I always look forward to visiting Uwajimaya. There is always so much to see and discover, and their stock rotates a fair amount so there's something new to look at each trip. One of the staples I love are the baked goods from Oyatsupan - sometimes the main bakery runs out of their popular breads so a reliable supply is found at Uwajimaya (although maybe not baked the same day). Uwajimaya also offers fresh mochi sometimes over the weekends. Their hot section even offers whole roasted duck, something I've never seen before. Their kitchen section offers a variety of yakitori grills, which is something I'm looking forward to buying in the future (and something I've never seen in any other store). They also carry muscavado sugar, something I've had to travel to Canada to purchase before. I like how they highlight local goods on the shelf with special signs - I did not realize The Tao of Tea was a Portland business and I'm going to visit their teahouse in the future. read more

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Extremely Unprofessional Behavior at the Poke Counter Today my friend and I drove to Uwajimaya specifically to buy fresh poke, which we usually enjoy here. When we arrived at the poke bowl service counter, we were standing in front of the menu screens trying to decide what to order. We were not in line yet, because we were still looking at the options and deciding. We had only been standing there for less than three minutes. At the time, there was an Asian male employee helping another customer. After that customer finished ordering, another male employee (tall with long hair) gestured toward me and asked if I was ready to order. I said, "Can I get a mini bowl please?" Instead of confirming my order, he immediately asked whether my friend wanted the same thing. My friend was still deciding and had not said she was ordering yet, so I politely replied that she wasn't sure yet, but I was ready to order mine. The employee then shook his head and slammed the rice container, which completely surprised me. The gesture and attitude felt very disrespectful and unnecessarily aggressive toward a customer. For context, I work in the food service industry myself, so I understand that things can get busy. However, at that moment there were no other customers waiting behind us, so the pressure and frustration displayed by this employee felt very inappropriate. Because of how uncomfortable the interaction felt, I told him that it was okay and that I would not order anymore. My friend also said it was okay and that we didn't want anything anymore. Instead of simply letting us go, the employee shouted loudly across the counter, saying "Come back, come back! What do you want? Come back!" while waving his hand at us as if we had to beg for him to serve us. We had done nothing wrong--we were simply looking at the menu and politely asked for a mini bowl. The experience left us feeling confused, pressured, and honestly quite uncomfortable. We later reported the incident to the customer service counter. The female employee there (wearing glasses) listened and said she would forward the report to management. I have visited Uwajimaya many times and usually enjoy shopping here, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. I hope management addresses this situation and reminds staff that basic courtesy and patience are essential in customer service. After the incident, we decided not to order poke and only purchased a bottled tea before leaving. We ended up going to another Japanese restaurant nearby for food instead. I'm sharing this experience not to attack the business, but to provide honest feedback. Uwajimaya has always been a place we enjoy visiting, and we would be happy to come back in the future--once we feel confident that customers will not be treated this way again by this particular employee. read more

Uwajimaya - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Great selection, I found a lot of unique items. The store itself is quite large, it was clean, organized well, and not too busy. Which was nice because I was able to leisurely walk around and look at everything. They have a large library with some cool office supplies and a ton of pens to write with. The tea and candy selection is fantastic. I'm a big tea drinker so I felt like I hit the jackpot!! The check out lines moved quickly and the cashier was friendly. I would have given 5 stars but the prices are higher than other local shops for the same items. I do take into consideration that these items are imported and will cost more in general. Even with the prices being higher I would definitely recommend stopping by and checking things out. read more

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Uwajimaya has been one of my favorite Asian markets in the Portland area for many years. The aisles are wide and clean, the shelves are well-stocked with a wide variety of food items, the store is well-organized with signage for every aisle, staff is friendly and helpful. The produce is higher priced than other Asian markets in the area but there is a lot of variety. There is a poke bar, fresh live seafood tanks, gift shop, deli and hot food, and more. The parking lot is big and accessible. It's an adventure just walking up and down the aisles! read more

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I love their hot bar they have so many options. I love the spam musubi section i always stock up! They even have a big variety of musubi! read more

Uwajimaya - Spam - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Uwajimaya is easily one of my favorite places to shop when I'm in the area. It's not just a grocery store -- it's a cultural experience. The selection is huge: fresh seafood, high-quality produce, Asian snacks, sauces, noodles, and specialty items you can't find anywhere else. Everything is well-organized, clean, and clearly labeled, which makes exploring even more fun. The staff are friendly and helpful -- they're always willing to point you toward something new or answer questions about unfamiliar ingredients. The attached food court and bakery are a bonus. I always leave with at least two kinds of Poke. I have two octopus in my freezer now from here. Prices are fair considering the quality and variety, and you can tell they take pride in keeping the store spotless and welcoming. Whether you're restocking pantry staples or just browsing for something unique, Uwajimaya makes grocery shopping feel like a treat. If you love authentic Asian food, cooking, or just exploring new flavors, this place is a must-visit. read more

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Last time I came, the cashier said they have fresh mochi on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Came on a Sunday and there were a few left. I'm so excited! I should have gotten his name but the Polynesian guy at the poke' counter was so nice and friendly, gave us a sample and even offered us more samples. I have to say, the Yuzu shoyu scallop poke' is so good! He even gave me tips on making our own laulau. read more

Uwajimaya - Fresh pine counter - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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The cooked food here is great. Poke is tasty and fresh. Also like the seafood section. Although I dislike how pricey their produce are. Almost doubled the price when compared to the other couple major asian store. Overall it's good store for food, seafood and condiments. I would buy produce and meat somewhere else. 5/5 - for poke, cooked food, condiments and seafood section 1/5 - for overpriced produce and meat section read more

Uwajimaya - Poke Bowl Regular Furikake Tuna (left) Ginger Ahi Tuna (right) w/ Rice topped with Furikake, side of pickled ginger & seaweed salad. - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The poke bar in the back of the store is my favorite takeout lunch spot in the general Portland area. The workers are so friendly and are willing to answer any questions. For only $7.99 (the "mini" bowl) you get such a great deal with a decent amount of poke, rice, and various other toppings. The food is fresh in quality. Don't miss out on the salmon bbq poke! read more

Uwajimaya - Poke - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

This store has by far the best tastiest and CHEAPEST/BEST value Poke. Staff are super friendly gave me so much raw fish, even pack it to the brim! I recommend driving to Uwajimaya just for the Poke! The store also has a large selection of Japanese goods and grocery as well. Overall clean and friendly vibes. read more

Uwajimaya - Salmon & Tuna Poke - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Love this supermarket, especially the hot food/deli section! We got a great variety of spam musubi, pork buns, sushi, etc. and can't wait to come back and try more. The cashier was very friendly. Just beware that the parking lot can be crazy, and was packed the day and time we went. read more

Uwajimaya - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Uwajimaya is a large Asian grocery retailers, that happens to have a Kinokuniya Bookstore located in the far corner of the store. That's where you'll find me most of the time, but while I'm here, I'm exploring around the well-stocked grocery shelves. read more

I've been shopping here since I was little and it's always been my favorite asian grocery store to visit! I tried their poke bar for the first time and I can't believe I hadn't tried it sooner! They have a wide variety of poke options. You can buy poke by weight or make a bowl. The mini bowl is $8 and quite filling, making it perfect for lunch. The poke bar workers are incredibly nice as well! read more

Uwajimaya - Mini bowl - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Love this grocery store and all the Japanese goodies. It gets crowded so recommend go early. Lots of options and prices are ok . Love the many options for bento read more

Why can't we have these in Denver?!?! Packed with ALL SORTS of Asian ingredients and groceries as well as a bookstore and food court. This place is awesome! Such a vast selection of foods!! read more

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This place can get very busy. But it makes sense considering that this is THE PLACE to get your Japanese groceries. They have everything you could possibly need, from fresh produce to specialty ingredients, and the hot foods section is my favorite spot. I always grab the spicy musubi, which is consistently flavorful every time. The store is more than just groceries, there's a cute stationery section in the back that makes it fun to browse. Whether you're stocking your pantry, craving a quick, delicious snack, needing new stoneware, skincare, hair care, even car accessories! Uwajimaya is the perfect place to go. read more

Located off of Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway in Southwest Portland. This is one of my most favorite groceries stores to go to. There is a massive parking lot out front that is almost always full. Inside lies a vast selection of almost every category of food. They also sell fresh seafood, very high quality meat, and a handful of bulk items, such as rice. There is a wide variety of hot bar items available as well as ready-to-go food items. The produce selection is well crafted and it almost always fresh. We love to pick up meat and sides to make Korean bbq at home. Very clean inside and kind staff. read more

I love this place. So much going on here, I don't know where to start. Grab and Go food is great for the price. I know it is basic, but for the price and quality you really can't beat it. read more

This market is full of all your Japanese cooking needs and more! Snack, noodles, sauces, they have it all! When we went they were putting the Gashapon (coin toy dispenser) machines so exciting! Their deli section is where it's at though - definitely don't sleep on that! I got a Mini Bowl for $7.99 you choose between white or brown rice (which comes hot), furikake seasoning, seaweed salad, pickled ginger and your choice of poke from the deli case. They had a wide variety of tuna and salmon poke choices and my dude did not skimp on it even for a mini bowl! It filled me up for sure. They also have a hot case of musubis and specialty baked goods galore. If you're close by and looking for lunch options, come browse the deli section for fresh poke and also other prepared food and I assure you won't be disappointed! read more

Uwajimaya - Shoyu Tuna Mini Bowl - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This is a top tier Asian grocery store. They have a huge selection of not only food but skincare, kitchen items, stationary, and more. Their prepared food looked really good and was pretty cheap. The prices here are great. They have music playing in the store. Nice ambiance. I would recommend coming here if you are in the area. read more

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Awesome Asian supermarket. I was very impressed with their great selections and extremely fresh seafood. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff! read more

Come here for other products not there pre made food so nasty not fresh at all. You can find better sushi etc at Fred's. Also got their chicken sando and I literally feel sick. read more

I love this place. It's a twin store with its main location in Seattle. I have been to both and they are both fun. This one is Beaverton has a decent square footage, a ramen restaurant, a bookstore, and some other things going on beside the main supermarket. The best things here are of course the Japanese forward goods. The sashimi, the produce, the seafood, the snacks, and extremely fun collection of Japanese souvenirs. It's like a bit of teleporting to actual Japan. Price here is ok, not cheap but also not expensive. I tend to think the quality here is well controlled overall. read more

Bought 2 char shui manapua Friday and to my disappointment, the filling was red bean paste, not the barbecue pork I've had in the past. Guess I'll need to read ingredient list next time I purchase from the hot bar. read more

Luv luv luv this asian market!!!! Great staff and awesome selection of prepacked plus fresh foods to go!! Absolutely a steal great deal on fried pork belly and delicious fresh poki to boot!! Musibi are ok but prefer less rice ratios for me? Love the selection of none distilled saki, frozen and fresh seafood!!! Don't skip all the little Asian goodies boutique on far right side of the store....Always something you didn't realize you needed or wanted!!! If you know you know what I mean...Lol!! Highly recommended!! But keep in mind gets super busy so please be patient at checkout lol or trying to find parking!! read more

Amazing selection of prepared and hot case, cold case, and to go food. The store is massive and well stocked, and even has a good book and stationary store in the back. People are efficient and organized. read more

The selection and variety of foods. Everything is fresh. Customer Service is also wonderful. Prices are reasonable. And their prepared foods are delicious. read more

Uwajimaya - Saki - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I wish we had an Uwajimaya near me! It's a great place for lovers of Japanese and Hawaiian grocery stores. We stopped by while visiting the Portland area. They have a huge vending machine area in the back with Sanrio type goodies. Kind of pricey ($4-$6 each) but the kiddos enjoyed them and you can use credit card to buy the tokens if you don't have cash. I also really like the prepared food area. Multiple masubi flavors, onigiri, sandwiches, some fried/tempura items, crispy pork belly, rice plates, kalua pork, sushi, poke bowls and more. Not to mention the bakery section! There are packaged bakery items as well as a Papa Beard's. I would definitely visit again next time I'm back. read more

This store really is incredible and I simply must start doing more shopping here even just for some of the prepared meals. They are so fresh and their produce is incredible. The people are so nice and want to help which is refreshing. It is truly shocking how night and day the experience here is after going to other grocery stores. Also, if you are a person who enjoys seafood for a primary part of your diet, like me, then this REALLY is a great option for you since their fish is abundant an very fresh with a lot of different options, including frozen. Getting in and out of the store is great too - especially with the lesser used back entrance if you live more local like I do. read more

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This place is an absolute gem for Asian groceries, household and kitchen items, and even ready-made food. They have a Kinokuniya section inside too, which makes it even better! I love it so much I'll walk a mile from the MAX just to shop or take a stroll here. The store is always clean and well-organized, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. Sometimes they have the popular peach ice cream (so addicting!), and they occasionally offer food samples near the entrance. I usually come for their organic tea selection, especially Tao of Tea, and I also grab rice cakes, produce, and pantry staples. Their ready-made food section is on point--everything I've tried has been delicious. They also offer a 10% discount for students and seniors on select days. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Uwajimaya - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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So the reason why I'm giving is shop three stars because it's a wonderful shop to buy Japanese Niche items like bouncia body wash which is my favorite body wash basically it's like Dove but on steroids! Its super creamy and fluffy! I'm African-American and I'm really into Japanese culture so I cook a lot of Japanese food and recipes at home. I shop at places like Hong Phat for majority of my main staples in my cooking. As long as you know what your looking for you can most definitely make a LOT of Japanese dishes with what you find at Hong Phat and Foubon. I was shocked that this store didnt have any fried tofu, my favorite Japanese short grain rice the suka brand with the pink cherry blossoms on the bag was also most 14 bucks for 4.4lbs which is only 9 bucks at Hong Phat!! I was shocked. The fresh veggie section was expensive and so was the meat. A small pack of skinless chicken thighs for 11 bucks (i need these to make oyakodon) when I got a much bigger pack at Hong Phat for 7 and yes they were high quality and skinless. It honestly made me very sad how expensive everything is when shopping at asain grocery stores are supposed to be cheap and affordable . Like it shouldn't cost me and arm and 2 legs to cook yummy Japanese dishes . Also the eggs where pricy too! I could get 18 count of eggs for 2.69 at Hong Phat this store wanted almost 8 bucks. Wild..... The workers are freindly for the most part. They have great to go food items and treats! But I wouldnt shop here for my main staples. Just for some Niche items (like my bouncia or orca2 tooth paste - its a japanese toothpaste which I come to love!) Just my two scents read more

Excellent deals on the poki sticks and tea. Massive variety and nice atmosphere. Had a large selection of anime comic books and movies.

I love this place! Getting snacks for my Japanese mom. Authentic flavors and tastes of Japan makes her so happy! I know you all here in Portland area know how great this place is. Snacks, meat, veggies are all good! Prepared foods is super tasty grab and go! Suchi, and poki are awesome!!! I got cookies, cake, curry and a gel ice pack. The store is clean and well stocked. Prices are very reasonable! I got a poki sample and the guys behind the counter are super nice! I will be coming back here every chance I get. I almost forgot. I got to meet the Yashida Sauce guy in person!!! read more

Uwajimaya - Awesome snack! - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Wonderful place, amazing selections, fun products to see and learn about, super impressive deli. Expensive basic produce. The bell pepper price was per pound instead of each, the produce section was packed with people so I just selected a yellow and an orange bell pepper without weighing them, medium size was $3.48 and large was $4.07 so I paid $7.55 for two bell peppers! The same size would be $1.50 to $1.99 each at Safeway/Winco/Trader Joe's. I'll definitely go back. It was really crowded with people but I can see why! Amazing store. read more

Rounding up to a 4. Inside a bit dated. Property very clean. Good selection of Japanese goods including a dry goods area and deli. Produce fresh. Prices can be a bit higher The deli has good fresh poke and prepared foods like musubis, bentos, maunapua. Have not purchased their meats or fish (except for poke). Parking lot has enough space but can get busy. Worth a visit if need Japanese goods and some freshly prepared food read more

I was super bummed when Costco stopped carrying the Nongshim spicy Ramen bowls, but I was out and I desired ramen, so after work on Friday I past Allen Blvd and took the Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. exit. I always love walking around in Uwajimaya. There are always so many different kinds of people shopping there. It is kind of like the Japanese Trader Joe's. I didn't realize they closed at 8 pm, so I had to be speedy. First they have lots of ramen styles one for every taste and flavor. I do like the spicy, but i didn't need the 12 pack. The cashiers were very helpful and price checked the big pack for me. I ended up getting ramen, salt and seaweed flavored potato chips, and three boxes of Pocky. The store feels almost like you are walking through a street market in Japan. Something that I hope to experience one day. It's an amazing store and even though the prices might be a little higher...the quality far makes up for it. read more

Food and service are exemplary! Products not found in other stores are available here. Prices are competitive with other similar Asian markets. Great selection of foods. read more

This review is just for the poke bowls they sell! I got a poke plate for literally 12.99. For this much food, are you kidding me?! Such a steal! The workers there are sooo nice and let me try so many things! I'd recommend the bbq salmon and ahi tuna! They not only have the green seaweed salad but also the red one too. Great place for lunch and had been a staple for me! They also have hawaiian marinated poke options as well if you want your not typical flavors :) read more

Uwajimaya - poke plate - International Grocery Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Awesome little Japanese market. Fresh, live seafood is what we came for and come back for. Fantastic ramen spot next door too. Parking can be more hectic than a Whole Foods parking lot in Santa Monica, though. read more

This place offers a wide range of Japanese products, from fresh produce and sushi-grade seafood to pantry staples and specialty items. The store is very clean and has well-maintained sections. The snack aisle is particularly my favorite, featuring great sweet snacks. Prices are reasonable given the quality, making it a great destination for anyone interested in Japanese products. It's also connected to a really cool bookstore full of Japanese anime, books, toys, and stationery items. A must-visit market if you are a fan of Japanese culture! read more

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