Mitsuwa Marketplace - New Jersey

This review is solely for the Supermarket. Asian / mostly Japanese supermarket. Love their bento boxes, I usually buy 4-5 and eat them for lunch at work for the week, especially when im doing double / back to back shifts. Reasonably priced. They also have Japanese snacks and drinks. It's long drive to go here (mostly traffic, GWB) so I stock up and make the trip worthwhile and buy a lot. If you need Japanese products / grocery, this is the place to go!

I celebrated my Birthday here with my husband . We had reservations and was promptly seated when we arrived. They had a nice menu selection of Indian foods and desserts. I had asked our waiter to ensure that my food was slightly spicy. I could hardly eat it as it was way too spicy. I had to constantly sip on my mango lassi to counteract the 🥵. 1 My husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal. We had to wait long for interactions with our waiter as the place was packed.....he said it was opened over the last 2 months. Suggest that bathrooms be checked for upkeep and fix any doors that cannot be locked. My score would be 4.5 🌟

Amazing place, bring your family and friends! Amazing selection of food, toys, books and groceries. Also has an incredible alcohol selection for beer, sake and spirits. It’s always a treat to visit!!

I love this supermarket, has a great variety of asian food more Japanese, amazing food court with various small shops inside of different foods including a bakery. Great selection of Sushi as well with a nice view of the Hudson River and NYC. Add to that a nice walkway path right behind the super market. Picture attached is from walkway.

Even though it’s an hour drive away, it’s a worthwhile trip to spend the day meandering through the stores around and I. Mitsuwa. There’s plenty of authentic Japanese fair from curry to ramen and everything in between.

The store is amazing. Unique items from Japan and lots of Korean goods as well, catering to the local community. Food court is great. Avoid on weekends as the parking situation is horrendous.

Loved the food court in this market. Usually busy but always get our food fast.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars – Spontaneous Cravings = Satisfied at Mitsuwa! It all started with a quiet Sunday inside a church… and ended with a full belly and shopping bags at Mitsuwa — because when the craving for Japanese snacks calls, you answer with your whole appetite! My cousin surprised me outside the church with a spontaneous invite, and suddenly, our chill day turned into a Japanese food adventure. From slurping flavorful ramen at Santouka, to sipping matcha lattes, biting into mochi donuts, and stocking up on our fave Japanese snacks (yes, I got my beloved Royce chocolate, matcha marshmallows, and rice crackers!), we were basically kids in a foodie wonderland. We each explored our own cravings — food court, dessert stalls, grocery aisles — and regrouped with happy hearts and satisfied taste buds. Mitsuwa is perfect for family, friends, or spontaneous foodie missions. Highly recommend if you want your taste buds to take a little trip to Japan — no passport needed. We came for the cravings… and left with full carts and fuller hearts.

I LOVE MITSUWA! I pretty much make sure I visit every time I'm in New York/Jersey. They're a Japanese market chain that I hope will one day arrive in Massachusetts, but until then, I will just continue to visit this one in Edgewater, NJ. Their food is my favorite part. They offer udon, tempura, airy waffle donuts, Japanese curry, onigiris, and more. Oftentimes, they will host in store demo sales. Remember to get some snacks from the snack aisle before you leave!! So good.

Used to love coming here for the ramen and creamyaki, but sadly both have gone downhill since I first discovered this place 10+ years ago. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, only if I'm already nearby. It's still decent, just not amazing anymore. As of now, store closing times are: 4:30pm -- mochimochi 7:00pm -- Omusubi Gonbei (riceballs sell out 6:40) 7:00pm-ish -- Oishinbo (Taiyaki + creamyaki) 8:00pm -- Santouka Ramen

this place is one of my FAVORITE places to go i cannot explain how much i love this place so i'll try to fit it into a short summary: the stores are so cute and nice i especially love daiso as they have so many cute items for a good price!! and the stores along side daiso have so many items that are definitely worth purchasing. the view of new york is immaculate and super super pretty if you go to daiso PLEASE get the hello kitty jelly filled marshmallows in the flavor pineapple jelly it's too good the store itself is super nice i love the food they serve here staff is very kind and they are helpful the store inside of mitsuwa has great snack options i personally love getting the green tea ice cream and cream filled biscuits as they are SO GOOD overall this place is so so so so great and i come here when i can as it is a little far from where i'm from i love this place so much!

Starting this review with the some good news. Although it's been many months since we came here I got so excited when I saw they had bought new shopping carts. Instead of the old metal ones that they seemed to paint silver every year, they had these new black ones. So relieved they finally spent some funds on carts. Although they missed the mark by not having a shelf under the cart like most other places. Coming here on the 39th we thought it wouldn't be as crowded, but no, it started to fill up as the afternoon progressed. They were well stocked and there seemed to be a lot of sales going on so that was great. Don't forget to bring your own shopping bags.

Been here since my childhood--their miso ramen is still one of the best ramen I've ever had in my life. It's got a special kick to the broth; it's so rich and soothing and everything goes together. A real nice treat after grocery shopping, and they have excellent sushi, poke, and baked goods here too!

Great value! The food court has so many good options, can't wait to be back and try more! My friend and I came for late lunch on a weekend and got Katsu and curry. Really filling and very reasonably priced. Was a bit of effort to find spots even just for two of us, weekend crowd was VERY busy. Thankfully still so much seating even if it is a bit crowded. Service super fast.

The place deteriorated over the years. The veg and the meats didn't look that fresh to me. I go there for sake. Other things like the produce are much more expensive compared to some of the Asian groceries around.

I love coming to Mitsuwa. There are all kinds of authentic Japanese goodies. There are authentic snacks, some of which I don't see anywhere else, frozen foods, seasonings, small appliances like rice cookers and even health and beauty products. I love when they have the limited time food festivals. Sometimes these are packaged food that they don't normally carry and sometimes it's cooked food. Today, I saw an interesting booth at the food festival selling waffles. It smelled so good in that area! I got the waffles with strawberries and hoikkado cheese. There is a food court too. I like the ramen place but there are also some other good places too. There's a Royce chocolate shop in here too! They treat chocolate like buying jewelry here!

Meh. It's been about 10 years since I came to Mitsuwa and honestly I was a little disappointed. Half the space is a supermarket and half a food court. Supermarket: Fruit and vegetables are good but very expensive. The fish and meats are all pre packed, they did not all look 100% fresh and there was a fair amount 'reduced for quick sale'. Plenty of Japanese pantry items but the shelves are very disorganized. There are plenty of Japanese supermarkets in the city that I find have a comparable selection and are cleaner and better organized. Food court: Baked goods, a sushi/sashimi spot, ramen, tempura, and plated foods like Tonkatsu etc. we opted for the ramen as that was the busiest spot. Order at the counter and they give you a number, when they call your number you go and collect your tray. We came during the week and there was plenty of seating. The ramen wasn't expensive but it also wasn't that great. The broth wasn't silky and nuanced, it was oily and salty AF, pork was tough, noodles underwhelming, and toppings were sparse. I didn't eat much of mine and wouldn't eat here again.

So I visited Mitsuwa, for those not familiar with it is a market with several eateries inside. I enjoy going here for the variety of things to choose from. In this visit I tried iwaffle. They were patient with me as I figured out what I wanted. The service was good. I've never been the biggest waffle fan, but man this made me a believer. Would def recommend visiting Mitsuwa and try their eats. Def check out Iwaffle!

Mitsuwa Marketplace I've been here so many times and I just still don't view it as magical as some other people do. My man has been coming here all his life, it is his childhood, but I've just never had a great experience. I think what ultimately has happened was everyone has hyped this up into this magical mystical land of Japanese products and catered to anime fans that everyone thinks is AMAZING, but me. I've been to Japan twice, for a month at a time, and I have family there. This place feels like watered down. PARKING Depending on the day you go, you'll either struggle with parking or have absolutely no issue. Every time I've been to the plaza on a weekend, I was struggling. Every time I'm here on a weekday, at any time of the day, literally no issue whatsoever. Empty parking lot out the wazoo! It is free parking, and the parking lot is decent sized ish. You can also park at one of the next shopping centers over, and there's a path along the back, near the Hudson River, that is a 5 minute walk to Mitsuwa & Umacha. Be careful though, every time I've walked this area alone, during broad day light no less, I've dealt with weirdos and creeps. Despite the fact there's so many families that bring their kids here. FOOD SHOPPING I am from PA, specifically, Philadelphia. There is a MASSIVE HMART not far from me that has Japanese & Korean and many other products from other Asian countries. It is massive! Mitsuwa feels entirely small in comparison. The products are slightly more expensive, definitely be prepared that you will either need to buy bags or bring your own if you're not used to that thing yet. If I'm not comparing it to my HMART, it is definitely on the bigger side compared to some other Asian markets I've been to. The one Japanese market near Philadelphia is extremely small compared to Mitsuwa. You'll definitely find some cool things, and my go to is their onigiri! MARKETPLACE There are other shops & cafes within Mitsuwa itself, which is very similar to most HMARTs I've been to. But the ones in Mitsuwa are way cuter! I think there's just a little of something for everyone, and I always want everything. But it can get pricey because it is cute and it is playing into the demand of what people want to see. If you're asking about the surrounding stores, they are within the Mitsuwa plaza but not in Mitsuwa itself. Those are separate reviews. FOOD COURT I wouldn't recommend, at all! Every single one I've tried in here, every single time, I have gotten food poisoning. My stomach is not that sensitive at all. I'm usually the human garbage disposal for my family, and yet, somehow I keep getting food poisoning from this place. Try it at your own risk. BATHROOMS There is free public restrooms that are easy to find! Are they spick and span? No, they're definitely not the cleanest bathroom, but they're bathrooms. Especially for the whole plaza, it's nice! OVERALL I am still a returning customer, but there a certain things I won't buy and certain things I will. It's not terrible, and it's not the best either. But it's my go to for some onigiri or if I'm craving melon pan. Parking really depends on what day you come because on the weekend you're competing with everyone versus on the weekday. Traffic in and out is always going to be a nightmare. Just know before you go and don't hype it up in your mind. Keep your expectations flat and realistic. Definitely a nice time to take a look around.

I have been visiting this supermarket since I was a kid. Although there is a wide selection of products to buy, I have watched the selection slowly decline. There are so many snacks that I can no longer find, which is sad. I would look through the snack aisle over and over again just to make sure I wasn't somehow skipping over them. In addition, the quality of food at the food court is also declining. I'm guessing they were greatly affected by the quarantine.

Terrific Asian themed market in Edgewater. The food court also had lots of tasty options. Its legit!

Mitsuwa holds a special place in my heart as it was one of the places I used to frequent as a child on the weekends. Braving the GWB traffic always worked up an appetite, and our first stop would be the food court where I would order fresh udon or a curry katsudon. Occasionally, Mitsuwa does hold food festivals, inviting chefs from Japan to cook special dishes or showcasing regional cuisine. In recent years, they have updated several stalls in the food court as well as added a self-checkout area but as a whole the market still remains the same after all these years. On my most recent visit, they were hosting a "Taste of Miyagi" festival, where I picked up some sendaifu to make a Miyagi favorite: aburahu rice bowl, which contains wheat gluten soaked in soup stock. I also picked up some instant corn potage after trying out a sample as well. The supermarket also carries a wide variety of Japanese skincare and appliances, along with groceries both local and imported. If you are looking for anything Japanese and cannot find it in Sunrise Mart or Katagiri Grocery, Mitsuwa will be your best bet.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Japanese cuisine and groceries. This expansive marketplace offers a wide array of fresh produce, seafood, meats, and an extensive selection of Japanese snacks and drinks. The food court has options ranging from classic ramen to sushi and tempura. There is a parking lot but does tend to be busy.

Some time in the early 90's I visited this location when it was still known as Yaohan. Over the years, Yaohan went away and became Mitsuwa, so a recent visit was kind of a trippy visit to the past. Yaohan was a Japanese market, as is Mitsuwa (along with a food court). However, what brought me to this location back in the day was a toy store known as "Pony Toy Go Round" (which had a store in Los Angeles as well). The store sold Japanese toys that were hard to find in the United States, and as an avid Transformers collector going there was a treat. In total I may have only gone in person twice, but I mail ordered from them many times over the years. Okay, enough flashbacks. What about now? Mitsuwa Marketplace is a huge structure which primarily serves as a supermarket, but located in the front section is a food court and a branch of K. Minamoto, a Japanese dessert maker. The food court has everything from ramen, to rice dishes to a small bakery. I have seen many describe this as a fantastic Japanese market and I can see why in some sections, but not in others. For instance, the have a wide selection of sashimi and sushi you can buy to take home to make your own meal. On the other, I saw a lot of shelves about 2/3 empty which I found very strange. I was quite surprised to find that there is a liquor/beer section (since most supermarkets around me in Jersey do not have this as an option). Maybe I went on an "off" day? I went during a particularly hot summer day and the weather was definitely putting the A/C system inside the market to the test. The produce and frozen sections were fine, but the food court was uncomfortably warm so keep that in mind if you're visiting during the hot season. I enjoyed my visit to Mitsuwa and if you want to check out a Japanese market in New Jersey, this is the place for you!

Literally cannot believe I have never left a review for Mitsuwa! Anytime we're in Jersey and have access to a car, we always make time to visit Mitsuwa. If you love Japanese food and Japan, there is no way you won't enjoy. Whether its Japanese condiments, sushi grade fish, snacks, fun beverages, or prepared foods - they have it. Admittedly, their produce section is a disappointment. I didn't realize how small it was until my last visit. The best part? The food court attached to the grocery store. They have froyo, Japanese curry, sushi, ramen, onigiri and more. They even have Royce chocolate and a fancy gelatin fruit stall. The best day ever you ask? Get a scrub from SoJo and make your way a to Mitsuwa for a dinner snack.

Come for a great meal and get some grocery shopping done while you're at it. Came here with a friend to pick up some things I'd been looking for and decided to say for a cozy dinner. The food hall has about 3 stations where you can get things like ramen, chicken or pork katsu, rice bowls and lots more. We decide to get a chicken katsu and a ginger pork bowl to split. Both were delicious on such a cold night. And a great way to get ready to do a little shopping. You order at the counter, pick up your food, find a table and clean up after yourself, just like any food hall. The space and tables were all very clean. The market! Find everything from fresh veggies, frozen foods, house hold Products, cleaning supplies, beauty products, you name it. I don't think it's nearly as big and carries as much as other markets like Hmart, but it had a lot. I went on a Tuesday night and found the fresh veggie section to be on the bare bones side. Not sure if there were in the middle of a restock but I wish I could have went home with so much more than I did. All in all I am so happy I finally made a trip here! It seems like a very traditional Japanese market and had lots of great finds. And trust me, do not skip a meal at the food hall. Oh! Before you leave the lot poke around and check out some of the other stores in the strip.

Only half an hour ride from port authority and was able to explode this Asian supermarket again. It looked the same as the last time I went more space for eating. The line for the ramen always remain long and out the door. A variety of Asian snacks household items sashimi vegetables frozen food anything you can think of a supermarket. Check out was quick. A lot of people here during the Labor Day weekend. Also nearby is the daiso store and small shops. Good place to explore if you are in New Jersey.

Recommend you visit Mitsuwa in Edgewater! For years, since when I lived and worked in Jersey, I go to eat, enjoying both the food and view of the Hudson and Manhattan riverside visible from its food court. Mitsuwa, however, is more than a tidy, well-organized Japanese supermarket with food court. The supermarket side offers wide-ranging full selection curated for a Japanese customer base, with imported and fresh foods and confection, health and beauty products, and household items including small appliances. Although there are some U.S. popular items, like ready to go drinks, clearly much of the sell can't be found easily elsewhere. Grab freshly prepared sushi, small meals and sides, and an in-store baked goods for consuming in the food court or home. Their seafood selection with sushi-grade fish range from affordable to the priciest I've ever seen - Farm-raised Spanish Blue Fin Tuna (Ohtoro) for $99.99 per pound! The non-food portion of the supermarket features many Japanese brand product, including cosmetics, healthcare items, diapers, cooking tools, children's items, etc. This visit, they even had on display a large pesticide-free Japanese brand glue traps! (See pic.) Complementing the supermarket side is what could be described as a Japanese mini-mall with food court. These vendors include chocolatiers and confectioners, bakers, bubble teas and cafes, hot takeaway foods from ramen to tonkatsu, homeopathic goods, and manga and other collectibles options. Frequently, the mini-mall section provides space for pop-ups. For some, stalls like Royce chocolates may be a draw. Something new to me is a wall of Bandai Gashapon capsule collectible token-operated vending machines. Also, there are dioramas for you to shoot a pic in with your purchase. While collecting these toys isn't my thing, I'm tempted to bring some similar small character I've received over the years with me next time for my own fun pic!

We took our granddaughters to Mitsuwa. It's one part food court, one part Japanese street market, and five parts delicious. Finding a table is almost as challenging as picking just one option of the seemingly hundreds of eateries. And even once that choice is made, if you're not an expert on Japanese cuisine, you're going to be doing a lot of pointing and hoping. That said, its hard to go wrong, especially in the presence of two young food court guides.

Ton of Japanese selection. Food court has excellent ramen and various rice balls. Card store attached to the marketplace, along with chocolates, a coffee shop, and more! Fun venue and gets incredibly packed.

This is one of the biggest Japanese supermarkets in New Jersey. They sell Japanese produce, meats, ready well made meals (sushi), candies, chips, household products, baked goods, household compliance, beauty products, sake and liquor. There are many aisles and lots of space in this supermarket. There is a gaming station called One Piece Card Game and restaurants that offer sashimi, ramen, rice plates, baked goods, rice balls, and desserts. Wateishoku Kaneda - Japanese cuisine Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - ramen & rice bowl combo sets Omusubi Gonbei - rice balls Oishinbo - snack bar Tempura Tendon Hannosuke - tempura bowl Kai Sweets - cafe and Japanese crepe Kai Creamery - ice cream and floats Kobe Fugetsudo - Japanese confectionery Minamoto Kitchoan - Japanese Confectionery Mitsuwa NAGOMI - sushi & deli mochimochi KAI SWEETS - Japanese Mochi Donuts Niitakaya - Japanese pickles Pullman Bakery & Shige Pan - bakery Tokyo Hanten - Japanese cuisine ROYCE' Chocolate Edgewater - chocolates Tsujita - seafood bento I came here mostly for matcha related products thinking that this supermarket carries the most matcha teas, baked goods, and chips but I didn't find much difference compared to other stores that sell Japanese goods around where I live in NYC. What did got me excited was the sushi platters they sold that were really authentic with quality. Their sushi platters had a lot of sticky rice, which is their main ingredient in sushi. Once I saw the quality I immediately got the shrimp tempura roll and California roll. They tasted alright and a bit cold. I also got some Japanese chips since they carry many flavors. Got ketchup lots for chips by Calbee, a Japanese bathroom diffuser in grapefruit, and laundry hampers. The laundry hamper is of a good quality, very thick fabric and strong to hold a lot of bras without breaking. They also sell numerous beauty products by different Japanese brands. You can buy some whitening hand lotions by Kose. They have a lot in quantity. Also I got a few liquor and the famous Japanese brand Sake called Mio, Sparkling Sake which was a hit! The bubbles made it sparkling and the aftertaste it left was superb in my mouth. Going to get more if that next time I go there.

8.24.24 @4pm My favorite place for ramen noodle. Today I also tried the snow crab bowl. It was fake! Stick with my Ramen from now on.

My recent visit to the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Edgewater, NJ can be summed up in two words: Sensory Overload Originally founded in the Fresno, CA in 1979 by the now defunct Japanese retailer Yaohan, since 2012 the Kamei corporation now operates Mitsuwa Marketplace in 11 stores across California, Texas, Hawaii, Illinois, and New Jersey. After departing Brooklyn from a family visit, I drove an extra hour in the opposite direction, since I've had this place bookmarked forever. And was Mitsuwa worth the detour...ABSOLUTELY! Walking in, I'm immediately impressed with how bright and open the store layout is. And even more enamored with the immense selection of Japanese produce, snacks, prepared foods, and other related grocery items. It took me almost 30 min just to wander through the produce section, as I found heirloom strawberries, Yuzu fruit, and many diverse Asian veggies and greens. There are entire aisles dedicated to teriyaki, soy, and ponzu sauces. And you're a fan of Asia's favorite chocolate snack on a stick, Pocky? Sure, even places like Costco carry variety packs of Pocky nowadays, but at Mitsuwa they also carry Matcha Green Tea, Banana Chocolate Cream, and Choco Almond Crunch! The sections dedicated to the kitchen and housewares were also really cool, since I was able to find tri-fold aluminum "splatter guards" to place around my pans when cooking, authentic Japanese made Santoku knives, and a Hello Kitty bento box kit for my niece's lunch needs; speaking of Hello Kitty, there are various Hello Kitty branded items throughout the store, including a rice cooker. There are also sections featuring delicous prepared food like onigiris, sushi, etc. A impressive food court with a variety of vendors can be found past the checkout lines, which judging by the crowds at all of the stalls, is extremely popular. We stopped by Santouka (https://www.yelp.com/biz/hokkaido-ramen-santouka-edgewater?osq=Santouka) which specializes in Hokkaido style ramen. I'm not going to review it separately, but for $17, it was an amazing bowl of satisfying ramen; and of course, $10-$15 cheaper than anything back in the DC area and a 1000% better! The next time I'm back up in NY visiting family, I may tack on an extra day so I can more leisurely explore and more importantly, eat my way through the Mitsuwa Marketplace.

Excellent food court with wide variety of eats and treats! Fun market to shop for any and all Japanese goods! Great tea collection! Must try Japanese cookies.

Huge selection, fantastic food court, and everything is very clean. Worth the almost hour trip it takes me to get here.

This place used to be my favorite spot to hangout with family but surprisingly that most of the stalls are noted with empty shelves and the market has not much items compared to before. The food court is closed at 8pm lol while the market opened till 9pm. Such a disappointment after a long drive from NYC.

Came here recently as my husband and I was on a hunt for a certain popular anime card game and wanted some trading cards. Mitsuwa have an official Bandai store inside and we were eager to shop... and to eat in the food court. The official Bandai store sells it at the original (and cheap) price compare to other shops in the city. Surprisingly, not even busy.. or perhaps we came early before any rush? We grabbed some lunch afterward in the foodcourt. We usually always get the udon noodles and onigiri... this time we wanted the Japanese hambagu steaks. We actually never had it before but always seen in animes. We were glad to finally try it. Very tender and scrumptious. We'll be sure to return and eat it again as it was that amazing. No more udon noodle soups, but dumplings and hambagu steaks. I do wish there was a side dish (vegetables) as we still had lots of rice leftovers. But we ate every bite.

I've been coming to Mitsuwa for over 10 years. I'm so grateful that the neighborhood has this. It's got: - a food court with many great options, and seating - groceries (produce and meat) - a great snack collection - kitchen needs and appliances - makeup products It has answered (and continue to answer) all the times I need my fix for ramen, curry katsu, mochi donuts, sriracha, calbee chips, yakult, sushi, bok choy - and on and on.

Food (4/5): We bought a good amount of groceries here. While the option selection is solid with tons of Japanese items as well as general Asian, some of the sushi and ingredients seemed to have gone bad. Overall though, I like the setup and while a bit expensive, it's still somewhat reasonable. We got some dumplings, eel, and snacks. Service (4/5): No one is particularly friendly or overly helpful but we didn't have any issues with the service. The checkout line also wasn't too long despite there being many people. Ambiance (4/5): I really like the many options in the store as well as the water views. The food court with tons of food selection is also great.

Stopped by Mitsuwa, in order to find Red Bean Taiyaki and found it at Oishinbo, one of the many vendors within the facility. Oishinbo only accepts cash and you can see them preparing your order, right next to the cashier. I purchased the fish shaped version and I really enjoyed it. The red bean is nice and warm and the texture of the Taiyaki was pleasant. Mitsuwa has plenty of other things to purchase. The building is large, has plenty of parking, and is constantly busy. You will definitely find something to try, or purchase, here, and enjoy perusing all of the many options.

We sometimes go here as a food/shopping-stop before going back to NYC, via GWB or Lincoln Tunnel. Parking can be very difficult to find on weekends and you need to drive around multiple times. On a few occasions, we gave up and left, but sometimes when we get one right away, we feel lucky, like this past Saturday. :) There were more specials on items in the market this weekend, some we haven't tried, so grabbed some. Some tastings too. Good to try new products, and new brands instead of going for our regular picks. I like that they have ready-food items in small portions that we usually mix and match to make a meal. There is a food court but lately it's been crowded, with long lines, people looking over others eating bec waiting for a table. The rice ball place is a good snack on the go. Across from the marketplace, we also go to the other stores like Daiso, Little Japan, Kinokuniya bookstore. We noticed a bubble tea place (and more on the menu) which we will try next time- used to be by the water but now relocated with some seating.

Great place for Japanese grocery shopping! Lots of options to choose from inside the food court. The ramen and takoyaki ball are both yummy. The only downside is the air conditioning is not working that day!

A lot of stuff at this market. Just went to grab chips and Aloe Vera drink. Busy and crowded on the weekend. Took the bus and took about 2-3 hours to arrive from New York to New Jersey.

I came for baumkuchen and daikon and left with so much more! Such a grand Japanese supermarket! There also is a special Japanese pharmacy, luxury box, set of fine Japanese sweet sets, as well as some wonderful Japanese restaurants. Enjoy the authentic taste of Japan. This is fantastic! The grocery store is also wonderful, and filled with the wonderful delicacies the land of the rising Sun !!

Whenever I am in New Jersey, I always find my way here one way or another. This is the biggest Japanese supermarket Ive been too and have all the things you could be looking for. I love walking thru and looking at their wide selection of fresh produce, snacks, and other japanese goods. The price is a bit on the higher end but I understand and cool with it to be honest. The main reason I come tho is definitely to dine at their amazing food court. I almost always go for their tempura don and or their beef niku udon. The tempura don is a hot heaping bowl of tempura seafood and veggies over a bed of rice and glazed with their sweet and savory sauce. I usually like to ask for extra because while the tempura is well doused in the sauce, the rice typically ends up without any. The egg tempura is my favorite thing and usually ask for extra egg too! 10/10. Whenever Im in the mood for a warm and comforting soup, I always get the beef udon. It's simple but delicious 10/10. Once I'm done, I make sure to leave with a few onigiri to take for the ride home. My favorite are the spam musubi, the bomb, or the egg. They hold super well and make for a great breakfast or lunch the next day. Theres only good things to say about this market, they also have Japanese pastry and chocolate. Great as gifts or for yourself. There is also a gacha section for those who love these little knick knacks. If you're in New Jersey, I highly recommend stopping by. The only downside, if you're going during lunch rush, it may be hard to find seats but generally people eat fast and have been mindful to those who are waiting. Plus, theres staff who are around to quickly clean up the tables and move the line along.

When it comes to asain food, this place has pretty much everything you need. From rice rolls and buns to lunch platters and ramen. All of it was delicious. The service is good, but what I didn't like was how packed it was. This made it hard to get seated. Additionally, I didn't like like hard it was to get water! Me and the lady legit went back onto the market and couldn't find single water bottles and had no luck. I would still come back here, but I would come back when it isn't as packed and bring a water bottle with me.

First time here. Many food places to choose from. It was very hot outside and super hot inside the market areas. Bathrooms were hot and not that clean at all.

Extremely hot inside food court in the summer. We were dripping sweat. Wish the portion sizes were bigger. Seafood seemed fresh. Chicken could have been more juicy. Too much batter. The shake was already pretty melted instead of icy. Pineapple ice cream tasted great and prefect amount of sweetness.

I visited this Edgewater Mitsuwa as a child and had good memories here. It has been many since years since I have been back. It was great going through all the aisles again, visiting the nearby stores in the plaza, and eating the foods in the food court. The obanyaki store was delicious as I remembered. The red bean filling isn't too sweet, which I prefer. Ther ramen was also delicious. Very flavorful, savory broth and nice bouncy noodles. The ramen came out very quickly. The tough part was finding a seat! If I lived nearby here, i would visit all the time. If you are nearby Mitsuwa, be sure to visit!

Definitely have to travel quite far to get here if you're a New Yorker in Manhattan or a fake New Yorker in Jersey City. From my impressions of the Mitsuwa in California, I think this place could have fresher produce. Some of the raw fish looked discolored. For example the salmon ikura looked brown instead of bright orange. Maybe they can have a sign saying that's how it's supposed to look without fake food coloring, but to me it looks quite off putting. The bento boxes on the weekend also look kind of dismal in their hot food section. They do have a lot of unique Japanese snacks you can't find at other Asian markets like H mart or 99 ranch, but I think the sunrise market in Brooklyn is a little better. They have random free samples like Gyozas and sweet potato pastries. Too bad they didn't have wagyu beef bowl samples. There's a food court here and it's a real battle to find a seat here. Lots of variety of sushi, ramen, onigiri, and even hamburger plates, but I feel like everything in the food court is kind of mediocre. It's funny because Santouka ramen has lines out the door in a brick and mortar location in Boston, but it's not as special in this food court.

Loveeeee this place! Being from Japan, it was such a treat to find authentic food and goods. The food court area is simple but kid friendly ambiance - exactly what I needed with reasonable prices. The grocery store is also great. It has the things from Japan that I miss - anything from snacks to sake haha. People are also very kind and helpful. Overall a great experience.

I love Mitsuwa as a grocery store because there are usually some kind of deals happening, but it's even better because of the food court! It's nice to have all the different Japanese food options to choose from. There are small ordering counters for sushi, tempura, taiyaki, hamburg steak, ramen, udon, tonkatsu, onigiri, ice cream, mochi donuts and more! Santouka ramen is by far the most popular and the best-tasting. Even the take-out version they had during Covid was yummy. I also enjoy the kitsune udon, onigiri, matcha cheesecake from the bakery, and mochi donuts! Some of the other savory foods, like hamburg steak and tonkatsu are a little lacking in flavor.

Its been about 10 years since I been to Mitsuwa and we used to make special trips to eat and shop here. We visited on Tuesday and I have to say, the allure is no more. The food court have the same food places with the same food offerings. The market itself looks run down and many of the displays were not full. The prices here are still higher than most other markets. I used to be happy to pay higher prices for items that we cannot find elsewhere but the improvement of other Asian markets make this place obsolete.

My friends and I stopped by this marketplace last October. It was our first time visiting this Japanese market. It seems to be a popular place. They had a big parking lot but it seems like it wasn't enough. We waited for a while before finding a space. When we went inside, I was in awe of all of the items that were available for purchase. The grocery section has many ingredients used in East Asian cuisine including various kinds of mushrooms, vegetables, sauces, and noodles. There was a section for liquor as well which included sake, wine, Makgeolli, and more. I bought a small bottle of Sake, Sapporo premium beer and Makgeolli. I also bought a small container of Matcha to use in baking and making tea. Aside from the grocery area, there were small stores/restaurants such as Royce Chocolates, a vending machine area where you can buy toys, Kai creamery which is a Japanese confectionery, Omusubi Gonbei which sells onigiri rice balls, and a sushi place. I bought black sesame soft serve with purple yam Mont Blanc at Kai creamery which was yummy, but pricey. I also bought onigiri rice balls which I enjoyed. It was my first time trying them. I would buy them again. Overall, we enjoyed exploring this marketplace and wouldn't mind going again.

While shopping, my 22-month-old son touched a candy shake few time and a cashier rudely informed him that it was 'not a toy.' This interaction was not only inappropriate for a young child but also made me feel embarrassed and unwelcome in your I believe that staff should handle such situations with more care, especially when interacting with young children. I hope you can address this issue with your staff to ensure a more supportive environment for families."

Made it back to Mitsuwa after a long hiatus and choosing what to eat was a very hard decision. I settled on the beef curry udon since not a lot of restaurants have it. I've been looking for a dish similar to Marugame Udon's in Oahu. It definitely hit the spot - I added a soft boiled egg and got some shrimp tempura from another vendor to recreate the Marugame experience. My only complaint about this dish was that there was a high broth to noodle ratio - I ended up with a lot of broth leftover (but I was definitely full). This particular vendor took credit cards via a kiosk ordering system. There are also soba, ramen, tendon, katsu, and sweets vendors. I took a turn around the store and found some of my favorite Japanese gummies, a tuna poke bowl, and some fancy teas and sake.

Visited Mitsuwa first time after 10 years. Inside has changed a lot, but the supermarket is pretty much the same, selling all sorts of Asian grocery goods. The marketplace is a pretty big place with lots of restaurants, huge dine-in area, and an arcade game store. In the weekend, it's gets really crowded, especially in the parking lot, almost impossible to find a parking spot.