Denver hosts a myriad of Asian markets, each offeringregioonal specialities and a glance into what makes these cultures so special. Many Asian dishes are nutritious and not near as complicated to make as one may think and theres no better way to introduce and reintroduce yourself to a culture than food.
If youve ever lived or visited Asia, youll instantly get goose bumps from entering these exceptional markets as youll be jettisoned back to the most flavorful continent on the planet. For those of you lucky enough to call thesecountries home, this is your guide to finding the essentials.
Pacific OceanMarket
Where:2200 W Alameda Ave, Denver
Hours:Everyday 9 a.m. 8 p.m
Regional Focus:Chinese, Taiwanese and Southeast Asian
The Lowdown: A thorough selection of tofu, seafood, and produce are just a few highlights of this market. The modest pricing will make you feel as though youve boarded a plane to get there. The cooking and dining ware section offers everything youll need to create dishes of desire. Try their store made kimchi, its worth the trek alone. Want to be the life of the party, score one of Pacific Asian Markets roasted ducks offered daily and comes with the head still on it!
Pacific Mercantile Company
Where:1925 Lawrence St., Denver
Hours:Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Viet Hoa Supermarket
Where:225 S Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood
Hours:9 a.m. 8 p.m.
RegionalFocus:Vietnam and Southeast Asia
The Lowdown:Vietnam represents Denvers largest Asian minority. If you love phô and want to make it yourself, shopping here is your first and most important step. All the ingredients for Vietnamese style iced coffee world renowned is conveniently corralled into one aisle. Cooking on a large-scale is made easy with Viet Hoas expansive selection of family and restaurant size cookware. Popular items come in small and bulk sizes. Their dried noodles and canned section offers some healthy and interesting alternatives for your next camping trip. Pork is an important component of Vietnamese cooking and their proud butchers honor this with a rich variety of cuts.
Middle East Market
Where: 2254 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
Hours:Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday to Saturday 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Regional Focus:Middle East and North Africa
The Lowdown:This cozy market complimentsDenver in two distinct ways hookah and health. Any and all hookah supplies are offered at a reasonable price. Their bulk spice section is a magnificent alternative to expensive health food stores. An impressive selection of non-alcoholic beers combined with their mint tea choices makes it an oasis of exotic refreshments. The nearby Middle Eastern restaurants provide ample opportunity to find inspiration and advice for your own recipes. Dont leave without exploring the olive oil section.
HMart
Where:Shoppes At Parker, 2751 S Parker Rd., Aurora
Hours:Everyday 9 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
RegionalFocus: Variety with emphasis on Korea and East Asia
The Lowdown:This place is huge! They have a little bit of everything, and their produce section is profoundly affordable when compared to standard big supermarkets. If youre famished from sensory overload the store hosts a restaurant as well. Even if you dont have shopping to do, this place is worth exploring. Customers represent a wide range of diaspora. HMart transcends modest shopping and dabbles in domestic tourism. On your way out, page through the spread of Asian newspapers.
All photography byCameron Maier of Bearcam Media
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