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This spot being called a mini mart is quite accurate because true to its name, it's quite the miniscule spot, and they don't really pack the shelves like bodegas and other mini marts of similar size do. What they do carry are some basic Japanese pantry staples, like mirin, Japacurry paste, furikake, potato chips, pocky sticks, and kewpie mayo, so it's good if you need to restock on asian condiments and some snacks in a pinch. There's a short menu of food items and a small heated food section with dishes like oyakodon and onigiri. I had high hopes for this food, but it wasn't great. In particular, the $18 spicy salmon bowl used canned salmon, which had such a metallic and fishy flavor I didn't want to finish it. It was served with very plain rice and microgreens, and was overall a very bland and lackluster bowl for the price. The onigiri was similarly bland. It's great that Ridgewood has a spot for Japanese snacks and bites right in the neighborhood, but if I lived here and had the time I would absolutely venture farther for my fix of Japanese snacks.
My new favorite place in Brooklyn. Run don't wait to go to this special place. All my favorite things wrapped up in one spot. A taste of Japan and hawaii. Friendly wonderful service and just walking in you get hit with the wonderful aroma of the food. A must go to are the spam musubi, the katsu chicken sandwich, the tuna poke bowl, and the spam and egg rice bowl. You can't go wrong with those choices. Hot, big portions, fresh, and tasty ingredients. Anything up and down the menu is great even the curry rice. Definitely go for the mac salad as well. I will definitely be back as it's a gem.
The chicken karrage bowl is generous and balanced. Plenty of rice and chicken so that you're not left with a heaping cup of rice without chicken, or chicken pieces without a carby base. This was my favorite dinner of the week. The unexpected hit was the breakfast burrito. Perfectly stuffed--I have no idea how they fit so much in there. I had it over the course of two meals when I split it in half. Would 100% come back here again.
For a small shop, it has a few signature items that you would expect from Japanese cuisine, but definitely does not compared to the real thing pretty cool that they host local food shops and a pop-up fashion though feels like a real part of the community staff is very friendly
such a cute Japanese market in Ridgewood with the sweetest staff! i've tried their spicy chicken katsu sandwich and it's sooo good. be prepared, the katsu is HUGE. i always stop by for the grab-and-go section. they have a good assortment of snacks, beverages, cold sandwiches, and side dishes. love love love this spot!
Super small place and there was a white long line but the spam subi was delicious, I will be back for more.
I think I got the wrong thing for myself. The special teriyaki sandwich was too soggy and the bread broke apart too easily with the filling when I ate it. Also it uses a tad bit too much mayonnaise for my liking. My wife said it could use either crunch or acid to taste better. I agree with her. My wife spicy chicken katsu. Hers isn't soggy at all and pretty nice. The yuzu lemonade is ok.
I'm normally a burrito hater but Mama Yoshi converted me into a burrito believer. Their chicken sandwich is praise-worthy, but the spam breakfast burrito was really incredible. Lots of texture keeps it from being mushy, which is why I typically avoid burritos. Overall we loved everything we tried here, and appreciated their selection of Japanese drinks too. The breakfast burrito + milk tea combo was my idea of a perfect morning. One note: their space is small, and you need elbow room for their portion sizes. Plan accordingly.
I found Mama Yoshi through the Infatuation which recently featured their enormous chicken sandwich on Instagram. Since my partner and I are huge fans of chicken sandwiches, and we were going to a show in the area, we decided to stop by for a pre-show treat! We walked into the rather unassuming market and were greeted by the MOST friendly staff member. We placed an order for both the spicy chicken sandwich and the spam grilled cheese. They even let us customize the grilled cheese to only contain cheddar (my partner isn't the biggest fan of American cheese)! The market itself is fairly small, with a few seats inside and outside, but since we came at an off time, seating wasn't really an issue to find. After about 10 minutes or so, our sandwiches were brought out. Let me tell you, the spicy chicken sandwich was HUGE and probably could have fed 3 or 4 people on its own.. we didn't anticipate finishing either sandwich, but they were both so good that we did! One thing to keep in mind is that they currently have fairly short hours, so you have to go during the day or very early evening. Regardless, Mama Yoshis is 100% worth it and we will DEFINITELY be coming back.
This is a nice cute store. Not very spacious but there are some little areas you can sit inside and outside. I got the katsudon and the Mac salad. The katsudon could have been a tad bit more flavorful and crispy but it has been sitting out so I can't hold the crispiness against them. The onions,and picked veggies were flavorful. There gave quite a lot of meat and eggs. The Mac salad was pretty tasty and I was pleasantly surprised. A very filling meal and Id recommend.
Wow incredible new spot in Ridgewood. Suddenly of the best chicken sandwiches in NYC is out here in Queens, along with lots of other must try stuff, including the Spam Grilled Cheese. Make the trip here for the Spicy Chicken Katsu Sandwich, one of those types with a comically large piece of chicken on a tiny bun, which makes for an amazingly satisfying lunch. We grabbed an egg sandwich to go too and will definitely be back for more.
Pictured is the spicy katsu sandwich AFTER eating half of it. Yes, half. It's really that big. I assumed the chicken would be thin based on how big it looked in other pictures but it truly is a giant piece of chicken perfectly cooked through. The breading is light and crispy like typical katsu and the spice is delightfully tingly. The pickled onions, cucumbers, and mayo compliments the chicken so, so well. It comes with thin potato chips that's nice to munch on in between bites. The place itself looks like a deli but with Asian snacks. It's incredibly cozy and the hospitality of the employees was wonderful. This has to be my favorite chicken sandwich in all of NYC. The flavor, portion, and price will be hard to beat. Can't wait to go back.
Went halfsies w the homie on spicy/reg chkn sammy and they did not disappoint . Enjoyed the spicy one a lot but the classic had a nice sweet taste to it def its own vibe . Like the little grab and go stuff for convenience.
2 months ago
Visited on a Saturday at 1:24 PM and there was a short line. Spicy Chicken katsu sandwich was perfect, and the chips it came with were also so good. Also loved the mac salad and black sesame sugar cookie. Will be back!! read more
8 months ago
Great local spot in the Ridgewood/ Bushwick area. Stopped in for lunch on my way home. Had their spicy cauliflower dry rub katsu sandwich. This sandwich rested on a sweet glazed bun. And the cauliflower was battered in this American style dry rub katsu. Not to mention, it was the size of my palm. I needed two hand to eat. The cauliflower was fresh cooked as the florets were soft and steaming with every bite. The flavor of the battered crust was jam-packed. And the pickle that gently sat on top was a great addition. Will definitely come when in the area. read more
1 year ago
This spot being called a mini mart is quite accurate because true to its name, it's quite the miniscule spot, and they don't really pack the shelves like bodegas and other mini marts of similar size do. What they do carry are some basic Japanese pantry staples, like mirin, Japacurry paste, furikake, potato chips, pocky sticks, and kewpie mayo, so it's good if you need to restock on asian condiments and some snacks in a pinch. There's a short menu of food items and a small heated food section with dishes like oyakodon and onigiri. I had high hopes for this food, but it wasn't great. In particular, the $18 spicy salmon bowl used canned salmon, which had such a metallic and fishy flavor I didn't want to finish it. It was served with very plain rice and microgreens, and was overall a very bland and lackluster bowl for the price. The onigiri was similarly bland. It's great that Ridgewood has a spot for Japanese snacks and bites right in the neighborhood, but if I lived here and had the time I would absolutely venture farther for my fix of Japanese snacks. read more
My new favorite place in Brooklyn. Run don't wait to go to this special place. All my favorite things wrapped up in one spot. A taste of Japan and hawaii. Friendly wonderful service and just walking in you get hit with the wonderful aroma of the food. A must go to are the spam musubi, the katsu chicken sandwich, the tuna poke bowl, and the spam and egg rice bowl. You can't go wrong with those choices. Hot, big portions, fresh, and tasty ingredients. Anything up and down the menu is great even the curry rice. Definitely go for the mac salad as well. I will definitely be back as it's a gem. read more
The chicken karrage bowl is generous and balanced. Plenty of rice and chicken so that you're not left with a heaping cup of rice without chicken, or chicken pieces without a carby base. This was my favorite dinner of the week. The unexpected hit was the breakfast burrito. Perfectly stuffed--I have no idea how they fit so much in there. I had it over the course of two meals when I split it in half. Would 100% come back here again. read more
1 year ago
For a small shop, it has a few signature items that you would expect from Japanese cuisine, but definitely does not compared to the real thing pretty cool that they host local food shops and a pop-up fashion though feels like a real part of the community staff is very friendly read more
such a cute Japanese market in Ridgewood with the sweetest staff! i've tried their spicy chicken katsu sandwich and it's sooo good. be prepared, the katsu is HUGE. i always stop by for the grab-and-go section. they have a good assortment of snacks, beverages, cold sandwiches, and side dishes. love love love this spot! read more
9 months ago
Super small place and there was a white long line but the spam subi was delicious, I will be back for more. read more
I think I got the wrong thing for myself. The special teriyaki sandwich was too soggy and the bread broke apart too easily with the filling when I ate it. Also it uses a tad bit too much mayonnaise for my liking. My wife said it could use either crunch or acid to taste better. I agree with her. My wife spicy chicken katsu. Hers isn't soggy at all and pretty nice. The yuzu lemonade is ok. read more
6 months ago
I'm normally a burrito hater but Mama Yoshi converted me into a burrito believer. Their chicken sandwich is praise-worthy, but the spam breakfast burrito was really incredible. Lots of texture keeps it from being mushy, which is why I typically avoid burritos. Overall we loved everything we tried here, and appreciated their selection of Japanese drinks too. The breakfast burrito + milk tea combo was my idea of a perfect morning. One note: their space is small, and you need elbow room for their portion sizes. Plan accordingly. read more
3 years ago
I found Mama Yoshi through the Infatuation which recently featured their enormous chicken sandwich on Instagram. Since my partner and I are huge fans of chicken sandwiches, and we were going to a show in the area, we decided to stop by for a pre-show treat! We walked into the rather unassuming market and were greeted by the MOST friendly staff member. We placed an order for both the spicy chicken sandwich and the spam grilled cheese. They even let us customize the grilled cheese to only contain cheddar (my partner isn't the biggest fan of American cheese)! The market itself is fairly small, with a few seats inside and outside, but since we came at an off time, seating wasn't really an issue to find. After about 10 minutes or so, our sandwiches were brought out. Let me tell you, the spicy chicken sandwich was HUGE and probably could have fed 3 or 4 people on its own.. we didn't anticipate finishing either sandwich, but they were both so good that we did! One thing to keep in mind is that they currently have fairly short hours, so you have to go during the day or very early evening. Regardless, Mama Yoshis is 100% worth it and we will DEFINITELY be coming back. read more
2 years ago
This is a nice cute store. Not very spacious but there are some little areas you can sit inside and outside. I got the katsudon and the Mac salad. The katsudon could have been a tad bit more flavorful and crispy but it has been sitting out so I can't hold the crispiness against them. The onions,and picked veggies were flavorful. There gave quite a lot of meat and eggs. The Mac salad was pretty tasty and I was pleasantly surprised. A very filling meal and Id recommend. read more
Wow incredible new spot in Ridgewood. Suddenly of the best chicken sandwiches in NYC is out here in Queens, along with lots of other must try stuff, including the Spam Grilled Cheese. Make the trip here for the Spicy Chicken Katsu Sandwich, one of those types with a comically large piece of chicken on a tiny bun, which makes for an amazingly satisfying lunch. We grabbed an egg sandwich to go too and will definitely be back for more. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Pictured is the spicy katsu sandwich AFTER eating half of it. Yes, half. It's really that big. I assumed the chicken would be thin based on how big it looked in other pictures but it truly is a giant piece of chicken perfectly cooked through. The breading is light and crispy like typical katsu and the spice is delightfully tingly. The pickled onions, cucumbers, and mayo compliments the chicken so, so well. It comes with thin potato chips that's nice to munch on in between bites. The place itself looks like a deli but with Asian snacks. It's incredibly cozy and the hospitality of the employees was wonderful. This has to be my favorite chicken sandwich in all of NYC. The flavor, portion, and price will be hard to beat. Can't wait to go back. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Went halfsies w the homie on spicy/reg chkn sammy and they did not disappoint . Enjoyed the spicy one a lot but the classic had a nice sweet taste to it def its own vibe . Like the little grab and go stuff for convenience. read more
3 years ago
Okay so the prices are little high, the hours a little annoying but the food is great, incredible even. Love the variety of the grab and go sections. Would be an every day thing if it wasn't for the prices (which really aren't THAT crazy but just slightly higher than i'd want) but i'll settle for a little treat for myself every now and then read more
4 years ago
I picked up the chicken katsu bowl for my girlfriend and I. It was bomb, we both loved it. Under the chicken there were caramelized onions and oh my god... so good. I went back soon after and got both of us beef bowls. Same deal, delicious. The beef was really tender and had nice flavor. I think these dishes were specials, so they're not available everyday. I look forward to ordering something off of their menu though! Those sandwiches look mighty tasty read more
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Amazing spot in the neighborhood!! I ordered the spicy katsu sandwich which was a massive piece of chicken. Well worth the price, not dry at all, and has a nice crispy breading. The mart also has some prepackaged options and snacks. The shrimp tempura onigiri has very well seasoned sushi rice. I would eat here everyday if I could read more
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