The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Craving a taste of Tokyo, a sip of Seoul, or a cosy European-style coffee break without leaving Cairo? You’re not alone. From niche Asian snacks to premium coffee capsules and hard-to-find cooking essentials, these five supermarkets and online stores cater to the interests of all curious foodies, caffeine lovers, and enthusiasts of all things cute and Korean.

Fengany

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Fengany is a virtual e-commerce haven for all Egyptian coffeeholics. It’s a comprehensive marketplace that covers all your coffee needs in one spot, from beans to your entire coffee order, by supplying a wide range of local and imported goods. The website offers a wide range of products, including various coffees, teas, add-ons, chocolates, snacks, and thermal mugs and equipment. 

Fengany provides a wide range of Nespresso-compatible products, including ground coffees, capsules, and cold or hot brews, as well as other essentials to streamline your daily coffee-making process. The website and app also offer constant deals and promotions on almost everything, making it a go-to virtual market for all caffeine enthusiasts. Additionally, Fengany’s social media accounts provide amazing coffee recipes that are definitely worth trying out after purchasing the necessary ingredients.

Jinyeon

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Jinyeon is a megastore in Giza that supplies a wide range of cutesy Asian products, primarily sourced from YesStyle and AliExpress. The store is located in Mazar Mall in Haram and offers a wide range of products from Korean, Chinese, and Japanese brands, including skincare, cosmetics, snacks, notebooks, mini decor, and more. It basically offers anything Asian that is practical, super adorable and doesn’t cost a kidney.

Almomart

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For those seeking a megamarket for all Asian food and beverage products, Almomart is the perfect destination. Almomart is an Asian supermarket and cuisine dedicated to providing a wide range of imported Asian goods, including noodles, snacks, sushi ingredients, kimchi, topokki, and many more categories. It has three branches in Maadi and Nasr City, where it serves boba drinks and corndogs as well. The market also offers a fresh food market that features a speciality fresh fish section, as well as imported fruits and herbs. Almomart offers online ordering services, allowing you to place an order directly from the website and have it delivered to your doorstep on the same day.

C Store

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With four locations across Cairo, C Store is a large supermarket that supplies all imported edible goods, including frozen items, snacks, and beverages. The market also sells premium cooking ingredients and tools, which makes it perfect for anyone with cooking passions and talents who needs to execute complicated recipes that require unique ingredients.

Zumra

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An e-commerce classic for supplying premium Asian goods in Egypt, Zumra has been the go-to online store for years, offering a wide range of Asian food products, particularly sushi ingredients. The online website and app also offer same-day delivery for all its products.