Mitsuwa Marketplace is a huge complex with a variety of Japanese vendors offering food, merchandise, and a large grocery market. There's also a sizable food court where you can grab a variety of Japanese dishes and sit at communal tables to eat. When I visited, the grocery store had food samplings throughout, which made browsing even more fun. The produce and seafood sections had some particularly unique offerings you don't normally see in typical supermarkets. There are also aisles for beer, sake, wine, and other alcohol. Self-checkout was easy, and while the place can get insanely busy overall, it's a really fun place to explore if you visit during off-peak times. read more

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Summer festival (games and food stalls) was here a couple weeks ago - soooo many people, hard to find parking, but delicious options all around. They closed off part of the back lot for the food stalls and the parking lot backed up so much onto River Rd that the cops had to come manage entry/exit traffic. Lots of deals, ice cream and more tastes. read more

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Had the rice balls, tried the miso soup combo and it was really worth it. It's not anything huge, but it satisfies the soup need. The chicken bomb rice bomb was, meh. There wasn't a lot of chicken, I felt like I had more peanuts and bits of chicken. The sauce was pretty good and it the rice was fresh. Get the salmon or the mushroom one, not the chicken one. The employees were helpful and super nice. Didn't feel rushed. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Noticed this on our drive and was super happy to shop around! Japanese stores are my favorite for treats and sauces~ made a full walk around and they had venders inside, fresh snacks, lady's offering you free samples, and lots of fresh products, make up, cookware, lotions, and alcoholic selections with seasonal selection. Reminded me of my trip to Japan not so long ago~ staff was friendly and mostly elderly which was sweet~ felt well cared for and at ease shopping around~ read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Mitsuwa Marketplace is the largest and authentic Japanese Supermarket in the U.S. There are stores in Chicago, Costa Mesa, Hawaii Waikiki, Irvine, LA Northridge, New Jersey, San Diego, San Gabriel, San Jose, Santa Monica, Texas Plano, and Torrance Del Amo. Though I live an hour away, more depending on traffic, it is always a really nice treat to visit Mitsuwa Marketplace in New Jersey and I've been going for years. I've taken the NJ Transit Bus 158 (towards Fort Lee) from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and I've driven there too. Recently, I feel like the parking lot has been a lot busier and it takes a while to find parking. Mitsuwa Marketplace features both a food court and a grocery store. You can spend hours here! The food court has many options with ramen, bubble tea, onigiri (rice balls), kaisen don, mochi donuts, and so much more. Some vendors only accept cash like Oishinbo, but recently most of the vendors accept cash or credit card like Santouka and Wateishoku Kaneda. The grocery store has many products and there is always fairs/sales going on and samples. Most recently, I went during the ITO EN Traditional Tea Fair and a special demonstration sale. ITO EN products were discounted - I got ITO EN O-i Ocha Tea Macha Genmai 2L for $4.99 (it was $2.50 off) and other ITO EN matcha products. Maruhiro Ota was selling all types of different croquettes - I got a corn and potato croquette for $6.40 and they were so good. Mitsuwa Marketplace is definitely worth the trip and you'll definitely have a great time! read more

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Had the ramen with cha siu. The meat was tough but the broth was alright, not very flavor able. The chicken Katsu Curry was delicious and presentable. You can be full from one bowl. The Warabimochi was sweet but not too sweet. That was good. They have a stand called I waffle which I got the matcha and blueberry cheese waffle. All were nice too look at bit too sweet in my opinion. Service was friendly and it was quite busy. read more

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Place is always good. Avoid the weekends if you don't want to hunt down a seat. Food is great. You can get something different every time. Service is fast, usually 5-8 mins which gives you time to find a spot to sit and go get a fun drink/side while you wait. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Chicken cutlet curry with fried chicken. Pickled scallion/veggies/small fish sides. Ramen. Onigiri. Aquarius drink. - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

When I need to get some red bean paste jelly for my dad .... Old yes, and anyone of that age, especially Korean and Japanese would know what this red bean paste jelly tastes like. Sweet. Mushy. Hahaha Mitsuwa definitely has all sorts of Japanese products, since they have a limited selection of produce, I believe my visit is not that frequent. However, the food court !!! Yummmmmm. Japanese ramen, and the donkatsu !!! People will line up on weekends at the food court. read more

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I've figured out the real pro move. If you're there on a weekend for lunch, it want o avoid the insane crowd and fight for a table - we arrived at 10:30am. Perfect timing - all the restaurants were open with the exception of ramen (they open at 11 and a small line begins to form around 10:45). It was easy to get a table , we ordered with no lines, and we were able to grocery shop before it got really busy. Arrive early if you can, it's worth it! read more

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This is the biggest Japanese marketplace that I've ever been to that's the closest to where I live. Got a lot of snacks, sushi, sashimi, herbal drinks and teas, green tea, and household products. What I like about them is the boxes of individually packaged matcha green tea packs by Ito En. I love these a lot and am always restocking on those. I love how they have sales for $1.49 for Ito En bottled teas. They got oolong, jasmine, matcha, bold green tea, and hojicha. These teas have a bold aroma and you can definitely taste the tea leaf! It does not taste like chemicals or drenched in water. Other than that I come here for barley tea and kurocha, a herbal tea that's very healthy for your body. The refrigerated section also has a lot of sushi platters like yellowtail and mackerel rolls. Very tasty and fresh. They have self checkout kiosks and green tote bags. They also got thermal bags with the Mitsuwa label. read more

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Always love a trip to Mitsuwa. Wish i got a diff food. I did the tempura place and didn't love the jumbo shrimp. Great mart. lots on sale when I went on a Tuesday night!! read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Delicious food court never disappoints. Easy parking. My favorite is the salmon and anchovy onigiri. Pretty clean bathrooms and spacious seating for the food court. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Been hearing about an amazing Japanese market in jersey so I finally decided to come by to check it out. Upon coming I noticed it gave a Costco vibe and certain food stalls giving samples was a nice addition too. The food stands there is what caught my eye, the wait time for the food was around 15-25mins to get served the food, but the red bean paste from the Taiyaki was delicious as well as this miso ramen, very flavorful, highly recommend coming by, lots of discounts and deals having all over in here. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Honestly this place is amazing. Came here for lunch & grocery shopping and walked out with WAY more than we should have. LOVE this place and everything in it. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Spicy Poke & Uni Bowls - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Out of curiosity, I tried the pork flavored Ramen. I don't often eat pork, but I had to try the experience I liked it. It was very nice but it was a little overpriced--$13 I recalled. The service was nice. It only only waited like, maybe like, 10 minutes tops. I like the Japanese atmosphere at the mall, so the experience was pretty good. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Yall this is a hidden gem in Edgewater! It's a nice, clean Japanese food hall with so many good eats. The last time I came here, my friends and I came to the food hall first and the went to SoJo's Korean Spa which I recommend for everyone to do as the food here is fresher and cheaper than the food SoJo offers. I got the spicy Bomb, spicy chicken from Gonbei, Matcha Bubble tea from Kai Sweets, and spicy Poke from Kaiden Hannosuke. Total for everything was roughly about $33.10/10 recommend and will be back in the future! read more

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Every time I step foot in this store, I feel like a kid at an amusement park all over again! So much to see, so much to buy, so much to eat! Mitsuwa is a Japanese market place. It's in a great location near the Hudson River Waterfront in Edgewater. This is a very popular place, so parking can be a nightmare. Try to avoid going during peak times and weekends if you can. The layout of the store is well organized. As soon as you enter, you'll see the grocery section to your right. They have almost every grocery item you can think of - fresh produce, meat, dairy, cosmetics, kitchen appliances, snacks, desserts, alcohol, frozen meals, etc... They even have readily prepared hot and cold foods. If you need something, you'll find it here. There's usually sales and events going on, so you can get a bang for your buck. Cashiers work efficiently and there's also self-checkout lanes. One of my favorite parts about Mitsuwa is the food court and vendors. It's your one stop shop for authentic Japanese fare and brands. The food stalls serve ramen, katsu, tempura, gyoza, sushi, chirashi, and more. Need something sweet to end your meal? They have dessert vendors that serve soft serve ice cream, mochi donuts, crepes, and pastries. The food court gets packed during peak times, so it won't be easy to find seating. If you can, try to get booth seating at the very back near the windows. There's a beautiful view of Upper Manhattan! Extra brownie points for having super clean and well maintained bathrooms! And... don't forget to check out their Gashapon machines! Definitely worth a visit if you're in NJ. read more

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Tried the ready-made chicken katsu curry from Mitsuwa($9.99), and... it wasn't bad, but I think my expectations were a little too high. First, the portion: You get a generous slab of chicken and a full serving of rice, plus a few extras: a soft-boiled egg, pickled cucumber and tomato, and a tiny shrimp noodle slaw. It definitely gave classic bento box energy. Second, the sauce: The label just said chicken breast cutlet bento, so I don't know why I was expecting a curry-style sauce. The included packet was actually a sweet, thick tonkatsu-style sauce--not curry at all. It was a bit artificial tasting, and there wasn't enough of it to cover all the chicken. I ended up skipping most of it. Third, the taste: This is where it missed the mark. I wasn't expecting restaurant quality, but I've had better fast food and food court katsu (Go Go Curry, for example). My biggest gripe: the chicken was very fatty. I found myself picking through too much fat, and while the breading wasn't bland, it could've used just a bit more seasoning to really shine. That said, I tossed it in the air fryer, and it made a huge difference--the texture got super crispy and really elevated the satisfaction factor. All in all, it was filling and decent for a store-made meal. I'd get it again in a pinch, but restaurant takeout is still my first choice. That said, I was impressed by the sheer variety of hot food at Mitsuwa--fried octopus balls and a few other things definitely caught my eye. Worth a stop if you're curious and want to try something different. Rating: 3.5/5 Price: $9.99 read more

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Well I was surprised when I parked in the lot. Someone left their car blocking the spot so I got out to move it and noticed what seemed like a new style of shopping cart. So was surprised and happy they finally spent some money on new carts. That feeling was lost about thirty minutes later when I went shopping. It seems they didn't purchase a lot of carts like they had before sonic wound up walking around the parking lot again to find one. Finally got over and upon closer inspection saw that the paint was chipping on it. Sob they spent some money on new carts but not good quality carts. Anyways, the shopping experience inside was somewhat good. Crowded with people but more so with their staff trying to stick in the middle of the day. With that they had boxes all over the aisles so it made getting around a little harder. On the plus side, there were a lot of things on sale. read more

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Located inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Edgewater before attending the Yelp event, my partner and I managed to walk around to attend the Japanese Gourmet Fair, held until June 16, showcasing a wide variety of delightful gourmet products from Japan. Iwazumi is a Japanese company that specializes in artisan-crafted Belgian waffles, often using local ingredients and seasonal flavors. They hosted an in-store demonstration. Their waffles are known for being freshly baked and offering a variety of flavors, including those using ingredients from the Noto Peninsula, like red beans and fruits. Their moving mission: to bring smiles and cheerful conversations with their craft. read more

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This market was great with lots of options for everybody! I was a bit disappointed that the booth I ordered from ran out of sauce they normally marinate the chicken in but overall the chicken was cooked to perfection. This is a great place to go if you're hungry and if you want to snag some groceries! The staff members were helpful. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I heard about Mitsuwa not long after moving to NYC, although a number of small Japanese groceries existed in the city, friends would speak of this place as a destination to not only purchase some harder to find Japanese foods, but also experience their very popular food court with authentic Japanese offerings. Through the years this remains the case! Now there are multiple Japanese shops (Kinokuniya book store, Daiso, Little Japan USA) located in the same strip mall. I came on a Sunday early evening around 5pm, the store was bustling, parking lot pretty full, no shopping carts available because they were all in use. While mainly a supermarket, there are several small businesses within Mitsuwa's walls, mostly food purveyors (Pullman Bakery, Kai Sweets and Confectionery - a dessert cafe, Omusubi Gongbei - a onigiri shop, Royce Chocolates, K. Minamoto - a wagashi stand, and several food court stalls serving hot food), a One Piece card game store, Bandai Gashapon shop, Takarajima home goods area, and a health store (temp closed). Entering the store the grocery section is immediately to your right, the One Piece Card Game store immediately to the left. The game shop seemed like a gathering place for mostly teens and young adults to play card games, as well as sell anime and manga related merchandise. The supermarket itself is pretty comprehensive in terms of carrying Japanese products and you can see some items and brands that you find less common in smaller stores, though for the more commonly available items I found the prices to be a tad higher than other Asian groceries in the city. At the same time they also had some sales on certain items, which you'd be less likely to find discounted like meat and fish, alcohol, specialty condiments, etc. so I guess it nets out. What's great is that there is so much under one roof and if you're interested in Japanese products and food, coming from NYC you can make a good half day shopping and eating trip out of it. It's nice that on weekends they having product sampling stations for some promotional items, and special food events like tuna sales where fresh fish filleting takes center stage. Regarding staff and service all my interactions were brief though pleasant, I ended up picking up some regular supermarket groceries, bread from Pullman Bakery, onigiri from Omusubi Gongbei, shoyu ramen from Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, hojicha soft serve from Kai Creamery. Solid food and I'll certainly return. read more

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As a lifelong weaboo and lover of cooking/baking Japanese cuisine, I absolutely love this place and make it a big deal to visit every time I go to New Jersey. It really is a tiny slice of Japan within Edgewater. You name it, they have it. Also some of the best onigiri I've tried! They have it all- sushi, fresh fish, rice, 1000 different flavors of furikake, noodles, snacks, chocolates, cookies, makeup, skin and haircare, medicine... the list really goes on. I would be typing for a REALLY long time if I listed everything. Depending on what time you go, they sometimes have little booths like Costco to sample some food that they're selling. I went last weekend and they had live taiko drums as well and mochi pounding, a very fun sight! They have a food court with a TON of food and areas to sit and eat. Only con is parking, especially on the weekends is limited. Good news with that is that this place is busy, and continues to stay busy. Long live Mitsuwa! read more

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Big parking lot but it was a Sunday and it was packed. Lots of different food options and dessert options. They also have a market there with a variety of items. Crowded because it was a Sunday but there are tables you can sit and enjoy your food or dessert at. read more

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I love this Mitsuwa location. It's great. I used to come here almost daily to grab groceries, a bite to eat from the food court or when they put discounted stickers onto the remaining sushi trays, and sometimes to nab a few snacks. Let's start with the grocery section. Near the entrance, if they've invited vendors, or if they have some special promotion going on, they'll set up shop there. Then, as you walk towards the back, you'll pass by a lot of prepackaged produce displayed pretty nicely. What I like about this setup is that you don't have to over buy large quantities of produce, and mostly everything is already wrapped, grab and go, in one, two, or three sized portions. The downside, however, is the plastic footprint. The rear section is used to house seasonal and event related items. But also on the side near the back are your numerous varieties of miso. Large selections of items are commonplace here, which means you get choice. Turn to the left, and you'll start to enter the seafood and fish territory. Whole fish are not offered here. However, parts of fish are offered up (collars, fillets, eggs, etc). A little further down in the cooler section are fish cut into small rectangles. Nab some toro, o-toro, and other fish. Some of their fish can be slightly fishy, but for the most part, it's pretty good. They do offer ice off on the side. As you keep walking, you'll enter land animal territory. Pork, beef, and chicken. It's unclear where their meat is sourced from. However, they do carry Berkshire Pork and Jidori Chicken. There seems to be a bit more variety in beef. A little further down in the corner is where they'll put out hot fried foods, like tempura or takoyaki, though this only occurs at certain times. Next to the hot food is a prepared cooked foods vault. You'll have things like eel, fish, katsu, in both rice bowl and bento box form. Keep going, and you'll get to the sushi tray section. It's pretty well-populated during the day, but at night, options will become scarce. After a certain time of day, someone will come out and apply the discount stickers to the sushi, to help sell off the stragglers. I think their sushi is decent with a good variety. They also do party platters too for large events. If needed, there is a microwave in that area for you to heat up food, as well as a bin for chopsticks. If you walk a tad further, you'll enter the pickle and preserved food section. I like the large black beans that are found there. And just around the corner is a bakery. One of the other nice things about Mitsuwa is the selection of curated items. Certainly there are hundreds of varieties of instant noodles. But there are also vast selections of soba noodles and ramen. One of my favorite sections is the sauce section. Sometimes choosing a soy sauce here can be extremely difficult out of all the options that they have, since they have an entire aisle dedicated to soy sauce, tamari, and flavored soy sauces. I have settled on a few brands that I tend to go with. They also have little placards up describing the categories of product. Rice options are also somewhat diverse, in terms of both type and package size. If you're looking for appliances, don't come here on Sundays. This is due to the Bergen County Blue Laws that are still in effect, and the appliance aisles will be roped off. But they do carry Zojirushi products. They have rice cookers, electric griddles, hot water dispensers, and more. However, blue laws don't affect food. So this means you can do your grocery shopping, AND you can also eat food at the food court. However, please know that weekends are super busy and the lines can get quite long. It might also be a little difficult to find a seat unless you are eating with someone else or alone. On weekdays, it's much more chill here. Finally, the parking situation is as you would expect. Come here late on a weekend, and you'll need to hunt. If there is an event, it'll be worse. Those in the know will know the best places to score a spot at Mitsuwa are behind the store (along the river), and also on the north parking lot. These areas allow relatively easy egress. You can also use the technique where you track down people who are leaving. So it's significantly easier just to come here early in the morning. read more

This is the best Mitsuwa I've been too! My comparison is the location in San Diego and omg it does not even compare at all. This location is HUGE, right on the water with a view of manhattan, lots of nearby stores, big food court. They should honestly rename this place to Japantown cause this is one of the best assortment of japanese businesses in one area that I've ever seen in the US (second to san francisco). read more

Mitsuwa is an experience, sort of like going to Japan without leaving NJ. The layout of the store is easy to figure out but sometimes the selection can be overwhelming. I lost count how many different types of miso they have. Ramen? Oh my! Sake? It's a really great place to browse with your browser ready to help especially if it isn't busy. I really like the stationery as well as the many kitchen tools and appliance options. High quality chocolates abound. The food court is its own section with many delicious options. You can sit down and eat and there's also prepackaged take out available. Some advise - parking and the store are very crowded on the weekends and even on Fridays. If you can, visit during the week, even a.weekend evening. Staff is very polite and helpful although their English is often rudimentary. (Far better than my Japanese.). All in all a very enjoyable and worthwhile experience. read more

Such a tasty marketplace we stumbled upon! We were just looking for a quick midday snack, and this spot totally hit the mark. The bowl and inari we tried were both packed with flavor and super fresh ingredients, exactly what we needed. It was the perfect balance of quality and taste, and you can really tell they care about what they're serving. Definitely a great find if you're in the area and want something light, fresh, and satisfying! read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Chirashi Bowl & Stuffed Inari - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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This is the best Asian supermarket I've been to! They have everything you could possibly need -- from ready-to-go meals and snacks to alcohol, cosmetics, and more. It's my go-to Japanese supermarket whenever I visit SoJo Spa in New York. I wish they would open a location in my city because I'd seriously go every day! Their grab-and-go sushi and hot meals are incredibly fresh, with so many varieties to choose from. Everything is made fresh with high-quality ingredients, and it's all absolutely delicious. The ambiance is clean and inviting, and the service is friendly and efficient. If you visit, make sure to check out the food court. Every vendor serves authentic Japanese food, and it's all so good! Highly recommend trying a little bit of everything -- you won't be disappointed. read more

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I truly enjoy coming to this marketplace in Edgewater NJ. When you come here you can make a day of it!! The market itself is huge and has mini restaurants and featured spotlight foods. Like today they had the taste of Miyagi which looked amazing!! You can do grocery shopping then eat lunch and then go shopping next door. It's always busy here and it's nice to see really busy stores. The market is clean and has many items from household items, beauty items, groceries and a mini liquor section. There's an area for the kids to get their little machine token toy and some dessert stations that serve mochi donuts, kai ice cream , macarons etc. I believe I saw a mini bakery in the back corner. After shopping you can take a walk along side the HudsonRiver, stroll down and enjoy the ambiance with family or friends Come visit this marketplace I love it!! read more

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The seating area by the window for some reason was super hot like around 80 degrees. We got the Shio Tonkotsu ramen. The flavor was average but the soup was filled only halfway. Felt like something else is missing as well. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

LOVE coming here! I love all the little bits they have - from their food courts to the supermarket. Their food and groceries are extremely fresh. I also love that it's right next to the water - it makes a great place to go for a nice walk after getting lunch or dinner! I definitely recommend getting the sashimi or fresh fish from their grocery store if it's available. I love the variety of foods their food court offers - they have mochi donuts (one of my favs!), onigiri, ramen, rice bowls, etc. Note: it can get extremely busy on the weekends, so make sure you come early for a spot, or come on a weekday if you can! read more

Very nice, cleanly, and well stocked marketplace. Has a variety of different and unique snacks from all over. The food court always smells absolutely delicious and has a pretty wide selection of different meals. The store also features a small ice cream area and crepe shop. Would 100% recommend stopping in if you're in the area. read more

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If you need a place to buy Asian and Japanese specialties, this is a great place to come. The place is bright and clean. The staff is friendly. There's a variety of stalls at the marketplace you can eat at if you get hungry. read more

I have been coming here for ages. Maybe once or twice per months. I have tried all kinds of food from every corner of the store and I found them excellent. I also like the ambiance of this place, over all very clean and the services are usually top-notch. Since my last review, some of good vender started to use handle devices which vibrates when your food is ready, so you no longer have stand around and wait for a number to be called on hard to hear speakers. Prices of things has gone up with inflation, but still bery good place Japanese food. I would recommend this place. read more

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One of my favorite markets in NJ and definitely my go-to for Asian groceries and Japanese eats. Although wildly popular, I have not had many issues finding parking. With so many fresh, unique, and imported items, it is 100% worth the hustle and bustle. The food court is the perfect companion to your shopping. My favorite is the tempura or the frequent bento specials. After indulging, it's great to walk along the Hudson with views of NYC. There is something for everyone! read more

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They have good prepared sushi here. And matcha soft ice cream in one of the stands. Mitsuwa holds a fun Japanese style summer festival every year, with food booths and live entertainment read more

The nightmarish parking is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of going here, so it's just as well that we visit once a year or so at most. Having said that, perhaps parking is not as bad on non-Saturdays? There are things we find here that are otherwise hard to find elsewhere, and the Japanese side dishes like kinoko and candied yams are just two examples. It's usually packed and bustling, so I'm glad neither of us feel claustrophobic in crowds. The self-checkouts work great and the scanners are nice and fast, and you can pick up chopsticks and condiments like wasabi and soy sauce at checkout. Prices? Considering how hard it is to find these specialty groceries and foods, I'd rather not put a price on them. read more

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We love mitsuwa marketplace and wish we didn't live so far from it! Our trips here are far and few but always such a treat when we get to go. We always dine there in the food court and bring so many yummies back home. This last time, we stopped by after visiting American Dream - so it was pretty late! Most of the food places were closing but we were lucky enough to get ramen from Santouka (best place!) and some sushi from the market itself. I didn't have any bags to bring the sushi back to my family seated just over at the dining area in one trip (I probably should have thought that through), but the cashier was so kind and helped me bring it over - thank you so much! There is always such good food and a plethora of snacks to be had here. There is also a wall of gatcha machines by the entrance, a fun bookstore and toy store just outside. We love Royce Chocolates and look forward to getting ice cream at matcha love by ito en! On some weekends, they even hold food fairs too! Definitely go check it out if you're in the area! read more

The place deteriorated over the years. The veg and the meats didn't look that fresh to me. I go there for sake. Other things like the produce are much more expensive compared to some of the Asian groceries around. read more