Maligaya's Oriental Market

Maligaya's Oriental Market brings Filipino and Asian groceries to Champaign, Illinois, home to the University of Illinois, serving both the Filipino community and international students with imported products and specialty items. The name maligaya (meaning happy or joyful in Tagalog) reflects the Filipino spirit while the oriental market designation indicates broader Asian product selection. This grocery store provides essential ingredients for Filipino and Asian home cooking that mainstream supermarkets don't carry. Champaign's university community creates demand for international groceries, and Maligaya's serves Filipino families, Asian students, and curious locals seeking authentic ingredients. The market serves as an important cultural resource where Filipino families can find familiar products and maintain their cooking traditions.