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    4.1 (148 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Prepared foods
    Cal L.

    For a boutique Japanese grocery store with a kitchen making traditional Japanese fare and sushi, this place is INCREDIBLE. It's on my way to work, and I can always count on them for reliable quality and a strong selection of Japanese prepared and packaged foods. They also sell staples for any Asian kitchen - sauces, mixes, noodles, etc. My favorite part of this store is the prepared foods area, where you can get fried chicken, okonomiaki, takoyaki, fried fish, and other prepared food items! It's small and the checkout area isn't always the most efficient, but it's clear they make do and do a great job with the space they have. What a gem for the neighborhood - and they have another on the east side just past grand central and another one further south on the middle / west side in the 10s or 20s.

    Wesley K.

    Good, but for some reason I am under the impression that the branch by 14th Street is like better. Just the product selection and the quality of things. This location felt lackluster. Still a good place to get items, but something about 14th Street Dainobu eclipses here. Would only come back if mega desperate.

    Noodles!
    Joseph M.

    Cute Japanese boutique. Although it's small, they pack a lot of good treats, noodles, and drinks! There are also spices and chips that can be difficult to find. This is a perfect place to stop for pre packaged sandwiches and sushi rolls! The cashiers are friendly enough, but it's annoying they try to sell you a $2 bag every time you go.

    Promo on the weekends
    Rebecca C.

    Little Japanese grocery store with pretty much everything you need. I stopped by to get frozen packaged udon and chili garlic sauce. I didn't end up getting the udon because they were mostly single or 2 serving packages that I thought weren't worth the price (I was looking for a package of 5-6 servings). The chili garlic sauce was pretty on par in terms of price (compared to Target). I'm attaching their promo for 40% off frozen food on the weekends. I think I'll come back to buy the frozen gyoza (if that qualifies).

    Spicy chicken
    Lydia C.

    Cool store w a lot of variety for snacks, food, and products. came here on my lunch break and saw they had onigiri. This onigiri was not the best I've had as the chicken was just stuck to the rice in froand the rice wasn't as sticky as sushi rice. Was $2.39 for the chicken and i got two. The total came out to $5.20

    Fresh cream fruit sandwich
    Jing Y.

    We stopped by because our hotel was nearby and I wanted to try the fruit sandwich. The fruit sandwich was good- not too sweet. However, the sandwich does have a little bit of the "fridge smell" but it didn't bother me. Another thing is that there is only half pieces of fruit inside- What you see is (in the picture) is what you get.

    Anna H.

    Conveniently near my office just less than a 5 mins walk. The premade lunch boxes and bento boxes are kept refrigerated so you have to microwave your food. I bet it would taste way better if they just kept hot temperature as so many other Japanese/Korean food grocery stores...just saying! I was staring at a few and debating from a rice ball to curry cutlet over rice (I am not the biggest fan of boring white rice and they tend to give more rice over meat), Yakisoba with Chicken Karaage...you are coming back with me to my office. Under $8 for lunch...such a sweet deal! I microwaved my food for 60 seconds. The wheat noodles gives me an after taste probably from the sauce that they use to stir fry the noodles. Mmmm tempura squid was still crispy and yummy. The Chicken Karaage's skin isn't as yummy when the skin was at least crispy. Overall cheap spot for lunch, snacks, icecream and etc.

    Sushi assorted
    Alesa W.

    This grocery store has such a great selection of takeaway food (with microwaves in the back for reheating). Sushi quality was good and not that expensive!

    Storefront
    Jennifer T.

    Normally I would buy my Asian items at h-mart in k town, but I like to stop by this small Japanese convenience store on my way home if I want a treat. If I'm in a pinch they have a great selection of all the Japanese sauce bases which can include basic substitution for other Asian condiments. Their ready made meals are pretty affordable, and they have two microwaves in the store so you can reheat your meals if you're picking up a bento on your lunch break. A plus for me is that I can usually find a tub of seasoned pollack row in their freezer when I don't feel like shopping around for the good stuff. Sometimes I just want mentaiko without the fuss. You can also find a decent selection of miso, tofu, natto, etc at competitive prices. Their udon and soba noodles are cheaper than other stores, comparative to hmart. They also sell household items and plenty of dried goods and teas. Produce is on the pricey side but if you're in a pinch and you need Asian produce and you're stuck in midtown the price may be worth the convenience. For a tiny convenience store they pack a lot in.

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    Great spicy takoyaki!!! So flavorful! I wish I could've tried more of their stuff! Small store!

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    Great Japanese market with authentic dressings, lots of Japanese stuff. Support local shops

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    Cute small Asian market. Fresh and shelf staples. Good location near Central Park . Many to-go meal selections. take away only.

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    On average, when are the prepared foods mostly sold out?

    Do they sell udon here?

    Yes! There is a refrigerated prepared food section on the right as soon as you enter. They have various types of udon combinations and other prepared foods to be warmed up. They also have a microwave if you want to eat it soon but there are no… Read more

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    Such a cute little Japanese grocery shop that you would never even find just walking by.

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