Mitsuwa Marketplace

This place was packed during lunch when we were there on a Saturday. We took forever to find a parking spot. This was the largest Mitsuwa that I've been to. It had fun little stores inside and a nice big food court. We already had lunch prior but grabbed some delicious but pricey boba teas while we were shopping. We would definitely want to come back when it's not so crowded to grab a meal in their food court.

Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa is such a great Japanese grocery store! They were having an Autumn Gourmet Fair when we visited, and there were so many authentic Japanese items we couldn’t resist. Everything looked delicious and beautifully presented — it really felt like shopping in Japan! Parking was a little busy, but it’s free, so no complaints. Loved the experience and can’t wait to go back!

Definitely bigger than the one in Cypress! Went during the weekday at 11am. Parking was easy underground. We beat the lunch rush because after we got sat down and got our food, it started getting crowded.

It's a good Japanese food court with lots of food choices and yummy as well, all are made fresh, there's a tempura place that seriously it's so tempting! The place tend to be packed, so come early and use your good eyes to look for vacant table! Tips would be, eat comfortably so you would be happy to give your table to others when you're comfort! They need bigger space for the tables since the hype is real, the yummy food is a fact!

Mitsuwa Marketplace is such a fun spot, it really feels like a slice of Japan in OC. I love browsing through the food court and trying all the different stalls, from ramen to desserts. They also have so many cute and unique items in the shops that always make me feel like I’m walking through a little market in Japan. It’s my go-to place whenever I want good food and a fun, authentic Japanese vibe without leaving OC.

Great spot to eat, shop, and walk around for something to do. Love the grocery store attached to the food court!

Great variety of Japanese food. They have prepared meals, quality rice and even drinks and snacks. The sore is paired with a chocolate store, Daiso and Maido. There's also several eateries serving a variety of Japanese dishes.

First off prices here are on average 20% to 30% more than Tokyo central. I had visited Tokyo central just an hour before here and was glad I grabbed all my fish and meats there. The fish market portion was disappointing and over priced. The food court seemed to be the biggest draw and looked awesome. I won’t be back and the parking was so bad people were getting into verbal confrontations in the parking lot. There were so many rude drivers stealing parking spots from others who were waiting longer. A true glimpse into the life of the rich and greedy. Come on Cali…you can do better

One of my fave spots in Orange County. If you go here for groceries, they have amazing selection. And if you get hungry, you're in luck because they have amazing food selection. The food court is pretty huge and spacious albeit it gets really packed. However, they have a great system and staff are always proactive in cleaning up the tables as soon as someone's done eating so others can use the table. It is perfect for dinner and hangouts (with food purchase of course) with friends and family. Highly recommend this place!

Mitsuwa Marketplace is more than just a grocery store -- it's a full experience. Inside, you'll find a variety of delicious Japanese food spots all gathered in one lively food court. You order directly from whichever restaurant you're craving, then grab a seat wherever you can in the open seating area. It's first come, first served, and they bus the tables for you, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. The atmosphere is very chill and low-key. It's the kind of place where you can casually grab a meal, take your time eating, and then wander around the market to do some shopping afterward. I love being able to pick up snacks, drinks, and specialty Japanese groceries all in one trip. I used to always go straight for the beef tongue -- it's savory, tender, and incredibly satisfying. Recently though, the wait times at that spot have gotten pretty long, so I've been branching out and trying other places, like the tempura station. Last time, I ordered the curry udon with a side salmon don. The curry udon was comforting and hearty, with thick, chewy noodles coated in a rich, slightly sweet Japanese curry broth that warms you up instantly. But honestly, the salmon don really stole the show. The rice alone is addicting -- perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of rice vinegar, giving it that subtle tang and ideal sticky texture. Paired with the fresh, buttery salmon on top, it's simple but incredibly satisfying. It's such a great spot when you want authentic Japanese flavors and a relaxed place to shop and eat all in one visit.

This place has nice foods, treats, accessories, and other things. I've mentioned in my previous posts that months ago, I purchased three types of sweet potato gifts for my banker, the owner of my local orthodontist office, and the director of Student Psychological services at my university. The gifts I got were meant as pure gratitude to the people for helping me in 2025 and in the past years. The Director of Student Psychological Services thanked me for buying the most thoughtful and delicious gift ever. He distributed the sweet potato treats to his staff members. They all loved the treats. My banker shared the treats with his wife who also loved the taste. The owner of the Student Psychological Services gave the sweet potato treats to his staff members and they all loved them so much. I gave the one with chocolate flavor to my Why Africa Matters History professor. She decided to give it to some students who wanted to try it. It went around fast.

This place was packed during lunch when we were there on a Saturday. We took forever to find a parking spot. This was the largest Mitsuwa that I've been to. It had fun little stores inside and a nice big food court. We already had lunch prior but grabbed some delicious but pricey boba teas while we were shopping. We would definitely want to come back when it's not so crowded to grab a meal in their food court.

Ah, Mitsuwa. It's been a while but nice to revisit again. I came here recently with my husband to visit the food court. I parked in the underground garage since parking out front was busy. We entered the grocery store and found our way to the food court. We dined at Santouka and grabbed matcha tea from UMACHA. The store is well lit and organized. They have those ingredients you need if you want a jar of pickled ginger, dried seaweed, fresh cut seafood, or fermented goods, etc. If you are in the area for Japanese groceries or snacks, this place fits the bill.

My go-to for Japanese foods, treats, and snacks. Mitsuwa has food stalls with soups, meats, rice dishes, noodles, ice cream, and matcha drinks. They also have a Daiso and stationary store and supermarket inside.

I love Mitsuwa. Every time I go to California, I find Mitsuwa. This Mitsuwa is the best. They sell lots if Japanese foods, cosmetics, body care items. Also the food court is amazing!! Most of stores foods are so cheap compared with Las Vegas restaurants. Most of foods are under $12. Usually that amount and quality foods in Vegas are over $20. I wish Mitsuwa comes to Vegas. As a Japanese, I am very comfortable to buy their products because all vegetables are so clean. The service is great. The bento box I got was very good!!

If you haven't been to this Mitsuwa location, you're missing out! Their food court is gold, and I always have a great time coming here. You'll find plenty of food options ranging from sushi, udon, ramen, ice cream, boba, etc. Here's what I typically get: Tonkatsu Udon from Sanukiseimen Mugimaru (4/5) - Salty, flavorful, and just what you need to pair with a frozen slushie beer. The udon has slices of tender chashu pork for your protein fix. Don't forget to add the delicious tempura options. Prices are fairly reasonable (~$11 for a regular udon bowl). Matcha & Hokkaido milk soft serve from Umacha (4/5) - Great soft serve texture! The matcha is mild and the Hokkaido milk is on the creamier side. I'll probably just stick w/ the matcha next time. After your food coma, check out the actual market! You'll find plenty of Japanese goods. The market sometimes have random pop-ups on the weekends. At this particular time, they had a fresh mochi stand (get the strawberry red bean mochi - trust me!).

Mitsuwa Marketplace is amazing--from groceries to the food court, there are so many great food options from different restaurants! It really gives off Japan vibes It's always busy, and during lunchtime it gets packed. The food court restaurants serve fast, but be prepared to wait for seating since it's usually crowded. Still, it's definitely a great place to hang out and truly a one-stop shop.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is an experience. It's the closest I've come to being in Japan without actually being in Japan. It's also the closest I've come to being in San Francisco's Japantown without actually being in San Francisco's Japantown. It is, as the name states, a "marketplace", in that it consists of a market, many shops, and a Japanese food court all under one roof. Stepping foot inside was exciting. The entryway is busy, with the first vendor selling high-end mochi across from another selling beautiful Japanese candies and desserts. Down the middle they're giving away samples of Japanese seafood spaghetti, fermented soybeans, and I don't know what else. Walking through the "market" portion of the store I had fantasies of loading my trunk for the drive back up north. So many interesting sweets, meats, seafood, liquor, and more, more, more. I can't say whether the prices were fair, only that if I were, say, about to make Sukiyaki or Sashimi I'd come here for the ingredients. I wandered from the store to the food court where each purveyor looked more interesting than the last. Dinner plans were already set but a return visit the following evening (beware: food court restaurants close early) allowed me to enjoy the full Mitsuwa Marketplace experience which I'd describe as clean, tasty, and a venerable hive of activity. I'd been wanting to experience Mitsuwa Marketplace for a long time. Now that I have, I'm fairly certain I'll be heading here at least once on every future SoCal visit.

Great Asian grocery store where many Japanese restaurants in the building! When the meal time comes, this place is fully packed at the food corner! :) Good market to come visit! :)

Stopped by while in the area. Needed a quick bite before getting back on the road. So many choices of food here! Plenty of options and reasonable priced. They have the hot foods, a bakery, and an entire food court. Their boba spot inside was pretty good too.

This Mitsuwa feels a bit larger, and nicer than the new Irvine one. This one seems a lot more organized, and like it has more stuff? I came here to grab some stuff for a shabu shabu night with friends, and was looking specifically for goma sauce, which they had the exact one I needed. I also happen to find this instant mushroom pasta that I discovered and loved in Japan! It's been impossible to find them in the states, so I'm glad this location carries them. The parking area here is really limited, especially when there's also plenty of restaurants/food courts in the store. There's also a Daiso attached to this market, so you can grab home essentials and groceries at the same time! Very similar and reminiscent of the grocery and department stores in Japan.

If you are craving good Japanese food and grocery, this is the place for you. They have a total of 7 food choices on their food court. Mostly rice bowls, udon and ramen. There's one boba place and matcha ren for dessert. The grocery has 10 aisles and they have the basic Japanese necessities. They have hot food and sashimi as well. Ambiance is clean and well organized. Worth the visit if you're in the Costa Mesa area.

"Feel the vibe from here to Asia" (The Manhattan Transfer) Mitsuwa Marketplace opened its first amazing Asian market in Fresno in 1979. Today, the brand has grown to twelve locations stretching from California to Texas to Illinois to New Jersey to Hawaii. The store was an absolute blast to wander around in and gawk at so many wonders everywhere we looked. Gorgeous fruits and vegetables, mountains of rice, more sauces and spices than I ever dreamed existed, They sell a mind-numbing amount of Asian foods, drinks, snacks, prepared foods, produce, baked goods, meat and seafood counters, and more. The marketplace has some self-contained businesses (like Daiso), and a big food court with sushi, sashimi, bento, noodles, soups, and pretty much whatever you'll find in a Japanese restaurant. Want to wash all that goodness down with an adult beverage? Well, Mitsuwa has Japanese beer, sake, Japanese whiskey, and Japanese wine. We were flying home soon after our visit, so I was reluctant to buy anything in a glass jar or bottle. But we did pick up some boxed soups and sauces and a huge Korean pear to enjoy in our hotel room. If I lived locally, I'd be here a few times a week and most definitely would hit that food court for dinners.

If you're looking for high anxiety and delicious snacks, this is the place for you. Parking might take you 20+ minutes, but the goodies are more than worth it. I'm obsessed with wandering the many isles of Mitsuwa. This location is even more unique due to its premiere food hall with a variety of must-try vendors. My friends and I hosted an at-home sushi night, so I knew I wanted to grab a few items to make the experience more authentic. Mitsuwa had everything I needed and more. I snagged fresh fish, rice, veggies, wasabi, and ongiri for the group. I also surprised our guests with the most delicious mochi ice cream. Highly recommend exploring this spot.. but you might want to take an Uber.

I was looking for a spot where I could get quick premade sushi for a reasonable price. I found this market online so I thought I would give it a try. The price was reasonable for premade sushi but the sushi was not good. It smelled very strongly of fish and the rice felt like it was a few days old. That being said... there is so much more available there than just the sushi. There are small restaurants in the market where you can eat and full a Japanese grocery store.

We got an Oreo cheesecake from the bakery and when we were walking out a worker bumped into us and the cheesecake fell out of its case and onto the floor. He said to go back to the bakery and exchange it. When we went back to the bakery the lady would not give us a new slice because we "walked away"! I ended up leaving the slice at the counter. We didn't get a refund or our Oreo cheesecake.

If you are going to see a show or concert at the Segerstrom and craving Japanese comfort food, come to Mitsuwa food court, only 5 minutes from South Coast Plaza but unknown to most out-of-town visitors. You can get creative and mix it up to your heart's content -- pick up a bento box or appetizer at the market, then walk over to the food court, order some tempura, udon, ramen and desserts. It's also a fun place just to look and mosey around.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is another well-known Japanese general store in SoCal, especially the Torrance location. The Mitsuwa @ Costa Mesa location, likely due to its smaller size and how tightly packed everything is, could cause some sensory overload. The location is shared with a few other businesses, so the parking can get hectic, and to me I get anxiety knowing doors being dinged is inevitable due to the cramped, marked spaces. I don't believe there is any "optimal" time to come but certainly avoid the lunch hours. As there are customers that work nearby swing over to buy prepacked lunch boxes, so the food court is congested. There are a few independent stores - a noodle bar and mochi dessert, setting up counter along the outskirt of the perimeter just makes the market very noisy. The service and prices are okay, but the uniqueness of the inventory does draw me back.

This place is very convenience, a great food court which you can find verity of foods/drinks to enjoy. Since the past 8 years gyūtan (牛タン) is always my favorite dish. It's phenomenal delicious. Little disappointed when they raised up the price and cut down the size of beef tongue. This establishment got new renovations not long ago after Covid. It looks more beautiful, more seats available and clean. There are 3 locations included Irvine, Torrance and here at Costa Mesa. I mostly come here a lot. If you are a Mochi's fan, it's a place. There are Ramen, Udon, salmon dishes, Chinese dishes, tempura stuffs, Beer stand. Omg.. everything is just very delicious. The service is great, you got your order in minutes. I like to shop at Mitsuwa supermarket, you can find lot of authentic stuffs such as skincare products which are imported from JP. There is a bakery inside the market, they bake everything freshly. Also, fresh cut quality sushi on the shelf. Love sushi there just grab and go.

Review 7/365 My 1st time coming to this Marketplace along w Food Court 9.24.24 Idk how i never knew this place existed! I've been living under a rock! My gosh. Really awesome place w a food court w a diverse option of eateries for almost anyone. ~ Hokkaido Ramen Santouka place i definitely would recommend. Their broth is delicious and noodles are chewy yummy. ~ Dessert place such as the known Matcha REN. Known for their Mont Blanc dessert. So yum!!' Boba shop called UMacha. Sells delicious matcha drinks and Boba. The market isn't itself has some pretty cool items especially items you'd find in Japan. Imported Japanese products along w good quality meats, food etc for your needs. There's a Diaso shop too inside. I can't wait to return to eat more yumminess here. Lots of parking available in the underground parking.

I love this place! When I am missing Japan I go here to get a taste of it. The udon restaurant is my favorite and the prices are great. It's a fun marketplace that also has cute shops, food and drink spots plus the grocery store. Just have to try to get there early as the parking lot fills up quick....

I went in for the marketplace and stayed for the grocery store . I noticed it was very busy during lunch hour. My FAVORITE items were the shrimp and TEMPURA battered items from the shop that allows you to grab your own tempura sticks. But I also bought the curry/chicken katsu from another shop (it was ok) and the spicy mayo seaweed rice wrap from a third place and that one I really enjoyed ass well. If I would go back, I would only buy the tempura items.

I love everything about this place but I have to warn others about the assorted sushi they have for $20. It wasn't fresh- it was gross and not edible. Maybe it's better in the morning, but not when it was purchased at 3pm. Please, do better.

I love coming here for the food court. It is absolutely affordable and they have so many different options to choose from that it's like Japanese food heaven. Service is very fast and you'll never wait more than 10 minutes.

Really love the food selections at Mitsuwa to eat in their food court. What I am not impressed with is the market itself. It seems like Mitsuwa is focused more on their restaurant aspect over market. Like I mentioned though, I am all about it. We go here on occasion to get some ramen and maybe some chicken donburi which we both love. Within the Mitsuwa is also a really nice little stationary shop that my son loves to browse through. If you are looking for Gacha, they have gachapon machines for all those anime lovers. Another special treat they have there is the ice cream that is topped with like macha strings made of some bean mix. They are absolutely amazing but they are a touch expensive. Definitely will be back

Mitsuwa and dining area went through a huge renovation and it's so much better to shop. Went there today and purchased some items. If you need any Japanese seasonings I'm sure you'll find it here. They still have the little bakery with delicious baked goods including sliced bread. I like their cream puffs. The cashiers are polite and fast at ringing up your groceries. After shopping I like stopping at the Udon spot for lunch.

This Japanese marketplace includes a food court with many offerings including a large market, a bakery and a mochi stand. I find it fascinating just to walk around, but the aromas and sights have always resulted in me ordering hot food and leaving the store with a bag or two of groceries. Seating in the food court can be challenging at times as can be finding a parking place. But going inside is worth the effort. The food is fresh and the variety (e.g. vegetables, sushi...) is substantial. I recently learned that prepared foods go on sale late in the day and I'm going to take advantage of that on my next visit. All of the staff I have encountered have been friendly and helpful in answering my questions.

Great renovation and upgrades! The food court has a variety of food and drink choices to fit different cravings. Delicious ramen, curry, and/or sushi depending on what you feel for. There's a new matcha spot that serves authentic drinks filled with quality in every sip. There's a Daiso inside that's convenient - their customer service was great as well. There market itself has plenty of options from food, storage, supplies, and more. Store itself is clean and well organized with lots of things to check out and purchase.

I love Mitsuwa as a whole. All of the food court looks amazing now with the beer open and to enjoy a home run udon with all the fixins. I just hate how the parking is so chaotic here. Everyone is always very kind and friendly though. It makes me feel like I'm really in Japan, even though I haven't been there yet. I can feel the vibes. Ingredients though seem a bit pricier but great quality

It's a small supermarket with a limited selection of goods. I came here looking to purchase a slab of salmon but only found fish parts. They do have a good selection of food vendors but that's no why i came.

Omg this is for omusubi gonbei pop up at the front. Think it's gone for now though, but for the price of the onigiris it was surprisingly soo delicious. Like the rice was seasoned perfectly. I got the bomb and it had some seaweed bits, cooked tuna, and cooked salmon with mayo and some special sauce ($5) . I expected raw spicy tuna because of the description, but it ended up being my favorite. The ikura is a nice basic flavor and kind of mild. The shiso leaf has a nice flavor from the shiso leaf itself but overall is a plain rice ball- their rice is just really nice texture and yummy. 2 rice balls were able to fill me The other time I tried the mentaiko and that was the only one I didn't like as I found the mentaiko quite fishy/bitter. I think their brown rice ones would've been yummy too if they had vegetables I liked. Also when it's not busy checkout is easy because they slapped mitsuwa barcode stickers, when it was busy ( weekend) they had a service down the line/checkout deal. Overall mitsuwa has always been a great place to hang and get food, but parking can be hard to find on the weekend. They really need to figure out the parking situation cuz idk where else to park??? They have these chu his that are like under $5 with 4.9% alch which are lighter in flavor but still yummy. I don't usually go so I was surprised to see they seem to have more pop ups now and the foodcourt is becoming more revamped/pretty.

We love coming here for the udon and shrimp tempura. While shopping, we usually grab curry and mochi as well. You can find gifts, beauty products, and specialty groceries here. Four stars because parking can be challenging when it's busy.

This place seems larger than the Bay Area's Saratoga location. I heard the Torrance location is bigger, but I've never been. Love coming here for Japanese beauty products (face sheet masks, my fav make-up wipe remover, eyelash glue, etc). They also carry a small amount of Korean beauty products. There's a Shiseido store near the food court. The food court has different budget price points and a good variety. There's a bakery, a stationery store, and a Daiso store. I would go here more often if I were closer! There are no loyalty points like H-mart or Shibuya-LA. (48/100)

Parking can be troublesome when it's busy. It's nice there's a food court with seating and additional stores attached like Maido and Daiso and royce Chocolate. The market itself is small but a decent selection still of things you can only find at a Japanese market. The hot and cold ready to eat foods are on the right side of the market, along with a small bakery. The sushi in my opinion is better at TC. Rice is harder in the refrigerated section than what I've had at TC. Regardless still convenient to grab.

This Mitsuwa is clean and well stocked. There's so many interesting things to look at and buy. There's also a food court which makes this mitsuwa even better. Really appreciate how much parking spots available here. There's an elevator that goes directly to the marketplace from the lower garage parking lot.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is a perfect spot for Japanese food items, cookery, snacks and food. It has that Japanese feel away from Japan. My family would come here when we happen to be nearby for its Japanese crackers which reminds us of snacks from Kyoto. The food hall is a nice spot as well for some casual Japanese food and snacks. Since we were there close to lunchtime, we decided to stay. We had the Tempura Zaru Soba and Tempura & Sashimi Box from Misasa stall and Ramen from Santouka. They were generally satisfying. The downside was the vegetable tempura was not as crispy and warm. The Zaru Soba (cold noodles) was just okay. Customers would still flock here during lunch. If we happen to be nearby Mitsuwa Marketplace we would come back for the Japanese crackers and drop by the food hall.

Has a large food court & seating area. Has a foods supermarket and a store that you can buy Japanese goods. Clean. Usually very busy. There's addition parking in the back of the building, in a parking structure.

Loved the marketplace, there are so many great food kiosks, there is Daiso you can shop, and there is also a grocery store. I bought some really nice sushi and they were delicious. There is also really good number of seating tables that you can enjoy food, there was also really good fancy sweets shop. I liked it very much.

I love mitsuwa! There is always a large selection of Japanese goods, and they also have produce in smaller portions, which is helpful for those who live alone! They also have good deals discounted produce that needs to go quickly. The food court has lots of options and is a good place to meet up with friends. Note: parking can get pretty tight especially around busy hours

Got lunch at the Mitsuwa Cafeteria area. Seating can be hard for large tables, so I would look for one before getting your food. Parking gets packed. There is the regular parking and underground parking, but they're both not big. The food is always good. The curry with pork katsu came out very fast despite the large number of people. I was ultimately satisfied with the price and the food taste. I would rate the katsu a solid 3.5/5, it does the trick!

The cost of grocery is going up. Especially at this Mitsuwa location. I bought a packet of seaweed here for $13.99 but they charged me $21.99. I drove all the way home to realize this. Manager needs to ensure prices are correct. It shouldn't be the customer's job to check that they're not over charged. I don't trust this market anymore. Be careful where you shop, some places will be unethical and overcharge you for groceries

I have a problem when almost half of the salmon roll pieces are are hollow on the bottom.

I bought bread from the bakery and it was outstanding! I look forward to going back and shopping other departments as well.

A supermarket complex that specialized in Japaneses made products. We visited the food court there on a Friday evening around 5:30 pm. The food court is adjacent to the market and is spacious. Not many customers were there at the time but it was full by the time we finished eating around 6:30 pm. The place is clean and provides lots of seatings for dining in. Food prices are very affordable. We ordered 2 bowls of ramen, one with miso soup one with shio (salt) soup. These are the famous Hokkaido ramen by Santonka. We also ordered a Chicken Cutlet with curry (Miyaki Tei). It took a while for the order to be ready. The ramens were very good with either broth. The chicken cutlet portion was big. The chicken meat was tender and tasted just right with the curry sauce and the Japanese rice. Overall it's worth the trip and will definitely visit again when in the neighborhood.

Love the selection of food court, shampoo selection, and built in Daiso. Parking a bit weird and cramped. I really don't care for the stench emanating from the dumpster next to the entrance. I wish the store layout is less confusing. The selection of grocery food items are nothing you can't really find elsewhere like Seiwa or Tokyo Central. The prices are comparable. Unless I want specific shampoo or something, I wouldn't be going out of my way to visit.

Different store in different locations. They have their pros and cons. I like the one on paularino in Santa Ana. Even it is smaller but guests are more mellow and food are better.

I love this Mitsuwa market! I love that they have events and vendors from time to time. One of my favorites was when a company from Japan brought their black garlic, yuzu gin, and yuzu dressings (this happened in August).Tak & Tiger from black garlic and yuzu event were also such a pleasure to talk with! I also like that they have a food court that has a lot of different dishes and drinks to offer. The supermarket is sizable with many different options for groceries and even has a bakery in it, which is one of my favorite bakeries! I also love that they conveniently have a Daiso as well as a small stationary store. Overall, I quite love this Mitsuwa since it's so big and has so much to offer!