Looking for ingredients for a foreign dish? Try these niche markets in the Jackson area

Kiara Fleming, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Updated ·2 min read

Are you looking for ingredients for a recipe in a specific cuisine, perhaps Mediterranean or Indian?

You may not always find some of the essential ingredients for such cuisines at your regular grocery store.

Never fear, though, Jackson and the surrounding area have you covered with plenty of niche markets that stock merchandise to meet the specific needs of a demographic within the area.

Below are five niche markets in the Jackson and surrounding area that cater to the needs of different niche groups in the community.

Aladdin Groceries

Aladdin Groceries offers some of the best Mediterranean and Greek foods in the area. Not only does Aladdin stock products and ingredients from overseas, the store also has the Aladdin Mediterranean Grill restaurant inside as well.

Location:

  • 740 Lakeland Drive, Jackson

Mediterranean Grocery & Café

Mediterranean Grocery & Café offers not only café food but also offers a grocery store inside that has Mediterranean items, such as processed deli meats, bacon, hams and more.

Location:

  • 6712 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland

The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market is an upscale grocery store chain that offers local produce, fresh fish and other seafoods, prepared foods, wines and more.

Location:

  • 1000 Highland Colony Parkway St., Ridgeland

Whole Foods

Whole Foods
Whole Foods

Whole Foods offers natural and organic grocery items, housewares and other products such as wines and non-GMO choices of vegan items and special diet options.

Location:

  • 4500 I-55 N. Interstate 55, North Frontage Road, Jackson

Mr. Chen's Oriental Supermarket

Mr. Chen's Restaurant and Grocery is located along I-55 in north Jackson.
Mr. Chen's Restaurant and Grocery is located along I-55 in north Jackson.

Mr. Chen's Oriental Supermarket is known for its authentic Chinese options and homemade blends of meat, poultry, seafood or chicken with fresh vegetables to create unique dishes at home.

"We have a variety of everything that a customer may want," said Amy Ling, head cashier at Mr. Chens. "We specialize in Asian dishes and items from our supermarket that anyone can make at home, and we also have a Mr. Chen's restaurant that customers can dine-in or order take-out."

Location:

  • 5465 I-55 North, Jackson

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