This is one of my favourite Japanese supermarkets in Vancouver that I buy Japanese ingredients and…read morefood. I bought some organic soy sauce, natto, and some other Japanese ingredients. I passed by their cooked food. The staff just took some freshly made sushi, rolls, onigiris, and other cooked food to the fridge from the kitchen. I took different items (see my photos). All of them were delicious and the pricing was affordable. There is a parking lot right outside the supermarket. Staff is friendly all the time. I highly recommend here if you look for Japanese ingredients and cooked food.

Great place for snacks and a quick bite to eat. Staff are always friendly . Great variety of food…read moreand drinks

Purely off the ready-to-eat food we had, I would 100% come again if I'm in the area…read more At 6pm on a Friday night, the last hour of opening, the offerings had understandably dwindled. However, there were still many options, at least 15+ aburi sushi and assorted sushi boxes, as well as 5 or so sashimi boxes. Prices for prepared foods are just a tiny bit above average, but the items we chose were fresh and very tasty, making them well worth the price. We picked up : * aburi salmon 6pc ($15) --- Solid for the price. A good, average aburi that's comparable to what you'd get at a restaurant. * hamachi sashimi 4pc med-fatty ($16) --- Comparable in both price and freshness to a sit-down spot. Great cuts. * warabi mochi ($6.50) --- not sure how they transport these or if they were ever frozen, but it honestly didn't matter. The texture was soft and chewy, nearly on par with the fresh warabi mochi I've had in Japan. If you're a warabi mochi fan, I'd definitely recommend picking one up. * hamachi collar $9.50 --- Pleasantly surprised to find such a decent meaty portion for under $10. The marbling looked incredible when we first saw it. Felt like a mythic find, although I'm not one who goes out of my way to find fish collars. We baked and broiled it for a delicious dinner :) For some quality fish in those boxes, I'd pay the slight premium for Aburi market's sushi/sashimi options over the average grocery store any day.

This was a cute Japanese market which offers a small variety of groceries, ready-made food and top…read moregrade meat in the butcher section. I grabbed a snacks. Some items were a bit pricey but not unusual for the type of items offered.

This is a foodie's paradise, but the only reason for the 4 stars is price of sashimi and meats. But…read morein terms of snacks and drinks, the prices are very reasonable for the variety that comes in and can't find anywhere else in town. My favourites being Yuzu Meltykiss, sugared Yuzu peels and specialty Calbee. The Kitkat selection is small from my experience (1-3 varieties) and T&T still remains the leader for me in that category. You'd be wrong to think that nearby Izumiya is identical, as Darumaya sells things more suited to an individual instead of family sized. Products are also more unique and different, with the store's small footprint making it like a maze with lots to discover. It's a great place to go if you're looking for unique snacks to mail to friends elsewhere or to share locally. Chips go for around $2.99-$3.99 a bag though. I also appreciate the thoughtfulness of the small drinks fridge beside the checkout, paired with the non-refrigerated drinks on another shelf. My foodie friend and I remark at the price of the frozen, vacuum sealed wagyu and fresh sashimi every time we go. We're not chefs, but they are both out of our price range, most likely attributed to import charges for a small establishment. However, if you can afford quality, I'm sure it'll be there. The sashimi is very fresh and prepared in house though, but having lived here so long, there are other places to get quality sashimi for less.

It's tight in here ! And with restrictions lifted it can get congested FAST ! ! For grocery items…read morethey're primarily snack-centric , but they do carry some basic Japanese staples . What impressed us most however is their sashimi selection , so unbelievably fresh ( for a non-restaurant ) ! Also their wagyu ( A3 - A5 available ) , ohhh-sooo-heavenly ! !

Do not get confused with Darumaya and Daruma grocery store. They are apparently two different…read morestores and not related. Darumaya is located in Richmond. It is surrounded by many other businesses. Parking is plentiful. I came here to check out some of the items they have on sale here. They have items that you can't elsewhere. Most of their items are from Japan. I picked up some sushi here for dinner. I got the Chirashi Don here. They have 50% off on sushi all the time. Not sure if you consider it a good deal when prices are already higher than elsewhere. However, their sushi are quite tasty. I would say this place is like a snack paradise. Yes they sell mostly candies and snacks.

I come to the store mainly for Japanese ice cream bars and bath salts…read more Although they have an amazing selection of premium meats and seafood that is displayed beautifully, if given the amount spent, it's almost the same cost or sometimes less depending eating a premium Japanese restaurant for wagu and blue fin.

This location is an interesting mixed branding of keeping the Osaka store name, while branded with…read moreT&T logo, T&T staff and fully stocked on T&T products. Ambiance is bright and spacious but its service is mediocre. So my favorite T&T locations have super dedicated managers and very helpful staff that are willing to go the extra mile even when busy. This spot is not my least favorite location and there are some helpful senior staff but they also have some staff here that would actually answer your questions with "I don't know" or "dunno, hmm, can you ask the other staff..." as if that's an acceptable service expectation at T&T...Tina would not be pleased. Food-wise, their sushi section is usually well stocked and their uni sashimi is quite fresh when they do carry uni. Though i should note that their uni sashimi are priced higher than Sungiven. The dessert and pastries section here are decent where you can find a whole cake for special occasions and pretty looking desserts and their hot foods section could consider adding more variety to its menu. Regardless of its store name, it is a solid supermarket, well stocked with Asian products including quality T&T branded snacks, korean beauty brands plus fresh fruits and plenty of food varieties.

i often drop by osaka when i'm at park royal and, honestly, i can't tell the difference between…read moreosaka and t&t. perhaps t&t leans more chinese while osaka has a slightly more japanese focus, but in terms of setup, product selection, and even the loyalty program, they're identical. like t&t, osaka is an excellent asian grocery store. while this location isn't the biggest, it still offers an impressive selection of fresh produce, seafood, meats, baked goods, sauces, and specialty items. whether you're looking for everyday groceries or hard-to-find asian ingredients, it's a reliable place to shop. on this visit, i was picking up a few ingredients for a potluck dinner, but i always find myself browsing the aisles longer than expected. stepping into osaka, it's easy to feel transported straight to asia. there's a faint smell of durian wafting through the produce section, a familiar scent for those who love the fruit and an instant giveaway that they carry fresh durian. during chinese new year, the store is especially festive, adorned with red and gold decorations, special holiday snacks, and a variety of red envelopes to choose from. it's one of my favourite times to visit, as the energy in the store feels extra vibrant. beyond groceries, osaka has a lot to explore. their live seafood tanks are always fun to check out, offering fresh selections you don't always find in other grocery stores. the snack aisle is a must-stop, filled with imported treats from japan, korea, and china. they also have a bakery section with fresh breads and pastries, a deli for quick and ready-to-eat meals, including the viral papa chicken and a range of household essentials. in addition to food, they even carry k-beauty products, making it a convenient one stop shop for more than just groceries.

The service is kind of non existent, esp if one doesn't speak Korean or Mandarin at the location. I…read morewasn't able to get service when asking the seafood department or inquiry of fresh rice cakes. What was notable for me is the variety of fresh sea lettuce, sea kelp and seaweed they carry here.

We were shopping in the area and came to here to see if I can find something quick to eat. The…read morestore was pretty busy, so it felt a bit crowded, especially with the narrow aisles. And the place felt a bit disorganized. But a lot to look at. I got the Kimchi Fried Rice from the hot food area, and it was decent. Helped satisfy my hunger.

I like to go for walks and while I'm out, I like to stop at some of the locall markets that I find…read morealong the way. Market Ribbon is one of the markets I like to visit. They have interesting drinks and I often find fresh foods for lower than I might find them in a big box chain stores. They sell Blackball dessert drinks here but they've gone up slightly in price from what they used to be, so I decided to just grab a bottled drink that was on sale. I picked up something called Coconut Shake. Also came home with a lemon for 79 cents. Places like Superstore may have larger selection but their prices can be ridiculously high. I like these smaller markets that carry fresh foods for signficantly less than big box retailers. Service was good too. I accidentally left my keychain (with keys attached) at the cashier register. I was so happy and relieved when the lady from the cash register ran out and told me that I'd left my keys. So glad that my keys were noticed very quickly and that the lady was able to catch me before I ended up straying too far.

After hearing so much about this Korean supermarket, I finally had a chance to come visit. Don't…read morelet the dumpy exterior scare you. Parking is plentiful in the lot in front of the building. The inside is definitely bare bones and on the smaller side. However, it was full of customers. They're doing something right. They have Korean snacks and produce. Special mention to their dedicated kimchi and ready to eat food section, which have items like tteokbokki (starch roles in sauce) and kimbap. Oh so tasty. Another thing worth mentioning - they have sashimi grade fish, and as of the time of writing, it is much cheaper than T&T. My only real complaint is that the checkout area is set up rather poorly. I just saw a pile of people by the counters and assumed I was in the lineup. Turns out the lineup actually goes down the aisle that is closest to the wall. Pro tip. This place is definitely on my radar now. Will be back more often to empty my wallet. Recommended.

Hubby showed me a photo of a box of Japanese curry that he was on the hunt for and it seemed like a…read moregreat excuse for me to pay a visit to one of our favourite places to shop for Japanese foods, Sakuraya. I had searched a different Asia supermarket earlier in the day and while that place had the brand that he was looking for, they didn't have the exact flavor that he was looking for. Sakuraya had it, and they were selling for a better price too than the other place that I had gone to earlier. They also had lots of 2 for the price of X number of dollars deals, and a good variety of brands to choose from as well. I picked up 3 boxes of the curry that my husband wanted and while I was there, I picked up a few drinks as well and a big bottle of Light Soy Sauce. If you're not fussy about best before dates, this is a great place to shop cuz they have so many great deals on products that are expired or expiring soon. After all, "Best Before" does not mean "No good after" right?!

The variety of Japanese products is many choice. Price is reasonable and location is convenient.read more