Shop local at Marché ASIASIE 2025, Montreal’s premier pan-Asian market

Every spring, Montreal cracks open a world of flavours, crafts, and cultures in one of the city’s most dynamic spaces. Marché ASIASIE returns to Time Out Market Montréal from May 22 to 25, 2025, bringing with it a packed celebration of Asian heritage, community exchange, and culinary discovery.

Whether you’re a Mahjong shark, a sucker for saké, or just hunting down the best handmade dumplings in town, this four-day cultural market is one of the best things to do in Montreal this May.

Organized by ASIASIE, a non-profit founded by Yasuko Tadokoro and Thien Vu Dang—creators of beloved events like Japan Week, POCHA MTL, and YATAI MTL —the market has grown to be a the place where Montreal builds meaningful bridges between Quebec and Asia through food, design, and shared culture.

Where, When, and What to Expect

Marché ASIASIE fuses market vibes with community meaning: Don't think of this as a shopping trip, but as a cultural deep dive. Any day you visit will have you catching the scent of Cambodian lemongrass, getting schooled in Japanese calligraphy, or joining a roundtable on Asian identity in digital spaces.

Last year drew over 10,000 attendees, and 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger.

Location

Time Out Market Montréal (705 Ste-Catherine Ouest, 2nd floor of Eaton Centre)

Dates & Hours

• Thursday, May 22: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 23: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 24: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 25: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

What to Expect

Over 40 vendors representing cultures from Japan, South Korea, China, Cambodia, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and more. Think street snacks, artisanal teas, K-beauty, heritage textiles, and small-batch sauces you won’t find in your local supermarket.

Don't miss the opening night on Thursday, May 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., a media and community kickoff at Time Out Market—expect guest speakers, early access to vendors, and a buzzier-than-usual first night. Register here to attend.

Cultural programming through Marché ASIASIE includes:

• Live workshops on traditional arts and crafts
• A giant traditional costume gathering
• Asian table games night with Mahjong and more
• Two roundtable discussions: "Cultural Appropriation: Navigating the Line" and "How Creators Can Support Asian Entrepreneurs"

A pan-Asian tapestry of craft, culture, and cuisine

Marché Asiasie brings together artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs whose work speaks to the depth and diversity of Asian heritage—both traditional and contemporary. Representing countries across East, Southeast, and South Asia, this year’s participants offer an expansive range of products that reflect the textures, stories, and aesthetics of a truly pan-Asian market.

From Vietnam to Japan, Cambodia to Nepal, the stalls are a mix of edible delights, handcrafted objects, and creative expressions. Shoppers can expect everything from plant-based sauces and fermented pantry staples made with time-honoured techniques to playful keychains and stickers inspired by kawaii culture.

Jewelry ranges from delicate woven beadwork to statement rings cast in molten silver—some referencing mountains, others made with healing stones or floral motifs.

There’s food you can eat on the spot from vendors at Time Out Market Montréal and food you can take home: Japanese wagashi sweets, soft choux desserts layered with pandan or pork floss, and cold nut milks prepared with care. Candles come shaped like cartoon cats or poured into minimalist tins that recall childhood candy brands from across Asia.

You’ll also find wellness items like miso powder, artisanal kimchi, and koji for home fermentation—as well as stationery, calligraphy, and traditional garments like the Japanese kimono.

Together, these makers present more than just goods. They reflect the growing influence of diasporic creativity and culinary memory. They’re rooted in specific cultural traditions but shaped by new contexts—where a Vietnamese coffee roaster sits alongside a Japanese calligrapher, and a Cambodian jeweller shares space with a Korean pickle fermenter.

All together, it’s a collective expression of what it means to be Asian in Montreal, right here and now.