In the beginning there was a mixed feeling about all the Polish shops that were opening up around…read moreDublin. Maybe people felt threatened by these changes. Now it seems as though most people, locals and foreigners alike, have adopted Polski Sklep. This chain of shops that specializes in Polish food gets a lot of business from all kinds of people. In my opinion, it's one of the best places to buy bread, sausage, herbal tea and fruit juice. It's also fun to root around and discover foods that you might not be accustomed to. For example, the Polski Sklep on Talbot Street offers a great variety of biscuits and cakes. The sweets are very sugary and go nice with a cup of Barry's tea. Variety is the spice of life!

At this stage you can get Polish food even in Tesco, but there is no place you'll get more variety…read morethan in Polski Sklep. What I like most about these shops is that you can get a lot of continental food there, not just Polish specialities. You can usually find some German delicatessen as well and if you're really lucky they'll have Milka chocolate in stock! And best of all, most of their foods are a lot cheaper than anywhere else. The labels might look a bit funny, but most of the food in here is actually pretty normal staples such as bread, juice and soups. And surprisingly, they also have Sauerkraut...

Eastern European food store. Lithuanian, Polish and Russian food. Mostly Lithuanian products as…read moreit's owned by Lithuanian. Then a bit Polish and then Russian. One thing that stand out here is merchandise that they sell. All with Lithuanian themes. Caps, t-shirts, calendars, bands, souvenirs. One VERY IMPORTANT thing to be aware of is products expiration date. It is constant problem for buyers, as too many products, wether dairy, beverage or meat is 1-2 days away from expiration or sometimes even already expired! For last reason I will take 1 star off.

Easy parking, near M50 , exit 10 / R838 ,so you can relax, shop, and fill your car with all you…read moreneed for Asian cooking

Actually, it's called "Jadodajnia U Wujka", and although I can't pronounce it, I can appreciate how…read moretasty Uncle's food is! Operating in conjunction with the Polish book shop across the hall, and affiliated with the John Paul Foundation, this cafeteria is a local meeting place / diner / activity centre with hot and handmade dinners done properly. I'll be dropping in for a takeaway box of fresh pierogi and fried onions next time Himself wants to try something new. That, a side of their cabbage and some fresh kilbasa right out of the pan will be a serious treat.

A year ago, I went here with a Couchsurfing host. It was one of the best meals I've had in my…read morelife. I had two pierogis, a stuffed cabbage roll, and a beet salad. The pierogi was juicy, brothy on the inside, and meaty, with just the right amount of savoriness to make my mouth water. Same went for the cabbage roll. The thing that really stood out was the beet salad. It was so sweet that it was almost like a dessert! Like with all beet-based dishes, be sure to have plenty of napkins handy! I recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to eat in Dublin. This is as good as it gets.

Another shining beacon of all that is right about Dublin at the moment. Situated next to two closed…read moreand boarded up old shop fronts, but across from such funksters as the Bernard Shaw and Hang Tough, is Picado. Thoroughly modern, designed with clean lines, bright colours, and a distinct lack of the traditional Mexican decor we've come to expect, yet still just as inviting. Lily and her gang import everything sold in the shop directly from Mexico. Handpicked, thought through and tested for quality, this is the real deal. I got myself some Luchito honey and salsa with rare smoked Mexican chillies. My Lord. It's good. The honey also has chillies in it. It's ridiculous, I've gone through half a jar in two days. They also do small cooking classes in here which I've yet to try, but they could be anything from salsas to tomales to tortillas etc. If you're in the neighbourhood, make sure to call in. Lilly is only bleedin lovely to chat with, and if you're having a dinner party and want to be a bit smug about it, she'll sort you out with some serious ingredients and instructions for them too.

There's nothing better than being half Mexican, living across the world from Mexico, and living a…read morestone's throw from a Mexican culinary shop! There are salsas, tortillas, hot sauces, chicharones, masa harina, and lots more of this and that that one would want for cooking it up Mexican style. Also, there are classes! All this in a lovely, quaint, and super clean neighborhood shop. The owner is from Mexico and she knows her stuff. And, she's super friendly too. Go on in and chat it up with her. She'll answer any of your questions about the sweet eats she has on her shelves. Now, my compadres, if you've got your geography down, we're -not- a stone's throw from Mexico so the importing prices will reflect that. But, if you love cooking Mexican food, these gems are worth the sticker price and they come straight from their Madre Land. My Rick Bayless cookbook thanks Picado for shelving the goods!

Thanks to well-stocked places like Alto Foods on Middle Abbey Street, I'm getting a definite taste…read morefor Eastern groceries. From lotions and deodorants or teen-pop magazines, to fresh herbs, fruits and pre-packed dinner items, there's plenty in here to generously stock a Filipino kitchen. On the downside the store is a bit cramped, and towards the back things can get awkward as you try to dance or dodge around other customers in the narrow back alcove. There's plenty of sweets, syrupy canned fruit juice and even sweeter tinned fruit to be had, plus instant chocolate oatmeal, flan mixes... and then there's Alto's wall of hot sauce. While I haven't worked up the bravery to try the bottle with the crying man with his tongue tied around the lettering (when turning it over a dark oil of what I can only think of as liquid Scoville), I'm getting there.

If like me you have a weakness for processed concentrated carbohydrates, you really should start…read moreshopping in Alto Food. If you like your noodles, you should jump on the buying noodles in 5 kilo blocks wagon. As well as noodles, Alto Food does stuff like speciality veg, fruit and that freaky dried fish stuff that people of the western world are terrified to try. So you may end up with horrendous back pain, but at least you won't need to buy rice for a few months.

Cute little new enough shop just on a corner on Capel St. I'm not very well qualified to talk about…read moreBrazilian shops, but it looks like it has a nice selection, even though it's tiny. I saw a sign outside for fresh churros which I haven't tried yet but you can get them delivered for a party or whatever which sounds pretty sweet. I also noticed that they have international money transfer services, so a bit of a one-stop shop I guess!

This was a cool find! As the name implies, it's an Asian…read moreMarket. It was a nice little market with some cool food items! It reminded me of the shop we have back home. There were plenty of Asian snacks and ramen! They also had a good selection of household items and cookware.

I found this amazing Asian market on my last full day in Dublin. Oh how I wish I'd discovered it on…read moreday one. I was told there are plenty around, but this is the one I went to closest to the Temple Bar area. They had any and everything you'd imagine from snacks and seasonings to meals and plenty of cookware. I like to try a variety of international snacks whenever I travel out of the country, this time was no different. It's become a satiable and exciting experience for me over the years. I hope to return someday and explore this Asian market even more.

Ambience. C Food. A…read moreService. A Price. A Let's just say I'm glad an oriental food shop and takeout eatery is next to the Luas line. Convenient shopping and bite to eat before heading home. I have to say I love that they have delicious crispy fatty roasted pork belly and moist crispy fragrant roast duck. Beware...the takeout food Only takes CASH. The grocery part you can tap a credit card. ***uodated. As of August 2020- they now take credit card...But prefer CAsh!*** Nice selections of dry goods as well as seafood , meats and v I'm a fan

I always like going to exotic food markets because I enjoy learning new things. And that's how I…read morediscovered the Oriental Emporium on Abbey Street. Well, that and I had 14 minutes to kill before the next Luas... Instead of wasting your money on a cheap takeaway, find the recipe of your favourite dish online (i.e. black bean rice) and go to the Emporium to get the ingredients. You can later spend the money that you saved on beer. Even if you're completely useless in the kitchen, you can still shop here. They have a new deli counter where I spotted a tasty roasted duck and on the other side of the shop, there's a fridge full of fizzy Korean drinks. Part of the fun is guessing what items are. Be adventurous and buy something different.

Curiosity is what prompted me to go into the Bayanihan Oriental Supermarket on Capel Street. I'm a…read morebig fan of trying different cuisines and this place intrigued me. I'm embarrassed to say but I had to google "bayanihan" to figure out the origin of this word. It's comes from the Filipino term "bayan" which means community. The term "bayanihan" refers to communal unity. I guess this shop contributes to the growth of the Filipino community in Ireland. In any case, this shop has some interesting produce, canned goods and frozen meats. I found a pig's head in a vacuum sealed pack in the freezer, sweeten canned beans in syrup and dried sardines. The ramen noodles, tropical fruit juices and leafy greens looked good.

This place is excellent for tinned exotic fruits like Lychee's and cartons of exotic juices too, as…read morewell as cheaper cans of coconut milk and cream. The noodle selection is extensive and you can buy rice by the truck load if you so desire! Well worth a look if you are trying to spice up your meals at home!