We made a day trip to explore Davis and stumbled upon this store while walking through downtown. We were excited to see that this store had a wide variety of Japanese and Asian offerings. However, our experience turned sour shortly after entering the store. The cashier, in the middle of helping another customer, reprimanded my husband for throwing away an empty cup in their trash can. Her facial expression and tone of voice was obviously upset and stern, as if we brought in a ton of trash to put in her bin. That experience alone made us feel unwelcomed and we left immediately. Like lady, who the hell hurt you so badly that you're upset at an empty cup thrown in the trash. This review was left moreso to let management know of their employees level of customer service. And well, if she was management, then that is just a shame to treat customers that way. read more

What a fab pulpits mini treasure trove! This store is small but filled to the brim with great little finds. I am a stationery girl so I was obsessed with all the little bits of cute stationery that had for sale. I got a few items for a couple of dollars a piece. Not too bad for pricing! Service was very friendly. The cashier was very knowledgeable. read more

Omg this is the coolest store! So glad we got to check it out while having dinner in Davis. They have everything! Snacks, stationary , Sanrio , manga, beauty products. Could have spent a lot longer here. We got some ramen noodles, togarashi seasoning, cute pencils and caramel panda cookies! Amazing selection, fun vibes! read more

Kobe Mini Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

I was walking around Davis and saw this place . It is really cool. They even have two floors which you don't notice from outside. There are so many neat Japanese products here. It is nice to have them in one place. However the prices here are pretty steep. But if you want it you want it so splurge hehehe. read more

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The stuff here is pretty overpriced but not bad. THERE'S A BASEMENT FLOOR!! lots of kpop anime and plushies there. top floor has a lot of good snacks albeit expensive. The workers here are pretty nice and soft-spoken here, too read more

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Kobe Mini Mart in downtown Davis is a Japanese Store that has a little of everything Japan. There are 3 floors of Japanese offerings: - 1st floor carries snacks, candy, food, art supplies, Anime items, keychains, convenience items and kitchen items. - 2nd floor are the gatcha toys, blind boxes, collectibles as well as the learning center where you can take Japanese lessons. - Basement is the Kobe Underground where you can find cosmetics, skin care products, Manga, books, stuffed animals, scale model kits, t-shirts and tote bags. If you are looking for something Japanese, check out Kobe Mini Mart where you can find a little Japan in Davis, CA. read more

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THE BEST BEST BEST ANIME STORE! I bought my Miku figure there magi madoka magica stickers toilet bound hanako-san Yuri on ice ! read more

Kobe Mini Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

Very cute shop in Davis, they have anime merch kpop merch and a lot more I would highly check it out when your in the area. They also have a up and downstairs area also with more stuff to explore! Prices are kinda steep for some things such as the cosmetics stuff but other than that it's great. They also have stationary stuff read more

Everything inside was soo amazing the people working there were soo friendly too I love the down stairs soo many manga and k pop stuff down there too!! Would totally recommend to visit!! read more

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This place is an incredible and the staff are wonderful, friendly people. I definitely recommend!

My fiancé and I love to stop by this mini mart any time we're in Davis. This place is 3 stories, floor 1 being the mini mart, floor 2 has anime and the learning center, and the basement has a bunch of different stuff like books and stuffed toys. You can always find something when you come here. We came by last night and the gentleman working was super friendly and welcoming. We ended up just getting a couple snacks and a drink. I definitely recommend :) read more

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Rude customer service by a cashier named Cienna/Sienna. She looks annoyed with every customer and thinks everyone is there to steal something. The cashier was unwelcoming and unfriendly to the children who visited the store. She even snatched something away from my daughter as she was playing with it out of curiosity. I will not be bringing my business here again. read more

Lots of manga, keychains, and snacks! They have everything you'd need even makeup or K-pop albums. It's super comfy and they play awesome music like straykid. The cashiers are very nice and the owner is fun to talk to! read more

This place is pretty cool! They have so much in such a little store hence "mini mart." Honestly I got the vibe of a mom and pop type store filled with lots of different candies, desserts, ramens, even little trinkets and stationary sets!! Super cute store! The staff was super kind and offered if we needed help finding anything specific when we came in. There are no drinks allowed in the store so they have a little table that you can leave your drinks on right outside the door! We ended up buying little Japanese candies that were by the cash register and they were super delicious. I forgot the name but they were honeydew flavored cubes coated with a layer of edible rice paper candy.. so yummy! read more

I came across this place while casually strolling around downtown Davis with a friend. I am so glad we ran into this spot. This is a cute little Japanese mart that sells all sorts of stuff -- anime merch (keychains, stickers, posters), plushies, stationery, snacks, bathroom items, manga, EVERYTHING. One cool part about this place is that there are stairs leading to a basement floor which has a study area for people to hang around. It feels so homely and cozy. I bought a Popin' Cookin' kit as well as a cute little Corocoro Life plush that is now hanging on my car's rear view mirror as my lil' driving buddy! read more

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I was leisurely bebopping around downtown Davis on a recent lazy weekend afternoon. I eyed this place... Kobe Mini Mart. The sign distinguished itself as a Japanese mini mart. My curiosity was peaked, so off I go venturing in. So glad I did. This place sells a bit of everything. I was a bit awe struck with all the inventory. You do not normally find a place like this outside the Bay area. Even Sacramento does not have a shop like this. They have Japanese and Asian candy and snacks; food staples such as rice, noodles; frozen foods including mochi; cold case of Japanese sodas; deli hot buns; plates/bowls; plushies; and stuff that I am not hip enough to understand. That stuff is Funko, anime character keychains (which reminded me of shrinkee dinks), stickers, cards, figurines, model kits/paints/brushes, and toys. Get this, they have a whole other floor which I did not go see. More stuff!! read more

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Kobe Mini Mart is a charming place that provides Japanese food and other grocery items. They have a mini manga lounge and skin care products at the bottom level of the store. I wish they could expand their manga lounge to make it more inviting for people to read. They also carry a few anime goodies like cute keychains and standard toys. read more

Cashier was super nice, the store wasn't busy at all and it was very quiet and cute inside! Almost like a more homey daiso?

Really felt in my element here. As a Caucasian man raised around Japanese media, I've always felt extremely in touch with Japanese culture. The ambiance was very pleasant and Nihon-like. Despite being a small place, I left with a bigger heart. It was very kawaii (meaning cute, for those who don't speak Japanese). My only complaint is the downstairs section was slightly less erotic than it was in the past. At the very least, put the scandalous figures on display guys! Either way, it was kakkoii (meaning cool). I'll return once they restore my Nezuko to her home, of which I'll promptly take her to mine. read more

Really cool store in the Davis area with some Japanese snacks and a whole bunch of key chains, toys, mangas, etc read more

Kobe Mini Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

Cute little mini mart for a college town. Their food/snack section was a tad over priced but I understand there is not a lot of competition in the area. For gifts, I would rate the place 4 stars. For food, maybe 2 stars. Which is why I settled on 3 stars. read more

Such an adorable mini mart! We were waiting on our food from Honey D next door and decided to take a peek. Pleasantly welcomed as we entered, we were not harassed for browsing. They have quite the variety of food items not available in traditional markets. It sure was neat to see all the things they offer for sale. Felt like gaining five pounds just looking at all the tasty treats. Everything from delicate pastry, frozen desserts, unique candies, even chicken wing flavored chips! Naturally we bought a bag LOL We will be back! Spotted some lovely Japanese stationery and will check it out when we have more time. Thank you again for offering a nice variety of things to buy. We certainly commend your friendly customer service. read more

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Update: the more I come the more I want to buy everything!! I love looking through the blind boxes, the stationary, and the stickers. And yes I own 3 or 4 of their stuffed animals. I also like stopping by for popsicles or ice cream. read more

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Super fun mini-mart with snacks, stationery, and more goodies! I walked out with some super smooth gel pens. *squeal*

The store is really cool. There's a lot of stuff in herePack into a small place. You can find what you need from stuff to dry with stuff to display and of course stuff and just have for no reason. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Me and friend stumbled across this place while walking in downtown Davis and we were immediately drawn to go inside. There are so many anime things and cool keychains and toys. I want to buy everything honestly. It was very tempting to buy a lot of things haha. I liked how there was a variety of things, like gifts, stationary, snacks, plushes, etc. It's a very fun place to be in. The staff was super friendly and helpful and made me feel welcome. I will say a lot of the things are a bit pricy but these are things you can't find anywhere else nearby. Can't wait to go back! read more

Kobe is a Daiso/ convenient store hybrid! They have your basic oriental snacks, drinks and cute lil' trinkets. Kobe has a nice size shelf dedicated to instant noodles, a good selection of sweet and savory snacks and a cold drinks section. You can get school supplies and basic household essentials here, too. Make your way down the flight of stairs into their ample lounge and you can use their hot water dispenser and microwave to heat up some instant eats. However, you have to be quiet as a mouse in the process because the chances of people studying downstairs is pretty high. So STFU and use your indoor voice or don't speak at all. It would probably be okay to play silent library tho. Hopefully, it won't be like that all the time because they have games such as jenga and connect four off to the corner of the lounge. How can you not be loud with jenga and connect four?! Overall, I'll always stop by here if I'm in the area. They have a lot of neat snacks and items, although they can be a bit on the pricey side. It's worth the browse. read more

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I love this store! It offers a great variety of anime merch and Japanese snacks. Employees are always friendly and helpful. read more

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Great specialty market it has two floors with loads of toys and bowls downstairs food and stationery upstairs

I accidently stumbled across this store when my grandparents and I were walking around downtown Davis. My grandma popped in to look for some washi tapes and we ended up spending a lot of time in there. We looked at all the cute little things, and eventually found our way downstairs where they have a neat hang out area. Very cool! I also went back here later on to buy some Japanese ingredients for some dishes I wanted to make, I found everything I needed plus more!!! read more

If I lived in Davis, I'd honestly be here every day. This is one of those shining lights in a land of darkness kind of places when it comes to Asian snacks and anime goodies. It's amazing how they have so much packed into such a small space. Even though it might seem like a hole in the wall from the outside, you can pretty much find at least something that you'd want inside. Aside from the often hard to find Asian snacks and groceries, they even have a pretty solid anime section as well if you're into that sort of thing. It's definitely a cool spot to check out in Davis, especially if you're into the sort of stuff they sell here! read more

Interesting little find in Downtown Davis. Went to summer school at UC Davis eons ago and there was nothing like this back when I was here. Small convenience store with Asian snacks, knick knacks, stationary, and trinkets. If you've got a hankering for some Pocky or need to make something like Japanese curry or musubi, likely you would find everything you need here. read more

So many cute things in the store in addition to mini mart foods. There are lots of cute stationery and gift items. I picked up a few varieties of potato chips and snacks that you don't get at regular mini marts for my husband to try. His favorite were the chicken flavored ones. read more

Really cool store to check out in Davis, unfortunately they have some bootleg keychains, acrylic stands and desk mats. Really disappointing since the store has a lot of great stuff to offer. There's a whole Japanese market, a manga section, a lot of official merchandise and prize figures. There's some scale figures too but they are pseudo displayed behind the register so goodluck figuring out what's for sale and what the pricing is without bugging an employee. I didn't bother since it was busy when I was there. Interesting that u can preorder figures to the store I'm impressed they offer that. I'd rate higher if all the merchandise was legit read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH. They literally have everything you need - Delicious snacks, cold drinks, ramen, frozen food, a microwave, water kettle, free WiFi, cute stationary, plushies, knick knacks, and a whole room downstairs designated for studying and playing games. I would always look forward to studying here, as it's a lot more picturesque and calm than studying at the campus library. What really makes this place is the store owner, Thomas. He is hands-down one of the sweetest, friendliest, most respectable and welcoming people I ever met in Davis. One day I had lost my phone downtown, and as he was walking out of the store after closing he let me back in and looked at security footage to see if anyone had taken it or where it might be. The fact that he took the time to do that for a customer, especially after closing, was so respectable. I don't know many people who would do that. He would always ask me how my day was or how I was doing when I would come into the store, and it really made my day just having these conversations with him. Another time I had an altercation with someone at the store, and he asked me if I was okay after which was super sweet of him. I'm really gonna miss this place! Check out this gem and have a chat with Thomas if you ever have the chance c: read more

Great Japanese store with lots of snacks and all the cute stuffed animals I wanted to buy!! read more

Kobe Mini Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

Cool little store with lots to see and try. We walked in to look around and walked out having soend over $34 on snacks and treats. lol Can't wait to return and try some more stuff! They also have a huge assortment of Pocky. Can't wait to try the Almond Crunch and Chocolate Banana Creme Pocky's. The Frozen Wafer Sandwich was absolutely delicious. I have a new favorite frozen treat! read more

Kobe Mini Mart - Huge Pocky tin! Great gift for a Pocky lover. - International Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

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While slightly overpriced, Kobe mart is a much needed place that provides a great selection of Japanese and Korean snacks, basic Japanese ingredients, Japanese drinks, cute writing utensils and adorable plushies. The basement is a study lounge that is comfortable, has tons of charging ports, a hot water dispenser, and microwave for all of your studying snack needs. The wifi is really slow during peak hours, but otherwise it is a great place to study! read more

Kobe Mini Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Davis, California

For the shopping experience, I give it 3 stars. I came hoping it would have more grocery-type items (like Kim's mart does) but it has a lot of Asian snack items (which Ho Ho's market got covered) with some other random household products (cups, toys, beauty tools, manga). So if Ho Ho's...sorry I meant if Kobe Minimart has more grocery items that would be more desirable, although to be fair Kim's is closer to my house so I may go there anyway. I LOVE THE STUDY LOUNGE THO (totally earns this place dat 4star) and my friend loves it too. Spacious, comfortable seating, and has free WiFi, microwave, hot water (no cups, it's for instant noodles that you can purchase upstairs) and occasional free snacks. Some reviews didn't like that it was empty but I like to think of it as "undiscovered" . I like my study spaces to not be crammed with people. In many ways its ideal for college students...if you're thirsty, buy a drink (they're cheap!) if you're hungry, buy instant ramen and use their free hot water (and forks) to eat it, and their snacks are cheap too. You can theoretically stay here for hours, pounding out an essay and avoiding that crazy ex boyfriend of yours. Is Kobe 24/7? So what makes this place stand out is the study lounge. Wishful thinking: I would totally pay to RENT those manga books and read them in the lounge...kinda like a manga cafe deal, charge per hour perhaps. Just wishful thinking with no expectations. (UPDATE JAN 2018 I CAME DOWN TO THE LOUNGE AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY'RE ACTUALLY SETTING UP A MANGA CAFE THING?! WHEEEE!!!) Business ideas: rent the lounge space out to organizations (like what Davis Cards and Games does...they use their location to host card game tournaments and DND events). There's a tv here I see. Good for movie nights or group meets. UC Davis has an anime club you know. read more

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It's always nice to have more options for Asian snacks and supplies. Kobe is quite limited in what they stock, primarily snacks and drinks. Since things are imported from Japan they're a bit on the pricier side. I usually pick up some Japanese bread rolls, shrimp chips, or mochi. They have a very nice seating area downstairs, perfect for hanging out, studying, or board games. WiFi works really well and the tables are spaced out well. Limited outlet seats though. read more