Nijiya Market Little Tokyo Store

Literally the meanest grocery store I’ve been too. There’s this security guard walking around telling someone including myself don’t do this don’t do that. How any photos of inside the store (posted in reviews) were taken 100% illegally according to the guard! SMH!!! I guess the prices and stuff there is ok… hard to tell with the guard breathing down everyone’s necks. I mean I know you gotta job but dang… I was trying to take a pic of the cakes to see if someone who wasn’t with me wanted one… got yelled at so needless to say I bought zero at the store!!! But in little Tokyo spent way too much.

This is definitely one of the gem grocery in USA. This store is almost exactly like any convenient store in Japan. Not only they sell usual fruit, veggies grocery items, they also have plenty of cooked food, desserts etc. Bento is particularly super nice if you are on budget. Their bento variety and flavors are exactly the same in Japanese convenience store, with just friction price than dine in at nearby restaurant. Their bento store in fridge, best to heat up little bit in microwave before enjoy it. One of the bento is exactly like the bullet train bento in Japan. Bento include savoury and sweet. The soya fried mochi is just so good. Eat it warm, and it is super soft and tasty. Full of flavor. Best dessert ever. Also recommend wheat water, contains no caffeine and it is a very common drink that serve in Japan. Very healthy drink. This store cabn paid via card and cash. Bag surcharge applied. Cutlery are included.

I love this place. The pre-packaged meals are tasty and good value. The green tea jelly with kinako cream is sooo good - not too sweet with real tea flavour. Onigiri is also affordable at 1.99 each. Not pictured here, but the mitarashi dango is so soft and tasty too. I really wish Nijiya Market existed in Canada!

I just got home and looked at my receipt and I was overcharged. Cashier was not paying attention. I bought 1 large bag and 2 small bags of Halloween Hi-Chews and she charged me $5.49 ea instead of $3.49 for the 2. Bad customer service. Too far to drive back and dispute. Watch your purchases.

The manager/supervisor here is super rude, disrespectful, and condescending. My partner and I live in Little Tokyo and would come here all the time and know the regular workers like Mona (she's the sweetest!), so it's very disappointing to have such a rude and nasty person who's in charge ruin the experience. Never coming back again but will miss the nice regular workers. The products are pretty overpriced compared to other stores anyway! The bentos are also mid compared to Marukai, so I'll just walk a little further to get those ones from now on.

This market in the heart of little Tokyo Japan village in Los Angeles with all the fun stores. They have a microwave for food if you’re gonna buy it here and you can heat it up before you leave so you can eat it. They have the authentic Japanese desserts like mochi and candy and chocolate. Hello kitty candies, some veges, some fruit, tofu, and other grocery items. The prices are not going to be the cheapest like the grocery stores in San Gabriel, but they have all Japanese stuff including stickers. And what I came here for? Pre made bento boxes and other packaged lunch and dinner boxes are great to go. AND after 6-7pm the manager puts a 20% off sticker so look out for deals.

It was fine. This market is pretty small, so it may disappoint you if you want to explore a wide range of Japanese items. With that saying, this market carries mainly Japanese items and lacks international items. I find the prices here a bit higher than other asian markets, probably due to higher quality products? Besides that, the market is pretty tidy and well maintained.

A little piece of Japan in the heart of Los Angeles! 🇯🇵❤️ I visited Little Tokyo with my daughters, and we absolutely loved the atmosphere — it truly feels like a small corner of Japan right here in LA. We enjoyed some delicious Japanese ice cream — my girls were so happy, the flavors were amazing! 🍨😊 Then we explored the Nijiya Market — a beautiful and well-organized Japanese grocery store. We found so many interesting and authentic products: snacks, drinks, and even Japanese shampoo my daughter picked out herself! Everything felt fresh, clean, and full of cultural charm. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who wants a little taste of Japan — perfect for families and curious food lovers alike! ありがとう Nijiya Market! 🌸🍙🍵

Most Recently: July 19, 2025 | DTLA Little Tokyo | Nijiya Market is a wonderful Japanese Market that has everything you can find at a grocery store, including items unique to Japan, with a whole lot of cute packaging! I personally love to get yummy Japanese snacks and Boba drinks! I especially love the different flavors of Kit Kat Bars! Inside | The grocery store is usually quite busy, especially at night and on the weekends, as it's in the center of other shops and restaurants! Lines can get long at times, as patience is the key! The store is always tidy! There is also a security guard at the door! At times, the store is so busy, that there is a line outside by the security guard! Note | I remember my first visit to the store and being so excited when I saw the first snack ( Meiji Chocolate) I ever tried when I was traveling in Japan! My friend had it in a gift basket, full of chocolates and treats!! Yum! Overall | I enjoy shopping at the market, because I tend to find something new to try! It's always fun to explore the market whenever I happen to be in Little Tokyo!

Definitely should have come here more often vs Little Tokyo Market which I went to several times while staying in the area. They're about the same distance, but the quality of the sushi and ready-made food seemed like it was higher quality here. Kinda bummed coz I def would have come here more often had I known what I was missing out on. Just my personal opinion. There was a nice young man next to me who was about to take the last salmon skin onigiri, but when he found out that I'd never tried them here before, he said I absolutely had to have it, so I obliged. I also got a pickled plum onigiri, some cooked pickled veggies meant to be served warmed up (I forgot what they're called), a serving of miso cod or some fish (it was good!), sushi that was wayyy way better than Little Tokyo Market, a can of Coke, and a can of Sprite. All for like $20!! No joke!! And it was all very tasty and satisfying. I enjoyed the salmon skin onigiri while walking back to my Airbnb and admiring the sunset so that's why it's missing from the pics!

This is a great market that offers many items you can't find in your regular local grocery store. It's usually pretty crowded and it's a small space so go there with patience but you can find some really unique treats and meals. When I'm in the area on a short break I always go here for there pre made little meals. They have lots of sushi options and other rice and veggies sides. It's a great option for a quick bite in the area if you don't have the time or budget to explore a sit down restaurant.

Always love coming here when I visit Little Tokyo, because browsing their aisles is always a culinary adventure. My favorite bite was the peach flavored Pepsi zero. The have a have a cold case with tons of savory meals.

I took the Metro A line to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to get some quick lunch. During noontime on a Thursday, Nijiya Market wasn't busy nor crowded. They have a variety of ready-to-eat dishes, and I got inari sushi (five pieces for $5.29). It's a simple dish, but I've always liked the sweetness of both sushi rice and fried tofu pockets. Five inari pieces can be filling by themselves if you're not too hungry. However, the market also a lot more sushi, fried foods, onigiri, and other ready-to-eat dishes in their refrigerated section. I got chopsticks and napkins from the cashier, so there's no need to bring your own.

Nijiya Market has the BEST Japanese grocery store prepared grab-and-go items: Bentos, Sushi Rolls, Sashimi, Sandwiches, Side Dishes. After 6pm or so everything from the pre-made food section is all %20 off. Looking to make a Japanese meal at home? Nijiya has you covered. This Little Tokyo location may be small, but it's mighty. Also, their Sushi-Sashimi are above average. I LOVE all Nijiya Market locations ;however, I find it is pricer than their competitors.

Wish this place was closer to us. We always try to visit when we are in the area and pick up goods like their bento to eat during the week. What we didn't know was how well stocked they are of the Pokémon finger puppets!! We typically get ours from Mitsuwa but turns out this is where the jackpot is! Super crowded and a bit overwhelming but once you know what you're looking for, you'll be fine! It's also fun to see all the different snacks and goodies they have here. IG: @ammysalamii

This market in the heart of little Tokyo plays an important role to the community and provides fresh food and groceries to locals and visitors alike. A real good bang for your buck with fair pricing that matches suburban supermarkets. I'd suggest grabbing a boxed lunch and drink and walk over towards MOCA for a quiet shaded lunch. Fast cashiers and observant guards provide a quick and safe experience.

We were looking for a few oolong bottled teas and ramune to bring back to our hotel so we stopped in to see the selection. Overall, lots and LOTS of choices for both so we grabbed a few different ones to try. We also got some candy, mochi, and rice cookies. Overall it's a standard Japanese market that's well organized and clean. The staff were nice and very fast with check out. The packaged mochi was a little disappointing because, like most packaged mochi these days, it had a marshmallow center. I missed that on the ingredient translation. Its getting harder and harder to find no marshmallow mochi cakes :(

Cute little market located in the heart of Little Tokyo! They have a variety of snacks and drinks that reminded me of my trip to Japan. I got a few bags of chips, gummies and onigiri. I recommend shopping here for Japanese items you might not find in larger markets.

Hidden in the classic plaza can be crowded. They close off some aisles to be one way for the checkout, but checkout is fast. Their sandwiches are cheaper than marukai but less variety of items and smaller. Nice short stop

I've been spoiled by the spacious Nijiya Market on 182nd street so needless to say, I was a bit underwhelmed by the Little Tokyo one. That being said, I'm still a diehard Nijiya over everything fan and would rather buy my green tea, snacks, and onigiri from here instead of elsewhere. The checkout line service is fast and friendly. There was no lines despite the busy nature of Saturday afternoon. I know I wouldn't mind revisiting if I'm back in the area again.

Great busy market! Fresh produce, fruit, ready made sandwiches, eggs. Plenty of yummy hello kitty snacks! Will return if I'm back in the area.

Finally back here again after many years! This little grocery store has been here for decades and fortunately, had the sushi I wanted! They also had some great-tasting shrimp chips. It's quite cramped in there, but that's just how it is. People are lined up in the aisles for the cashier.

In case if anyone is wondering if they still validate parking. They do validate for purchase over $10 in one transaction, get 1 hour free parking at the japanese village plaza parking.

It's tiny, but don't let that fool you--it's packed with treasures! From sushi rolls to snacks, it's like stepping into a mini Japan without the flight. The refrigerated section? Stocked full of yummy goods that would be compared to the famous 7-11 in Japan. The sushi is fresh, and the snacks? You'll want to buy the entire aisle (if they haven't already sold out). Pro tip: if you see something you like, grab it fast--this place is a ninja when it comes to selling out. Affordable, packed, and oh-so-delicious. Highly recommend, just grab and go. If you hesitate, it's already in someone else's hands.

We always stop in for some lollipops for my son. They have a great selection of cute Japanese candies among other things. We never explore any further than the end caps because we always buy a lollipop for our son, pay and leave without checking out other things. Maybe one day we will explore the market some more.

This market has good deals and prices are not bad compared to other place I have been to so this place is good for snacks and drinks that you will like

I browse Nijiya Market often when I'm trying to kill some time or on my way to Japanese class. Today, I bought a futomaki roll and a frozen cream cake. The futomaki was 20% off since it was around 7PM - I was really looking forward to it because futomaki is one of my favorites but wow it was super average here. They're extremely rice heavy and because there's so much rice, it doesn't taste like much other than the vinegary rice. Surprisingly despite it being tasteless, I was super thirsty afterwards, which means there's still quite a good amount of sodium or MSG in it. The cream cake (once defrosted) was very good. My total was about $12 - which is not bad. The prices here are usually very overpriced. If you walk a block further, there's a Marukai Market that sells much more.

This market in the heart of little Tokyo Japan village in Los Angeles with all the fun stores. They have a microwave for food if you're gonna buy it here and you can heat it up before you leave so you can eat it. They have the authentic Japanese desserts like mochi and candy and chocolate. Hello kitty candies, some veges, some fruit, tofu, and other grocery items. The prices are not going to be the cheapest like the grocery stores in San Gabriel, but they have all Japanese stuff including stickers. And what I came here for? Pre made bento boxes and other packaged lunch and dinner boxes are great to go. AND after 6-7pm the manager puts a 20% off sticker so look out for deals.

Cool little market located in Little Tokyo. Came in to pickup some food for dinner and they had a reasonable selection of rice balls and other rice dishes/sushi. Prices were reasonable and they looked good. Also had a pretty good selection of chips and other fun items.

Thank you, Manager Howard, for your generous donation of goodies for our Little Tokyo SPARKLE clean-up luncheon!! We LOVE NIJIYA for always giving back to our community through other organizations, as well!!

One of my pleasures is going to Asian markets and checking out their prepared food section because I almost always just want to try everything I see. The only thing stopping me is the huge damage it would do to my bank account. :-D This market is no different. It's located in the Japanese Village Plaza, small and a bit cramped, but also filled with many ready-to-eat (or heat) foods that give my cravings a work-out. They have Onigiri, sushi, bento-type meals, and many varieties of sandos as well as drinks, chips...and various other goodies. I grabbed some salmon sushi rolls and a strawberry sandwich and we found a bench in the plaza and just snacked it up. The foods are fun and honestly just as I wanted and expected. It's a perfect place to go if you don't want to eat at any of the restaurants but still want the foodie vibes--grocery store Asian food. Long live Little Tokyo Los Angeles.

Really cool grocery store. Almost makes me wonder if this is what Japan convience store feels like. Cashiers were extremely fast and. Low! It does get crowded and the some isles are narrow! Can't wait to come back to try the actual food! :)

This place has tons of good food and snacks at a reasonable price. It makes for a fast and easy snack.

Sushi 9/10 Onigiri 8/10 I love this cute market. It's perfect if you're craving some onigiri or a small sushi plate. Whenever I'm in little Tokyo I don't hesitate to stop by & pick up some snacks & munchies for later. I feel that the fresh food made here is high quality & better than some restaurants.

My favorite grocery store in Little Tokyo, or my favorite of all! So much candy and food, has great service and the rice balls are sooo good

Nice Japanese market tucked away in Little Tokyo. You'll find Nijiya Markets in California and Hawai'i so it kind of felt like I was back home in Hawaii. Haha. We mostly came here to get snacks and drinks to stock our room prior to going back to our hotel. They have a wide array of products available from fresh bentos and sushi to sake, bread, fruits, meat, and more. I was excited to see some familiar products that I enjoyed in Japan and picked up a few items. My favorite was spotting the Bikkle! It's a non-carbonated yogurt soft drink by Suntory packed with probiotics, nutrients and bacterial cultures which help balance acid in the gut and aid in digestion. I don't need all that, but just really enjoy the flavor. Haha. It's like an extra large Yakult, but better. All in all, we were able to pick up a handful of items and it didn't break the bank.

New Year's Eve Dinner To-Go Set, picked up on December 31st - Gokujo Sandan-Ju Osechi _OS-1 (san no ju + ichi no ju + ni no ju) Store service: sincere + polite Price: See pictures (in store pre-order) Food Quality: excellent, high quality Remarks: - The osechi shipped directly from Japan. - Defrost before consuming. Consume immediately after defrosting.

This was a super-cool grocery store in the heart of the Little Tokyo Mall (located in Los Angeles, California). They had a huge variety of fresh, frozen and pre-packaged Japanese-themed sundries; I wanted to try one of their onigiri and the pre-packaged chicken karaage and sliced shabu-shabu meat but there was no way of reheating or cooking them in the hotel room. We did get a couple bottles of water, souvenir reusable tote bags and a slice of Japanese Strawberry cream cake. The store is always crowded with locals and tourist alike and it's no surprise since there's so much to see and all the pre-packaged meals looks so good.

When it comes to basic/intro access to Japanese groceries, I think this place can deliver- candies, tofu, small cuts of meat etc. I think it serves as a great way to satisfy a generic expectation of what someone who has a general interest for Japanese food would be excited about. But when it comes to the quality of food, or distinct selection beyond the basic standards, or even just the general service you expect at a Nippon-store, this place falls quite short. I used to shop here a decade ago and I would shop with older Japanese folks for their groceries-- and now it caters more to the looky sees of LT. The cashiers are barely present and don't pack your food right. It's kind of stunning in a bad way. Most of the prepared foods are sadly regrettable but what was I expecting for $2.79 fish sandwich?? I want to badly rate it with one less of a star than it deserves... but I give it props for its existence, but for someone who knows Japanese food & culture, this place is a bad representation of said Japanese expectations.

It's everything you're looking for in a small, Japanese market. My daughter loved the ready to go food in the refrigerated section. I told her it's the most similar to 7-11 in Asia, Especially those triangle-shaped onigiris. There's a security guard and the place is cold and clean. The cashiers are very sweet.

Great selection of groceries, baked items, snacks, and food! The salmon onigiri was good, though the rice was a bit hardened. The spam musubi was delicious and fresh. The strawberry sandwich was a bit bland, but the milk bread had wonderful texture. Very reasonable prices for all items! There was a long line at checkout but the cashiers are all very efficient, so it moved quickly.

A must visit at Little Tokyo with all kinds of Japanese-Style lunch boxes, snack and food items at reasonable prices. You'll find fresh vegetables, fruits, and daily freshly-prepared lunch boxes and a wide selection of Onigiri ... yum yum yum!!! There's often a check out line but the line moves fast, and service is fast and efficient.

The uni and salmon bowl were so fresh and cheap! You get much more salmon than poke bowls and only half the price. It's more fresh than most of the poke I've had. The uni was also fresh and cheap. The rice balls are average. The market itself was well keep and clean.

Rating this specifically for their onigiri/rice balls. I've tried the spicy/non spicy salmon, spicy/non spicy tuna and cod roe onigiri. I come on weekdays around late lunch time. All the rice balls I listed above are very delicious. I haven't had any problems with stale or hard rice and each one has a good amount of filling. The cod roe is my favorite but the spicy tuna is a close 2nd. Each ball is about $2 so they make for cheap lunch options. Please note the spicy salmon is actually quite spicy. If you have a low tolerance you will suffer. I've also tried they're katsu sando but I was a bit disappointed. Flavor is very mild and it's about $6-$7. I'd personally just buy 3 rice balls but to each their own! Service was good as it's a grocery store. Be respectful and they're respectful back. It does get busy on Fridays since Little Tokyo is a popular spot and the isles in the market are small.

Small but robust. Authentically japanese products are abundant. Service is great. They used to have a public bathroom, but no more of that since COVID. Wonderful selection of freshes sushi and onigiri in town (forget Ralph's and WholeFoods). Excellent choice of sake, pickles, beers, and sweets. Plus noodle galore AND has a small produce department. Prices are lower than you might expect for a boutique grocery shop - if that's what you expected, just go to Erewhon and get your cold chicken nuggets for $29.99 a pound ;)

Overpriced lower quality food, but when you're hungry for some quick snacks it will do in a pitch. There is a seven foot security guard who looks like Lurch and he seems confused half the time. Still they have juice from Japan and I love those things.

Clean, organized, and well-maintained. No public restroom. Friendly staff. Relatively quick in and out if you know what you want.

The last time I had really good pre-made sushi was at a convenience store in Tokyo. And now I can say the last time is now at Nijiya. Good quality sushi at affordable prices! I was able to pick up some rolls, nigiri, and a katsu sandwich for $65. Since this market is located in a strip mall, I can see parking being an issue during peak hours.

This Asian grocery store is excellent for snacks. We came here to get some delicious sashimi and onigiri. The sashimi was surprisingly fresh and tasty, and the spicy tuna onigiri is so delicious and flavorful. Onigiri prices are also reasonable at just $2 each! I would definitely come here again if I'm the area.

Pros - Awesome Onigiri and Sushi at great prices, has the pickles I need for my curry. Cons - Horrendous parking, would have been 5 stars if not for the horrible parking. Suggestion - Please open a location in or within the vicinity of Santa Clarita.

LOVE THIS LITTLE HIDDEN GEM! GREAT SNACKS, MEAL IDEAS, AND THINGS I WANT TO TRY JUST BECAUSE! While we were waiting to be called for our sushi, my boyfriend and I walked the block to see what was around, and We found this little Asian market that had so many new little yummy things We would love to try! Now, We couldn't take too much because the parking was on the opposite side, and can't exactly take a bunch of groceries into a sushi restaurant (hell, I should've LOL) so my boyfriend and I grabbed a handful of things. We bought 1 Serrano chicken soup, 1 cheese almond stick, matcha chocolates, and 1 kimchi soup for 8.00! These were items I've never seen at target lol so I was so happy! Also, NO TAX?! YAS! Come thru new market! The customer service was great, my boyfriend and I didn't stick out like a sore thumb, i mean, let's be real...most people walk into certain stores and feel out of place when you can't read a label or guess what is in your hand lol BUUUUT- i kind love when that happens! LOL. Also, there was all types of colors and ethnicities in this little store, and that makes me happy! LA is known for being diverse with so many very different ethnicities and I truly LOVE IT. If you're looking for pork belly, Mochi, soups, and all types of candies, this place is for you! I'll be coming back really soon!!!

They have this stupid store policy of everyone showing their ID when there's only one person buying a beer/alcoholic drink. Great little market, but who the hell has the audacity to make these dumb ass made up rules. Can't even buy a goddamn beer without this 1984 policy crap being shoved in your face

FLEW on the day before embarking on a cruise. While in town, I explored the Japanese Little Tokyo Town. So much more than just a supermarket, there's yummy prepared food of all sorts! Had some sushi, and it did not disappoint at all. If you're ever driving thru LA, I'd recommend a stop at Little Tokyo Town to grab some snack or food from Nijiya Market.

If you look for an affordable fresh Japanese food, sushi, snack, this is the place to go to. Comparing to all the overpriced restaurants around the plaza, this place has the best deal ever. Look at this much amount of uni for $11 while a restaurant charges you $28/ 2 tiny uni nigiri. The salmon poke has more salmon than rice. It's a perfect place to get high quality food for your date, you both get full and satisfied for your Japanese food craving, enjoy a nice vibe of Japanese village market, and don't go broke.

Still the same cute shop with some popular items. I got a few things. I think the prices are reasonable.

This is right in the heart of Little Tokyo in DTLA so it can get pretty busy with people. Nonetheless, it has all your Japanese needs for the most part from pre-made meals to produce and more! I got some produce that they had a deal on enoki mushrooms (long thin white mushrooms) and an onigiri for my trip back home. The onigiri was pretty inexpensive for about $2. However, definitely a whole lot of rice compared to the filling. Still okay though for a cheap snack. There's a whole bunch of shops and restaurants nearby too that are opening up. So, it is getting pretty crowded, but they are limiting inside occupancy for the moment.

We were picking up drinks and snacks for our bicycle ride. I found their selection of beers and snacks lacking. There were empty shelves. It could be because of the supply chain issues we've been having. But they did have spam musubi with egg! That's awesome. I liked their selection of onigiri a lot. Those triangle shaped rice balls are delicious. I tried eating them while riding my bicycle and made a mess of it. There's this thing you have to do in order to open it properly to make the seaweed match up with the rice. It is tough to do if you are driving or riding a bike. This place reminded me of supermarkets in Japan hence the five star review. They really need to stock those 9% alcohol shochu drinks, Strong Zero.