10x best international supermarkets in Nijmegen
In Nijmegen, you can find a wide range of international products in supermarkets. Think Turkish, Greek, Slavic, Oriental, Surinamese specialities... and so on. We have listed 10 of these supermarkets for you. Enjoy your meal! Or rather: Afiyet Olsun? καλή όρεξη?
1. Dünya Internationale Supermarkt
At Dünya Internationale Supermarkt on Couwenbergstraat, you can find a wide range of international products. The supermarket gets reviews like “they really have the best baklava here,” “you get value for your money,” and “perfect supermarket for all things foreign.”
2. Lale Market
Visit Lale Market on the Daalseweg for Turkish and Greek specialities – think fresh vegetables, fruit, and nuts.
3. Toko Palee
Toko Palee, just behind Plein 1944 towards Kronenburgerpark, is run by a married couple. The shop sells reishi mushrooms for tea, as well as healthy herbs like fresh laos and turmeric. The difference between this toko and the other ones are in the details.
4. Özer Can Bazar
Visit Özer Can Bazar on Burghardt van Den Berghstraat for Turkish specialities.
5. Amazing Oriental Nijmegen
In the Dukenburg Shopping Centre you can visit Amazing Oriental Nijmegen. This Asian supermarket has more than 10,000 brands from Asia. Fan of bubble tea? Get it here!
6. Toko Weuro
Toko's are shops with Oriental and sometimes African and Surinamese products. Nijmegen has several in the city; for example, Toko Weuro on Augustijnenstraat. There you can find the sweet kind of Kikoman soy sauce, delicious ginger beer, and typical 5-spice spices. Their prices are also very reasonable!
7. Aris Market
At Aris Market on Van 't Sant street, you can find bargain products every day. It’s a supermarket, bakery and butcher's shop in one. Tip: visit the shop for their daily offers of all kinds of fresh products!
8. Sahin De Echte Groenteman
Sahin: the best greengrocer for 15 years now. Sahin De Echte Groenteman can be found on Steenbokstraat. Think Turkish bread, salads and tzatziki.
9. Anushka Market
At Anushka Market you can get food from different Slavic countries, trying to bring different cultures together.
10. Toko Rinus
Toko Rinus on Steenbokstraat has been a household name in Nijmegen for over 50 years. This Asian supermarket carries a wide range of Oriental products and offers fresh meals and snacks. The Toko also provides catering on demand.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
"It's quite cliché, but the first thing that really surprised me was how good the bike infrastructure was. I saw people cycle in suits or in dresses – this was really surreal to see, someone so well dressed, but then on a bike."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
"I’m a hairstylist and a fully licensed cosmetologist in America, but it took quite some time to be able to work here. Because I’m from the US, I needed a residence permit to register my business with the KVK."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sudipta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sudipta, Bangladesh
"I’m originally from Bangladesh, but I did my graduate degree in Gothenburg in Sweden, so I had already lived in Europe when I started looking for jobs after my graduation and found a company here in Nijmegen."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Masha, Ukraine
Expat life in Nijmegen: Masha, Ukraine
"I moved to the Netherlands on the 12th of May 2017. I remember the day, because it divided my life into a ‘before’ and an ‘after.’ I was born and raised in a small town in Ukraine, with around 30,000 people."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Ken, Belgium
Expat life in Nijmegen: Ken, Belgium
"I moved to Nijmegen in January 2018 and I’m working here as a journalist. Originally, I’m from the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. But before moving to the Netherlands, I lived in Brussels for seven years."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Kyran, Aruba
Expat life in Nijmegen: Kyran, Aruba
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Romane, France/Indonesia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Romane, France/Indonesia
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Rahmi, Indonesia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Rahmi, Indonesia
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Emilios, Cyprus
Expat life in Nijmegen: Emilios, Cyprus
"What I like most about the Netherlands is the Dutch. Sometimes, Dutch people can get a bad rep for being a bit stingy or cold, but I find people to be quite welcoming."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Marta, Croatia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Marta, Croatia
"I’m in my third year now and both the study and the city topped all my expectations. When I decided where to study, I wasn’t paying a lot of attention to the city I was choosing, so Nijmegen was a pleasant surprise."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Janek Peters, Germany
Expat life in Nijmegen: Janek Peters, Germany
"Comparing Nijmegen to Düsseldorf, I don’t miss living in a big city. It’s more anonymous and people don’t put in as much effort into being nice to each other. Here, you are more likely to run into people you know and it's way less grey and loud."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Hanna-Rea, Estonia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Hanna-Rea, Estonia
"Culturally, I think Estonians and the Dutch are quite similar. I didn’t have a huge culture shock moving to the Netherlands. I had to get used to biking under any weather conditions, though, and the sirens at the beginning of the month."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Pablo, Mexico
Expat life in Nijmegen: Pablo, Mexico
"For me, the greatest treasure of Nijmegen is its people. I've had the privilege of meeting some of the most welcoming and fun individuals here. Friends that I call family now."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Dagmara, Poland
Expat life in Nijmegen: Dagmara, Poland
"I came here initially for one semester but liked it so much that I requested the exchange to be prolonged for another one. During that time, I met my partner, who is German but has done his whole studies here."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Hannah, United Kingdom
Expat life in Nijmegen: Hannah, United Kingdom
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Dim, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Dim, Romania
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