Moving to a new country can be exciting, but sometimes you just miss the taste of home. Luckily, Siegen offers a variety of international supermarkets where you can find ingredients from around the world. Here’s a list of shops where you might find just what you need to cook your favorite meals:
🛒 International Supermarkets in Siegen
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Mix Markt Siegen
Address: Friedrich-Wilhelm-Straße 134, 57074 Siegen
Open: Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00, Sat 8:00–18:00
Offers: Eastern European products, vegetables and fruits. -
Anadolu Frisch Markt
Address: Geisweider Straße 171, 57078 Siegen
Offers: Turkish and Mediterranean foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, halal meat. -
MAHMUTOGLU MARKET
Address: Geisweider Straße 171, 57078 Siegen
Offers: Turkish, Moroccan, and Russian groceries.
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Pinoy Food Store
Address: Siegtalstraße 199, 57080 Siegen
Open: Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–13:00
Offers: Asian products and snacks.
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Asia Markt
Address: Koblenzer Straße 20, 57072 Siegen
Offers: Groceries from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Dang Asia Lebensmittel
Address: Löhrstraße 4, 57072 Siegen
Offers: Vietnamese and other Asian food items.
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Asia-Afro-Lebensmittel MN
Address: In der Hüttenwiese 22, 57072 Siegen
Offers: A mix of Asian and African groceries.
Bonus Tip: International Aisles in Regular Supermarkets
In addition to specialized international shops, most big supermarkets in Germany, like REWE, EDEKA, Kaufland, Globus have sections with international products. There you can often find:
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Asian noodles, coconut milk, soy sauce
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Mexican tortillas, salsa, beans
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Turkish or Middle Eastern spices, couscous, hummus
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Italian pasta, pesto, and tomato sauces
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Polish pierogi or pickled vegetables
🥘Be Creative with Local Ingredients
Even if you can’t find every product from home, you can still get creative in the kitchen:
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Try substitutes: Use local vegetables or spices as alternatives to what you’re used to.
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Experiment with fusion: Combine flavors from your home country with German ingredients to make something completely new.
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Cook together: Share recipes and meals with other international students, it’s a great way to connect!
With these shops and tips, you can bring the flavors of home into your kitchen and explore new culinary experiences while studying in Siegen.
Your SLR host Emma 😊
