Uwajimaya is the model for how all Asian grocery stores should be - pristinely clean, well-stocked,…read moreand bustling. You can get both local and Japanese-imported ingredients, but also popular spices, noodles, and ingredients from other Asian countries, as well - truly an international grocery store. They frequently support local businesses, which will be on display in the bakery and refrigerated sections. Their selection of food and fun goodies are always on rotation, so every visit is different. They even have gauchapon machines at one of the entrance. During the holidays, like Lunar New Year or New Year's holiday, they will feature food related to the cultures that celebrate the respective holidays. Once, they even had a photo feature for fans to meet the singing voice actor of Jinu (Andrew Choi) from Kpop Demon Hunters. Another time, they had Hello Kitty visit. There's a food hall with some delicious food, including their store-brand, Waji's. Uwajimaya is a huge boost to the local community - so glad we have it right next to the light rail for accessibility too.

My son and his best friend have been nagging me for YEARS to come here so my wife and i did…read moreyesterday. My single, nagging question is "What took me so long??" No idea. The store's far larger than I'd imagined and carries far more stuff. The produce dept. got me right away when I found GREEN lemongrass (almost impossible to find in my county), black garlic, large fresh ginger--and garlic scapes (they call it spring garlic). I was especially hoping to find garlic scapes since I just discovered them and have already found a great stir-fry recipe for them. A also bought some soy sauces along with an XO sauce that are hard to find in regular supermarkets. Yes, I already have stir-fry plans for all of them. There's far more food stuff I could've bought but the question that decided me against it was "Who else in the house will eat it other than me?" The meats pre-sliced for Korean/Japanese dishes tempted me but were pricey. Besides I own a meat slicer. The one thing I didn't find which was my sole disappoint was Shaoxing wine, a Chinese rice win. They carried the cooking version but not the drinking one. Contrast that with shelves filled with Japanese sakes. I prefer Shaoxing for stir-fry dishes and already have some at home so the disappoint wasn't too great. We rarely get to Seattle so it'll be a while until we re-visit the store. The good news is that a new Uwajimaya will open in Tacoma next year. We plan to shop there a lot more often. Definitely a store worth visiting even if you don't cook Asian dishes. they carry all kinds of cooking stuff--including woks, rice makers, and lots of gadgets. Our son's friend even bought travel chopsticks. I told him he'll be required to whip those out at our next Chinese stir-fry dinner. He better like black garlic and garlic scapes.

I wasn't truly living before I encountered this cookie. Merely shuffling through life…read more.. The cookie is the best I've had. The outside was firm while the inside was gooey and soft and so fricking good. It also was still warm when I bought and ate it, which elevated the taste so much more. The peanuts and visible layers of peanut butter on the inside were perfection. My life has been changed. Please, if you're reading this, get this cookie. I would give up my non-existent first born for more of this cookie. (I'm joking...mostly.)

Disappointed by aggressive checkout monitoring regarding bag fees -…read more I(25M LGBTQI+) had an incredibly frustrating experience at the self-checkout here. While checking out, I used two paper bags and was confronted by an employee who essentially forced me to add the bag charges to my bill. While I understand there is a Washington state bag law, the employee's approach felt completely aggressive and unnecessary for a 24-cent issue. Metropolitan Market already charges premium prices, and being policed over paper bags at a self-checkout is an incredibly uninviting customer experience. I will definitely think twice before coming back to this location.

Trader Joes on Madison is a 10/10 every single time…read more Im fully aware that Im a bit obsessed with Trader Joes, but this location never really misses. It's always stocked, super easy to navigate, and the staff are always ridiculously helpful and friendly. Thats the secret sauce. Even with they're busy, the employees never change their attitude. Always super kind, approachable, and make you feel welcome instead of like a burden. *Cough Qfc, Cough* There are two places that just do not know how to disappoint. Trader Joes and Costco. They got the formula locked in folks. The BEST products, CHEAP prices, GREAT energy, and people who just seem to CARE. 5 Stars, every time.

Shopping in Seattle, Washington…read more.. The Trader Joe's canvas bags are so useful, strong, and reasonably priced! The original bag has navy blue colored straps. The new version has hunter green straps. I was hoping that this Capitol Hill location would have it... I didn't see a parking lot. I circled the block about three times and decided to park on the street around the corner. A clerk inside the store said they have a parking garage - enter from 17th ... UHG! I'll look next time. Since we don't have Trader Joe's in Hawaii, I like to bring snacks home, but I focused this time on those canvas bags and even got some mini canvas bags and the olive green insulated totes! I also looked at the greeting cards, fresh flowers, and new items. Thanks for the convenient restroom and friendly employees! We were able to find Joey, the mascot, and received stickers and lollipops as our reward! This was a fun shopping experience!

This is one of our go to grocery stores close to home…read more My favorite section is the bulk items where you just get what you need. Store prices are a bit pricier than other grocery stores but they sometimes have good sales and produce is pretty fresh. Staff is always helpful. Their self checkout section is convenient when the checkout lines are long.

Solid store with a good meat and produce department. Love the big board buys they come out with…read moreweekly. They would gain a 5 star rating if they didn't upcharge for simple things like sparkling water. The same brand is cheaper at the QFC down the block. This is true with multiple items. Why is that?

Shopping in Seattle, Washington…read more.. I've been to th8s Queen Anne location before! I like it because it has free underground parking! On this visit, I got one of those viral canvas tote bags... they're so popular overseas and are selling for around $40 when the original price is just $4.99, plus tax! The limit for the new green handled tote bag is 4 per customer. I also got some mini totes in the original colors of red, yellow, navy, and green handles. They're just $3.99, plus tax. The limit is 2 of each color. As usual, I looked at freshly cut flowers, greeting cards, and snacks. Everything is reasonably priced and the employees are very friendly and helpful! We found the mascot (a plushie monkey) and got free stickers as our reward (instead of a lollipop). It was a fun shopping experience!

It's a smaller TJs compare to the one by my house. My niece was visiting from out of state, and…read morethis one was the closest to the space needle. She collects the totes from different states. Plus we wanted to bring snacks to the stadium. My niece told me the prices here are cheaper that where she lives in Orange County CA. Good to know. Everyone was personable. Service was great.

In a "sketchy" area. Old store. Limited selection of groceries. Lots of beer and wine. Closest…read more"market" to our hotel near Pioneer Square Seattle, WA. Just be aware of your surroundings, especially at night

Has a little bit of everything. Close to the hotel so very convenient. Prices a little high but…read moreworth it for convenience

Amazing food! Service is above top par, and very welcoming atmosphere! I love the seats upstairs…read moreand the amazing commitment to quality!

Really cool Asian mart, dont have one in my area so it was fun looking through the different stuff…read morethey have to offer

I love Ken's . Even when the cashier reads my birthday out loud. The team is kind, knowledgeable…read moreand very helpful. There is a variety of product and they seem to always be stocked with what I need. Also the smash burger changed my life, I may name my first child smash burger now... my wife said we can settle for Ken .

Ken's Market is the center of our Phinney Ridge community. I shop there at least once a week and…read moreappreciate the friendly, helpful staff, the excellent deli and extensive greeting cards as well as the large wine collection.