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ASIAN SPECIALTY FOODS

Premium Thai ethnic & Asian specialty foods for global markets.

Authentic Thai ingredients and specialty foods for importers, retailers, restaurants, foodservice operators, and Asian-grocery channels — fresh, dried, mixed and private-label formats.

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  • Retail & Foodservice

    Both channels

  • Export Ready

    Documented

  • Authentic Thai

    Direct sourced

  • Dry & Fresh

    All formats

  • Custom Packing

    Private label

OUR SPECIALTY FOOD SELECTION

Eight categories that stock an Asian-grocery aisle

Built for distributors and ethnic retail chains who need a full Thai-pantry stocking partner — fresh herbs through dried spices through ready-to-cook private-label.

  • Thai Herbs
  • Curry Ingredients
  • Dried Spices
  • Specialty Vegetables
  • Foodservice Packs

Specialty category showcase

Click Request Quote on any category and we'll confirm SKUs, pack format, lead time and shipping options for your destination — within one business day.

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    Asian Specialty

    Thai Herbs

    Fresh Thai herbs used in restaurants, Asian-grocery channels and foodservice. Hand-picked, cleaned, packed for short transit.

    Examples
    Holy basil, Thai basil, mint, coriander, sawtooth coriander.
    Format
    Fresh
    Packaging
    1–5 kg pack
    Best shipment
    Air Freight
    Buyer use case
    Asian grocery stores, restaurants, foodservice buyers.
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    Asian Specialty

    Curry Ingredients

    Mixed-SKU sets ready for curry-paste production or restaurant prep. Combine fresh chili, shallot, garlic, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass.

    Examples
    Chili, shallot, garlic, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass.
    Format
    Fresh / mixed order
    Packaging
    3–10 kg carton or mixed carton
    Best shipment
    Air Freight or Sea Freight depending on order format.
    Buyer use case
    Asian-restaurant chains, curry-paste manufacturers, foodservice.
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    Asian Specialty

    Dried Spices

    Sun-dried Thai spices and herbs — long shelf life, sea-freight friendly. Available in bulk and retail formats.

    Examples
    Dried chili, dried lemongrass, dried kaffir lime leaves, dried galangal.
    Format
    Dried
    Packaging
    Bulk pack / retail pack
    Best shipment
    Sea Freight or Air Freight depending on urgency.
    Buyer use case
    Distributors, retail private-label, food processors.
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    Asian Specialty

    Specialty Vegetables

    Less-common Thai produce that defines authentic dishes — hard to source elsewhere.

    Examples
    Bamboo shoot, pea aubergine, Thai eggplant, morning glory, banana flower.
    Format
    Fresh
    Packaging
    3–10 kg carton
    Best shipment
    Air Freight (delicate); Sea Freight (stable like bamboo shoot).
    Buyer use case
    Asian grocery, ethnic restaurants, foodservice.
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    Asian Specialty

    Aromatic Ingredients

    The aroma backbone of Asian cuisine — garlic, shallot, galangal, lemongrass, ginger. Year-round volume.

    Examples
    Garlic, shallot, galangal, lemongrass, ginger.
    Format
    Fresh
    Packaging
    5–10 kg carton
    Best shipment
    Air or Sea Freight depending on volume and destination.
    Buyer use case
    Asian grocery, restaurants, distributors, food manufacturers.
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    Asian Specialty

    Ready-to-Cook Packs

    Pre-mixed kits for retail or HORECA — tom yum set, green curry set, massaman set. Private-label friendly.

    Examples
    Tom yum set, green curry set, massaman set, Thai soup set.
    Format
    Mixed fresh pack / private label
    Packaging
    Retail pack / foodservice pack
    Best shipment
    Air Freight
    Buyer use case
    Asian grocery retail, foodservice prep, gifting.
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    Asian Specialty

    Foodservice Produce

    Bulk packs sized for restaurant kitchens — pre-trimmed, kitchen-ready, HORECA-grade.

    Examples
    Pre-cut lemongrass, sliced ginger, trimmed chili, prepped curry mix.
    Format
    Fresh / kitchen-prep
    Packaging
    Bulk plastic crate or carton
    Best shipment
    Air Freight
    Buyer use case
    Restaurants, hotel kitchens, foodservice operators.
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    Asian Specialty

    Asian Grocery Essentials

    A complete stock list for Asian-grocery aisles outside of Asia — fresh, dried and frozen options.

    Examples
    Curry pastes, spice jars, herb pouches, dried noodle bases.
    Format
    Mixed fresh + dried + frozen
    Packaging
    Retail packs
    Best shipment
    Air & Sea (mixed-SKU container loads).
    Buyer use case
    Asian grocery distributors, ethnic retail chains.

QUALITY GRADES

Three grades. Pick what fits your channel.

  • P

    Premium

    Top-tier ingredients with tight quality spec. Right for premium Asian-grocery shelves and foodservice gifting.

  • A

    A Grade

    Standard retail-grade. Right for everyday Asian-grocery stocking and HORECA replenishment.

  • S

    Standard

    Foodservice and processing grade. Cosmetics relaxed; flavour and aroma on-spec.

PACKAGING & EXPORT

Built for the journey

  • Air Freight

    For fresh herbs, mixed sets, and ready-to-cook packs. 1–3 days transit.

  • Sea Freight

    For dried spices, bamboo shoot, frozen specialty SKUs. Container-volume economics.

  • Packaging Options

    Bulk, retail packs, jars, foil pouches, private-label artwork. 7-day artwork lead.

  • Cold Chain Handling

    Pre-cooling, reefer truck, reefer container or air pallet — temperature-monitored end-to-end.

POPULAR

Top-moving specialty SKUs

  • Thai Herbs
  • Curry Ingredients
  • Dried Spices
  • Bamboo Shoot
  • Kaffir Lime Leaves
  • Ready-to-Cook Sets

WHY BUYERS SOURCE SPECIALTY FOODS FROM US

Six reasons buyers come back

  • Authentic Thai Sourcing

    Direct grower and producer relationships. No private-label fakes, no surprise substitutions.

  • Careful Sorting & Packing

    Every order graded against the agreed spec. Photos shared on request.

  • Export Documentation

    Phytosanitary, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list per shipment.

  • Custom Mixed Orders

    Mixed-SKU containers and private-label retail-pack runs are standard for us.

  • Air & Sea Freight

    FOB, CNF, CIF — single quote covering everything you asked for.

  • Global Distribution

    Active in 30+ markets with strong specialty-food channel relationships.

SUITABLE BUYER TYPES

Who we ship Thai specialty foods to

  • Importers
  • Distributors
  • Supermarkets
  • Asian Grocery Stores
  • Restaurants
  • Foodservice
  • Food manufacturers

FAQ

Specialty FAQ

Which products are best for Asian grocery stores?
Curry-ingredient sets, dried spices, ready-to-cook packs, and Asian-grocery essentials are our most-shipped specialty SKUs to Asian-grocery distributors.
Can you support mixed orders?
Yes — mixed-SKU container loads are standard, especially for Asian-grocery distributors. We coordinate the load plan with you.
Do you offer fresh and dried options?
Yes. Most herbs and aromatic ingredients are available fresh (air-freight) and dried (sea-freight). We confirm at quotation.
Do you offer FOB, CNF, or CIF terms?
Yes — all three. We quote on your preferred incoterm or recommend the right one for your supply-chain setup.
Can you support custom packing and private label?
Yes. Pouches, jars and cartons can be packed to your branded artwork. Lead time: 7 days from final approval. Minimum-run depends on the format.

Looking for specialty Thai ingredients or custom packing?

Mixed-SKU containers, private-label artwork, and ready-to-cook sets are our specialty. Quote within one business day.

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