I was here about 4-5 years ago and remember being turned off by the dilapidated exterior, dingy…read moreinterior lighting and what appear a discount outlet of items that fell off the boat or were shipped to the U.S. in error. That said, after today's visit, I stand corrected. The exterior is run down and the lighting inside is depressing, but the place is clean, the staff is nice and the pricing is competitive. If this place had a robust meat selection, I think they could give Uwajimaya a run. I didn't find everything I was looking for, but the dry spices and vegetables were exactly what I was after. I didn't see cabbage or celery, but the selection was still more diverse than any other store I've visited. My singular knock was the two guys stocking the store. Both were kind and polite, but they also had radios blasting music. I'm sensitive to sound, so it made it hard for me to focus and I'm sure a couple items I was after I missed, because I couldn't stay in the area where they were stocking merch. Bulk spices tend to last, so it may be a minute before I find my way back here. That said, this will be my go to spice store.

Gigantic warehouse of food items slightly off the beaten track in Renton. An "IYKYK" type spot…read more Recommended to check out by a friend who gets some healthcare items here, specifically, pain balm - they have a counter of these items as well as an herbal/apothecary with a dedicated space inside. Worth checking out, especially if you are in need of some lesser known or harder to find ethnic items for cooking. Gigantic selection of South Asian staples, in particular. The size of the selection is honestly astounding. Also some very original, for this area, items such as Afghani bread. Very cool. On the con side, it's a bit ramshackle and untidy or run down in appearance. Very popular, tho.

I really like the Uwajimaya Japanese grocery store in Seattle's Chinatown neighborhood. It's a…read morepretty awesome place with a fully functional food court area that's so convenient for everyone. Lots of dining options and affordable prices in the food court area. Deli foods are some of the best I've seen inside a gigantic Japanese grocery store with lots of space and aisles to walk around. Everything you need can be found here in one stop. Favorite section that stands out is their souvenirs & gifts aisles in back. You can find authentic Japanese gifts or shop for local Seattle souvenirs and other items. Everything was clean, new, and cute here. The Japanese folks made a very good investment here. Walkable to Chinatown restaurants and shops. Staffs are all good citizens. Cleaning lady says Hi and talk to you if you talk to her. Seattle's Chinatown district has been on a decline due to crimes/violence/vandalism since Covid til now, but Uwajimaya holds strong. They even hired own private security guards to escort criminals and troublemakers out as needed. There had been shoplifting and harassments to employees and customers from random outsiders and drug addicts or homeless folks nearby. Uwajimaya is doing everything it can to remain in business operations. Fully staffed. Good product selections. I was able to find everything I wanted throughout the shelves and bakery area is convenient. This Japanese grocery store has a lot to offer, so I hope it stays open during high inflation times. Excellent stop for tourists. If you need to use the public restrooms in dining hall food court area, you'll need to purchase something and the access code will be on your receipt. I enjoyed shopping here. Highly recommended. I'll be back for sure.

Recently: September 11, 2025 | Renton, WA | Uwajimaya, an amazing Asian Grocery Store is always a…read moregreat idea! Customer service, international goods & great fish! My Family & I enjoy shopping together at this location when I'm in town! In fact, we usually make several trips here! Inside | Well-organized, neat & tidy! It's quite the spacious store! Fish market (Fresh Seafood!), gift shop, produce department bakery & overall excellent Asian Market/Grocery Store! I often find items that are completely new to me, including in the Produce Department, which is huge! Veggies are always fresh & plentiful! Favorites | Fish, unique flavors of ice cream & Japanese KitKat, spicy noodles, Thai tea & Lychee juice...and so much more! Fish Market | Always friendly as well as helpful! It's always fun when I'm with my brother picking up a variety of fish to go, especially when he cooks it! Yum! Also, amazing when other family members pick up Catfish to go! Once prepared, absolutely delicious! Vibes | Customer Service | Wonderful, helpful & welcoming! Once, I was looking for a particular item, which was not on the shelf, I asked & the gentleman went to the back & found it! Thanks again! Above & beyond customer service! Friendly experience at checkout as well; conversation flows easily, with a smile & often with a few laughs! Haha! Parking | Free & plentiful! Shared with other shops & restaurants nearby! Overall | Yes, please! Always fun, exciting & so much to discover at Uwajimaya, especially when I'm with family!

Everything is good Great food anything you need is there from most parts of the world…read more Food taste soo good.

Came here looking for something, didn't find it, but had a good laugh with the owner. Personable…read moreand funny. Employees were super helpful in looking for what I needed. They have many many items for all your desi food and cooking needs.

I think this place changed owners, it's not the same food or people as years past. Not sure when…read morethe change happened. The weekend-only tamales are delicious. My absolute favorite in all of Washington if you like the banana-leaf, Oaxacana-style tamales. They're a hefty size but I can eat two easily bc they're so darn delicious.

TLDR: Best tacos in WA! If you want good food, make a trip here!…read more We've been coming to MI Mercado for about 4 years already. At the beginning we didn't know the name of this place, or why this grocery store served tacos. But all I know is - thank goodness my husband likes to try random food, because he discovered the best tacos in WA! Every single type of meat we've tried here has been mindblowingly good. Like, life changing. And I really don't say this often. I always thought pollo (chicken) tacos tend to be dryer/blander, but Armando's pollo is fantastic. But wait - the asada, pastor, carnitas, chorizo... Oh my gosh, everything has SO MUCH FLAVOUR and stays JUICY! Ok let me break it down for you: - smoked pork chop in a taco: we were like "what? it barely fits in the tortilla" but next second "oh man this is the best!" I think this is called chuleta? - carnitas: I've never had any other carnitas with so much texture and flavour. There's a mix of pork with skin? And soft gooey bits of pork? Yum, one of my favorites! - asada: it's always my safe option when unsure. This asada is just levels above all other competition in terms of flavour though. - pastor: this is only on Sat & Sun. The pastor is on a rotisserie thing. Also one of my faves! - everything else is amazing too. I'm getting tired of typing on my phone so I'll leave the rest for you to try FYI their meat selection each day varies I do want to point out that you might think the tacos are pricey (I think it's like $4 each). But the portions are really generous! At normal taco trucks, I'd eat 4 tacos for a meal. Here, I'd be full with 2 tacos, but then continue to eat 2 more because I always want to order every single kind of meat they have available that day, and end up way too full their quesadillas are gigantic too, check out my photos from this morning! Apart from Armando's tacos/quesadillas, we just found out today there's a lady in the store who serves El Salvadoran food. We're gonna come back and try her pupusas next time I've been hesitant to post about this place, because if they get too popular, we might have to wait :( but finally, after chatting with Armando today, I think it's better to spread the word and get them more business, because they truly deserve it! PS: We've never bumped into any other English-speaking customer lol, I think that shows how authentic they are. If you go, tell Armando that Ben&Monica sent you

Vitmar is an absolute hidden gem for finding anything European. The selection of meats, cheeses,…read morepastries, salads, even wines is absolutely amazing! The customer services is impeccable and inviting. The owner is an awesome person and is working everyday there to ensure you get the very best.

I have shopped here for years and have always been happy with the products and the service. The…read moreowner has always been helpful and kind to me and my family.

If you haven't been to this place yet and like carne asada you're missing out! Can't believe after…read moreall this time this place only has 3 reviews.. This is truly a hidden gem in Washington. Their carne asada is better than any authentic Mexican restaurant I've tried so far in Washington state. After moving here from LA several years ago me and my sister have been on the hunt for carne asada tacos that would rival those we used to eat in LA. We were soon let down even though we tried countless restaurants and carnicerias. That is until we moved to Renton and had a BBQ one summer day. The rest is history... If you like carne asada tacos go for the arrachera! Of course get it marinated! Corn tortilla, onion, limes, cilantro, and etc. is a must (You know the deal). I like to add the Mexican sour cream and a choice of our favorite hot sauce. I like red but my sister likes the carniceria's home made green sauce which is pretty damn good! It's been a while since we've been going there and I saw that the last review was in 2013.. Heck might as well let some other people in on my secret weapon for BBQ's :)

The store is right off of I405 . It's small so you can miss it. The store has a fresh meat counter…read morewith pre-seasoned meats and lots of canned goods. We stopped in. I was looking for Goya seasoned red kidney beans in a can, but they didn't carry that item. There is also a free parking area by the store.

Might not as awsome as like fred meyer or big supermarket in america…read more But they rocks !! I came buying rice Dried bred biscotti My one only nuts sugar snack And much more Price is best competitive factor And some items will.only available in here

Dropped by this store after a long time and noticed the parking lot got revamped. They added new…read moreparking spaces right by the store entrance, in the middle of the parking lot which made it even more compact than before. Whomever designed it and marked the parking space lines didn't think through everything since you'll have a hard time getting around the lot if it is really packed and on the weekends... Bought a few items from the store that were needed. Selection of groceries didn't change much at all from the last time around.

It's not the biggest or newest 99 Ranch I've ever been to, but so happy it's here. It's kind of…read moresmall and crowded compared to other locations, especially on the weekends. Choose your shopping time slot wisely. Parking is a hellscape during peak hours on weekends. Go super early when they first open, or after 5pm on the weekends. In this area, there are so many other Asian supermarkets. Some prices are not the best, so look for the sale items to make the trip worth your while. I like the grab-n-go char siu and duck on weekdays in the afternoon (although the setup on a table with a weak heat lamp is a little sketch). There are deals on chicken feet if you're lucky enough to stumble upon them at the right time. Chicken feet are expensive in this area in this day and age. $1.99 is a screaming deal. Their selection of frozen dumplings is very good, although sometimes I can't find some of my favorite items. Supply chain issues? Prime Food/Dim Sum King is one of the best brands. Especially their soup dumplings (a.k.a "mini soupy pork bun").

Today, 3/25/26, dropped by 99 Ranch to get some Chinese food from the Deli. Bought a few Combos of…read morefood - Noodles, Fried Chicken, Sesame Chicken for $14.99 each. Freshly cooked today since they had just brought out the food for the start of lunch. Received great customer service at the checkout register. When in the mood for some Chinese, we normally visit the deli counter at the 99 Ranch Market. Reasonable prices and good portion sizes!