The Japanese supermarket of my dreams! Fresh produce, prepackaged foods, baked goods, kitchenware, drinkware, stationery, trinkets, and even gashapons, they've got it ALL. I think I could probably spend all day here perusing all the aisles and shelves. Their selection is so vast and everything is super clean and organized. I've been to manyyyy Japanese supermarkets throughout California and no selection has come close to this. We need one down south please! read more

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After a unsatisfying experience with product at a different grocery store, came here to get fish roe. The product and experience was good. Uwajimaya ("store from Uwajima" a city in Japan) is a premium grocery store focusing mostly on Japanese food. They have 4 locations in the Pacific NW, with this location in Bellevue having a great selection of fresh foods. They do sell sturgeon caviar here, but we decided to get much cheaper Tobiko (red and black). It went well with the blinis that we had bought from a different store. They also had a nice selection of fresh oysters as well. read more

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Decided to drop by this Uwajimaya store location in Bellevue today, 3/27/26. Bought some food from the deli - a Combo plate, a Roast Duck, Bubble Tea drinks from the drinks aisle, some Asian Snacks, a Donburi Bowl, and a couple of Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. Got very good service from the deli as well as at the checkout line. The store had a decent amount of hot food selections, Sushi, Noodles, Teriyaki Chicken, drinks and snacks, among other things. Prices are a little high for the prepared foods, but you get what you pay for. The variety of items at this store is good. Aisles can be a little tight to maneuver around if it gets pretty crowded, though. read more

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Get the donburi bowls (my partner and I like the General Tso's chicken, orange chicken, and Mongolian beef) and/or the musubi (I recommend the spam or pork katsu). Decent prices for both and absolutely delicious! read more

I enjoy stopping by here when I'm looking for a fun snack, something for a quick meal, or just something cool or unique to get for myself or my family. I love to come often and browse, and just see what they have. The place has changed a lot since when I first came. I do miss it having a bubble tea shop in the store. read more

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Small store, tight parking lot. Lots of food choices from fresh produce to hot and fresh deli foods. Lots of self check out machines. Seemed clean for the most part. Lots of quick to go meals and snacks available both hot and cold, as well as being able to order to go for a more personalized choice. Wall full of little vending machines. Condiments, forks, napkins available as you walk out. Fun to explore. 3.5 overall read more

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They have an anniversary sales going on. Stopped in for my usual raisin bread. But unfortunately they were out of the regular large bread that I always buy. Had to settle for a smaller loaf from the same company. Unfortunately doesn't taste as good but I had to settle. read more

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I'm not sure what changed more recently, and this was NEVER a problem at the Uwajimaya in Seattle where I used to eat very frequently because I worked just across the street. But my son vomits almost every time he eats here and I've been having signs of mild food poisoning, which is really rare for me - I have a exceptionally strong stomach. Obviously, I can only speak for us, but it's very sad that things seemed to have gone downhill for us with regard to this particular Uwajimaya over the last year or so. Maybe a little longer. As the attached graph shows, I waited a very long time to really establish a trend given how rare food poisoning of any kind is for me. (My son just refuses to eat there after the nth vomit episode, for a pretty high value of n.) read more

The Asian supermarket is based in Seattle. Before heading to our hotel, we stopped for some snacks. There is prepared food available, including sushi and musubi. The place is spacious and clean. It was worth checking out! read more

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The most unassuming place to get the best lunch while you get your fix of all Asian groceries. The service is fast, the variety of food is great even for vegetarians. Their noodles and mapo tofu are amazing. Slightly in the pricier end but totally worth it and the portions are huge. PS: get their fried rice and buy some stir fry sauce from the aisle and add some extra flavor and veggies per your taste. Great for travelers, students and business visitors. read more

Grew up with Uwajimaya when it was a small Japanese goods store in international district. Big fan , of every iteration of the store over the years . I rarely write reviews but had to take exception today because the pork "mixed bbq" package from the hot food take out section (see photo) was literally so terrible , inedible , that it is almost criminal to be selling this as a food product . It was only $7.34--and literally garbage. I have very eaten a lot of bbq pork in my life , so it isn't because I am not used to the fat/meat ratio. It's a criminal endeavor . 4 stars for the spam musubi and egg salad sando and other stuff I bought , and the store in general . Negative 10 for the mixed bbq pork . Straight into the trash . read more

Uwajimaya - "Mixed BBQ" - International Grocery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Uwajimaya is an icon, and their store refresh earlier this year made the space subtly brighter and airier. Among grocers in Bellevue, they have the freshest produce, while keeping prices reasonable--or reasonably expensive, per your perspective. They also have the widest selections of miso and harder-to-find imports from Japan. The store also features two outdoor dining areas, one out front near the busy exit and another quieter space with a fireplace further around the corner and away from the trash teeming with wasps in autumn. Find under their hot-lights shelf mini-combo dishes for $9 or deli-made Spam musubi starting about $3, and enjoy hot food hot here. read more

Uwajimaya - Uwajimaya has a second patio with a brick fireplace around the corner from the prominent tables near the exit and trash bins. - International Grocery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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As much as I love shopping at Uwajimaya. The hot food was disappointing. The combo meal I got was pricey, but cold and underwhelming. I had high hopes from such a revered Seattle area institution. read more

Uwajimaya - Disappointing flavor and COLD. - International Grocery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Food is inflation pricey. No service No ambiance. Stupid fools cant park properly they only give an inch of room while leaving the grocery store. read more

Uwajimaya Bellevue is more than just a grocery store -- it is a cultural experience. Walking through the aisles feels like traveling across Asia. The snack section alone is worth the trip! The prepared foods and bakery items are always fresh and delicious. Clean, well run, and full of amazing finds every visit. This is one of my favorite places in all of Bellevue. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Uwajimaya - International Grocery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

There's an amazing cashier here named Shoko who has absolutely mastered good japanese manners, which adds experiential value to shopping here. The bow, passing your recipt with two hands, it's all there and she's good at it. She's fun, and makes a small excursion for a niche item feel memorable. read more

I absolutely love shopping at Uwajimaya Bellevue! This Asian grocery store offers an incredible variety of high-quality products -- from fresh produce and specialty meats to rare snacks and imported ingredients you can't find elsewhere. The store is colorful, beautifully arranged, and always a joy to explore with so many unique finds. The fresh seafood and sashimi selection is top-notch, and the deli with its poke bar and prepared foods makes every visit even more delicious. I've also enjoyed discovering fun items like gashapon toys and thoughtful gift options while browsing the aisles. Staff are friendly and helpful, making the experience pleasant and welcoming every time. This place feels like a destination market -- whether you're stocking up for a special meal or just craving something new and tasty, Uwajimaya Bellevue always delivers! read more

I wish their product inventory was similar amongst stores - that's my only complaint. Otherwise, very friendly staff, great (and adventurous) food choices, lots of goodies and best of all: FRESH produce!!!! read more

I love going to the store. It's such an amazing store. The service is always pretty good and it always have good sales going on and I always get my produce and my seafood will be because it's affordable because they have spam musubi, which I love and they got this delicious parking lot and love soju as well read more

The original pan-Asian (But lean Japanese) supermarket in Seattle. Well, the Bellevue branch of it. It's fine, you can get a lot of things here for your Eastern cooking and enjoyment that you can't get at the QFC, but like most other Asian-oriented supermarkets you always end up leaving wishing the overall quality was just a little bit better. When it comes to your essential packaged, tinned and canned stuff, Uwajimaya has you covered. Need some Kewpie? Check. Need some mirin? Check. Fish sauce? You get the picture. It's not all Japanese products but I wouldn't describe is as multi national as some other places I've shopped at in the world (Tian Tian in London comes to mind as being much, much more diverse and cleaner quite frankly) but you can probably find most things you're looking for. The issue is everything "fresh", prepared for the store or in the meat section. Like H Mart, the quality just isn't there in any of this stuff. If you're like me you really wish there would be some PCC equivalent of a Japanese or Korean supermarket but alas, you'll have to settle buying your beef and veggies from somewhere else. They do get a special nod for carrying a daily selection of Tres sandwiches which for most people is a real treat as getting to the actual Tres in Bellevue is a bit of journey. Service here is non existent. read more

I enjoyed shopping here. Japanese supermarkets are always so clean and organized and have a wide selection of Asian goodies! They have a produce section but it doesn't carry as much Chinese veggies but has enough for basic dishes. The meat section is all pre wrapped. No fresh fish section that I saw with butchers. Lots of snacks and I could get lost in the hello kitty stationary section! That was my favorite part of the store tbh lol read more

Expensive. Asian food is typically clean, simple, humble. A dollar for a lemon There must be a huge shoplifting problem here, but I am not the one to watch. Felt odd as an employee glared at me after I checked out. My cart was empty, I paid my bill. What then? Probably won't return read more

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I love Uwajimaya and it seems to just keep getting better. Uwajimaya in Bellevue recently was renovated, so the layout is much more open, spacious and looks a lot more like its Seattle location in Chinatown. The store is also brighter, with more hot food take-out selection AND my most favorite thing here is Waji's, the poke bar!!! I freaking love the poke here. It competes with poke restaurants around town, but is a much better deal. Uwajimaya has many Asian specialty items that I can't find elsewhere and I love the many local goods they sell here, supporting the local restaurants and shops. I don't need to trek to Seattle for my Hood Famous ube cookies anymore because Uwajimaya sells that, as well as the large ube cheesecake I get for guests. Or the broth from Happy Lamb for when I want to make my own soup. They even had one time a local farmer outside the grocer, that was selling their custom floral arrangements and bouquets. The selection is a treasure. And there's always plenty of staff to help you find products and such. One of the gals at the poke counter remembers me every time I visit to get my poke plate and always asks me how my travel plans went or how work is going. It's as if I made a friend! I love it. Uwajimaya is my go-to for Asian products and best deals for takeout. Yes, the poke is my favorite here. But also, my absolute favorite teriyaki is from Uwajimaya's hot deli. The teriyaki here is not slathered in that sweet, teriyaki sauce, which I hate! It's just grilled, tender chicken that's been marinated. I have no complaints. I love shopping here for all my favorites and discovering new products. Support this local Asian grocer! read more

Uwajimaya - Poke Plate from the Poke Counter - International Grocery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Picked up a nice hot meal on my lunch break. They have a good selection of hot foods. I like coming here whenever I don't pack lunch for work. Easy to get to by rail from the Spring District station. read more

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Uwajimaya in Bellevue is an efficient and well-organized store with a clear one-way entrance and exit flow that makes navigating easy. The space is clean and thoughtfully laid out, which adds to the overall shopping experience. You'll find a wide variety of Asian groceries, snacks, sauces, and specialty items that are hard to come by elsewhere. The fresh produce section is well-stocked, and there's even a live seafood tank if you're looking for something ultra-fresh. Everything feels curated and easy to find, without the clutter you sometimes get in similar markets. Whether you're doing a quick grocery run or exploring new ingredients, it's a solid spot for Asian goods. JY review read more

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Super cool Japanese grocery store. Lots of grab and go items, lunch counter for hot items, seafood counter, tons of fruits and veggies I've never heard of before, and all sorts of unique-flavored chips, snacks, and sweet treats. read more

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Outstanding service and selection that's a longtime pillar of the community. There may be newcomers on the east side but none can compare.

We bought a few grocery items and some live oysters and clams. Some how an error was made, we were charged and paid $100 dollars over the correct amount on our debit card. We called on discovery, spoke with the manager, "we will fix it next time you're in". Next time in "done deal'. A life time customer, just like that. The oysters and clams were all alive, and wonderful. Uwajimaya has great shell fish and a great staff. I will drive the 90 miles to shop there, by passing the 'fresh fish' store 25 miles away. read more

Yall Bellevue Uwajimaya used to have the elite prepared foods section but recently the packaging changed... which i think means they outsourced the food preparation because it's kinda gross now. I used to TRAVEL to get the vegetable yakisoba and potato salad but my last trip was so unpleasant, I don't even want to go back there. read more

After going to the main Uwajimaya in the ID for decades, I finally have visited their East Side outpost a few times this year. The plusses? Parking is plentiful and also easier (no ticket validations). The lighting is better and the aisles are wider too. However, the ID store just offers much more of an experience in terms of selection, food court, additional shopping with Kinokuniya (although being next to Total Wine is also a plus). read more

Closest thing you're going to get to grocery and variety shop in in Japan. Noteworthy selection of anything you need to cook and eat traditional Japanese cuisine. Spacious store with takeout if you don't have time to appropriately prepare your meal(s). Everyone is friendly and takes pride in helping you! read more

I stopped by Uwajimaya to look for some Japanese products. This Japanese grocery store is located in Bellevue, WA and it reminds me of a higher end Mitsuwa, Tokyo Central or Marukai Market in California. They have a lot more selection here and, while I didn't find the specific product I was looking for, I found other products to take back with me to CA. During my visit, it was pretty crowded in the store - my fault, I did come on a Sunday afternoon. They also have a large parking lot but very busy parking. Inside Uwajimaya was clean - major plus for a grocery store! read more

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Here to buy snacks and gifts and it is my fave store to shop when I am visiting the area. It is a big store and you can find so many goodies here: hot food, roast duck, sushi, sashimi, baked goods, Japanese items. I love to visit this store and also the Seattle location. Just wish they had a location in the Bay Area read more

Uwajimaya - Goodies we bought - International Grocery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Consistently good selection of items in produce, seafood, etc.;roast meats, hot bowls, cold sushi, vegetable salads/pickles are convenient; weekend parking is problematic due to Total wine also being busy; if able to avoid weekend day traffic then will have a better time & avoid any parking lot incidents read more

Finally went here for the first time after 15 years of thinking "I should go there and try it out" Amd yes, I have been missing out. They have a ton of frozen and refrigerated food - meats and veggies. One obvious challenge is that they are not in packaging with English so if you have food allergies, this is probably not the place for you unless you can read the language. The have a ton of high sodium shelf-stable noodle just-add-water food, rice, etc Sooooooo many sauces, etc. that you will not find anywhere else. This is where I got really excited!! Staff was very helpful when I had questions. Do not wait 15 years! read more

I knew there was a Uwajimaya in Seattle, but did not realize it was a chain. Silly me. We walked over from our hotel to check it out. What a great store! Even better than the one in Seattle IMHO. All the amazing fresh produce, lots of premade items and the kitchen section has so many amazing cooking tools. Teapots (I want them!), chop sticks, pans, just too much stuff to list. It was fun wandering through. Also plenty of H&B items. We purchased a couple of impulse items and I'm super glad we stopped in. If you live near by, this shop has all kinds of ingredients for your Asian inspired recipes as well as sweets, beverages and meats. Definitely worth a look. read more

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Good selection of snacks and food! I like to get the onigiri and spam masubis here when I want a snack and I'll grab chips from here too. It is slightly overpriced but it's in a great location, clean, and many people come and go. Service is nice. There's multiple self checkout stands which is nice because prior to that there would be some lines so I can get out the door quicker read more

Racist disrespectful and unethical. My girls appreciated few things there and went to the store. The security guard, who gets support from the store manager is a jerk. White male guy, about 5.5 height and about 50 years old. He crossed boundaries approaching little kids and his intentions were beyond his job. My girls thankfully took his video of doing that. The store manager (female) also supported, also in the lies he told them. They ended up getting embarrassed themselves as they were wrong. I plan to sue them for discrimination and harassment towards under age kids - which is my highest priority here on. I have the data, that they failed to have. read more

Me and my friend were in there about 25 minutes ago, trying to buy a duck for Thanksgiving. 10 minutes into shopping we noticed we were being followed by a 'secret shopper' some guy in a brown hoodie, and not only him but a police police officer was also circling us untill we got to check out. I dont know if it was because we were brown but we felt racial targeted and profiled. read more

I travelled from North Bend to shop at Uwajimaya. Their produce did not disappoint. Great selection and fresh. It seems that they are carrying more organic now, which I like. The big disappointment got me was their spicey ahi poke and salmon poke. It used to be really delicious! Completely different recipe. I also bought seaweed salad which was decent. I noticed that since they've industrialized the store, there aren't many Asians working there. The neighborhood Asian market feeling is gone. I hope that they will check out what I mentioned regarding the poke. There's more completion now and it's important for Uwajimaya to be at the top of their game. read more