Whether you’re coming to Dayton from another part of the world and craving a taste of home, or you just want to venture from your regular menu — the Dayton-area has plenty of international markets ready to explore.
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These are some great international markets in our area that could inspire your next global cuisine. If we missed one, let us know -- email us at contact@dayton.com and we'll add it to the list.
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🌏 Halal International Meat Market
Halal is the Arabic word meaning permissible or lawful in traditional Islamic laws. This Middle Eastern meat market is a great place to start if you’re new to sampling delicious Halal cuisine.
Location: 1009 Wayne Ave., Dayton
Info: 937-222-1702
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🌏 Al Basha International Foods
This Halal grocery also has a deli featuring hot shwarma sandwiches.
Location: 1721 Woodman Dr., Dayton
Info: 937-979-4775
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🌏 La Michoacana #5 Mexican Market
La Michoacana is part of a Columbus-based grocery store chain. It’s called a Mexican market, but a cashier said it sells goods and foods popular throughout South America. The diversity of goods is a major selling point for this Dayton gem.
Location: 748 Troy St., Dayton
Info: michoacanamarket.com
🌏 Las Penas Mexican Grocery
This grocery store aims to provide “premium, authentic Mexican food” to the Dayton-area. The stores shelves are packed with authentic Mexican cuisine.
Location: 215 Byers Rd., Miamisburg
Info: laspenasgrocery.com
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🌏 Pleasing Market
This Korean and Japanese grocery store in Fairborn has a huge selection of ingredients and products to help you make your next Asian meal as authentic as it gets in Dayton. I personally recommend the Ginger Biscuit Snacks.
Location: 1352 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn
Info: 937-878-5501
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🌏 Wise Choice British Foods Gifts & Candies
This authentic British grocer offers a shopping trip the Queen herself would approve of. In 1997, Wise Choice was opened by a couple from Wales, choosing the name ‘Wise’ as an acronym for (W)hales, (I)reland, (S)cotland & (E)ngland. Today, you can place your Wise Choice order online and have your order shipped to anywhere in the world.
Location: 6171 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
Info: wisechoiceuk.com
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