Food & Dining
Asian grocery stores, Middle Eastern supermarkets, Indian spice shops, Russian food stores, and British import shops across Cyprus — wherever you are relocating from, this is where to find the taste of home.
Larnaca and Nicosia for Middle Eastern products
Larnaca and Nicosia have the strongest selection of Middle Eastern and Arabic food products, driven by their large Arab expat and Lebanese-Cypriot communities. Lebanese, Syrian, and Egyptian pantry staples — tahini, pomegranate molasses, freekeh, dried limes, halal spices — are most reliably stocked here.
Limassol has the best Asian range
Limassol's large Russian-speaking and Israeli expat community has created strong demand for Asian grocery imports. The city has the widest range of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian ingredients. Thai fish sauce, Japanese mirin, Korean gochujang, and fresh tofu are reliably available year-round.
Online delivery through Agora.cy
For mainstream international products — specific pasta brands, imported breakfast cereals, familiar UK condiments, American snacks — Agora.cy aggregates inventory from multiple Cypriot supermarkets and offers home delivery. More convenient than driving between stores for a long import wish-list.
Russian stores for Eastern European staples
Limassol and Larnaca both have well-stocked Russian-language food shops catering to the large CIS expat population. These are the best source for buckwheat (grechka), kefir, smoked fish, specific deli meats, and Eastern European confectionery that mainstream Cypriot supermarkets do not carry.
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18 stores found
Limassol · Agios Nikolaos, central Limassol
One of the most comprehensive Asian grocery stores in Cyprus. Stocks Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Filipino ingredients. Fresh tofu, Japanese soy sauces, miso paste, Korean ramen, Thai curry pastes, and fresh Asian vegetables are reliably available. Popular with the expat community.
Limassol · Germasogeia, east Limassol
Specialises in Japanese and Korean products with a good selection of imported snacks, condiments, and cooking ingredients. Good source for Japanese knives, bento accessories, and Asian cookware in addition to food.
Limassol · Central Limassol
One of several Russian food stores serving Limassol's large CIS expat community. Stocks buckwheat, kefir, cottage cheese (tvorog), smoked fish, Russian-style bread, Eastern European confectionery, and specialty deli meats not found in mainstream supermarkets.
Limassol · Old Town area, Limassol
Well-stocked Russian-language grocery and deli focusing on Eastern European imports. Good range of cured and smoked meats, pickles, dairy, and traditional sweets. Has a small deli counter with prepared foods.
Limassol · Agios Ioannis, Limassol
The main source for Indian and South Asian groceries in Limassol. Stocks basmati rice, lentils, whole and ground spice mixes, ghee, pickles, chutneys, and imported snacks. Also carries Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani products.
Limassol · Omonia area, Limassol
Arabic and Middle Eastern grocery serving Limassol's Arab expat community. Stocks Lebanese, Syrian, and Egyptian pantry essentials — tahini, za'atar, freekeh, sumac, pomegranate molasses, dried limes, and imported sweets. Good halal meat section.
Limassol · Germasogeia tourist strip
Specialises in British and Irish food imports popular with the large British expat community. Stocks branded UK items — Marmite, HP sauce, Heinz baked beans, PG Tips, proper gravy granules, custard powder — that are impossible to find in Cypriot supermarkets.
Nicosia · Strovolos, Nicosia
The best-stocked Middle Eastern grocery store in Nicosia, catering to the city's substantial Lebanese and Arab community. Excellent range of Lebanese pantry staples, fresh pita bread, imported cheeses, and halal meat. The hummus and falafel mix selections are particularly good.
Nicosia · Pallouriotissa, Nicosia
Nicosia's most established Asian grocery, stocking Chinese, Filipino, and Southeast Asian food products. Particularly strong for frozen dim sum, Asian noodles, and a wide range of soy and oyster sauce brands. Serves a growing Filipino community in the capital.
Nicosia · Engomi, Nicosia
An Indian and South Asian grocery with a strong spice selection. The best Nicosia source for fresh curry leaves, whole spices in bulk, Indian branded snacks, and specialist flours (besan, atta). Also carries Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi products.
Nicosia · Pallouriotissa, Nicosia
Serving Nicosia's Nigerian and broader West/East African community. Stocks plantain, cassava flour, palm oil, dried crayfish, African yams, and various imported African condiments and sauces not available elsewhere in Cyprus.
Larnaca · Finikoudes area, central Larnaca
The flagship Middle Eastern grocery store in Larnaca, benefiting from the city's large Arab expat community near the airport corridor. Comprehensive range of Arabic pantry staples, Lebanese sweets (baklawa, ma'amoul), and imported Arabic beverages. Good halal butcher section.
Larnaca · Central Larnaca
Larnaca's dedicated Asian food store stocking Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean essentials. Particularly popular with the Filipino domestic worker community. Good range of rice varieties, Asian noodles, and condiments.
Larnaca · Drosia, Larnaca
A compact but well-curated store covering both Middle Eastern and South Asian products at competitive prices. Good for everyday pantry items — lentils, rice, dried spices, canned legumes — with a mix of Arabic and Indian brands. Friendly staff.
Larnaca · Central Larnaca
Serving Larnaca's Eastern European expat community. Stocks Russian bread varieties, dairy products (kefir, smetana, tvorog), smoked and cured fish, and a wide range of Eastern European chocolates and biscuits. Also carries Ukrainian and Baltic products.
Paphos · Kato Paphos
A wide-ranging expat grocery serving Paphos's large British and Eastern European communities. Stocks British branded items (Heinz, Walkers, Cadbury) alongside Russian staples. A one-stop shop for common expat pantry items that mainstream Cypriot supermarkets do not carry.
Paphos · Chlorakas, north Paphos
The main Asian grocery store serving north Paphos and the expat-heavy Chlorakas area. Solid range of Chinese, Thai, and Korean cooking essentials. Popular with the Filipino community in Paphos. Good for basic Asian pantry restocking if Limassol is too far.
Paphos · Paphos town centre
A Middle Eastern and halal grocery covering Lebanese, Syrian, and Egyptian products for Paphos's Arab expat community. Stocks Arabic flatbreads baked fresh, imported olive oils, and halal meats. Smaller selection than Larnaca or Nicosia equivalents but convenient for Paphos residents.