Groceries of the Orient

Groceries of the Orient is an Asian grocery store at 7520 Lyndale Ave S in Minneapolis, MN, serving shoppers looking for Southeast Asian ingredients, everyday market finds, and prepared deli food. It is a neighborhood stop for home cooks planning a meal, people seeking a quick bite, and anyone hoping to find familiar flavors or try something new. Customer reviews describe a compact shop with a broad selection, especially for Southeast Asian cooking.

Shoppers mention essentials such as sticky rice, beef jerky, Southeast Asian vegetables, and other ingredients used in Thai and neighboring cuisines. The shelves also include snack options that reviewers call out, including dried fish snacks, grilled egg, and tofu. Selection can make this a practical stop when a recipe calls for a specific pantry item or when you want to browse for an unfamiliar ingredient. Reviewers also note that products are easy to find, though the store can feel tight inside.

The prepared-food deli is a notable reason customers return. Reviews highlight fresh papaya salad, beef laab, shrimp laab, and banh mi, along with hot and cold prepared dishes. These options can suit shoppers picking up food to take home, as well as visitors looking for a quick meal while running errands. Other customers mention snack choices and say they are interested in trying the soups, so the deli offers more to explore than grocery staples alone. Availability may vary, so ask in store about a particular dish.

Groceries of the Orient has a 4.7-star rating from 168 reviews. Customers describe it as a useful source for Southeast Asian ingredients and a small market with a strong deli draw. The shop is at 7520 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55423. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. Reviews mention limited parking and a compact interior, details worth keeping in mind when planning a visit. For a market run, a few specialty ingredients, or papaya salad and laab to go, this Minneapolis grocery offers several reasons to stop by.