Even while living in New York, there are times when you crave Japanese products!
In this guide, we’ll introduce some of the best Japanese supermarkets and stores in New York where you can find authentic Japanese items!
*Please note that the selection of products may vary by store.
Japanese Grocery Stores and Specialty Shops
Dainobu
A well-known Japanese grocery store.
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What They Offer: Fresh produce (meat, sashimi, vegetables), rice, condiments, frozen foods, drinks, ready-made meals, snacks, and some household items (including cleaning supplies and cosmetics).
Popular Japanese brands like Kabikiller and Utamaro are available.
Online Shopping: Available
Locations:
- 36 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019 (Midtown)
- 129 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017 (Midtown East)
- 498 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Greenwich Village)
Three Manhattan locations and one in Brooklyn.
Katagiri
A historic Japanese grocery store with over 100 years of tradition.
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What They Offer: Fresh produce, rice, frozen foods, condiments, drinks, snacks, ready-made meals, and household items.
Online Shopping: Available
Locations:
- 224 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022 (Upper East Side)
- 370 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017 (Midtown East)
Sunrise Mart
Another popular Japanese grocery store.
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What They Offer: Fresh produce, rice, frozen foods, condiments, drinks, snacks, ready-made meals, and some household items.
Online Shopping: Available
Locations:
- 12 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017 (Midtown East)
- 494 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (Lower Manhattan)
Mitsuwa Marketplace
A large Japanese supermarket located in New Jersey, known for its extensive selection and nearby Japanese stores like Daiso, Kinokuniya, and restaurants such as Santoka.
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What They Offer: A wide range of fresh produce, rice, frozen foods, condiments, drinks, snacks, ready-made meals, and household items.
Online Shopping: Available
Location:
- 595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020 (Accessible by bus from Manhattan’s Port Authority)
HMart
A Korean supermarket chain that also carries many Japanese items. Great for thinly sliced meats, Korean pickles, sauces, and frozen dumplings.
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What They Offer: Fresh produce, rice, frozen foods, condiments, drinks, snacks, ready-made meals, and some household items.
Online Shopping: Available
Locations in Manhattan:
- 2828 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side)
- 210 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 (Upper West Side)
- 38 W 32nd St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown)
- 39 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 (East Village)
Weee!
An online Asian grocery store, perfect for buying bulk rice, frozen foods, and condiments. Offers a variety of Asian products from China, Korea, Thailand, and more. Convenient next-day delivery is available depending on your location.
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What They Offer: Fresh produce, rice, frozen foods, condiments, drinks, snacks, and household items.
Special Offer: New users receive $10 off their first two orders (total $20 off).
Sweets and Treats
Minamoto Kitchoan
A Japanese sweets shop known for seasonal treats and gift assortments. Great for special occasions and gifting.
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Locations:
- 509 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown East)
- 604 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020 (Midtown)
ROYCE’
The famous chocolate brand from Hokkaido, Japan, also has a store in Manhattan.
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Location:
- 32 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 (Midtown)
Japanese Tea
Ippodo Tea Co.
A renowned Kyoto-based tea shop that offers matcha, sencha, gyokuro, and more. Although their New York location recently closed, they are reportedly preparing to open a new store in the city.
Online Shopping: Available
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Household Goods and General Stores
Daiso
Daiso, known for affordable household items in Japan, also has locations in the U.S. Prices are generally around $1 to $3 per item.
What You’ll Find: Storage solutions, bath products, kitchenware, tableware, cleaning supplies, gift wrap, stationery, and more.
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Locations: One store in Manhattan, plus several in Queens, Brooklyn, and NJ.
- 220 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown East)
MUJI
MUJI stores are also present in New York, though items are typically priced higher than in Japan.
What You’ll Find: Storage solutions, bath and kitchen items, tableware, cleaning supplies, stationery, skincare products, clothing, and food items like instant miso soup and snacks.
Online Shopping: Available
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Locations: Six in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. Key locations include:
- 127 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown East)
- 620 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018 (Times Square)
- 475 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017 (Midtown)
Yamadaya
A Japanese store offering a range of goods from groceries to household items. Although it does not focus on fresh produce, you can find everyday essentials and products.
What You’ll Find: Storage items, bath and kitchen products, tableware, stationery, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, and food items like snacks and drinks.
Location:
- 450 6th Ave store a, New York, NY 10011 (West Village)
Tesolife
A Chinese-owned store that carries a wide range of Japanese products. A great spot for Japanese cosmetics and other household items.
What You’ll Find: Storage items, bath and kitchen products, tableware, stationery, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, and food products like snacks and drinks.
Online Shopping: Available
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Locations: Two in Manhattan and more in Queens and Brooklyn.
- 19-23 St. Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 (East Village)
- 1265 Broadway, New York, NY 10001 (Midtown, Koreatown)
Clothing
UNIQLO
Known for its affordable and stylish clothing.
Online Shopping: Available
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Locations: Three in Manhattan, one in NJ, one in Brooklyn.
- 660 5th Ave, New York, NY 10103 (Midtown)
Books
Kinokuniya
The popular Japanese bookstore is also in New York.
What You’ll Find: Japanese and English books, manga, and stationery. The second floor features Tomiz baked goods and ready-made meals.
Online Shopping: Available, with reliable shipping and careful packaging.
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Location:
- 1073 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 (Midtown)
Finding Japanese Stores Near You
If you’re looking for Japanese stores in your area, there are a few more options in Manhattan like Ten Ichi Mart and Mitsuki Mart, which I haven’t personally visited yet.
For finding local Japanese grocery stores or specific shops, try searching for terms like “Japanese Grocery Store” or the store name itself on Google Maps. This can help you quickly find options nearby.
