Where to Buy Foreign Foods in Denmark (2025)
Hunting for authentic ingredients or a taste of home? Here’s where to find Asian, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Polish, African, Latin American, Indian, kosher, halal, and vegan foods across Denmark—plus online delivery options.
Overview: international groceries in Denmark
🏪 Neighborhood ethnic shops
You’ll find Asian, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Polish, African, and Latin American stores in all major cities—often with keener prices and rare finds.
📦 Online & delivery
Plenty of specialty grocers deliver nationwide. Non-perishables often arrive within a couple of days.
🛍️ Supermarket “world food” aisles
Chains like Føtex, Bilka, Meny and Lidl stock staples—look for verdensmad sections (spices, sauces, noodles, tortillas, etc.).
Top ethnic grocery shops (sample picks)
🥟 Asian grocers (Copenhagen)
Clusters around Vesterbro/Nørrebro and the inner city carry Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Vietnamese ingredients.
Tip: Search “Asia Market” or “Asian grocery” on Maps near your district.
🫓 Middle Eastern & Turkish (Aarhus)
Large bazaars and Turkish butchers with spices, flatbreads, olives, cheeses and halal meats; check Brabrand/inner city corridors.
🥟 Eastern European & African (Odense)
Shops with Polish deli goods, pickles and sweets; African staples like gari, plantain flour and spices are common in city-center stores.
Online shopping & supermarket chains
🛒 Nemlig.com
Denmark’s biggest online supermarket; good international selection and frequent promos. nemlig.com
🌐 Asiafood
Wide assortment of Asian pantry goods with nationwide delivery. asiafood.dk
🏷️ Chains with world aisles
SuperBrugsen, Føtex, Lidl, Meny—look for halal/kosher basics and popular Asian/Latin brands. Some Lidl stores stock Polish/Turkish lines.
Specialty diets & popular international products
🕌 Halal & kosher
Halal butchers are common in big cities. Kosher products are available in select Copenhagen shops; call ahead for current stock.
🌱 Vegan & gluten-free
Dedicated sections in most supermarkets. Health-food stores and some Asian markets carry extra tofu, tempeh, alt-meats and GF flours.
🌎 Polish, Indian, Latin & African
Expect Polish deli meats/sweets, Indian spices/lentils, Latin tortillas/masa, African grains and hot sauces—often at better prices than chains.
Useful resources & links
🗺️ Find Asian groceries
Google Maps search — “Asia Market” near you.
🇵🇱 Polish shops directory
👥 Community tips
Expats in Denmark (Facebook) — crowdsourced store picks.
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Frequently asked questions
🍜 Can I find real Asian/Arab/Indian foods?
Yes—most cities have multiple specialty grocers with authentic noodles, spices, sauces, pickles and more.
🌿 Are vegan & gluten-free products common?
Very. Every big chain has a dedicated section, and online shops offer wide selection.
💳 Payment methods?
Most shops accept Visa/Mastercard and MobilePay; tiny stores may prefer cash or Dankort—ask before big hauls.
🚚 Delivery outside big cities?
Yes—many online ethnic grocers deliver nationwide for a small fee.
🕌 Where to buy halal/kosher?
Halal butchers are common in larger cities; kosher items exist in select Copenhagen shops—call ahead to confirm stock.
🇵🇱 Polish/Romanian/Russian stores?
Yes—look for Eastern European grocers; Lidl/Netto sometimes stock popular regional brands in select stores.