USA : Food And Grocery
Eating well in USA as an international student is easy thanks to diverse food options, affordable grocery chains, and campus dining services. Whether you prefer home-cooked meals or eating out, USA offers both quality and variety.
🍛 1. South Asian & Southeast Asian Restaurants – Comprehensive List
Restaurant Discovery Platforms:
Popular Restaurants in Major Cities:
New York City
- Tamarind Tribeca (Indian)
- Khao Kang (Thai)
- Addis Ababa (Ethiopian)
- Taste of Lahore (Pakistani)
- Kopitiam (Malaysian)
Chicago
California
- Banana Leaf (Singaporean)
- India Sweets & Spices (LA)
- Sama Sama Kitchen (Indonesian)
- Lalibela (Eritrean)
Houston/Dallas
Boston
🛒 2. South Asian & Southeast Asian Grocery Stores (Online & Offline)
Online Stores (Nationwide Delivery):
- Patel Brothers
- iShopIndian
- Desi Basket
- Weee! (Asian & African)
- DesiClik (Groceries & Cookware)
Major Physical Stores (Select Cities):
New Jersey
- Apna Bazar
- Subzi Mandi Cash & Carry
California
- India Sweets & Spices
- Namaste Spiceland
Texas
- Keemat Grocers
- IndoPak Supermarket
Illinois
- Fresh Farms
- World Fresh Market
🍱 3. U.S. Food Ordering Sites with Ethnic Cuisine Filters
- Uber Eats
- DoorDash
- Grubhub
- Postmates
- Too Good To Go (Surplus Meals)
Search keywords to use: “Indian”, “Pakistani”, “Nepalese”, “African”, “Halal”, “Spicy”, “Thai”, “Vegetarian”
🚚 4. Food & Grocery Delivery Services (With Ethnic Options)
- Weee! – Asian & African
- DesiClik
- BazaarPrime
- iShopIndian
- Instacart – Available for:
- HMart (Korean)
- Patel Brothers
- Local ethnic markets
- African Food Warehouse
🍳 5. Cooking Support – Recipes, Tools & Channels
YouTube Channels:
- Hebbars Kitchen (Indian vegetarian)
- The Spicy Apron (Easy home cooking)
- Pailin’s Kitchen (Thai)
- My Halal Kitchen
Recipe Blogs:
Student Tips:
🌍 6. Community Food Help & Peer Support Platforms
Facebook Groups (Search by city or ethnicity):
- South Asian Students in USA
- Indian Grocery Exchange USA
- Nepalese in USA – Kitchen Tips
- African Food Lovers USA