Buying Chinese and Asian groceries in Egypt
Cairo's Chinese grocery shops cluster around Street 233 in Maadi and in Nasr City. The directory below lists shops with public sources; check opening hours before you go.
Where to buy
- Several Chinese shops around Street 233 in Maadi sell tofu, frozen dumplings, sauces and vegetables.
- Nasr City has several Asian food shops.
- The imported-food aisles of large supermarket chains carry some Asian sauces and noodles.
Food safety
- Imported food should carry an Arabic label with the importer, ingredients and expiry date.
- For fresh or locally made items such as tofu and dumplings, check refrigeration and production date.
- Food-safety problems can be reported to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA).
Practical tips
- Some small shops take cash only, so check how to pay first.
- Before Spring Festival or Mid-Autumn, popular items sell out. Stock up early.
Related shops and markets
Luya Chinese Market
Cairo · Maadi · Chinese / Asian food shop
Chinese grocery at 6 Street 233, Maadi. Public sources say it sells Chinese sauces, snacks and frozen food. OpenStreetMap lists daily hours of 09:00–20:00.
Park N Shop (百佳超市)
Cairo · Maadi · Chinese / Asian food shop
Chinese supermarket at 9 Street 233, Maadi. OpenStreetMap lists daily hours of 08:00–22:00.
Bailian Company
Cairo · Maadi · Chinese / Asian food shop
Chinese food shop at 10 Street 233, Maadi (Chinese name on OpenStreetMap: 新百朕食品). Listed daily hours 09:00–21:00.
Hong Jiujiu Chinese Supermarket
Cairo · Nasr City · Chinese / Asian food shop
Chinese supermarket on Al-Khalifa Al-Amir Street, Nasr City. A public directory lists Chinese spices, sauces, noodles, snacks and drinks. Single public source; confirm before visiting.
Almo Mart
Cairo · Nasr City · Chinese / Asian food shop
Asian food shop in the 7th District, Nasr City. A media guide from April 2025 mentions its range of ramen and Asian sauces.
Asian Jaya Mart
Cairo · Nasr City · Chinese / Asian food shop
Asian food shop in Al-Swissri B, Nasr City (media guide, April 2025).
Sabie Mart
Cairo · Nasr City · Chinese / Asian food shop
Asian food shop at 4 Al-Khalifa Al-Radi Street, Nasr City (media guide, April 2025).
Darrasah Asian Mart
Cairo · historic centre · Chinese / Asian food shop
Asian food shop at 2 King Al Mansouri Street, El Gamaleya (media guide, April 2025).
Rabaa Al-Adawiya market
Cairo · Nasr City · Shopping area / market
Neighbourhood market in Nasr City (OpenStreetMap) for daily food, fruit and vegetables.
Zenien urban market
Giza · Shopping area / market
Urban market in the Bulaq El-Dakrour area of Giza (OpenStreetMap).
Hours and what is sold can change, so check before you go. Wang Fu has no business relationship with the places listed and does not vouch for their goods.
Official and public sources
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