You're never far from a world of flavour

Living near Edinburgh gives you access to a rich variety of international food stores offering authentic ingredients and traditional produce from across the globe.

Whether you’re looking for a taste of home or want to share your favourite recipes with friends, there’s no shortage of options just a short journey from Heriot-Watt University.

Below is a list of popular international supermarkets across Edinburgh, many of which are directly accessible by bus from Heriot-Watt Campus.

🥢 Asian and Oriental

• Matthew’s Foods Edinburgh Longstone (Oriental/Asian), 36 Inglis Green Road, EH14 2ER

• Lang Yu Chinese Supermarket (Chinese), 61 Nicolson St, EH8 9BZ

• Starlight Chinese Supermarket (Chinese), 25–29 Clerk St, EH8 9JH

• Aihua Chinese Supermarket (Chinese/Asian), 36 West Crosscauseway, EH8 9JP

🌍 Middle Eastern & South Asian

• Maqbools Supermarket, 36 Potterrow, EH8 9BT

• Rajah’s Supermarket, 33 Albert Street, EH7 5LH

• Bismillah Food Store, 3 Nicolson Square, EH8 9BH

• Aliza Supermarket and Halal Butcher, 114 Gorgie Road, EH11 2NR

• Rahman’s Supermarket, 73 Gorgie Road, EH11 1LH

🍢 Indian Stores

• Krishna Foods, 233 Gorgie Road, EH11 1TU

• Good Food Asian Supermarket, 302–306 Gorgie Road, EH11 2PP

🌶️ Multicultural Stores

• Spice of Asia (Asian, African, Middle Eastern), 398 Gorgie Rd, EH11 2RN

🌍 African Markets

• De Africa, 163 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB

• H M Foods, 339 Calder Rd, Edinburgh EH11 4AH

🍴 Turkish & Mediterranean

• Akdeniz Mediterranean Supermarket, 82–90 Leith Walk, EH6 5HB 

🍞 European & Continental Delis

• The Polski Smak – 112a Gorgie Road, EH11 2NR

• Falko: Konditormeister – 7 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4HN

• Valvona & Crolla – 19 Elm Row, EH7 4AA

🚌 Convenient Transport from Campus:

Most stores are reachable within 20–55 minutes via direct bus routes such as 25, 34, or 35, with stops at key destinations including Forest Road, Gorgie City Farm, and Stewart Terrace. The most clustered districts include Gorgie, Dalry, Newington, and Leith, perfect for a weekend grocery trip or cultural food exploration.

No matter where you’re from, you’re sure to find familiar flavours and new favourites just a bus ride away.