I love it so much every time i'm here. The food is incredible and the customer service is too. This…read moreplace is a must try if you haven't

Food is fantastic!!! I visit this place at least once a week. I didn't grow up on Eastern European…read morefood but once I tasted it I was hooked. People are very friendly!!

I walked into music and people swaying to the music. I was traveling to NC and was bringing some…read moreitems not found there. My DIL was thrilled because I was able to find items she hasn't seen or eaten in years! I had to bring extra luggage for all that I had bought. The workers were polite and accommodating. Im definitely going back.

Service always excellent. The guys who work in the shop always willing to assist you with a smile,…read morethis makes you feel much better shopping.

The food is very authentic. There were items I couldn't even find at Hmart. The service was very…read morequick and the employees were kind. The ambiance is quiet and the place was very clean. They even had hot items to go. Come here.

Back in April 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions had just taken hold in America, my wife walked from…read moreour home in Atlantic Station to nearby Wagaya Japanese restaurant to pick up takeout for dinner. Due to the pandemic, indoor dining at restaurants was closed. On her way home, she noticed that sister restaurant Chirori next door (https://www.yelp.com/biz/chirori-yakitori-and-kushikatsu-atlanta) had converted into a Japanese grocery store: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wagaya-japanese-groceries-atlanta-2?select=OJdGMHY4IZsMeQWEhGzmsw&userid=j14WgRoU_-2ZE1aw1dXrJg. She stopped in, ran into owner/acquaintance Takashi Otsuka, and purchased some items. Well into its fourth year in business, Wagaya Grocery Store is still kicking. I believe this store was a direct result of the pandemic. I thought its existence might be temporary; for example, it would only be around until restrictions were lifted and dine-in was back in full force. Well, it looks like this store is here to stay. A while back, it moved into a hidden space downstairs, on the same level as Trio Custom Clothiers: https://www.yelp.com/biz/trio-custom-clothiers-atlanta-5. As a regular customer at all of these businesses for many years now, I remember when this space used to be storage for Trio and/or other businesses at this property (if I recall correctly) as well as, at one point, a dance studio - the Burke Connolly Academy of Irish Dance. I highly recommend Trio for custom suits and tuxes, by the way. This is a great, fun little store for Japanese and other Asian food and drink. It's convenient for those living/working in Atlantic Station, Home Park, and Georgia Tech, as well as the wider Midtown and Westside neighborhoods. These parts of Atlanta are Japanese/Asian grocery deserts. Wagaya Grocery Store can save you a trip to Tomato Japanese Grocery Store in Marietta or Norcross, or H Mart or Buford Highway Farmers Market in Doraville. This is nowhere near the size of those stores and the prices are understandably a bit higher, but this place still has plenty to offer and it works in a pinch. For example, I've come here for their house brand kimchi as opposed to driving to Costco or H Mart. It's good. It was $5.49 per pound last time I bought it, with a small container typically costing less than $5. They have different kinds too. My wife and I have purchased an assortment of items here including Alfort Mini Chocolates, Imuraya Frozen Wafer Sandwiches in different flavors (e.g., matcha, strawberry), Kracie Popin' Cookin' Tanoshii Sushi DIY candy for kids (we got those for my nieces), bags of Kit Kat wafers in unique flavors (e.g., milk tea, melon; $13.99 each), and soy milk daifukumochi ($2.49 each). I've also gotten various drinks here, from Pocari Sweat sports drinks ($3.99 per bottle) and Kimono brand sparkling Yuzu ($4.49 per bottle) to Calpico in different flavors (e.g., melon; $3.99 per bottle) and Korean Binggrae Banana-flavored boxed milk drinks ($1.99 each). Overall, there's a very nice variety of Japanese snacks, candy, drinks, condiments, frozen treats, etc. I will say this is not the best place to buy some products, like drinks and ramen, in bulk since most of what they sell is in singles and not in packs/boxes. It's less economic. However, this place is perfect for things like condiments (e.g., Kewpie mayo, Korean BBQ sauce, ponzu sauce) and special produce (e.g., certain types of mushrooms and greens, fresh local yuzu $3.99 each). In addition to produce, they have everything you need to make basic sushi including fresh raw fish, roe (masago and ikura), and pickled ginger and wasabi; ingredients for nabemono, like shabu-shabu and sukiyaki (Japanese hot pot), including thin-sliced beef brisket ($18.50 per pound), ribeye ($22.50 per pound), and pork belly ($17.50 per pound); and even different types of broth -- ramen shoyu, udon/soba, spicy curry. Also, they have a fridge with a decent selection of sake and wine which, for some reason, must be ordered using a phone by scanning a QR code on the fridge door. The beer you can buy same as everything else. The store has a cute, amusing atmosphere to it, befitting of Japanese culture. Everything from the colorful canned drinks with anime characters on them to details like little foldable instructions on "How to Cook Okonomiyaki" just really add charm to the place. Service is excellent from manager Chi to employee Tim. They're really friendly. I was curious about the demand in this area for this type of store and they told me they really had to fine-tune the inventory levels so they didn't have a lot of product expiring on them. I believe it. Like some things I've had to do at my job, it sounds like more of an art than a science. Chi told me she goes to Georgia Tech regularly to sell groceries from Wagaya Grocery Store too, on certain days near the Student Center. The neighborhood is lucky to have this place.

I came here by accident as I was travelling with a friend looking for a specific noodle. Anyway it…read moreis a small location and not super tidy, but they have a VERY impressive selection of items. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. I tried a few snacks and found seasoning that I needed for my ramen! I will return. I also appreciate the labels of most products including an English sticker of ingredients. Having food allergies makes international shopping limiting.

Comprehensive selection of Asian cooking staples with an abundance of choices to suit your…read morepreference. Frozen, refrigerated options also. Snack food? You have an aisle of it every flavored crisp (potato chip), cracker, Pocky, chocolate, sweet, hard candy. Knife cut noodles? There's a range to choose from. Chili crisp? Which brand do you prefer? It's most likely there. Curry spices? They have that as well. Perhaps you need a new wok? Dishes? Saki cups? Tea or coffee? An entire aisle devoted to teas, whole dried herbs or flowers to bagged- organic American brands to global imports. Curry pastes, congee, miso, dumplings, spice blends, soup & meal starters- got the picture? Plus some Costco overstock, imported British staples, Asian shampoo, soap, detergent, hand-washing tubs, LED bulbs-- and assorted clothing and bags. Oh, and I feel obliged to reveal they have Cafe du Monde expresso, but please leave some for me. Prices are fair, also. The staff is helpful- you may even get a few spontaneous recipes.

This is my go to for Indian grocery shopping. Even before the renovations they carried a variety of…read moreitems I need from fresh produce to Indian spices etc. But after the renovation, you have even more options for fresh rotis, and Indian snacks and cakes. They have a large parking lot, which is always full as Patel Plaza has a lot of other Indian eateries and shopping. I prefer going in the evenings when it's less busy but you may have to pick a good day as they get their replenished stock every week (don't know which day - but it's the best time when all shelves are stocked and the food is super fresh). Prices are very reasonable - sometimes even better than Kroger or Publix. They have the best assortment of Indian groceries - hands down. After the renovations the place feels more airy. Staff is always willing to help. The only annoyance I have is that most of their shopping carts are broken and/or staff doesn't get them back from the cart drop off spots to the entrance at regular intervals. In spite of this, Patel Bros will still be my go to Indian grocery spot as long as I'm in ATL.

What in the "how did I not know this place existed?!" have I been missing?!…read more Walking into Patel Brothers felt like stepping into a whole new grocery world. If you're familiar with Nam Dae Mun, this is similar--but with way more authentic Indian and South Asian variety. Every section of the store had something new to discover. From fresh produce I couldn't even name (seriously--I was Googling as I browsed ), to aisles full of spices, snacks, and ingredients you won't find in your average grocery store. We didn't even make it down every aisle, but what we saw was enough to guarantee we'll be back. The produce section was especially impressive--loaded with unique fruits and vegetables I didn't know even existed. Definitely a place where you'll want to do a little recipe research before you fill your cart. As for prices, I was hoping for a bit lower, but considering these are imported goods and the joys of tariffs and trade, I get it. Bottom line: A must-visit if you're into cooking, curious about global cuisine, or just want to expand your pantry in a flavorful direction. I'll be returning soon--this time with a recipe list in hand!

Bought 2 packs of chicken from this store (a small pack of drumettes and a small pack of wings) on…read moreMay 9,2026. Took it out the fridge to cook on Monday, May 11,2026 and it had a strong stinky smell. I took the meat back to the store for them to refund me and they told me I only had 24 hours to bring the meat back if it is bad. Didn't apologize or anything. How do you determine when a person cooks their meat? They should do better at making sure their meats are consumable regardless of when you cook them. I will not go back and they just lost a customer. No one has money to waste on food you cannot eat. YUCK