About Us
Our Story
Welcome to K&S World Market, a family-owned international grocery market situated in the heart of Nashville, TN. Founded in 1995 by an Asian immigrant couple, our story began with a simple dream: to celebrate the rich diversity of world cuisine and bring it to the people of Nashville.
Our founders, James & Chon, came to the United States with a deep love for their home country’s food and a burning desire to share it with others. They quickly noticed that Nashville lacked the diverse grocery options necessary to create authentic international meals. This realization, coupled with their longing for the flavors of home, led them to establish K&S World Market.
K&S
A Nashville Icon
K&S World Market began its journey in a modest 900-square-foot shop at the bustling Farmers Market in downtown Nashville. Despite its small size, our store quickly gained a reputation for offering a wide variety of international groceries, fresh produce, and specialty items that were hard to find elsewhere.
Today, K&S World Market has grown from its humble beginnings to becoming the most recognizable one-stop shop for all your international grocery needs here in Nashville, TN. Our store proudly offers a vast selection of products from around the globe, including Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Whether you’re looking for authentic spices, exotic fruits, fresh seafood, and fresh produce to recreate your favorite international dishes, K&S World Market has you covered.