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LA’s Specialty Grocery Stores

We’ve all been there. You finally cracked open that Sichuan/Oaxacan/Malaysian/whatever cookbook your aunt sent you for your birthday a couple of years back, and after five seconds of perusing the gorgeous photography, your mouth was watering. We feel your pain. Just one problem: where to find that queso fresco, those kaffir lime leaves, that black cardamom? Not at Trader Joe’s, we know that much. Fortunately, you live in LA, you geographical genius—and that means the specialty ingredients you’re seeking are just a short adventure away. Below, a sampling of our fair city’s best ethnic grocery stores; tell us about your favorite spots in the comments!

Silom Supermarket: At Hollywood and Serrano, near the Western end of Thai Town and next to a Ralph’s, is where you’ll find the Silom Supermarket, a terrific place to pick up all the ingredients you need for home Thai cooking. We’re especially fond of the dirt-cheap curry pastes and the ice cream made from coconut milk available in the jam-packed freezer section. Be aware that you need cash for purchases under $10, and that fresh Thai tacos often await, temptingly, in the small parking lot.
5321 Hollywood Boulevard, LA, CA 90027

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