- Sweden has a solid selection of international grocery stores, especially in bigger cities
- Best options: Middle Eastern, Asian, Indian, African shops
- Your regular supermarkets won’t have everything — specialty stores are key
- Gothenburg's Orient House is one of the biggest go-to spots
- You’ll likely need 2–3 different shops to fully recreate home meals
- Some stores also offer online delivery across Sweden
Cooking your home country’s food in Sweden starts the same way for everyone: walking into a regular supermarket… looking around… and realising half the ingredients you need aren't available.
That’s when the real journey begins, discovering those hidden international grocery stores, the ones packed with spices, sauces, snacks, and that one random ingredient you thought you’d never find again.
Once you find them? Game changer.
These are your best starting point — huge selection, good prices, and a bit of everything.
gothenburg
- Gothenburg's Orient House
- Biskopsgårdens Orient Livs
- Moussa's Orient food
what you’ll find:
- spices, rice, lentils
- halal meat
- fresh herbs & vegetables
- middle Eastern, African, Asian products
indian, south asian and african stores (your spice HQ)
If you’re cooking Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, or Sri Lankan food — this is your zone.
Where to go:
- Sree Ganesh Livs
- Afro-Caribbean Food
- Jannat Livs Göteborg
- Indian Supermarket
Expect:
- proper spice mixes
- lentils (dal varieties)
- flours, oils, snacks
- frozen parathas, etc.
This is where your cooking starts to taste like home again.
↗ International groceries online
↗ Afrofood
↗ Oriental supermarket
↗ Moussas
- Oriental Supermarket
- Pocky Asian Market AB
- Filippinska Asian Market AB
These places carry everything from noodles and sauces to frozen dumplings and snacks.
indian / south asian
- Himalaya Livs
- Gross & grön
- Ideal Indiska Livs
african / caribbean / mixed
- Lord Afrique
snacks / trendy imports
- Tasty America AB
upssala
- Uppsala Orienthus
- Central Gross
- Uppsala Market AB
Expect:
- Asian groceries
- Middle eastern basics
- bulk items like rice, lentils
- Indo-Pak
- Desi Livs / Wagron AB
- Punjab Grossen
smaller cities & towns (reality check)
- You’ll usually find at least one “international Livs” store
- Often Turkish, middle eastern, or Asian-focused
- Selection is smaller, but still useful
Sometimes you won’t find everything locally in store, and that’s normal.
Online stores like Brothers Cash & Carry offer:
- products from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America
- delivery across Sweden
- bulk buying option
Their delivery area coverage is pretty solid throughout the 3 main regions of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
Another great option are Afrofood, a trusted outlet for:
- authentic African and Caribbean groceries
- delivering to homes throughout Sweden
- Product availability can vary depending on supply and demand
- Imported goods can be more expensive than in your home country
- Some ingredients may have slightly different taste or substitutes
- Many stores accept Swish/card, but small shops may have limitations
- Start with bigger stores (like Orient House if you're in Gothenburg), then explore smaller niche shops
- Ask staff or other shoppers — they’re often very helpful
- Shop in bulk for spices and dry goods to save money
- Visit stores regularly — new products come in often
- Join local expat groups for recommendations (hidden gems are rarely advertised)
- Combine physical stores with online shopping for the best results
can I find everything from my country?
Not always, but you can usually find enough to recreate most dishes.
which store should I go to first?
Start with a large international store, then branch out to specialty shops.
are international groceries expensive?
Some items are, especially imports, but staples are often affordable.
do I need to travel far?
In bigger cities, no. In smaller towns, you might need to plan trips.
is online grocery worth it?
Yes, especially for rare ingredients you can’t find locally.