Madrid is a cosmopolitan and global city where people from all over the world coexist.
This is also appreciated when making the purchase.
It is increasingly common to find stores specializing in products from certain regions of the planet, foods that once could only be tasted while traveling.
Along with them, a good handful of establishments that bet on certain models of shopping cart: no waste, no animal damage, organic product ... We selected some of the most original capital supermarkets to fill the pantry.
Tokyo-Ya
It opened in 1981, when Japanese gastronomy was almost a newcomer to the capital: at that time, there were only a couple of restaurants in Madrid and very few people knew about Japanese culture.
Thus, Tokyo-Ya was born, a Japanese supermarket located in the noble area of Tetouan, where it is possible to fill the shopping cart with countless delicacies from the country of the rising sun.
For example, various seaweed (nori, kombu, wakame), condiments (katsuobushi, wasabi in paste), various sauces (kimuchi, soy), pack to make ramen and noodles of countless brands, sakes, tableware ... It also has Online store.
Address:
Avenida de Presidente Carmona, 9.
More information:
www.tokyo-ya.es.
The Super of the Shepherds.
The Super Shepherds
The last project of the group Deluz y Cía.
(responsible for restaurants such as La Carmencita or Celso y Manolo, in Madrid, or Deluz and Machi, in Santander, among others) this is a supermarket whose offer focuses solely and exclusively on artisan products, most of them proximity.
The project started in Santader, continued in Bilbao and, finally, last March it landed in Madrid, where it already has two stores (and as many to come).
On its shelves, you can find legumes from Cachopo, eggs from Pedaque, cheese from Suerte Ampanera, craft beers from Mustache or Arriaca, organic chicken from Sanchonar, sausages from Sabores Sierra de Madrid ... as well as a short menu of prepared dishes. .
Addresses: Bretón de los Herreros, 26 and Santa Isabel, 6.
Super Friki Market
In the X-Madrid shopping center, in Alcorcón, this establishment offers more than a thousand food references, but not in their traditional formats.
Most of its products are inspired by series and television.
There is Duff beer from The Simpsons, the cereals from Pokémon, cookies from Sinchan, cotton candy from unicorn tail, lollipops flavored with melon or grape, chocolate from Willywonka or Valyrian fire from Game of Throne (liquor).
Address:
Oslo, 53 (CC X-Madrid).
More information:
www.reinodejuguetes.com.
Duff Beer at Super Friki Market. SUPER FRIKI MARKET
Cosmo Cash & Carry.
World Foods
The paradise for lovers of cuisine from around the world.
It has two locations in Madrid (one in Lavapiés and the other in Tetuán) and its offer, carefully ordered, is a bane for those addicted to exotic flavors.
It has countless references of Asian foods (the collection of sriracha sauces is overwhelming, ramen noodles, Japanese dressings), also from India (such as curries or tandoori dressings), from Latin America (yerba mate, Mexican tortillas, corn) , halal products.
Impossible not to find that whim to cook at home.
Addresses:
Argumosa, 22 and Bravo Murillo, 218.
Unpacked Shop
The first plastic-free supermarket in Madrid.
In Unpacked Shop it is possible to make a complete purchase 100% free of waste.
That is, here are shipped from basic food products in bulk (cereals, salt and sugar, pasta, legumes) to personal care products (bamboo toothbrushes, solid shampoos) or cleaning products (washing machine detergent, floor scrubbers).
In addition, various objects designed for transport without plastic, such as cloth bags, stainless steel lunch boxes or beeswax food wrappers.
Address:
Narváez, 28.
More information:
www.unpackedshop.es.
Unpacked Shop (bulk pasta) .Lara Crespo
Ucramarket
Very close to the Atocha train station, it is a supermarket specialized in products from Ukraine and Eastern Europe in general: sausages of all kinds, dairy products, beers and spirits, salmon roe, typical sweets ... online sales service is missing.
Address:
Méndez Álvaro, 8.
Super Asia Food
Also known as "the Chinese store of Leganitos", the truth is that not everything that can be found on the shelves of this place comes from the Asian giant: there are also Japanese, Indian, Thai or Korean products.
It is difficult to decipher what each reference consists of beyond general terms such as "drinks", "groceries", "preserves", "pasta and sauces" ... You should not miss the impressive assortment of instant noodles, fresh products (where there are usually exotic fruits such as mangosteen), the frozen section (there are usually keffir lime leaves) or the candy section.
Address:
Leganitos, 20.
The entrance to Super Asia Food.
The Souk of Damascus
In the Tetuán neighborhood, very close to the Central Mosque of Madrid, this corner opened in 2018 is the closest thing to an Arab souk that can be found in the capital.
In addition to whimsical gifts, such as tea sets or Turkish rugs, at this address it is possible to find a good handful of typical Middle Eastern cuisine: Lebanese spices, canned stewed grape leaves, harira, tahina, baklavas, frozen falafeles ... There is no meat, thus avoiding religious complications.
Address:
San Germán, 55.
Intertropic
Very close to Plaza de España, it is a Latin American supermarket with more than 20 years of experience in which it is possible to find more than a thousand references from 14 countries.
In addition to exclusive brands from the countries of origin, it also has its own brand products.
And what can you buy?
Well, almost everything: morano corn, quinoa or Cusqueña beer (from Peru);
Maggi preparations to make ajiaco, arequipe or lulo juice (from Colombia);
paô de queijo or cassava bread (from Brazil);
red habanero sauce or black beans (from Mexico);
yerba mate (from Argentina) ...
Address:
Reyes, 17.
A corner of the Ucramarket.
The female bear
A cooperative supermarket inspired by similar venues in London and Paris.
Anyone can become a cooperative member in exchange for a sum of money (to become a member) and a few hours of work per month.
In return, each person who is part of this association receives decision-making power in the assembly of the establishment (in which topics such as the products to buy or the daily organization are discussed) and the right to make the purchase there.
Address:
Avenida de Asturias, 57.
More information:
www.laosa.coop.
Veggie Room
Small business in the heart of Malasaña where you can buy vegan products, that is, 100% vegetables.
In addition to the most basic references (such as legumes, seeds or cereals), here it is also possible to find egg substitutes, vegetable-made sausages, hamburgers and sausages (from the Beyond brand), algae of all kinds and even food for animals free of meat.
Address:
San Vicente Ferrer, 19.
More information:
www.veggieroom.es.
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