GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS AND MARKETS IN VILLACH

Whether you're an expatriate longing for a taste of home or an adventurous cook in search of new ingredients, Villach has something to offer to everyone.

For those who enjoy cooking at home, there are various international stores to choose from, where you can discover new ingredients, spices, and herbs. If you're more interested in dining out than cooking, Villach offers many international restaurants where you can savor diverse cuisines. Who knows, you might discover a new favorite dish or rediscover the flavors of home.

Here's a small selection of international shops and restaurants in Villach:

MARKETS FOR INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

• Ammu’s Greißlerei - Curry & Cook
  Location: Italiener Straße 8
  Products from: India
  Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068925638053
  At Ammu's small Indian grocery store on Villach's Italiener Straße, you can find not only all the special spices that make up Indian cuisine and delicious desserts from the Indian kitchen, but also enjoy meals to take away or dine in multiple times a week.
   
• Italmarkt
  Location: Maria-Gailer-Straße 36
  Products from: Italy
  Website: www.italmarkt.eu
  Italmarkt has everything you need to prepare a delicious Italian meal. This large store imports many unique products from Italy and even has its own cheese and delicatessen counter. As an added bonus, Italmarkt also offers meat and cheese platters that you can order for a party or event.
   
• multiSTORE
  Location: Widmanngasse 28
  Products from: Turkey and the Middle East
  Website: None
  Located in the heart of Villach's city center, multiSTORE has a lot to offer. Here, you can find spices, teas, Halal products, Turkish coffee, and other Middle Eastern specialties. In addition to groceries, multiSTORE also sells household items, shoes, and clothing.

In addition to the mentioned specialty markets, there are other international shops in Villach where you can find exotic ingredients. Some international ingredients are also available at supermarkets such as Interspar and Billa Plus.

RESTAURANTS MIT INTERNATIONALER KÜCHE

If you're looking to try something different from traditional Austrian cuisine, consider visiting one of Villach's international restaurants. Many of these restaurants were opened by immigrants and expatriates who wanted to share their culinary culture with the city. Enjoy a meal at one of these restaurants, and you might discover a new favorite dish.

• vEATnam
  Location: Italiener Straße 12
  Cuisine from: Vietnam 
  Website: www.veatnam.at
  VEATnam is a fantastic restaurant for fans of Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a comforting bowl of "Pho," the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with savory broth, among other delicious dishes. VEATnam was opened in 2018 by the sibling duo, Nam and Thuha Phung, and takes pride in bringing the flavors of Vietnam to Villach.

• Restaurant Dalmacia
  Location: Bad Bleiberger Straβe 1
  Cuisine from: Croatia
  Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100025678275410 
  Restaurant Dalmacia serves delicious dishes from the Dalmatian region in Croatia. Here, you'll find Balkan classics like Cevapcici and Burek, as well as typical Dalmatian seafood specialties. The fresh seafood on the menu, especially the Calamari, is highly recommended.
   
• Sakura
  Location: Völkendorfer Straße 6
  Cuisine from: Japan and other Asian countries
  Website: https://mysakura.at 
  Sakura has something for everyone - Bento boxes, wok specialties, sushi, chicken nuggets, and dishes from Singapore, Malaysia, and China. Although the menu primarily consists of Japanese dishes, this restaurant is especially popular for its lunch and dinner buffets, which include all-you-can-eat sushi.
  Asian cuisine enthusiasts will also find options at restaurants like The Wok, Mr. Wu or the newly opened Maki Tsika in September 2023.
   
• VAYFOOD
  Location: Völkendorfer Straße 14
  Cuisine from: Caucasus
  Website: www.instagram.com/vayfood 
  VAYFOOD, newly opened in Villach-Völkendorf in spring 2023, specializes in Chechen and Islamic cuisine. HAK graduate Khava manages the restaurant with family support and serves a variety of traditional Caucasian dishes such as Tefteli, Galnash, Tschepalg, Vay-Soup, Hingal, and a unique version of sushi. The food is Halal, and only non-alcoholic beverages are served.

In Villach, gourmets can expect a wide range of international restaurants and markets that will take them on a culinary journey around the world with new flavors to explore. Only a small selection of these is mentioned in this blog post. If you look around a bit, you'll notice that there's something for every taste in Villach!