Places to Find International Food?
Does anyone have suggestions of where to shop for more international food ingredients? I'll be moving to Madison soon and like to cook.
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there are quite a few options. what kind of international are you thinking? indian, japanese, korean, chinese, other asian, mexican, something else?
Here are some of the ethnic specialty stores I've gone to (unfortunately, I know where they are, but not their names!): 3 Asian: the one on Park St and the corner of? It was recently purchased by the owner of the place nearest me next to Imperial Garden in Middleton; it has a gas station, too, which you see first on the corner of University and Allen Blvd. The Imperial Garden restaurant is next door.
On Sunday I stopped in at the African market on the corner (kind of; have to turn) of E. Washington and E Johnson.
Then, on S. Gammon, not too far past Woodman's and on the same side of the street, I've gone to both the Turkish store and the Indian.
Also, the Indian market on S. Gammon right on the other side of Woodman's parking lot sort of facing the Dunkin Donuts.
There are also Mexican markets on Park St. toward the belt-line and the one near the Midvale exit.
Hope this helps
There are also several okay Chinese grocery stores that sell more than just Chinese stuff, like, Imperial Garden out on the west side is not bad. I think the others have covered the most. Asia midway is quick and easy, so that's my go-to!
Hey,
Well for going out I am willing to try anything. I eat at all of the above. If you have any favorites you recommend I am willing to listen.
I enjoy cooking so I was actually asking where to buy ingredients.
Here are some of my favorite places to eat: For Mexican food, Taqueria Guadalajara on Park Street is probably the best you can find (as a kid from California, trust me I've tried them all). Rising Sons Deli on State Street is pretty good for thai food. Red Sushi by the capital if you are going for sushi. For pizza, Pizza Brutta on Monroe Street. Unami is pretty good for Raman. If you are looking for shawarma or falafel, go to Naf Naf (not as good as the real thing, but it will do). Jade Garden is my go to for Chinese food, (there are probably better places, but it is reliable and always good). If you are looking for fancier, Pig in a Fur Blanket (or something like that), Capital Steak House, Cento (this one is really good), Coopers Tavern, Rare etc. If you want really good mix of food, go to the food carts by Library Mall, the Empanada Cart is one of the best (Get the green sauce with it!!), the Vietnamese Fusion Cart is also really good if you are looking for a vegetarian option, the Purivian cart is also really good (Also get the green sauce haha). Also places to look for good food, Monroe Street, Willie Street, State Street, and by the Capital. You can also go to the farmers market on Saturdays by the capital, or Taste of Madison in the fall. Hope that helps.
Banzo has amazing falafel and shwarma. Mederiterranean Cafe on State is locally own and super friendly as well. My favorite Indian spot is Swagat and I think there is an Indian grocery store near Woodmans West.
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Yes, indian grocery on Watts or Gammon! Also a Viet place on Monona Drive south of the high school.
I recently tried Maharani Indian Restaurant and thought it was pretty good. And I've seen a Venezuelan restaurant called La Taguara that I still haven't tried out, looks interesting though.
Yue Wah is in what used to be, perhaps still is called Villager Mall far down South Park Street and considered the best. Closer to campus near the Pick & Save is "Oriental Market" or similar name, and at corner of Park & West Washington is Asian Midway Foods. Lee's Oriental Foods is next door to Penzeys Spices on University Ave.
I'm pretty sure the Mexican grocery that used to be on E Wash is now on Park Street too.
Woodman's East & West (big, best prices kind of grocery store) has decent Asian/Mexican aisles and Mexican staples in the produce department. Fraboni's is an Italian grocery & deli on Regent Street.
Thanks for the advice everyone! Yes, it's always nice to hear what new places have opened. As for markets, I usually go to A Mart, since it is the closest to me. I haven't tried the Italian grocery yet, but that sounds nice. I'm always impressed what the stores have. Woodmans does have great stuff, but it's always crowded.