Why is there two Tokyo Centrals so close to each other?! This one is the older one and much smaller. But it has a lot of essentials you need and then some. It does feel like a neighborhood market. I do like the size of this one. It could be a little bigger with more options and eliminate that huge honkin' one on PCH. I usually buy my sparkling waters, ciders/soda and bevs here. They have it displayed pretty well in a cold wall with a good variety of drinks. Next to a Daiso, if you want to check out a cool Japanese "dollar" store. read more

Visited the Tokyo central at PCH and wanted to see what's the difference between the two since they're only minutes away driving distance. This location is definitely smaller and older. It's a bit cluttered but I noticed they had a lot of sales due to upcoming expiration dates. This is great for me because I get to try new foods at a discounted price. They do have a refrigerated area with premade bento boxes, sushi, etc but I did not see a hot food area which is the difference between this location and PCH. read more

Small convenient store of Tokyo Central on Sepulveda and Hawthorne. Very convenient in and out if need to grab something quick. The 7-11 of Tokyo Central. But I do realized the sushi and meat and fish are not as fresh as the bigger locations with more foot traffic. Even some meat's color seems off.. Recent purchased of sushi and hot food wasn't as fresh either. Purchased the salmon sushi. Their was an after taste to it and seemed a bit awkward like it was soaked it something. Their paper bag is thin as toilet paper. My bag didn't even make it in my house and it ripped and everything dropped out including my sushi and hot food spilled out. Wasted half the food that ended on the ground. To make matter worse, their sushi trays are now made with paper on the bottom tray and plastic cover on top. Doesn't make sense because the tray also soaked and ripped apart. The good thing about the shop is convenient and small. If you're in a rush, makes a good short stop. Free ice in the back for the summer days to keep your meat and produce cool. Next to Daiso and in the Citibank shopping center. read more

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Improvement since my last visit! Was in the neighborhood again and stopped by for a quick snack as well as cash back. Found a 0.7 ounce cup macaroni w/tuna salad for 3.99. Also got a nice cup of mixed fruit in the packaged foods to go section for later. Had the tasty macaroni with tuna in my car and my own water bottle. On a weekday middle afternoon, the transaction was easy. Made my way to where the single line is for the couple of open registers and was called up. The super pleasant (Filipina-- I am quite familiar w/the native language I overheard her briefly speaking) cashier greeted me and scanned my order. She also provided me a utensil upon my request along w/a napkin or 2. The cash back request for $20 was easy unlike in my previous review last week w/a different cashier last week. Quick, pleasant, and efficient! They are next door to a Daiso which I fairly regularly visit. It's likely I will be back to this Tokyo Central! Arigatogozaimasu! read more

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As a consistent shopper of Tokyo Central around SoCal, I find this one to be much less inspiring. Cluttered, stuck energy, hard to navigate, and smaller selection of freshly made sushi and bento. read more

For those that are looking for a Japanese market coming to Tokyo Central it's a great experience. They have an indoor buffet style hot bar so you can pick whatever items you're looking to eat or try and then you pay by the weight of the box. I opted to try all sorts of different foods from the shrimp shumai, crispy tempura shrimp, etc... great experience. If you're looking for fresh foods such as premade, sashimi and fish, I think it's better than H Mart and I also believe that the fish and rice quality is better than 99 ranch market. Took your express had Uni for $12.99. Blue fin tuna, so it's a must try for their premade box sushi and the fish quality is great. If you're looking for instant noodles or Japanese traditional snacks, Japanese whiskey or produce it's a great place. They sell everything you're looking for everything to have a nice Japanese meal. And the market is ultra clean no fish smell either. I've been to other Asian markets where I go to the seafood section and it stinks, but this market doesn't smell at all. read more

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Great prepared foods sushi and bento. Karage chicken especially was yummy. Parking lot is tight. For this reason I prefer their other location. However, this is the spot if I am closer to it that the other location. read more

Love this market.....you can find anything from fresh fruits, veggies, meats, bread, cosmetics, packaged meals and even restaurants. So much in such a small building. It is a gem of a place and wish I had more time to go through every aisle and try something new every time. The attendants are ao incredibly welcoming and service is always so fast whether at checkout, or at the restaurants. All the staff is very nice and friendly. read more

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What a nice store with so many unique products. They sell so many tea drinks here along with other drinks. There's a nice selection of sushi and other seafood products, fruits, and candy/junk food. The place is clean and organized and they have efficient cashiers at the front of the store. There's plenty of free parking in their lot. read more

I usually go to Mitsuwa, my family and I came down here for the acupuncture, we decided to stop by at this Jp market location in Torrance. The space just a bit narrow but surprisingly there are plenty of Jp products included desserts, pastries, fresh cut fish. We got some Mochi, some kind of snacks. If you want Jp products, make sure you check the packages. Some are imported from either Taiwan or China. I still prefer Taiwan over China :). There is actually another location in Yorba Linda since it's close to me, it would be my favorite spot from now on. Plenty of parking spaces. Daiso is next door. read more

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Store to get your Japanese and Asian snack and food items small but efficient.. Once items available sushi and other things, Ramen microwave available to warm up your hot meat for lunch quick lunch and inexpensive great stuff read more

Tokyo Central - International Grocery Near Me - Torrance, California

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1 star for fruit quality. Fuji apples consistently old and spoiled to core on multiple occasions. White peaches same. Not worth the time & inconvenience to package up spoiled fruit & find receipt for $10 refund but it's happening too often and adding up. Marukai - do better. You owe me & others money. read more

So many Tokyo Central locations in the Southbay. Did they forget about the San Gabriel Valley? LOL. I've been to this location a few times when I'm in the area. I usually buy their rice triangles. It's pretty good, and especially for $1.99 each, you can't go wrong. I usually by the tuna and the spicy tuna ones. Yes, it's mostly rice and not too much tuna. But for that price, ni complaints. It'll definitely hold you off on between meals, and of course if you're stuck in rush hour traffic. Tokyo Central also sells Japanese groceries, instant noodles, fresh fruits and vegetables, and of course more types of sushi rolls. I really like this place! This location is usually not as busy as the Gardena location. Parking is definitely more abundant as it's located on a large plaza at the corner of Sepulveda and Hawthorne Boulevard. Yep, I'll definitely come back when I have work in the area. read more

If you want to just eat the freshest sushi, sashimi, bento boxes ready to go, wagyu beef and all the Japanese and American goodness, life has to offer, come to Tokyo Central and dine. They make the freshest sushi and sashimi combos right in front of you and if you feel your palate need some meat, they have that too! This store offers more than just food, they import your favorite Asian kitchen tools and bowls or cosmetology needs that'll surprise you. From make up to toys, they have it or if you feel like fruit galore, feast yourself with their salivating smells and aromas. Parking is enough for 200 cars and staff are as polite as the Japanese folks can be. read more

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This Tokyo Central location is quite small compared to others. We were hoping to find warm food or bento boxes to eat, but unfortunately, they didn't offer any. There was no hot food section. I did see some cold food available, but you'd need a microwave to warm it up, which isn't very friendly for travelers. That was a bit disappointing, especially since we were looking for a quick meal. In the end, we bought some Japanese snacks for the kids. Finally, we decided to drive to another restaurant nearby to dine in. This branch doesn't really have anything special. read more

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Very well stocked Asian market, excellent selection and great prices. Staff is friendly and attentive, self serve hot bar or food court if you are hungry. Hot Bar had a very good selection of items to choose from. Sold by the pound so it could get expensive if you are not careful. Highly recommended. read more

TL;DR - LARGE selection of goods, I love the interior! Truly, the decorations & store layout is so nice, I always enjoy looking around to see all the new goods & signage. Staff: - very kind, gentle, & willing to help - answered a few questions about food specifics Food: - sushi/onigiri is always good - cheap price, very worth it! - love the japanese snacks read more

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Tokyo Central is one of the best Asian markets to go in Torrance! We are local and it's also on my way to work so, when I forget to bring lunch. I stop into Tokyo Central and grab some sushi and onigiris to eat for lunch. So, so convenient! My kids love coming here also and my goodness do I SPENDDDDDDD every time I shop here. It also doesn't help that there's a Daiso right next door, but nonetheless by big back leaves happy all the time! Haha! read more

I would give this place a 5 but it's not my favorite location and some stuff weren't there that the other location has. It's a big store and lots of things to check out. Great variety and range of types from products to produce. Had a great experience here. read more

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Nothing really bad to say about this place. It's the newest Tokyo Central Market in town. I only gave it 4 stars because I was comparing it to the Tokyo Central Market in Gardena. This place isn't as big and I didn't see any food courts either. They did have the most expensive pack of strawberries that I didn't find at the one in Gardena. I would only go if I'm in the area, but my go to us the Gardena location. read more

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BIG W AND SHOUT OUT TO THE EMPLOYEE WHO IS ADDING THE MEMES AND AMAZING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE STORE. 5 stars just for them and this is honestly the first time I've seen this at any Tokyo Central and I've been to every single one in California thus far except for the Tokyo Central & Main and the one in Yorba Linda. Hope this worker gets a raise lol. Check out my photos for what I'm referring to, especially the "Quires" Churu puppy dog meme, the Choco Coronet reference to Konata from Lucky Star, the reference to Luigi in the Mario animated series, several other anime and Avatar the Last Airbender reference, Animal Crossing, Kirby, and other video game references (especially a random Shadow the Hedgehog), etc. It made it fun to go throughout the store to find other signs and references out there. It is a smaller Tokyo Central as it's one without a separate restaurant or eatery/food court (I'd argue that West Covina doesn't have one since Hanzo Ramen hasn't been open in forever, but I digress). They're open fairly late and is clean and well stocked. It's a solid Tokyo Central sir. read more

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I've been going here for many times, it's my spot to go to whenever I need something like sake or snacks. They have variety of bento meals and you can get the discounted ones for 20% off . Good deal! They have beauty items and cooking necessities. People are nice and polite. Parking is not a problem. read more

I wish we had a Tokyo Central closer to home...so I'm always excited to visit one when I'm in the Torrance area. We last visited on Sat, 7/29/2023 after a summer visit to Torrance Beach. This store is jam-packed with so many Japanese goodies. It's like one minute you're in California, you close your eyes and walk in and BOOM, now you're basically in Don Quijote in Japan. They have sauces, fresh produce, ready-made bento boxes and sushi (which are kind of pricey), bread, and cup noodles that fill the wall. They also are well stocked in snacks, candies, makeup, haircare, skincare, etc. I spent so much time in the latter parts of my list and saw a lot of items that I purchased from Japan months back. One thing, I wish they carried more of was different brands of matcha - I was a little unimpressed with their selection. Customer Service: One downside, the workers aren't as cheery..def not as cheery as in Japan lol! The store was busy when we went so the cashiers prob weren't in the greatest moods. Tips: Check out the clearance sections..which funny enough...are near the restrooms. We got various cup noodles that were significantly cheaper since they were about to expire soon. Parking: Lots of parking since the store is located in a plaza, we never have any issues. Overall, I'm hoping to visit Tokyo Central again in the future esp when I need to restock on my Japanese hair, skincare, and makeup! Can't wait!! (^‿^v) read more

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I shop at other Tokyo Central locations frequently. This was my first time here as I happened to be nearby. It's smaller and the aisles are a little cramped but the stock is similar. read more

Parking plenty outside but the store itself is small with limited selections. It definitely is an LA County area store and looked shabby inside and out. The inclusive bathroom has the urinal and the regular stall housed together. I went in to use the stall only to have another person use the urinal. I was done with my business but I didn't have the guts to trot out while the person is still urinating. Eek! And yes, I checked the sign on the door one more time after leaving the bathroom. It was for both biological sex! Unless I had to drive over to LAX, I doubt I will be returning again. read more

The sushi here was really good. The automat delivery is fun and quick. The menu on screen only is a bit challenging for people who don't know the menu. Wagu beef sushi was novel and good. Value is good. Plenty of parking and shopping in grocery below. read more

The smallest Tokyo Central in the area, but still has all of the groceries you need. The prices are as fair as the other locations in the area. There are always a bunch of lines open for checkout, so you never have to wait. They have pre-made food ready to go That always taste fresh and homemade after microwaving. Divide is always friendly and I've even seen them play little games in the past for kids, one being looking for a hidden turtle around the store. read more

I wanted to get my wife some cereal Nila grade matcha for her birthday. I came here and it's such a cool market. Definitely going to come back again. I do wish they had a few more options for the ceremonial grade matcha. read more

Impressive Japanese market that offers a great food counter offering cooked food at a reasonable price per pound aside from a produce section with fresh delicious local D imported fruits and vegetables. There are several branches in the South Bay Area. Clean friendly and courteous shopping experience. I highly recommend this market. read more

This store is not kept as clean as it should. Their food selections are not extensive, the service is okay. I rather shop at their Western/Artesia location. I wish this location would be maintained better. read more

There is a nice sushi restaurant upstairs. Really good quality fish. Asian tea selection is great. Hawaiian food section is a bit pricey, but if you crave something they have it. read more

Always Fun to visit Here... awesome selection of Sushi bentos and sake plus Hard to get japanese candies and condiments and nick nacks... chocolate and peanut butter mochi is great! Sanrio products and Hot Food to go... you Need to check out the Seafood section also... i Miss Marukai in Hawaii... read more

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The product quality and price are great! I enjoy coming here. They have good selection of alcohol. read more

Tokyo Central - Nankai shochu - International Grocery Near Me - Torrance, California

My favorite place to go to for a quick stop in getting delicious sushi. I got a bowl of bluefin tuna on top of rice and the quality of the tuna was excellent! Great food and great prices! So many options to choose from because everything they have is tasty. read more

The good: I love coming to this grocery store and looking at all of their fun snacks! I like this Japanese grocery store more than Seiwa and Mitsuwa because it has a more authentic feel and seems like the prices are better. You can order sushi for catering here. They have a lot of beauty supplies as well as ready-to-eat foods. There's plenty of parking. They're next to Daiso. The bad: I bought a donabe clay pot here for $37 and then later found a ton of them at a Vietnamese market for as low as $4 and up to $20 (though the ones I saw at the Vietnamese market were made in Korea or China). Like every other Japanese store, stuff is expensive from Japan. The yuzu drink I got at Mitsuwa was cheaper than here. The interesting: The interior is a lot busier looking than the other Japanese markets nearby. There are balloons, lots of posters and a lot of things to look at all at once because of their busy shelves. read more

After we finished lunch at King's Hawaiian we decided shop around in Torrance they we decided to go to the Tokyo Central Market it's a Japanese market they sell very thing from Japan and also the U.S. but most of the items are Japan. We enjoy items from Japan including for things for the house,personal items,sweets,snacks, liquor and so much. I like the drink especially the green tea and anime drinks like DragonBall Z,Pokman, even Hello Kitty etc. Even they sell Frito Lay chips like Cheetos,Doritos. read more

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Wonderful new location and lovely selection of sushi, hot food, Sashimi and fresh groceries. Loss Stars= Unfortunately some of the younger cashiers have a bad attitude and they don't want to bag your groceries and rather socialize with each othrr thsn be courteous to customers- Down right Rude at times - Management needs to screen these girls more carefully for providing customer service please read more

tried the fresh sashimi and we could barely get through it was not fresh at all. the takoyaki place was amazing though!

Good selections for Japanese foods, larger than former Marukai market. Wakasakura sushi restaurant is a unique and good quality and reasonable. read more

I visited on a Friday afternoon with my gf. Looked busy from parking lot but once inside service was fast and so many delicious options. U have the choice to buy food from market to heat up and eat in their spacious food court or u can order food from the food court which is what we did. Highly recommend coming here if u like to get a taste of Japan!!! read more

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