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    Dainobu

    3.8 (233 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Jessica S.

    Out of the several Japanese supermarkets in this area, I think they have the best price for sashimi grade fish. Was really fresh

    Samantha L.

    My daughter works at this deli Very nice people, so far the better egg salad sandwich is delicious and the spicy chicken sandwich is well worth the price. And sailor moon soft drinks are always refreshing.

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    Audrey T.

    Small and very condensed Japanese grocery store. Provides good varieties of all things Japanese from freshly made food to condiments, snacks, and kitchen utensils and appliances. Bit overpriced like everything else is in the neighborhood.

    Lots of snacks for sale
    Jeannie T.

    I love this place! It's a very efficient mini Mart, convenience store and a Mecca of Japanese goods. You can buy almost anything from here - a local Japanese newspaper, toothpaste, a tube of wasabi, fresh veggies for home, or why I frequent here, to buy a complete lunch/dinner meal. Lots of food options - hot ramen and udon can be made to order, just proceed to the back of the store and order it there. Bento boxed style lunches pre-prepped and ready to be eaten as well as rice balls, salads, and sushi entrees to go. They also have a microwave in the store, for customer use should you need it, after you purchase an entree that needs to be heated up. Side note: they sell cakes, cookies and bread too both on the shelf or frozen section. I come here often just to buy the bottled drinks (ie Green Tea). Great prices and excellent selection considering the size of this store. It's long, railroad style aisles make for easy shopping and browsing. They even sell the hard to find exotic candy and treats that are only found in specialty markets or overseas. There's 3-4 registers open at a time - this should give you a clue as to how busy it gets (especially at prime lunch times) but it moves fast so don't be deterred by the line. This place and it's process is a well run machine. Efficiency as I've said, with a capital E. After visiting Japan, this mart comes very close to their convenience stores there. They know just what to stock and what to sell. A total neighborhood gem especially if you're living in the city and want authentic food without breaking the bank. Totally recommend.

    Miyako Mochi. So fresh and delicious.
    Jenny L.

    Wonderful place for healthy Japanese meals to-go at reasonable prices. Came here many times and got the chirashi bowl, sushi rolls, seaweed salad, and miyako mochis. Everything was fresh and delicious. The store itself is very narrow and crowded, but that's New York real estate. They have a variety of items such as seasonings, snacks, meat and fish, alcohol, and housewares. Great store for a busy person who lives and works nearby.

    Elika C.

    I love this Japanese grocery and probably come 2-3 times per week. If you're in Midtown East and don't want to walk farther than 8 blocks, to find a Dainobu. I'm all about onigiri (rice balls $3+)) and depending on when you go, they might have salmon teriyaki, spicy tuna, karaage, Apan, ume, etc. Very little filling and the rice can be hit or miss, the separated seaweed is the savior of these little rice balls. Dainobu also carries bento boxes, cakes, cookies, candies, lots of snacks and sweets in general, and a few household items and grocery items too. Friendly cashiers, but tight spacesbecause the store is very small

    The expiration says today, 6/23. Worst futomaki sushi I have ever purchased and I was raised on this type of sushi as a sansei. The rice was hard and overall it was tasteless. For $8.99 I expect a fresh, semi-sweet, non-crunchy sushi. I've noticed a decrease in the quality of their prepared foods over the years. Thoroughly disappointed with my latest purchase.

    White peach calpico
    Jason L.

    I came here often because I like Japanese food. Been here for years and found many unique stuff. The cuisines and dessert were handmade and import from Japan. Was my favourite supermarket. The chicken taste the best. Little spicy with garlic flavour. The price is fair. The calpico and aloe drinks were healthy and sweet. Had always grab these drinks with my snacks. Melon bread and cream puff were small sweet snacks as refreshment. Enjoy having these for meal

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