They are open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday each week, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

While access to specialty items is important, Euro Market also helps sustain cultural identity through food, offering a familiar shopping experience for longtime residents and newcomers.

Siberia Food Market
50 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103

Siberia Food Market specializes in Russian and Eastern European foods, with a particular emphasis on smoked fish, cured meats, frozen dumplings, breads, candies, and imported pantry goods. The store is compact but heavily stocked, with many items sourced directly from Eastern Europe.

Locally owned and deeply niche, Siberia Food Market serves both the region’s Slavic communities and curious shoppers interested in traditional Eastern European cooking. Hours are 11 a.m.–7 p.m. every Monday through Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.

The importance of this international market lies in preservation. Here, they work hard to keep culinary traditions alive and accessible in a city where these products would otherwise be difficult to source.

Bosna Store
71 Manchester St, Manchester, NH 03101

Serving the people who originate between Euro Market and Siberia Food Market’s key clientele, Bosna Store focuses on Balkan and Eastern European groceries, offering products tied to Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and neighboring cuisines. Shoppers can expect shelf-stable imports, frozen pastries, cured meats, and specialty condiments tied to regional cooking traditions.

The store is independently operated and primarily serves local Balkan families, though it’s welcoming to anyone interested in learning about Eastern European food. Hours are typically 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. They are closed on Mondays.

Bosna Store plays a quiet but critical role in Manchester by supporting immigrant foodways and is renowned for its quality and diverse selection of products.

The Greek Pantry – Market & Provisions
53 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH 03104

Tucked away in a mini mall on Hooksett Rd., The Greek Pantry combines specialty grocery items with all the bright and diverse flavors of Mediterranean cooking. The shop stocks olive oils, cheeses, spices, sweets, and pantry items that cater to Greek palates, often alongside prepared or ready-to-use ingredients.

Typically operating on a daytime schedule, The Greek Pantry appeals to both Greek families and customers interested in Mediterranean diets and flavors. They are currently open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. six days a week and are closed on Sundays.

This international market’s value lies in education and access, helping shoppers understand and cook authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes without relying on substitutions.

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Latin American, African & Middle Eastern Markets

Sky Market
388 Wilson St, Manchester, NH 03103

Sky Market is a Brazilian and Latin American-focused neighborhood market that stocks its shelves with everyday staples, frozen foods, snacks, beverages, and fresh items that are perfect for creating colorful and delicious Latin American dishes. It operates more like a community convenience market than a big-box grocer, but that doesn’t mean it’s small on flavor.

Independently owned and locally rooted, Sky Market keeps extended daytime and evening hours, making it accessible for nearby residents—7 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. The product mix serves the needs of Brazilian and Latin American households in Manchester and, of course, any fabulous foodies who wish to cook outside their comfort zones.

The market’s importance lies in convenience and cultural representation, ensuring that familiar foods are readily available close to home.

El Parcero Market
326 Maple St, Manchester, NH 03103

El Parcero Market specializes in Mexican and Hispanic grocery staples, including dried chiles, masa products, canned goods, spices, and snacks. The store is designed to support everyday cooking for local families rather than just specialty shopping.

Locally owned, El Parcero serves as a reliable food source for Manchester’s Hispanic community and beyond. They are open from 8 a.m.–11 p.m. daily, with occasional seasonal changes.

The store strengthens food access by providing culturally relevant ingredients on a smaller, neighborhood-friendly scale, reducing the need for long trips to larger regional markets.

Mercy of God African Market
167 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03103

Mercy of God African Market is one of those stores that has a little bit of everything. Not only does this international market carry ingredients and pantry goods representing cuisines from across Africa, including dried fish, grains, spices, oils, and specialty packaged foods, but it also stocks handmade fabrics and familiar household staples for African immigrant households. The store’s overall selection offers a broad range of regional traditional ingredients rather than a single country focus.

Independently owned and proudly community-centered, the store typically operates during standard daytime hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Wednesday. The store is closed on Sunday. While small, it fills a major gap in access to African ingredients in the Manchester area.

The presence of this particular locally-owned small business supports cultural continuity and food sovereignty, allowing families to prepare traditional African meals with authenticity.

Asian & Middle Eastern Halal Market LLC
374 Massabesic St, Manchester, NH 03103

This market offers a cross-cultural mix of halal groceries, blending Middle Eastern and Asian pantry items, frozen foods, spices, and meats. It serves a wide customer base with religious and cultural dietary requirements.

Independently owned, the store operates daily, with extended hours for all shoppers, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Its halal focus makes it an essential resource for Muslim families in the area.

The market’s value lies in inclusivity, ensuring access to trusted, compliant foods while supporting diverse Middle Eastern and Asian cooking traditions.

Spice Center
245 Maple St, Manchester, NH 03103

Spice Center focuses on spices, seasonings, and global pantry essentials used across many international cuisines. The shop complements Manchester’s larger ethnic markets by offering concentrated access to flavor-building ingredients.

Independently operated, this local store keeps steady daytime hours and evening hours (9 a.m.–9 p.m., daily) and attracts both home cooks and professionals. Its inventory supports cooking across many cultures, which is wonderful for adventurous foodies (like me).

Spice Center adds depth to Manchester’s culinary presence by making global cooking more approachable and affordable for all.