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Tokyo Central

3.7 (236 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Kris B.

I am in love with this store. Everything is so cute! From the moment I walked in I wanted to buy it all. Super adorable tote bags, all the food packaging is colorful and cool. Snoopy! Hello Kitty! Dumplings! They have multiple sushi lines, pre-packaged soft serve ice cream, so much candy and cookies. And everything is beautifully packaged. I'm jealous that locals can do their regular grocery shopping here. I would go broke.

A bunch of protein
Tom L.

Alright based on the pictures below the to go plate with a bunch of protein, yeah it's only $20. I was mind blown by how much it was. So worth it, and it being affordable I'm definitely gonna be a regular. Was everything amazing and great? Not everything, but certain items were better than the other. Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon, potato croquette and green beans were the best ones. While the seafood veggie croquette was very oily, and karaage chicken was very dry that I would never get again. Tofu is okay. Aburi salmon is very good and for the price it's a mandatory! They have many options to choose from on the hot section and I'd recommend trying all of it to see which ones you like more. I went during the evening so maybe I'll try going right when it opens to see if there's a difference in quality.

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Vi T.

Clean and organized grocery store. Tokyo Central is a chain market and I'm so glad they opened this one up near me in Emeryville. They have their own parking lot which is helpful if you're only getting groceries at the Emeryville Bay Street outdoor shopping plaza. It's still crowded, even months after their grand opening though. But lines at self-checkout (4 counters) and the staffed cashiers (4-5 counters) seem to go fast. I like their selection of thinly sliced beef cuts for hot pot/shabu shabu and their specialty items from Japan such as their snacks and skincare. They have a decent variety of food in their hot deli/prepared foods area, but this seems to sell out fast right after lunchtime. Prices are reasonable overall for most items, yet they do charge a premium for some others.

Gerald L.

Tokyo Central Supermarket in Emeryville is right in the middle of Bay Street, which makes it a fun and convenient stop while out shopping in the area. While parking can get busy, the market itself is a treasure trove for fans of Japanese goods. My takeaway on their selection was an impressive lineup of rare Japanese imports and specialty items is. You can find many unique snacks, drinks, and ingredients that you will not see at standard Asian markets. I guess it's worth posting a little more. If you love exploring hard-to-find Japanese products and picking up unique treats while hanging out at Bay Street, this spot is well worth a visit.

Pepsi from Japan
Myhuong H.

This Japanese market is in the shopping center on Bay Street in Emeryville. There is a parking garage with validation, so with the movie at AMC and shipping at the market afterwards, we paid 1.50$ for parking. Not a bad deal at all. The market offers a good variety of everything. There are bento boxes, sushi and sashimi of all sizes of trays, fresh wasabi from Japan for 24.99$ a little package ( I pass ) fresh meats for shabu, saké, all kinds of drinks from Japan, some beauty products, a small section of ceramics, and of course, snacks!!! Chips, cookies, etc....quite a selection!!

Jenny T.

Free 90 minutes parking! Just zap your stall number onto an app and it will let you know when your running out of time. I love this place. It has all the Japanese products under 1 giant roof! I was able to pickup Wagyu steaks, frozen udon, curry cubes, beauty products and many many deli meals! Wish they can add some self-checked kiosks for faster check-outs.

Deli
Yuri H.

Cute store reminds me of being in Yokohama. However the cashiers are not as fast. But they are nice. Food from the hot bar is amazing if you catch it when it comes out. Every time I stop by for one thing I can't resist checking the hot bar and sushi selection. I always get something from there even though I swear I won't. I'm there probably twice a week.

What it looks like at 11:30 on a weekday
Masha G.

I've come here a few times, and every time it's a mixed and slightly disappointing experience. The first time I came, it was about two weeks after it opened, on a weekend and that was disastrous (the store was half empty, the prepared foods were barely there or completely picked over and there were hoards of people). I've come back since and the availability of prepared food is just completely inconsistent, mostly related to the sushi/rolls area. I've come between 9-10am on a weekend, when there is maybe one type of roll, hand rolls and inari pockets. I've also come at that time, and there's nigiri and poke out - so it's simply inconsistent! I decided to come on a weekday this week, and came around 11:30am, thinking that would be close to lunch time and everything would be full, and sadly it really wasn't (there was one kind of roll out, some poke - so yay for that). I will say that the things I have tried are really good! Their fish tastes great, and on this last trip, I found premade handrolls that were really delicious! But my issue is that you never actually know what will actually be available and out, so it gets to be frustrating.

Poke bowls
Lily S.

This is like a Japanese version of Whole Foods. The market is neat and organized. There's produce, noodles, snacks, seafoods, bakery, and lots of prepared food items. We found lots of unique and hard-to-find Japanese items. We found Ichiran Ramen, which we had in Japan, but couldn't find in the US. They also have a large variety of hot foods, baked goods, lots of sushi and poke. We picked out several food items and ate them outside in the courtyard. We were impressed with the food. + Poke - this was solid. It includes rice, ginger, wakame, and a little scoop of imitation crab in mayo. + Chicken Karage (both plain and umami) - tender and juicy + California rolls - good + Japchae - good In comparison to other large Asian marketplaces, Tokyo Central has a lot more hot food items than Osaka Market in Fremont. However, it's not as massive as Jagalchi in Daly City. It's a great place to find those specialty Japanese items and pick up food for lunch or dinner. Oh, and there's 90-min free parking above the store ($3/hr over 90 mins).

Blind boxes
Sandra N.

Tokyo Central has landed in Emeryville among one of the nicest and newest shopping plazas in town. Located on Bay Street, Tokyo Central has dedicated grocery parking on the second floor parking garage with a QR code for payment. This Tokyo Central located in incredibly spacious with wide aisles full of Japanese products from produce, snacks, gachapons, blind boxes, and so much more. The hot food and packaged food is located in the back left side of the store close to the restroom. The restrooms include 4 unisex stalls with one baby changing station. Outside of the grocery store, there are a few small tables with umbrellas for you to enjoy your food. It would be nice if there were more dedicated covered seating options especially for larger parties. As far as the prepared food goes, there is an amazing selection of sandwiches, rice bento boxes, nigiri, and various Japanese desserts including matcha churro, sweet potatoes, tiramisu, and pudding. * Anderson bakery pudding - 3/5 Super thick and heavy pudding. It lacked the light eggy flavor traditional Japanese pudding is known for. The syrup was also too bitter for my taste. * Anderson bakery egg/tuna/ham sandwich - 4/5 A great option if you're looking for a light lunch or snack. The egg and tuna mix are very creamy and delicate. Very refreshing for a hot day. The bread was soft but didn't get soggy even though it was prepackaged. * Assorted nigiri - the scallop was the clear standout here. Pretty delicious for grocery store sushi. The self checkout lines are significantly shorter, perhaps because most people buy more than 10 items when they shop here. But for me, I tried to practice self restraint and not get too crazy since I live an hour away. As far as service goes, theres limited interaction with the staff. Although I did have an encounter when I waited in line for the restroom. 2 of the restrooms were out of order so I waited a long time in line. One of the grocery workers came out of the "employee only" doors, saw that 2 restrooms were out of order, and tried to cut the line right in front of me. They should either make a dedicated employee restroom or train their workers to do the respectful thing and wait their turn in line just like the rest of us. I would definitely visit if I'm in the area. The hot food selection looks delicious (especially the takoyaki!)

Frontage
John S.

44,000 square feet of japanese grocery and it lives up to the footprint. Produce section is huge, wagyu selection is serious, and the snack aisle alone could keep you busy for an hour. The prepared food section is the real move though. Onigiri with freshly milled rice, karaage, katsu sandos, hot bar. Grabbed a couple things and ate standing up like a local. The Waka Sakura Hand Roll Factory next door is worth a separate visit, fresh wasabi grated to order is not something you forget. Parking is validated on the 2nd floor, come on a weekday if you can. 4 stars, finally a Japanese grocery store that belongs in Emeryville

Alicia C.

Tokyo Central is the best Japanese grocery store I've visited yet, and I've been to quite a few. It had the best selection, the most organized layout, and was by far the neatest and easiest to shop. I found everything I came for, from pantry staples to specialty items that can be hard to track down elsewhere. The store doesn't offer Wi-Fi, so I had to ask employees about a few products, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Thankfully, the price tags include English descriptions, which made shopping much easier. If you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, snacks, kitchen items, or specialty ingredients, this is a fantastic store. I'll definitely be back.

Bianca H.

Man, I keep going back here because their hot foods selection and easy pickup on quick sashimi! It is extremely affordable and delicious. Easy to get to if you're making a quick pitstop! It can get pretty busy throughout the day and especially on the weekends. So good luck when you go! But worth stopping by to get a taste of Japan in the bay area!

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Ask the Community - Tokyo Central

Is there parking?

Yes parking structure right above it. Also street parking too.

Is there a restaurant inside the Tokyo Central in Emeryville?

No. Only take out

Do they discount their prepared food items after a certain time?

Hard to imagine that they don't Especially for things like sushi or sashimi

Is there a restaurant on site?

What are business hours?

Sunday 10-9pm, Monday to Saturday 9am to 9pm.

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“My fourth time here and actually had time to walk around and buy some stuff beyond the bentos and hot bar.”

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