I come here pretty often, and I'll be honest it's always solid. Sometimes I forget to check in, but every time I come back I'm reminded why I keep coming. The sushi here is really good and super fresh. You can tell right away it's made with care. The platters are a good deal too, especially for the quality you get.They also have a prepared foods section that's actually really convenient, plus a bunch of Japanese snacks and drinks you don't really see everywhere in the U.S. It's kind of cool just walking around and finding new stuff to try. Prices are fair, especially for how fresh everything is, and the staff is always nice and helpful. No complaints there. Overall, it's just one of those spots you can keep coming back to and know what you're gonna get good food, good service, and consistent quality. I've been coming for years and it's stayed reliable. :)Clean always :) I'll definitely keep coming back. #Sushi #JapaneseFood #FreshFood #FoodLovers #FiveStars #LocalGem #AffordableEats #MustTry read more

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Mitsuwa is one of my favorite stores in the area....most of the associates are very gracious and kind, it's an easy place to shop, and they have a wonderful variety of household items, bakery goods, and groceries. I found an inexpensive rice cooker from Zojirushi here, a pair of washable slippers, unique cleaning items, soap for sensitive skin, and even a cute picture book with matching stickers. The food court is convenient and the ramen is especially tasty but the associates (just here at the food court) could improve on their customer service and friendliness. read more

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Just realized that I've been to Mitsuwa Marketplace so many times but, I have not written a YELP REVIEW for it yet. So there's just a few things I look for when I come here... RED RADISHES: 9/10 It's the kind of radishes that is served so frugally on the side at many Japanese Curry restaurants. They can also be found at Hmart as well. These radishes taste so good with Japanese Curry because it gives it the perfect acidic pairing that it needs With the umami rich flavors coming from the curry... VEGGIE CHIPS: 10/10 We usually have to drive to so far to get these. The first time we had these addicting suckers was at the Japanese Market in J town. Ours so addicting that we always gave to grab 5 bags at a time... SERVICE: Usually friendly! Especially when the line is short... AMBIANCE: I think it could definitely use bigger aisles... KEEP IT UP MITSUWA MARKETPLACE!!!!! read more

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Still pretty good spot for groceries and somewhere to stop for something to eat. Wanted to grab a few drinks but didnt see what I usually wanted. Still pretty good selection of what you need. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Onigiri from here is so good and I recommend! So cheap too ! Food is fresh. Lots of parking. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - onigiri - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I absolutely love Mitsuwa! As a half Japanese OG, this is my spot to get all of my staples such as rice, curry, sushi, onigiri, drinks, sauces, spices, soy sauce, etc. I also enjoy their prepared meals and dessert cakes on occasion as well. It's also fun to check out the seasonal sales and interesting items that are often showcased ranging from specialty drinks, to face masks to confections. There are many gift items available as well as beauty/ cosmetics, fresh fish, tons of frozen foods, lots of candy and sweets, and so much more. The restaurant inside is reasonably priced and they serve tasty food. Service is always friendly and helpful. Bathrooms are clean and adequate. Mitsuwa is situated in a large shopping plaza with a decent amount of parking, just know that on weekends, and sometimes in the evenings, this place is absolutely smashed with people. I recommend coming in as early as possible if you can manage it because otherwise the store and the parking lot are challenging to navigate. I dock the single star just because this Mitsuwa is on the smaller side, and it is a little dreary inside, It could definitely use a refresh, but does the job as is. Arigato gozai masu! read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Front of store - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Saturday, 3-28-2026: My adventures with my son and his friend continued as we ventured to a market place he used to frequent in the past. I was immediately impressed upon entering especially with the interior architectural details & decor. It's spacious, clean, and organized. I love how there is a bistro to the left and several different sweet shops to the right at the entrance. There are a couple of specialty areas within the store itself. It was very interesting and there was so much exotic variety of food. I purchased a couple of noodle bowls via self check out. It was fast & convenient. I enjoyed shopping here. read more

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If you want a no frills ramen spot with not much of a line - Santouka. This is the spot to go. It's located within the mitsuwa marketplace. I would recommend getting the salt ramen as it is a more lighter broth. In addition you can also go inside the market to get other items such as sushi and snacks. This place is always consistent read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Salt and spicy miso ramen with chashu bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I love Mitsuwa and was so happy that they were open on Xmas day! I was pretty hungry after a pretty brutal hot yoga class over at Encinitas and checked Google maps and found that Mitsuwa was open! Sweet! There were def less people here on xmas as I came in on another regular day and the place was mobbed. I remember going to Mitsuwa's back East, so I was pretty happy to come here. J Sweets and Royce Chocolate are also inside this marketplace. They have plenty of onigiri and bento boxes to choose from so I bought a mackerel bento box and a few onigiris. I also love that they have a bunch of ready made Japanese sides like lotus root, kinpira, hijiki, etc. I bought a bunch! They also carry some Asian beers that I like here and some are harder to find unless you come here. I also got a few of the Fuji apples and they were so good! Very crisp, sweet and fresh! There is also a non food Japanese store inside and you can find all sorts of bags, Sanrio products, kitchenware here. I wanted to buy everything! Overall, a great experience here, I'd definitely come back. The parking lot can be super cramped though, so keep that in mind. read more

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Starting with the beautifully designed exterior this store is a treat. There is a bakery, cafe, lots of prepared food, frozen goods, snacks, beauty supplies and much more. We were shopping for dinner and it was around 6 so a lot of the selections were gone but we bought rice balls, tsukemono, grilled sardines, seaweed salad, vegetable and pork gyoza, plus bok Choy, shiitake and oyster mushrooms . There were so many other items I wanted to try. Definitely warrants a return trip next time I am in San Diego. The check out person was very friendly and they also offer self checkout. Forgot my phone so no photos. read more

This market has a great selection of food, especially warm to-go options like onigiri, teriyaki bowls, and sushi. They also have a nice produce section, plenty of cold drinks, and a fun variety of Japanese candy. The store itself is clean, well-organized, and easy to browse. We tried the spicy tuna onigiri, it was just okay, nothing special. One small downside: they charge 15¢ for a bag instead of the standard 10¢ most places charge. Parking was also pretty hectic and hard to find. Overall, a solid spot for Japanese snacks and quick meals, just be prepared for the parking situation. read more

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Meat market with all sorts of Japanese goodies!! The freshly made sushi were amazing! Their prices were reasonable for the quality. The service was quick and not so friendly. The place is packed with shoppers! read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Mitsuwa has a mix of prepared Japanese food and sweets! Teas and plethora of ramen! Amazing dashi soy sauce found at Mitsuwa. Outside has quick hot food for your lunch needs. read more

One of my favorite places to go to for a quick lunch. I almost always get the cold soba noodles with tempura or a beef bowl. It's a walk up to the counter kind of place, but they do have a few workers bussing tables here and there. It's a great place to grab a bite and after you're done you can browse around the shopping area for some dessert. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Cold soba noodles with mixed tempura. - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

This Market was not really busy But the food court was packed lucky we picked some favorite things like pickled radish, gyoza, and I stopped also the the small store with bowls and plates I find what I was looking for a tiny lucky cat As we were looking at some prepared foods we saw these sweet waffles It was inside Mitsuwa it happend to be a pop up From 6/6 to 6/16 the store is called Iwazumi it for a limited time I hope it stays because these were outstanding I was so happy we got a little treats today And we enjoyed this store We even pick up a good waffle treats We never had a sweet filled waffle It was good and not overly sweet too my was just made and crispy and filled perfectly too So if your in the area stop by Mitsuwa Market And has you walk in there in front You can smell the waffles being made right in front of you and putting all the different creams and fruits and nut I had chocolate and pistachio it was the best not overly sweet to My niece had the cheese one she love it too And wifey had the cream filling she enjoyed it But love my crispy waffle because it was just made read more

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This is a busy market and im not too sure why. They have limited items and its very expensive! Everything from their beef to snacks like the chips is just way overpriced. The food to go looks amazing but is also overpriced. I would not do my grocery shopping here. Its small and nothing I need here. They are also not very organized at all in the asiles. It feels very cramped inside. They also only have 4 check out registers when it can get very busy. Again this market is small and has VERY limited items for asian cooking in general. read more

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This is a decent Mitsuwa located in the San Diego region. It has a very robust beauty and personal care aisle It offers arrays of condiments, ready-to-eat items, and a nice food court. I was surprised by the size of the store itself and the selection it offered. I was able to pick up some essentials for my overnight stay in SD -- rice crackers, shampoo, sashimi soy sauce, just to name a few. Air conditioning wasn't the strongest, but it was definitely better than nothing. Parking can be very challenging. The spaces are incredibly narrow and limited. I had trouble wiggling myself out of my car and getting back was extremely difficult. Something to be aware of if you have mobility problems or have lots of stuff to load up. read more

The most known and popular Japanese grocery store in Clairemont. One of the best places to get on the go Onigiri (rice triangles filled with tuna or salmon), sushi, and bento boxes. They also carry your favorite Japanese cosmetic products, collectible toys and luxury chocolate. They have both a register and self service kiosks. read more

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Every time I come eat Ramen we always stop at Mitsuwa Market. This place always has cute Asian things and food. The place is always clean and friendly. They do not allow pets unless they're service animals. This place is always busy but a lot of fun to shop here. read more

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Absolutely love this location!! They are always well stocked and I was able to find all of my usual items. They also have such cute kitchen and home items. Everyone there was super friendly. I HIGHLY recommend the matcha cafe across from the food court. The ceremonial matcha was top tier and SO GOOD. They also offer alternative milk options (oat milk), which I super appreciated. The freshly made onigiri was very yummy. I especially loved the tuna mayo and salmon flake flavors. I will definitely revisit this marketplace. read more

So much fun and such nostalgia to browse and shop where the majority of inventory is imported directly from Japan. This shop was on my list during our San Diego leg of or vacation since they have mochi. We purchased gifts for Christmas-each wrapped beautifully read more

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This is a smaller mitsuwa location but they have everything. It even has a small food court and the hot and cold prepared foods, including of course sushi, you would expect at mitsuwa. Big bonus is they even have self-checkout now to avoid the lines. Late afternoon look for discounts on the prepared foods. read more

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In San Diego there are a few places for Japanese market items. This is your standard Mitsuwa store but what I enjoy about coming here is getting their fresh fish and making lunch here. I want to upvote the ramen here as you can see my review for Santouka. But you have to come here and grab some of the fresh sushi pull up a chair or fight for one and then be able to eat your Ramen and your meal in peace. For $19 and tax you can have a sushi restaurant meal for "cheap" I shared this one with my wife. read more

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Smaller Mitsuwa with a smaller number of food court restaurants. Easy parking. Self check out available at the supermarket. I am a fan of crepes and love that they have a crepe shop here. read more

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A great experience, well stocked groceries. I love the sweets in the front of house and the fast food style restaurant too. Back of the store there are noodles, miso, fermented foods and a sake selection. The store is clean, friendly and a great place to get snacks, meals and basics. read more

This place is always been my go to to get my fresh Sushi / sashimi , ingredients, so I can make my own rolls. Great little mini market for vegetables. Love this store. It's got all we need for Japanese food read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Toro Tuna tonight! - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I love stopping in for quick fresh produce runs and other restocks on beloved brands/items. It's really easy to go through self checkout as well, especially if there is a line at regular checkout. The marketplace is always quite busy, but there are a few restaurants/cafes up front. My favorite dessert (J Crepes & Cafe) is also inside too. This all makes it quite busy. Although the entire plaza is busy, I have always gotten quite lucky with finding parking fast. People are always coming and going. read more

Everything here was such good quality I am excited go come back. Service was quick and everything was clean.

Whenever we visit San Diego, we always stop by here because the official One Piece store is inside this Mitsuwa. After checking out the One Piece store, we always grab some onigiri for snack and other Japanese snacks like mixed crackers nuts, rice cakes and chips. My most recent visit, we tried the mango iced tea from J Crepes Cafe and it was so good and refreshing. We also tried these freshly made to order Japanese pancake desserts filled with red beans and custard. They were delicious and perfect for a light snack. They have self service checkout, which is so convenient if you are just grabbing a few things to buy. read more

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The feeling I got upon entering Mitsuwa marketplace was absolutely unexpected. I was transported back to my vacation in Japan. My heart raced as I quickly scanned the store. First stop was the bakery. I wanted to try one of everything but couldn't afford it. That's OK. It just means I have to keep going back. Our server was very informative and so helpful. I love how they have different sections inside this marketplace. The trendy store filled with Japanese products was so much fun. They have a gaming section! They have dine in meals. I was thrilled to find onigiri at an amazing price. They have just about every Japanese treat you can imagine. What a great place! read more

Final stop on our weekend trip was to this market that one of my friends loves to visit when in SD- per him, we don't have anything of the like in Phoenix. I stuck with him going up and down all the aisles with my own cart in case something stuck out to me. I love that they have a cafe at the entrance - you can come hungry for that or any of their fresh sushi towards the front too! Mostly everything is in Japanese, but we discovered that my iPhone can provide a (rough) translation on everything. So that added to the fun of inspecting what's for sale and seeing if it sparked interest from me to buy. I found the stuffed bear crackers from my childhood memories (a neighbor was Japanese & her daughter and I were tight, ate them all the time when we weren't playing) so OFC I bought a box of those snackies. Those and a couple of individual mochi completed my transaction. I think if we didn't have to drive 6 hours and I came prepared with a frozen grocery bag I would've bought more. Regardless, glad I got to experience this fun store! read more

Mitsuwa is my go-to spot for all my Japanese market needs. They have a great selection of matcha powders -- although the cans can definitely be on the pricier side. I always come here to grab the sweetened matcha packets, which I love mixing with my canned matcha powder. The selection of Japanese hand foods and snacks is also really solid. My only wish is that they would restock the handrolls more often since they tend to sell out quickly! read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my first time at Mitsuwa Marketplace-San Diego location. Good place to shop for Japanese products, produce, sushi and more. There are two authentic Japanese ramen noodle restaurants inside called; Musashiya Japanese and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, offering a variety of delicious ramen noodle meat options. I tried the #6 Niku Ramen from Musashiya and was delicious!! There's also a crepe shop called, "JCrepes & Cafe," with Japanese twist. I had the most delicious crème brûlée crepe and recommend splitting with someone because it's so big!! Mitsuwa Marketplace was very clean with friendly staff. If you want to experience a taste of Japan, definitely check out this place!! Happy Yelping :) read more

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Best Asian snack store around always got a wide selection and the best crunchy snacks. Love their sushi bar everything is always fresh

Nice and clean place. Fresh food In the market. Love the tiny restaurants within the market. Freshly made sweets smell good and pretty looking though expensive in my opinion. read more

I really love this grocery store. I have been going to this market for years. They always consistently have good fresh food. I would go early in the morning if you want to get the first pic of what they have they have a lot of little lunchbox ideas if you are on a lunch break this is a good place to go. read more

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i love the snacks and chiikawa here! MUST COMEEEE they also have amazing kimbaps, onigiri, ramen, and more!

So, I was really excited to come here and I'm having mixed feelings. Did I eat the whole thing (Banana and chocolate crepe)? Yes. Was it the best thing I've ever had? No. The customer service is really great, the staff helped us pick out the crepes. The presentations are very aesthetically pleasing. As for the crème brûlée, it was too heavy and sweet. Don't get one per person! I would definitely say to share one crepe for 3 people. As for the Banana and chocolate crepe, I preferred this one. It wasn't as complicated and it came with ice cream which balanced out the crepe. The crepe was too thick and wasn't particularly special. This place is also really pricy. I recommend coming if you're sharing with multiple people. read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace - Banana and chocolate crepe - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great market for all your Japanese grocery needs!! The staff is always friendly from what I've experience and I love they ready to eat food options. However, the plaza and area the store is in is quite busy, so sometimes it might be hard to grab a parking spot although the lot is decently sized read more

Mitsuwa Marketplace is like Marukai's glamorous wine aunt. Larger selection of goods and sleeker displays conceal unfortunate shortcomings. I swung by recently and picked up some onigiri and otoro nigiri. The onigiri (cod roe and seasoned seaweed), had more filling and tasted better to me than Marukai's. However, I was disappointed by the cuts of otoro in my nigiri. For the price, I expect the tough tendons to be removed from the fish. Major bummer. Also, maybe it is because I dropped by on a weekend, but their sushi selection was also much smaller than that of Marukai. There is a limited time taiyaki stand that will be there until 6/2, if I was reading their sign correctly. Those were very good fresh, and even better air fried. Please note, they do not accept EBT! Their self check-out is also quite finicky and require many written instructions, plastered near each kiosk, to operate smoothly. You also have to find a store clerk for plastic bags. Overall, their self check-out feels clunky and uncomfortable to use. I don't see myself coming back unless I am really craving onigiri or I want an excuse to go to the In-n-Out across the street. read more