Hey Columbia. ๐ We donโt know about yโall but Lauren and I are seriously missing traveling this year. Fortunately, Columbia is a great place to experience the world through international cuisine โ no airplane required.
So, weโve compiled a list of the amazing international restaurants and markets in the Midlands, so you can add some global flavor to your palate. If you know of a place we missed, let us know.
Have you ever seen a recipe online that you really wanted to try, but the list of ingredients was so new + overwhelming that you just thought, โLetโs leave this to the professionals,โ and ordered takeout instead?
Look no further than these local international markets to shop to help make those challenging recipes less daunting.
Bonus: You can often find inexpensive staples (like tortillas, spices, fruits + vegetables) at these markets, so they can complement your regular grocery haul. ๐ฅฌ
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, some businesses may currently be closed or offering limited services. Check their websites or social media for possible changes.
Latin, Caribbean + South American
Grocery Markets
๐ El Mariachi Supermercado | 1735 Decker Blvd.
๐ Mercado Acapulco | 103 N 12th St., West Columbia
๐ Tienda Latina Pasabien | 3254 Augusta Rd., West Columbia
Restaurants
๐ฒ๐ฝ Cabanaโs Restaurant & Bar | 1735 Decker Blvd.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Casa Oaxaca | 2410 Augusta Rd., Suite H, West Columbia
๐ง๐ถ Caribbean Soul Grill | 901 Holland Ave., Cayce
๐ฒ๐ฝ Coa Agaveria y Cocina | 823A Lady St.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Coco and Beer | 4407 Ft. Jackson Blvd.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Don Tequilas | 114 Afton Ct.
๐ฒ๐ฝ El Salto | 1801 Decker Blvd.
๐ Fusiรณn Cocina Latina | 1945-6 Decker Blvd.
๐ฏ๐ฒ Island Paradise | 4435 Hard Scrabble Rd., Ste. 101
๐ฒ๐ฝ La Estrella | 1921 Airport Blvd., Cayce
๐ต๐ท La Isla Bonita | 1701 Percival Rd.
๐ง๐ถ Legacy Caribbean Bar + Grill | 215 Oneil Ct.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Moctezuma Taqueria | 506 Beltline Blvd.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda | 2421 Bush River Rd.
๐ฏ๐ฒ The Reggae Grill | 901 Holland Ave., Cayce
๐ฒ๐ฝ Tacos Nayarit | 1531 Percival Rd.
๐ฒ๐ฝ Taqueria Jalisco | 612 St. Andrews Rd., Ste. 110
๐ป๐ช The Arepa Chef | Food Truck
๐ง๐ถ Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill | 1004 Zimalcrest Dr.
European
Grocery Markets
๐ European Market | 163 Forum Dr. + 5483 Sunset Blvd., Lexington
Restaurants
United Kingdom
๐ฌ๐ง The British Bulldog Pub | 1220 Bower Pkwy E-10
๐ฎ๐ช OโHaraโs Public House | 131 E. Main St., Lexington
๐ฌ๐ง The Cock Nโ Bull Pub- Grille | 326 Edisto Ave.
Western Europe
๐ซ๐ท Black Rooster | 201 Meeting St., West Columbia
๐ซ๐ท Crepes and Croissants | 1465 Sumter St.
๐ฉ๐ช Juliaโs German Stammisch | 120 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd.
๐ฉ๐ช The Wurst Wagen | Food Truck
Mediterranean
๐ฌ๐ท Arianaโs Restaurant | 1720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
๐ Boeshreen | 2630 Decker Blvd.
๐ Grecian Gardens | 2312 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
๐ฌ๐ท Greek Boys | 1469 Sumter St.
๐ Green Olive | 922 Main St.
๐ Gervais and Vine | 620 Gervais St.
๐ NoMa By Al Amir | 2431 Main St.
๐ฌ๐ท Pitaโs | 1800 Taylor St.
Southern Europe
๐ฎ๐น Alโs Upstairs | 200 Meeting St., West Columbia
๐ฎ๐น DeLuccaโs Italian Grill | 1720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
๐ฎ๐น Enzoโs | 2002 Greene St., Suite H
๐ฎ๐น Il Focolare | 2150 Sumter St.
๐ฎ๐น II Giorgione | 2406 Devine St.
๐ฎ๐น Nickโs House of Pizza | 1082-A Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
๐ฎ๐น Travinia Italian Kitchen | 101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd. + 5074 Sunset Blvd., Lexington
๐ฎ๐น Villa Tronco | 1213 Blanding St.
African
Grocery Markets
๐ Fakord International | 7366 Two Notch Rd.
๐ Oriental International Market | 2205 Decker Blvd.
๐ Richway International | 5210 Two Notch Rd.
Restaurants
๐ Asanka Kitchen | 10203 Two Notch Rd.
๐ณ๐ฌ Good Things Nigerian Cuisine | 200 E. Hampton Way
๐ช๐น Harambe Ethipian Restaurant | 2006 Senate St.
๐ณ๐ฌ LagosKitchen | Meal Delivery
Middle Eastern
Grocery Markets
๐ Halal International | 1601 Broad River Rd.
Restaurants
๐ฑ๐ง Arabesque on Devine | 2930 Devine St.
๐ Mediterranean Tea Room | 2601 Devine St.
๐ Sahara on Main | 629 Main St.
Asian
Grocery Markets
๐ Asian Market | 1221 Bakersfield Rd.
๐ Golden Asia Grocery Store | 1505 Charleston Hwy. B-3, West Columbia
๐ฎ๐ณ Spiceland Indian Groceries | 127 Dreher Rd., West Columbia
๐ Hyundai Oriental Grocery & Gift | 1807 Decker Blvd.
Restaurants
๐ฎ๐ณ 2 Gingers | 245 Bush River Rd.
๐ฐ๐ท 929 Kitchen and Bar | 929 Gervais St.
๐ฐ๐ท Arirang Korean Restaurant | 1943 Decker Blvd., Suite C
๐น๐ญ Bodhi Thai | 126 E. Main St., Lexington
๐ฏ๐ต Camon Japanese Restaurant | 1332 Assembly St.
๐จ๐ณ China Kitchen | 2419 Forest Dr. + 8602 A Farrow Rd.
๐ฎ๐ณ Delhi Palace | 542 St. Andrews Rd.
๐น๐ญ Dukeโs Pad Thai | 904 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce
๐ฏ๐ต Hibachi House | 937 Main St.
๐ฏ๐ต Inakaya | 655 St. Andrews Rd. + 224 Oneil Ct., Suite 9
๐น๐ญ Kao Thai Cuisine | 1001 Senate St.
๐ M Vista | 701-C Lady St.
๐น๐ญ Mai Thai Cuisine | 2249 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
๐ฏ๐ต Menkoi Ramen House | 1004 Gervais St.
๐ฐ๐ท O-Bok | 1616 Decker Blvd.
๐ฎ๐ณ Persis Indian Grill | 245 Bush River Rd.
๐ป๐ณ Pho Viet | 9308 Two Notch Rd. + 2011 Devine St.
๐ฏ๐ต SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar | 807 Gervais St.
๐ฎ๐ณ Shalimar Curry House | 631 Main St.
๐จ๐ณ The Eggroll Station | 135 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia
Still not sure how you feel about trying these spots? Check out Chloeโs review of her international food tour on Decker Blvd.