THE IRISH TIMES: How to shop at an international grocery store: the best sauces, dumplings and pickles
Tips and tricks from the businesses bringing east Asian, south Asian and eastern European ingredients to Ireland
2026
Egg & Kimchi Croissant Cups
They take something as simple as a croissant and turn it into a buttery, crispy base for a rich, savoury filling.
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Ube Oreo Ice Cream with Matcha KitKat
The base is made with ube, which gives it a naturally sweet, vanilla-like flavour and a beautiful purple colour that makes it instantly eye-catching.
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Aromatic Duck Pancakes
There’s something special about gathering around the table, assembling your own pancakes, and building each bite just the way you like it.
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Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu Cake
This Vietnamese coffee tiramisu cake is a fusion dessert that brings together two things I really enjoy: the bold intensity of Vietnamese coffee and the creamy comfort of a classic tiramisu-style cake.
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Hong Kong Style French Toast
Crispy on the outside, soft and rich in the middle, it’s a café classic that turns simple ingredients into something indulgent and satisfying.
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Spicy Pork & Tofu with Jasmine Rice
Pork mince adds savouriness, while the sauce delivers warmth and depth with chilli bean paste and black beans.
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Chicken Pad Thai
Finished with peanuts, lime, and herbs, it delivers restaurant-style flavour in under 30 minutes.
Crispy Peking Beef with Fried Noodles
This dish combines two favourites in one plate: crispy beef in a glossy sweet-and-sour style sauce, paired with wok-fried noodles.
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