It was great, very clean and new. Perfect little store for Japanese and Asian food. Honestly the low reviews are from stupid people, it's the perfect corner market with a food court. Side note, the spicy tuna rice balls are SPICY and was a shock when eating them, but 10/10 would eat again. read more

Great Japanese grocery store. Has the items you need to supplement your standard grocery store. Good selection and great food court. So happy to have this here. I think theirs self service check out at the market and that's nice since it's small and generally has low staffing. The overall market and food court are very clean have a nice aesthetic. Love the sweets store too, every mitsuwa has something like this and I really like ours. read more

NOT a Full Service Grocery Store! My third and final visit to this location. The food court is larger than the actual market. Very limited produce and dry goods, checking out is rather slow with only one cashier on duty. Stick with a full service grocer, you won't be disappointed! read more

Driving home from work and I was craving some sashimi and maybe a roll. I stopped in and got my sashimi sampler and spicy tuna roll. Checkout was super quick and I was in my way. Sashimi was super delicious and fresh. Tuna roll was great! They were out of ginger unfortunately read more

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I remember when I heard this Mitsuwa was opening and I couldn't wait. There were long lines during their grand opening week but I still managed to go. The food court was so crowded and difficult to order as there were long waits for food. I was just so happy that there was a food court. After the excitement passed I noticed it was a bit small then I went to pick up some groceries and seen how small the grocery side was that I couldn't believe it. There are barely any aisles for any sort of groceries and the prices are high. Even the sale items I feel are higher than I can get at other Japanese markets. This should have been at least double the size or they should have just made it all a food court or simple grocery store. I will still try to support it but it's tough to get groceries as their prices are much higher. As the newness has worn down, it's much easier to get in and out to pick up some things. Unfortunately for the business that there's a lot less foot traffic. read more

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I've been to Mitsuwa marketplace before, but this is my first time to this location. It looks more on the brand new side. Everything was super clean. Well placed very good lighting really friendly service. If you've been to Mitsuwa before, they're all pretty much laid out the same great food lots of Japanese trinkets. There's a grocery store that has food and snacks in the back. The grocery store has bentos and a lot of fish, sashimi pre-sliced and cool drinks. The food court in the front is why we came here. We tried pretty much everything they had Ramen and onigiri also gyoza. They have so much food to choose from. Everything was freshly made. Super tasty and well prepared. Friendly service and the food comes out fast. They also have a store that sells the famous Royce chocolates. Give this place a try and happy eating... read more

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Relatively new marketplace that opened up in the area. The place is very clean, brightly lit, with a cozy seating area. I like that they have a variety of vegetables, meats and other frozen products that you can cook, and I love the great variety of convenient hot and cold items that you can get to go. I'm going to say it again, I love the wide variety of to go items such as sushi to bento boxes. I also like that there are other vendors nearby selling raman, chocolates etc. read more

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This Mitsuwa is not overly crowded and has ample parking. The size reminds me of Irvine's location, but much nicer and new (used to be an Office Depot I believe and opened last year). Specifically came for the food court and ate ramen at Santouka around 5pm on a Saturday - no lines. You can also find a K. Minamoto and Royce Chocolate at the entrance too. The marketplace shelves can seem a bit bare and unorganized with some display lights off (perhaps to save energy?). However, there is still a variety/selection and grocery essentials. There was only 1 employee working a cashier and the self checkout lanes were closed off. read more

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I'm not sure why the bad reviews. Yes the actual grocery store is tiny. Reminds me of going to Family Mart, Lawson or 7-11 in Japan. They have the necessities and a good selection of sushi and ready made foods. If you go around 6-6:30 all their fresh made items are marked half off. Be prepared the older Japanese ladies will run your ass over for those nigiri's. Everything is exceptionally clean and organized. The food court was packed and had a good selection of foods. Of course the famous Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr is there. A lot of people have negative reviews but give it a few tries... everything is still new and they are trying to get things together. I'm glad they opened this Mitsuwa. It's right next door to my favorite other stores, Trader Joe's and Costco! read more

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This is a wonderful Japanese market that serves the local community. The food court has delicious Japanese cuisine and there's a beauty section as well as the grocery store with excellent choices for Japanese products. I go at least once a week for fresh vegetables and fruits. read more

In the food court there's a matcha counter. There are variety of ways you can get your matcha. I like coconut milk in mine but they only had milk , low fat and soy milk. Not sure if there's almond milk It's has drinks I like in that store. read more

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This location of the chain of Japanese markets is on the smaller side, similar to the Irvine location. The selection is obviously more limited than the huge stores in Costa Mesa or Torrance, so it's unfair to compare it to those, but I still found the items I usually purchase on my Mitsuwa outings (chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, mochi ice cream, teriyaki sauce, curry, etc.). It's a great place to buy Japanese snacks! The woman at checkout was very friendly and personable. There is a small food court here with 3 or 4 options (glad to see Santouka Ramen is here) and the Royce chocolates stand near the entrance is impressive. read more

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It was my first time visiting this location, and I usually go to the one in Costa Mesa. This one felt less crowded, which I appreciated, but it also had fewer food options. I ordered the karaage with curry. The food came out hot and fresh, which was a plus. The curry itself was pleasant, leaning a bit on the sweeter side. The karaage had a light batter and was fried nicely the chicken was juicy and paired well with the curry. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, I'd still prefer going to the Costa Mesa location because it offers more variety when it comes to food. read more

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Finally a mitsuwa closer to me! Although this store is much smaller than the one I usually frequent in Costa Mesa, they still offer the same things I usually get so it's definitely more convenient for me. It's also less traffic going this way rather than towards Costa Mesa. This Mitsuwa also has a decently sized food court with one of my favorite ramen shops (Santouka) as well as a few other food shops including a bakery and soon to open Royce confections shop (yay!) This store also has more sale items and items on special. I've noticed a lot of special sales every time I've come in. Parking is sometimes difficult during busy hours as they do share a parking lot with a huge 24 hour fitness. read more

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Nice new Mitsuwa marketplace where you can eat prepared food from the food court, buy packaged prepared food (bentos and sushi), or do grocery shopping for Japanese products. I had a sushi assortment and some lotus root appetizer and my nephew had the pork katsu bento. Both were very good and of course less pricey than a sit down restaurant. I've found it to be a good alternative to fast food when you're just in the mood for something familiar for a reasonable price. After 6pm or so, prepared items (in the grocery section, not the made to order food court) gets discounted by about 50% - good if you're wanting something like the expensive tuna belly nigiri. read more

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Even though this may be my first time reviewing a Mitsuwa, there shouldn't be any doubt that they're one of my favorite markets. At the very least, it has been my favorite chain of Japanese markets, but it stinks how they have just one location in the Bay Area! In fact, across my limited number of trips to SoCal, I've already visited more locations down here than back at home and I have to say - this location may be the newest, but it's also my least favorite one I've been to. Like pretty much every other Mitsuwa I've been to, this location has a cute little food court with a half dozen or so eateries offering a variety of food options - from ramen, udon, and curry rice plates to onigiri, matcha, and Japanese sweets. As for the market, it has all of the usual offerings you would expect - a solid selection of fresh produce, meats, seafood, frozen foods, pantry staples, alcohol, snacks, and sections of prepared foods and sushi to choose from. What's more, as a whole, everything here felt so new and clean (which makes sense in hindsight, as it apparently opened only back in November). With all of that having been said, though, it's weird to me how this place still felt a bit...lacking. While you can find a decent mix of things to eat at their food court, it's pretty much limited to three eateries, so don't be surprised to see lines when it's busy. Also, despite how new it is, the market feels smaller than other Mitsuwas I've been to. That's not inherently bad, but pickings felt relatively slim for certain meats and produce we were looking for, as well as their bento boxes and sushi. Granted, it probably didn't help that we were here on a Sunday and the place was packed with customers, but it's not like we stopped in towards the end of the day either. All in all, while I definitely think there are plenty of positives about this location, I'd be lying if I said I was as impressed with this one as I was by their location in Costa Mesa. It's definitely nice how new it is and I would never be opposed to going to any Mitsuwa, but if I lived out this way, it'd be tough not to know whether I'll be able to get everything I need here or if I'll also need to stop off somewhere else. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace officially opened in Cypress in early November 2025. I usually visit the one in Costa Mesa, but this location also offers a variety of interesting and unique foods and merchandise, along with a nice food court that serves reasonably priced sushi. The food court and dining area are immediately on the right. The most popular spot is Santouka Ramen, while on the left you'll find gift shops like Royce, Hattendo, and Yamari Matcha. The market itself is quite small. When I visited on a weekday evening, the shelves were already half empty with no restocking. Most meat packs are small, prices are average, and some items are expensive. Parking can be very difficult. read more

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I seriously love this place. I honestly don't understand why it has bad reviews because I am incredibly satisfied every single time I visit!Of course, since the store isn't massive, there are times when they might not have a specific item you're looking for, but that's just the nature of a smaller market. What makes this place amazing is their grab-and-go section. The sushi and prepared foods offer incredible value for your money! All of their hot food options are delicious, and I am personally obsessed with their baked sweet potatoes.Another huge plus is their food court setup. If you buy food from the market and head out to the seating area, they have hot water dispensers ready to use. It is the perfect spot to grab a cup ramen and a triangle kimbap (samgak kimbap) for a quick, easy, and budget-friendly lunch!I highly, highly recommend it. If you're looking for a casual and simple lunch spot, you should definitely check this place out! read more

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Very clean and brightly lit store. It was in the smaller side but they had half of their space occupied by the food court. There was a good selection of eateries and dessert options to select from. The grocery store itself had a decent variety of home and food products to select from. Overall satisfied with my time at this store. read more

Finally made a visit to Mitsuwa Market! I waited for the hype to die down. Parking. I visited on a weekday around 10am. Parking was scarce in the front lot but plenty on the side. I noticed several that did find spots in the front walk over to 24 hr fitness instead. On the side of 24 hr fitness, there is plenty of parking. I can't imagine trying Tomlinson a spot during lunch or dinner hours (which seems to be what this place is marketed towards, prepared food). They really need to work with the landlord to restrict parking for for the market. There are a few 20 minute only spots, but if you have to wait for your Food Court order, that may not be enough time. This is a very scaled down Mitsuwa, if you are familiar with their ither stores. Food Court has only three vendors with a fourth coming soon. At 10am only two of the three were open. Katsu/Curry vendor, Rice Ball vendor, and a Ramen vendor. The Ramen vendor hadn't opened yet. Reviewing the Katsu/Curry vendor (not good!) on their Yelp Business. Food Court has lots of tables but this was not the lunch rush, not sure how packed it may get. The market is very small (reminds me of an upscale 7-11). Some fresh produce, some snacks but mostly prepared food. Lots of hot and ready to eat Bento Boxes and Rice Balls. Good selection of Sashimi and Sushi. I picked up.some Ahi Sashimi, very fresh and excellent quality! They also.had some Mochi in their deli Case along with a confectionery vendor just outside the market area. I picked up from both and the Mochi was very good! The vendor has a very nice selection of flavors! Definitely plan to return. I plan to piick up Bento Boxes from the market side (the Torrance store has great ones) to try on my next visit. read more

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I am generally a huge fan of Mitsuwa locations, and I was really looking forward to visiting this new location in Cypress. Mitsuwa is a really great store to find Japanese food and ingredients. A hidden gem is their food court and, in this location, they have Santouka Ramen, rice/curry bowls, and musubi stores. Compared to other Mitsuwa locations (eg: Torrance, Costa Mesa), this is one of the smaller locations that you will find. I came here to get simple ingredients to cook hot pot at home. I was able to find some limited, expensive wagyu selections, some tofu, and some vegan broths; however, their selection of meat broths, vegetables, and meats were very lacking. I couldn't get mushrooms, meat broths, greens. Sauce/meat options were limited. I only was able to find a quarter of what I needed for dinner, and I had to go to H-Mart to get the rest. I feel that the store was clean; however, the stock is very limited and, for me to return regularly, I need to know that I can rely on them to have what I need for basic Japanese foods. read more

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The store is nice but the options are limited when it comes to groceries. The food court is almost the same size as the grocery store. There's plenty of seating and different spots to hang out, which makes it a great place to relax and enjoy a matcha or a meal. I do agree with a lot of other reviews, I wish the store was bigger with more variety. I picked up a few grocery items and wanted something quick to eat so I picked up a couple onigiri from the store. I also checked out the omusubi shop inside the food court but their onigiri looked a bit rice heavy for my preference. Price wise, they're pretty similar about $2.50 in store vs. $2.70 at the shop. I'd probably come back for mochi or matcha but for grocery shopping I still prefer places like H Mart or Mitsuwa Marketplace in Irvine. read more

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Honestly, it's ok. I love the fact that Los Al is branching out with more diversity. But this location is really small and the market doesn't carry a lot of Japanese staples. The food court is not good - but there is hope for it. I suggest bringing some new food vendors in. 1 star - Santouka Ramen is definitely not good. The ramen had a lot of bamboo shoots and the soup smelled like fart. Plus they want to charge $1 for extra scallions. Horrible customer service. How much could scallions be you have to charge??? Whatever. HIGH PASS. The other food vendors were nothing to write home about either. Costa Mesa and Torrance locations are WAY BETTER. read more

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I always enjoy shopping at Mitsuwa and was a little disappointed that this location was so small, actual market and the food court. Like all other stores, it is very clean and staff is pretty helpful. The selections at this location was pretty minimal but you can find your most popular items/brands in stock. There is not a huge inventory but enough to get by. The food court is also pretty small but has all the favorite eateries as other stores. You can get ramen, sushi, katsu, musubi, and pastries. I want to try the matcha place that is close to the entrance, so i may be back. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace is truly a hidden gem and an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves authentic, flavorful cuisine. The highlight of my visit was definitely the curry. It was incredibly rich, perfectly seasoned, and packed with bold flavors that immediately made an impression. Each bite was better than the last, and it is easily one of the best curry dishes I have ever had. I cannot wait to return and try more of their menu because the quality and care they put into each dish is undeniable. Although the marketplace is a little tucked away and might be easy to miss if you are not looking closely, it is absolutely worth the effort to find. Once inside, the environment is welcoming and comfortable. The staff goes above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Our servers were exceptionally friendly, patient, and helpful, answering all of our questions with a smile and making us feel right at home. You can tell that they genuinely enjoy their work and take pride in helping customers have a great experience. The place itself is clean, well organized, and thoughtfully laid out. It has a cozy atmosphere that encourages you to take your time, enjoy your meal, and explore the other offerings the marketplace has. From the moment you walk in, you get the sense that this is a place that cares about both the food and the customer experience. Overall, Mitsuwa Marketplace delivers an outstanding dining experience that combines incredible food, excellent service, and a welcoming environment. If you are in the area, do not miss it. This is the kind of place you return to not just for the food, but for the entire experience. I am already planning my next visit and highly recommend it to anyone looking for top quality curry and exceptional service. read more

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How do you properly rate a grocery store. You can't really base on service since most of the things you do or need are self serve. I guess what I like about this Mitsua Marketplace in Cypress is that it's much closer to my house than going to Torrance or Costa Mesa. I do like that they offer a lot of cooked or prepared foods. There's a lot of prepaid sushi options, but there's also a very good selection of raw fish ready to be sliced for sashimi. The value of these items are great. i.e. a decent size salmon filet for sashimi around 7.00 which is how much you'd pay at a restaurant and get only two pieces. Ootoro for $30.00 that can yield several slices as opposed to maybe two slices at a Japanese sushi restaurant. Overall, the grocery store of this Mitsua Marketplace will be a regular stop when I'm feeling lazy to prepare dinner. The marketplace also has a food court with right now, three food vendors, Omusubi Gonbei, Tokyo Shokudo and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. They also have specialty items like Royce Chocolates, coffee, sweet Buns and they also sell Baked cheesecake tart ice cream. read more

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I heard from friend who resides in Cypress that this market had its grand opening and includes a Japanese food court. I arrived on a Sunday for lunch and the parking lot was at capacity. Currently there's three options to dine at with an additional space open for a Tennant. There's also several open market shops that offer hot and cold beverages, pastries, gifts and mochi. The market is on the smaller side compared to sister markets but this location is closer to home which is convenient. The market offers ready to eat foods like nigiri, sashimi, karrage, sake, and your other Japanese deli items. Many items were sold out due to the heavy volume of customers. I'm happy Mitsuwa opened this location and I'll be visiting this store in the future. read more

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Came to the market place for ramen, since the line was too long I went for the instant ramen instead lol. But I will be back.... read more

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I was so excited when this place was opening up. For some reason, I imagined it to be much larger maybe because Costa Mesa has spoiled my idea of what it should look like. They're hot foods at lunchtime is probably the best thing about this place. Everything else they selection is tiny. Prices are much more reasonable than the actual food court. The place is clean considering it's super small and I'm not sure that I would come back for anything else. Their seafood selection for sushi is huge. read more

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Super excited when I heard Mitsuwa was opening up nearby my area! I purposely avoided the first month since they opened because the hype was crazy! Although the size is considered small comparing to other Mitsuwa places, they have small food court too aaaannnnddd Santouka is here! All the staff are nice and friendly, parking is easy too because I mainly go at night time The food court is clean and aesthetic , hopefully they'll add more restaurants soon! read more

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Definitely one of the smaller Mitsuwa stores that I've been to. There is a small food court with seating - currently only saw Santouka Ramen, Omusubi Gonbei, and a matcha spot. There's a Japanese confectionary store in front which sells Royce, Press Butter Sand, and more - great for gifts or personal snacks. There's a good variety of produce, prepared foods, frozen, sauces, and drinks inside the store but definitely more of a boutique supermarket feel. A nice addition to the area since the closest Japanese supermarket from here is in either Costa Mesa or Torrance. Located in the same plaza as 24 hour fitness! Parking has been ok the past few times I've gone but I can see it getting busy. read more

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The neighborhood watch (and I) have been on pins and needles waiting for Mitsuwa to open. If I was in the area, I would go to the one by South Coast in Costa Mesa. I went on Friday at 5:30pm. The parking lot was manageable and we quickly found spot. So excited!! Bummed: - The cold case items were very sparse and picked clean. There was a few dozen of the chicken cutlets and pricey baked sweet potatoes. - Tofu and veggies were much higher than Hmart or 99 Ranch; even comparing the House Foods brand 1 for 1 - Half a aisle for condiments - End cap of makeup - Half a aisle for bagged snacks Yeah! - The store opening specials were on ramen bowls and snacks; average 50% off. - Basic baby carrots were $1.49 which is cheaper than Vons - Insane amount of ramen bowls, udon bowls, etc - Robust import Japanese beer selection! - Fascinated with the expensive baked yams which were cold. $10 for 2 is wild. Are they good? Do you eat it cold? Drop in my DMs! All in all a bit bummed on size and selection. Would live to come back and try the food court options but will pass on the supermarket fare. The Japanese assortment at HMart and 99 still is better than Mitsuwa & at a lower cost. I did self-check out and had no employee interaction. There were a few restocking the specials but I had no questions or request for product. read more

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This location has a smaller food court compared to the one on Paularino, but it does give you the option of having access boiled hot water and a microwave. They have a variety of Japanese foods, treats, beverages, and alcoholic beverages. I just love Mitsuwa stores in general. We unfortunately didn't get in until just about closing time for the Food Court. It would've been sooner had I not needed to clean up my youngest daughter who got carsick the moment we parked the car... we drove out from Vegas. But this location was just five minutes away from the hotel we were going to spend the night in. Hopefully if we come back to this area, we will be able to get here sooner and have a better experience and opportunity to order from a larger selection of restaurants in the Food Court that will be open. read more

I was wondering why the rating was so low for this place; but when I sat down in the dining area- there were a lot of flies just lingering around all the tables closest to the kitchen. Ah- the reviews are true... I ordered curry from the restaurant there. It was okay, but definitely on the lower end in terms of quality and taste. Adding spice is an additional dollar, which I unfortunately found out was just additional spicy chili flakes in top (not anything mixed into the curry itself) - which was one dimensional, a tad too sweet, and the beef was too salty. The portions were really good though. I tried the chicken katsu as well- which ended up being better than the sautéed beef. Service was prompt and friendly. The grocery store was okay, but small selection and the prices were slightly more expensive than some other Japanese grocery stores. The sweets selection wasn't as extensive, but I was impressed with the selection of hair care and makeup. They do have more mayonnaise options than your average Asian grocery store. The sake selection was great too. Frozen section was not that huge. Overall, good to visit and check out. I think a lot of people were hyping this up - hence the bad reviews. read more

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Exactly what the other Yelpers said. Too small, half mpty shelves, compact food court. I do love the vibe here, it's not empty. We come here once in awhile to eat but don't come on Sundays. Loads of selection of drinks here including sake but definitely not enough produce nor frozen and grocery products. I mean, the snack section here doesn't really exist. I also don't really love that getting a Togo container at the noodle shop costs 0.75 invokes a vibe. No water for free unlike other mitsuwa So yes we will pop in once in awhile to get yamari because their green tea is awesome. Otherwise, I wouldn't step foot here as much. read more

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I was so glad to see a recently opened Mitsuwa in the same parking lot when charging our car last Sunday. We came in to grab some quick dinner and bought some snacks. They have a pretty good-sized and clean dining area with a microwave. So convenient! While we're deciding whether to order from one of the 3 restaurants in the food court or buyready to eat items from the supermarket, we saw one of the staff marking down sushi items. There're still a lot of options available. Two of us ended up getting 3 items from Mitsuwa to share, and the other person ordered from one of the restaurants. The discounted otoro sushi and hot eel bowl were definitely a great deal! The taste was not bad, just as you'd expect from a Japanese grocery store. Would come back again around 6pm to charge our car and get the marked down sushi/hot food while we're in the area next time. read more

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This Mitsuwa Marketplace opened this past November. I wished this market was here when I used to live in Cypress many years ago. I know that many other fellow Yelp members complain that this location is rather small but honestly, if they want to see a small Mitsuwa Market, they should visit the one in San Gabriel. That one is very small and has no food court. Anyways, my husband and I decided to visit this Mitsuwa Marketplace two Saturdays ago since we were out in Orange County. We wanted to pick up some groceries before heading back home to the San Gabriel Valley since this was kind of on the way home. In general, Mitsuwa typically seems to be more expensive than Tokyo Central (the Japanese market I frequent most often back home), often times $1-4 more for items. But that doesn't really bother me, as Mitsuwa sometimes will have different or more selection than Tokyo Central for certain items as well. I like to shop at both markets equally. We ended up purchasing a few items. After we finished paying for those groceries, we walked over to the food court to see what eateries and vendors are available. We ended up getting some onigiri at Omusubi Gonbei and decided to enjoy our rice balls here since there is such a large space of seating. Even though this market is smaller than some of their other locations, I would frequent this location if I still lived out here in Cypress. read more

I enjoy coming to Mitsuwa Marketplace in Cypress whenever I'm in the area. It's always clean, well-organized, and has such a welcoming atmosphere. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the food court on the right, which offers a great selection of delicious Japanese comfort food, while the Yamari Tea shop on the left is definitely worth a visit. Although this Mitsuwa is smaller than some of the other locations I've been to, it still offers an impressive selection of groceries, fresh produce, snacks, drinks, and other Japanese products. It's also a fantastic place to pick up ready-made meals like beef bowls, pork curry, and seafood bento boxes when you're looking for a quick, delicious lunch. The self-checkout is fast and convenient, making shopping even easier. Everyone here is consistently kind and friendly, which makes every visit a pleasant experience. This has become my go-to Japanese marketplace whenever I'm nearby, and I always look forward to coming back. read more

Ugh where do I start with this Mitsuwa review? I am very disappointed by the lack of cleanliness in and around the store. I parked and stepped outside of my car door right into what appeared as a pile of vomit. As if that's not disgusting enough, there was debris and trash strewn about everywhere in the car park in general. Upon approaching the front entrance, I encountered two overflowing trash cans which I assume as one of the culprits. The cafeteria area was full of garbage flies. I couldn't fathom eating in such an environment. Constantly having to flap my hands around to keep them out of my food. They are highly unsanitary to have landing in any surfaces but especially on food items. It transmits all sorts of communicable diseases. You just never know where they landed before your food and drinks. Rotting dumpster trash, dog and bird droppings , just to give you an idea. I was also grossed out by the indication that the building has ongoing rodent control issues. There are rodent control boxes containing rodenticides placed outside of the building entrances. Although I'm glad to know that the building management and Mitsuwa store are aware of it and dealing with it. However it gives me very little peace of mind about the quality control issues pertaining to food safety. The store itself is a very small scale version of Mitsuwa we are all accustomed to in Costa Mesa or Torrance. It's incomparable. They should bill themselves as Mitsuwa Express or something. Almost like a convenience store or bodega type thing due to the limited offerings. They do have good amount of grab and go meal options but nothing to write home about. Drink selection was limited and disappointing. No milk tea like Kocha Kaden or Mitsuya Ciders. Just very basic green tea or canned milk teas for example. The sliced meat prices were pretty decent. And I liked that they have Yamari green tea shop. Would I return again? Probably not as the selections of just about everything was very limited and the cleanliness/ infestation of rats and insects really bothered me. read more

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Excited to try this location but it was just ok. Maybe it will be better later. The market is smaller than the food court and most food were sold out. The food court was not bad but there were A LOT of flies, maybe 5-10 flies at each table. They have J Sweets and Yamari when you first walk in, then look to the right you have Santouka, Tokyo Shokudo, and Omusubi Gonbei. I had combo A at Santouka. It was delicious! I bought a variety of musubi from Omusubi Gonbei to take home. They were really good price for the size but mostly rice. The flavors were all good though. My favorite was takana (pickled mustard greens). I also tried the matcha latte at Yamari. It was really good matcha but the cup was so tiny. Overall, I hope they improve on the flies situation. I would come back for the food court. The market was kind of sad but that can be improved too. read more

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