The Best Asian Shops in Budapest

The best Asian shops in Budapest are waiting for you with spices, food and countless other products. If you don't know yet where to get the most exotic products, we’ll help you with the list below.

Do you want to cook a green Thai curry? Or rather some delicious dal, but can’t find the right spices in your supermarket? 

Would you like to decorate the wall of your yoga corner with a mandal like the one you’ve seen in your favorite yoga studio in Budapest? Or have you been hunting for comfortable, loose yoga pants for a long time? 

Would you like to get some typical Indian incense or relaxing scented candles? 

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then the best Asian shops in Budapest will surely be of help to you. But where do you find them?

Szép Kis India

Szép Kis India is a store with an amazingly varied offer. Here you can find everything from the most basic cooking ingredients – such as flour or rice – to Indian-style ready meals. You can also choose from a wide variety of snacks! And if that wasn’t enough, expect a range of fresh vegetables and fruits too – but don’t think about potatoes or peas! Tarragon, fresh papaya, balsamic pear, fresh jam… and we could list more!

You will also find Indian kitchen tools, incense and even a small choice of Indian clothes.

Address: 

Wesselenyi ut., 36, 1072, Budapest, Hungary

Opening times: 

Monday to Friday : 10 am – 7 pm

Saturday : 10 am – 4 pm

Kohinoor Bazaar

Fresh mangoes from Pakistan, halal muffins, cardamom flavor, jams with vanilla flavor… and so far we’ve only talked about the food offer! This alone can be just a colorful highlight to get one to visit the Kohinoor Bazaar. But there are many other treasures hidden in the shelves. Here you will find beautiful, quality prayer rugs, a large choice of hookahs and tobacco, fresh spices and even fresh halal meats!

Address: 

József krt. 23, 1085 Budapest, Hungary

Opening times: 

Monday to Friday : 10.am – 8 pm

Saturday : 10 am – 5 pm

Karma Guru Tibetshop

If you are also interested in Buddhism – or even actively practicing its teachings -, meditation, yoga, natural healing, and various spiritual practices, you will not find a better place than Karma Guru Tibetshop. Their product range is so unique because most of it are original, Buddhist, handmade items. Carved buddha murals, unusual instruments – such as gambang, storm drum, rain drum -, moonstone bracelets: whatever you are looking for, you will find it here!

Address: 

Rákóczi út 26, 1072 Budapest, Hungary

Opening times: 

Monday to Friday : 10 am – 7 pm

Saturday to Sunday : 10 am – 5 pm

Norbu Shop

The best asian shops in Budapest can be found not only on the Pest side, but also on the Buda side. The shelves of Norbu Shop crumble under various colored, patterned, Indian-style textiles, but we also find a lot of fashion items here for both women and men. But here you can also get plenty of yoga equipment, Tibetan sound bowls and small statuettes.

Address: 

Daróczi út 4, 1113 Budapest, Hungary

Opening times: 

Monday to Friday : 10 am – 7 pm

Saturday to Sunday : 10 am – 5 pm

Békesziget Indiai Bolt

This business started as a general store, but over time, it gradually switched to Far Eastern products. You may want to visit here if you want to dig into eastern philosophy as much as possible, as you will find plenty of books on Hinduism, Buddhism, yoga and meditation practices. And if you already have theoretical knowledge and want to meditate, there are supplies for it too: Japanese incense sticks, comfortable clothing, and decorative items.

Address: 

Markovits Iván u.,  1011 Budapest, Hungary

Opening times: 

Monday to Thursday : 8 am – 6 pm

Friday : 8 am – 5.30 pm

Saturday : 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

Nepál bolt

Nepal is a special, mysterious country, but this little business brings us closer to it! In addition to the original Nepalese teas, henna and prayer beads, it also offers Tibetan sound bowls and countless home decoration elements. In addition, supplies related to Buddhist doctrine, such as mandalas, relic holders, bells, and prayer mills, are also sold here.

Address: 

Ráday u. 16., 1092 Budapest, Hungary

Opening times: 

Monday to Friday : 11.am – 7 pm

Saturday : 11 am – 3 pm

Of course, we can’t tell you which will be your absolute favorite, so there’s nothing left: than paying a visit to all of them and to find out for yourself!

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