I have been there dozen of times and can say that quality is always consistent. Their sushi rice is well seasoned and the fish in the varieties that have fish tastes fresh. As for their bentos they are generously portioned and well priced. They are refrigerated so the rice and entree items need to gently reheated....remember to separate them from the mac/salad, pickles (tsukemono), and other cold sides. They are not of the same quality as what you get in a fancy restaurant but the are less than 1/2 the price: I see them as a bargain. I just wish that customers who show up only to buy the 50% off Rush Hour (after 5:00 PM) clearance of bentos and sushi would actually shop for other items so that the store can make a profit. read more

FYI: They discontinued 50% Rush Hour/Happy Hour! Disappointed. I wonder what they do now with their end of day/week leftovers?

Randomly needed some hardware and was in the neighborhood so gave the store a try! Came at around 2pm and there was still some sushi!!! Great sushi for the price. Lots of selection for Asian foods. It's smaller than other Asian grocery stores but I like that they have a wide deli selection during lunch hours. read more

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I like supporting indie, mom-and-pop businesses and Maruta Shoten is one of them. This spring, my hubs and I went there a couple of times. Some things are good, some not. It's a mixed bag. For example, we enjoyed the ohagi (sweet rice balls covered with red bean paste) that are offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at $4.75 for two. We also like the 6-piece gyoza for $3.99 and the spam musubi for $2.50. Their version of chicken karaage is also good (don't have a price for that). But the poke don with salmon was $9.99 and the fish tasted kinda off that we took a few bites and dumped it. Not sure if I would try any of their sushi after that experience. Haven't bought anything from their grocery and beauty and bath sections, but so cool that they offer these products. Like that a place like Maruta Shoten exists in Seattle. Next time we're in Georgetown, we will likely try them again. read more

Maruta Shoten - Had a delicious standup and takeout lunch at their Bloom N Bites event. We got spam musubi, fried chicken karaage, gyoza, and ohagi. - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been going to this store for 2 years on a monthly basis and highly recommend it. PROS: - Great location, small parking lot with space in front and back. Parking is usually very tough so plan accordingly - fresh food, hot food, well stocked. They do seasonal items too which I really like. - they've started hosting small food truck events. Tres sandwich truck is also available sometimes. - friendly staff and always nice, inviting and accommodating! Very well trained. - Store is small but always clean and well maintained. You can get grocery items too. - minimal frozen section CONS: - they've increased the prices on everything without any increase in portion! Since the children took over, they've hiked up prices twice within a year for, what I've learned from folks, due to "wanting more profit margin." These people are greedy and charging restaurant rates for grocery story sushi and food which is despicable and makes zero sense. - the new owners did an Asian food trucks event inside their already tiny parking lot. I feel like they are doing everything hoping something sticks. Why crowd such a small parking lot? I went to check them out but the prices were atrocious so i left. The simple mom and shop vibe is now gone thanks to these nonsense price increases that are just for profit. I hope the old owners return so we can get the mom and pop shop feel back and friendlier prices. Maruta Shoten has lost its identity and I cannot call them affordable or a mom and pop shop anymore. I'm very disappointed and hope common sense comes back to these managers and they go back to what the prices were. read more

What happened??? They used to have their deli food available all the time and had great sales that brought people in (50% off deli and sushi items in the afternoon). They recently changed everything. They no longer offer the 50% discount on deli items in the afternoons; their deli is completely closed on Mondays; and when the deli is operating, they offer a fraction of the items that they used to. I went last week and there was no karaage and they weren't going to make anymore...at 11:15 am. They also put out a tiny fraction of the sushi that they used to offer. I went today (a Monday when the deli was closed) and the woman standing at the cash register didn't even look at me when I walked in the store and saw no deli and no customers. There were zero customers in the store at noon when it was packed with a line out the door almost every time I went last year. The woman at the register seemed really irritated at sensing someone was hoping to buy their deli items. Maybe they're intentionally sabotaging their own business? If that's the case, it's working! I watched four other people walk up and turn around in disappointment today when they realized there was no deli food. I've been a customer for 20 years. Not anymore. I'll be trekking to Uwajimaya from now on. To anyone considering stopping by, I would go the extra four miles to Uwajimaya. At least you'll have a selection there! read more

Stopped by for the first time during their Midwinter Aloha event with other vendors and really loved it. The food selection and service was great--fresh, hot, and reasonably priced. If you're from Hawaii and familiar with Japanese markets, this will definitely feel like a go-to spot for ready-to-eat food, plus small grocery and beauty items. We tried the inari, ahi, ika, and chicken karaage, everything was very tasty and fresh. The quality really stood out. Wish we lived closer because we'd come here often. Prices felt fair for a mini-mart style establishment. read more

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If you're a Seattleite, you know about Maruta Shoten in Georgetown. They have the best California Rolls in Seattle and if you go during their Happy Hour at 5pm, it's 50% off. If I come during the lunch time, I also love to get a Chinese Deli Combo at their Hot Foods Bar. Make sure you pick up some Chicken Wings and Croquettes. And if you go on other side, you can do all your grocery shopping and find all your Asian ingredients. They have an extensive ramen aisle as well as sauces. The staff are so nice here and I love talking to everyone at the Hot Foods area. This is one of my favorite grocery stores and I always stop in when I'm in Georgetown. read more

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I used to visit the deli regularly at lunchtime for takeout, but after an experience that left me deeply disappointed, I have decided not to return. While waiting in line on one occasion, I noticed an older Japanese female employee engaged in a warm and familiar conversation with a Japanese customer whom she appeared to know personally. When preparing the customer's order, she placed a noticeably larger portion in the takeout box than she had given to others. As it happened, the customer had ordered exactly the same item as I had, making the difference in portion size quite apparent. I certainly understand that employees may develop friendships or personal connections with customers. However, those relationships should never affect how customers are served. When people pay the same price for the same item, they should be able to expect the same level of service and the same portion, regardless of who they may know. What disappointed me most was not the amount of food itself, but the apparent lack of fairness. Small acts of preferential treatment may seem insignificant, but they can undermine a customer's trust and confidence in a business. I have always believed that a well-run establishment should maintain a consistent standard of fairness and professionalism toward every customer. This is particularly noticeable in comparison with Uwajimaya's food court, where I have never had an experience that gave me reason to question such fairness. I do not wish to make this personal or unfairly criticize any individual. Nevertheless, I believe customers are entitled to expect equal treatment, and I found this experience sufficiently troubling that I no longer feel comfortable returning to this deli. read more

I used to visit the deli regularly at lunchtime for takeout, but after an experience that left me deeply disappointed, I have decided not to return. While waiting in line on one occasion, I noticed an older Japanese female employee engaged in a warm and familiar conversation with a Japanese customer whom she appeared to know personally. When preparing the customer's order, she placed a noticeably larger portion in the takeout box than she had given to others. As it happened, the customer had ordered exactly the same item as I had, making the difference in portion size quite apparent. I certainly understand that employees may develop friendships or personal connections with customers. However, those relationships should never affect how customers are served. When people pay the same price for the same item, they should be able to expect the same level of service and the same portion, regardless of who they may know. What disappointed me most was not the amount of food itself, but the apparent lack of fairness. Small acts of preferential treatment may seem insignificant, but they can undermine a customer's trust and confidence in a business. I have always believed that a well-run establishment should maintain a consistent standard of fairness and professionalism toward every customer. This is particularly noticeable in comparison with Uwajimaya's food court, where I have never had an experience that gave me reason to question such fairness. I do not wish to make this personal or unfairly criticize any individual. Nevertheless, I believe customers are entitled to expect equal treatment, and I found this experience sufficiently troubling that I no longer feel comfortable returning to this deli. read more

Checked this spot out while I was in the city. Such a cool spot!! Has lots of fresh food and hot food you can order. I just came back from Japan and this place def had some things that I saw in Japan which was nice. I tried their salmon bento box, and the cream puffs. It was yummy! I would def come back and try other things!! read more

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Cute Japanese store with lots of delicious deli options Friendly staff, service is always excellent Price is relatively fair and flavor is always just right read more

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Asian quickie mart in Georgetown! Ive been frequenting Maruta Shoten for years. Its my go to stop for a quick take out lunch fix since I have an office in the area. A nice variety of ready made sushi and sashimi to choose from. They also have a take out counter for hot foods panda garden style. I will usually grab sashimi and some pre-made grilled fish for lunch. The market has some Asian staples but not is not a full on grocery store. More of a grab and go situation! read more

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Every time I went to Maruta, I saw people bought the Chinese deli & they got a lot of food. However when I went there recently & I bought it, they only gave me so little compared to what I've seen people were getting. So disappointed. read more

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Another Georgetown hidden gem! This Asian grocery store has a deli counter and serves bento boxes, fried food, sushi, and even Chinese deli items. They have really good prices on food and definitely more bang for the buck. For lunch, I picked up a tray of the mixed sashimi, 1/2 lb of chicken kaarage, and spicy tuna and salmon poke. The karaage was crunchy and still piping hot. The sashimi plate was also fresh and decent sized slices. The poke bowl was a good portion and had edamame, seaweed salad, onions, and tobiko. In addition to deli items, this is a full grocery with decent selection of sauces, noodles, teas, and other goods. This store reminds me of Shima's Supermarket in Waimanalo. Service was friendly and efficient. They have outdoor high tables for dining. Parking is available. read more

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Whenever I'm in Georgetown, I make it a point to stop by Maruta Shoten. I enjoy their hot bar and chicken karaage by the pound. The sushi and miso cod are good options too! The garlic wings are next on my list. read more

Maruta Shoten - All the favs - black cod collar, chicken karaage & spam musubi - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I pre pre ordered a big platter of chicken for an event at my house. It was a little confusing on where to go inside the store but it was pretty efficient. There was a bit of time to walk around and I almost picked up some Kim bap, but opted to pry myself away and just stick with the plan. It's convenient and something I will do again. read more

Side quest of the day: stopping by Maruta Shoten. I mainly came for their deli items, which included everything from sushi and poke to a variety of hot and cold dishes. I was craving poke and got the spicy tuna, it was only $10! It's not as saucy as what you'd find at typical poke spots, but the fish quality was really good. I also tried the sushi rolls, and they tasted freshly made as in the rice was still soft. The karaage had great flavor, though since it was sitting under the heat lamp, it lost some of its crispiness, I'd recommend tossing it in the air fryer at home. Service was great and quick! Everything seemed reasonably priced. The grocery store itself was cool and gave off that authentic Japan feel. Definitely a fun little stop if you're in the area. read more

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This is a Japanese grocery store that is most famous for their bento boxes and sushi. They have happy hour after 5pm for 50% bento and sushi which is a crazy good deal, since the bento boxes cost no more than $10 to begin with and large enough for a meal!!! Prices shown below are regular price, so imagine 50% off - Salmon bento ($9.25) - salmon is dry but flavorful. Rice is good, and they have tamago which is nice. - Chicken karaage ($8.99) - well seasoned, not the best but satisfies my cravings adequately. The egg is hard boiled. Mac salad is okay. The potato croquette was so good. Pickles and sweet potato were okay. - California roll ($5.45) - 6 large pieces. The sushi rice is too vinegary but the imitation crab is pretty good. Dipping it with the soy sauce and ginger enhances the food. - Washington roll ($7.45) - 6 large pieces. Salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and cucumber. The rice here is better and the salmon is quite fresh. I love this roll. - Egg Fu-Young with rice ($5.25) - egg, imitation crab, flour. Relatively simple and inexpensive to make but still hits the spot. They do limit the bentos to 5 a person which is nice since the 50% off makes these items' prices too good to be true. Imagine $3-5 for a meal made beautifully with lots of variety! With this rule, there were still plenty of bentos available even at 5:15pm (revisiting the area after a 20 min line to checkout) All of the above for less than $20 after tax!! 4 filling meals. All you need to do is microwave 60-90 seconds (as they recommend if you microwave with the container directly) and you can enjoy the bento, since they're served cold. Downsides are parking can fill up quickly as people visit ahead of time in anticipation of happy hour pricing but there's another lot next to it (separate entrance from the street) that had ample parking. And also 5pm is a small window since they close at 6pm and for most including me, I had to brave rush hour traffic which is especially disgusting on Thursdays. Food is 3/5 but value is 100/10 so it's really hard to not give a 5 stars. Prices felt like I am back in a 7/11 or FamilyMart or Lawson in Japan except that I didn't need to book a flight and fly many hours to get there! read more

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Great Japanese grocery store that carries lots of Japanese goods, groceries, and prepared food. I came here specifically for the prepared food section as I heard it was big and fairly affordable. I was shocked at how much variety they had! They have rice, bowls, sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, etc. I was there around 11 AM on a Saturday and there were lots of options. I settled on a bento box that came with a few pieces of sushi, chicken karaage, mac salad, a croquette, rice, and a few other things - all for $8.99! This was a perfect bento box to eat for lunch - I was very satisfied with the portion. I did some shopping as well and thought the grocery prices were fair. I will definitely be back again! read more

Maruta Shoten - Bento box $8.99 - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So disappointed with maruta. Used to do most of my shopping there. Went today, still no tofu, no take out dinners (the fridgerated ones) no salmon with the same kasu. read more

What an absolute gem this place is. Top tier quality sushi at a great price is not something you experience often. Masquerading as an unassuming grocery store this place has a wide selection of rolls, Sashimi and Bento. I was in and out quickly due to my 2 year old but next time I will be taking a full lap to get the total scope of everything offered at this swiss army Japanese market. read more

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I remember when I first discovered Maruta Shoten. It was pre pandemic. I would always drive passed and was always curious to know what this place was. I decided to walk in one day and to my surprise it was one of those gems I only told a select few people about. It was great then and is still great even now. What is it? It's a local Japanese market that carries a variety of Japanese goods and groceries. Some you may find at other local groceries and some you may find at Asian specific markets. As well as food for take out. What I mainly go here for? I come for the ready made/packaged food and take out as well as their hot bar. More specificly if you're into sushi like sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. If you're into bentos and dons( rice bowls with accoutrements) The quality of the food is satisfyingly good in relation to the time it takes to get your food, pay and leave to be on your merry way. My go to items to get here are the packages nigiri to go as well as the packaged aburi salmon sushi to go. I do recommend coming around noon or slightly earlier. Try to make it before the rush to increase your chances of a better selection. It's risky but they do have a happy hour near close in where they discount the remaining items. You just might be disappointed at your options. read more

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I come here for their bento. Their deli is one of the best in the South End when it comes to quality, freshness, and deals. I also like supporting local grocery stores. They've been around since the 90s. My former co-worker was the one who told me about this place. She was an Auntie who grew up in the area and she loved sharing her restaurant stories with me. She's long since retired but I appreciated being the beneficiary of her Seattle restaurant/food knowledge. I like to park on the west side of the building. The best time to come is before the lunch rush. That's when you get the best selection plus you have more room to move around. They have Happy Hour too. read more

Our South Seattle go to for quick Japanese take out and market. We've been going to Maruta for years. Often we stop by the deli and take out coolers for a snack or meal. Marutas has a hot counter until 3 PM. You can order a meal from there as you want. We love and eat most of what they offer. Favorites are the fried food(especially the chicken wings and karaage), different bowl meals, sushi rolls, and plate meals. They also have Asian snacks and staples. Nothing innovative, just solid food and value. read more

Truly love this Japanese Store! It's a hidden gem located in George Town. They have all sorts of authentic Japanese dishes! You can also find a hot lunch with many different types of dishes. The staff are always helpful, kind, and friendly! It's a great place to pick up lunch or dinner. It is also very reasonable! You will not be disappointed! read more

Stopped by here on our drive back from Seattle and wanted to check this place out. The market was small but had plenty to offer. There's plenty of parking behind the building. Upon entering the store, we noticed the store is divided into two sections with one going towards hot/cold foods while the other side is your typical grocery essentials. We immediately head straight to the hot and cold food section. We came around lunch time and there were plenty of bentos selections for easy grab and go. There was also a small ordering counter for hot foods. The workers were friendly and assisted us right away. We decided to try their fresh made karaage and katsudon. For the cold foods section, we were having a hard time choosing what to get. So we decided to get a variety of bentos and a California roll to try. Overall, the prices were very reasonable and the quality were fresh. We definitely bought too much on our first trip but it was a great splurge! I do like this concept similar to Hawaii. I'm so glad this place has so many Japanese food options especially if I want something quick. I will definitely come back again whenever I'm around the area. read more

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I believe it approximately 2:30ish when I was here today, New Year's Eve. Managed to grab the last CA roll. The deli section was nearly empty! I was not really surprised but I was surprised. I suppose based on the reviews they sell out fairly quickly. Yummy CA rolls though. And the price can't be beat. I had the gyoza pot stickers for a picnic lunch at nearby Seward Park. Delicious! The little side of sauce was so good. Not a straight soy sauce, but a vinegar style soy sauce. Salty and tangy. A perfect accompaniment with the pot stickers. I also got some miso soup paste, noodles, tofu and seaweed. Not a huge fan necessarily of munching on seaweed but this brand had a great flavor. I made some miso broth the seaweed was a perfect accompaniment. The parking lot is tight. The store wasn't quite as large as I expected but I was very happy with I made it there. Definitely if I come back I will come earlier to catch more sushi choices. It was nearly empty when I was there. Friendly service when I checked out. Great neighborhood vibes. Enjoy Seattle! Treat yourself! SYOY! read more

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Love this place! It's a hidden gem that's pretty unassuming, but has an awesome selection of ready-to-eat food including sushi, rice bowls, and more. I've never tried it, but there's a hot food section that looks pretty tasty and affordable! Their prices are great and portion sizes are generous. I love their California rolls. It's the perfect spot to pick up for a picnic or quick on the go lunch! There's a few tables outside, but no indoor seating. Lots of fun Asian snacks and staples inside as well! Lots of parking and quick service. read more

Amazing deals and grab and go food to go. Whether you are looking for chow mein or poke bowls or Asian treats there's a good selection. Maruta reminds me of the old Uwajimaya deli. It has a mom and pop vibe and it's reminiscent of 90's convenience stores that sold fried chicken and other food made in the back. In regard to quality it's hit or miss. It reminds me of the food that you would get at Feast buffet minus the crab legs. For the deals it's worth it. The sashimi and sushi didn't taste as fresh and my poke bowl had the slightly older fishy taste you would get at a lesser known poke place that's empty. The cooked fish is cooked well and I would suggest that. Nonetheless it's a really fun spot to visit and walk around Georgetown and have a cookout. Service is fine and the baggers are usually teens. You can get more food here than at Katsu Burger for sure. I think it depends on your appetite and budget. I see lots of construction workers and locals making pit stops for parties. I still give Maruta 5 stars. read more

Great stop for bento boxes! The selection is a bit limited but the quality was good! It's a cute Japanese grocery store with the essentials (sauces, snacks, some refrigerated and frozen foods) and on the other side they have the hot foods section. We enjoyed the California rolls and chicken teriyaki bento read more

Been wanting to check this place out ever since I saw reviews about sushi and sashimi being great value. I went on a Tuesday around noon. There were still a lot of sushi left and several sashimi. I got a tuna sashimi. There was a pretty long line as I was about to pay, but each person before me only had a few items, so it went pretty quickly. When I got home to try the tuna, I was so excited..only to be disappointed. The fish wasn't as fresh as I thought it would be and tasted a bit fishy. I wish I liked it better, but maybe one day I will give them another shot. read more

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Maruta Shoten is a cozy little Japanese grocery store that has their own sushi, bento boxes, and a hot bar where you can get food prepared. I like coming here and getting a variety of sushi and other little side dishes to make my own meal. I've never tried the hot bar food, but it looks tasty as well. There's also a discount price for the sushi and other prepared items if you go near closing time, but be ready for there to be fewer options at that time. read more

Still Georgetown / South Seattle's best kept secret. Delicious bento and hot deli food, Japanese groceries (snacks and drinks), bags of rice, and yes, lots of little treasures. Maruta Shoten forever! read more

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This little market is a gem and so nostalgic of the markets I grew up with. There is a huge selection of Japanese goods and priced really well. If you go to the right of the market, you'll see all the fresh food many sushi options to choose from. The service was also fantastic. They were very friendly ask if I need a chopsticks and my entire meal plus groceries came out to under $30. read more

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I am absolutely obsessed with maruta! This small Japanese business has my heart and stomach. It reminds me of the mom and pop stores I grew up eating from in Hawaii and they have such a big variety of bentos, rolls, and hot foods to choose from. My mom is a huge fan of their California rolls that come in such a big portion! We get pretty full with their affordable and large portion sizes of foods. At 4:30pm, they sell their food at 50% off which is a steal and is so convenient to pick up after work. They also sell other things like ramen, condiments/toppings, drinks, and so much more. read more

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The chicken Karaage is amazing! Very juice and crispy. The snacks here are cheaper compared to other Asian stores. read more

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Good food and good prices. Their oyakodon was flavorful and moist. Chinese dishes are OK, not authentic, but probably suitable for American taste. Their karaage are well fried. read more

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4.5 This place is giving cute shop, but I'm curious what the giant monstrosity that's connected to it behind is for because it's also the same name Came around 2PM right after the deli had closed and just browsed all the sushi and sashimi offerings. If you're eating in your car, make sure to ask the cashier for chopsticks. Got salmon sashimi, a vegetarian mushroom Tamago and inari, a spicy tuna sushi, and a fried ebi one. All in all the damage was $28 dollars. Split it with a buddy so $14 for this meal. Pretty decent I think. The salmon was fresh and all the sushi rice in the rolls was delicious. If this place wasn't so far from where I live, I'd come more often because I feel like they give good amount t of rice to fish ratio read more

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OMG I cannot believe I have lived in Seattle for 30 years and have never been here. Really good deli selections!! Fresh sashimi, bentos, hot foods, and some rare items that I haven't seen in other places. I love that sushi, sashimi and bento are all super reasonably priced and tasted so good. I will definitely be back to try more sushi! read more

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