When I'm looking for some Japanese seafood (saikyo miso marinated fish, ikura, tobiko), Japanese pantry items (soy, rice vinegar, honmirin, dashi packets, senbei), or fresh produce in small batches, Nijiya is the most convenient one-stop market. The bulk of my grocery shopping is elsewhere but for anything Japanese I will come here for a better selection. Nijiya will portion and sell fresh produce or fruit, seafood and meats in smaller sizes suitable for single households. There are many instant or one pot products - they're admittedly not the healthiest but you buying convenience. This is a norm in Japan and I'm happy that they continue the practice here in Honolulu. And for the ultimate in convenience Nijiya stocks a long shelf of prepared foods. Supermarket sushi and chirashi is not the best, but it's super accessible. There are lots of single serving sides. And their bento packs are stuffed full of different bites. Combine the prepared food with a chilled beverage and their seating area at the front and you have a quick stop for a meal. I also like their location on the Ewa end of Ala Moana underneath Bloomingdales. I can window shop my favorite stores, grab a cocktail at a department store nearby, and get some groceries or prepared food to take home. The convenience combined with the selection of goods makes Nijiya a regular stop. read more

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I love shopping at Nijiya but believe they are wasting their money on the current security company that they have hired. Every time I shop there, which is at the minimum 2-3 times a week, I see the security guards constantly on their mobile phones and not doing what they are hired to do. This guy especially. He's always on his mobile phone checking the social media. Nijiya needs to hire a better security guard company. read more

Nijiya Market - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nijiya Market has fresh and quality sashimi and is a great place to get your sushi fix for a great price. Highly recommend for lunch and dinner. If you go later in the evening, they do discount the premade food items. These is a dinning area for you to eat in located in the market. There are microwave waves. The market is clean. read more

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I love this Nijiya location because it's so conveniently located within Ala Moana and the parking outside is super easy with wide stalls. While this is my go to spot for rice and a few other Japanese grocery items that I can't live without, I've recently begun bringing my son here for a quick but delicious sushi lunch. They have great seating area (that's air conditioned!) with enough space for my stroller. They only allow food purchased from their store understandably, so don't make the mistake of bringing in outside items. Their sushi is amazing. So much variety and so fresh!! I feel the price is reasonable, too. Plus they have some great additional items like Japanese veggie sides, karaage chicken, etc. that are truly amazing. read more

Nijiya Market - Stroller friendly eating area - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

***4.5 STARS*** I'm not a fan of shopping at the mall. Don't care for crowds and at times having to circle around looking for parking while competing with aggressive and inconsiderate drivers. However, when I want to get good quality sashimi, decent grab and go sushi and Japanese products, this is my go to place. I also enjoy low key dinners where I'll pick up food and go to my sister's place. The kiddies enjoy sashimi so Nijiya it is. I've found their offerings to be consistently fresh and of above average quality. Nijiya relocated from Puck's Alley on University Ave to Ala Moana Center back in November 2022. They are located on 1F Ewa, Makai side of Ala Moana with neighbors of Old Navy and Pressed Juicery. Mid afternoons seem to be great for me as I'll take a couple hours off from work to make my way here. I make a beeline to the chiller section in the back to survey their sashimi offerings. I also will check out the Japan mentaiko (spicy pollack roe) and fresh shiso leaves. I also enjoy shopping at Nijiya because of its bright and clean display offerings. I stop by their grab and go premade foods corner by surveying the sushi, sides and desserts. Sometimes I'll check out their nori as my family likes good quality ones for the hand rolls. It may cost pretty pennies but worth it in my books. Overall, Nijiya is a great place to shop at with great selection, quality and convenience. Note to self - - just got to make sure to strategize on when to go to minimize shopping time and keep the stress level low. read more

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This is my go to grocery store when I want a fix of Japan without hopping on a plane. It's also a great source for healthy whole non processed foods when I want a quick healthy prepared meal. History: This Japanese grocery chain was actually founded (1986) in San Diego, California, by Tadayasu Ito, a Japanese immigrant. His mission was to bring authentic Japanese groceries items to the U.S., with an emphasis on freshness and quality. Many products are directly imported from Japan. They also run their own organic farm in California to supply fresh produce. Over the years, Nijiya grew into a chain of Japanese supermarkets across California, Hawaii, and even New York. The Honolulu Ala Moana Central location is one of the newer stores, opening in late 2022. From specialty soy sauces to frozen gyoza, you'll find brands here you won't see at the big box stores. Plus, they've got seasonal treats like sakura mochi or New Year's osechi items. Bentos: The grab-and-go section is perfect for lunch or dinner when you don't feel like cooking. Freshly made bentos, sushi trays, onigiri (rice balls), grilled saba, salmon, sashimi trays and more are all ready to eat. Although, admittedly, their sashimi is not my favorite. Pro tip - if you come towards closing time, many of the grab and go items are discounted. Fresh Seafoods The seafood case is small compared to a big box store but very impressive. Whole sea bass and Saba, salmon and salmon heads, shrimp, mackerel, butterfish and more. And they all look super fresh. The Meats: The meat section is equally as impressive with selected, high-quality meats. DuBreton pork loin, sliced thin for sukiyaki, raised without antibiotics and perfect for a sweet-salty, spicy nabe (hot pot) broth. Right next to it, they carry Meyer Natural Angus Prime Beef ribeye, marbled and rich, ideal for steak night or even a luxurious twist on Japanese dishes. Not budget friendly but worth the splurge. And if you're planning nabe night, they've got ready-prepped packs of meat sliced thinly and prepped veggies ready to go straight to the hot pot. Produce Section: Surprisingly solid for a small market. They stock shiso, daikon, Japanese cucumbers, and other hard-to-find veggies that's curated towards a Japanese kitchen. Sake & Wine: To round out your meal, Nijiya has a thoughtful sake lineup from junmai ginjo to premium daiginjo, and even a small but curated wine section that pairs beautifully with meat, seafood or hot pot. You can even find Dom Perignon!! Bonus: There's a dining area with plenty of tables plus counter seating if you're flying solo. They've even got two microwaves to heat up your bento or side dishes. Happy Eating!! read more

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Wow! The new location of Nijiya at the bottom level of Ala Moana Shopping Center, near Ross, on the Bloomingdale's side, is amazing! The inside is super clean, bright, and very well organized. Parking is MUCH easier to find on that side of Ala Moana. Staff is friendly and helpful. Each aisle is always well-stocked with clear signs. Items are easy to find, and I feel there's more variety, and from Japan items. One of their bigger upgrades is the prepared and ready to eat sushi, bentos, and other foods. The prices are more than reasonable, and the quality and freshness is the same or even better than restaurants! Even the discounted ones are quite fresh (even on the next day) and an awesome deal! There's also an eating area where you can sit and enjoy, including a microwave to heat up your food. An awesome place to grab a meal! Will definitely visit more often! read more

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This Nijiya has so many good bento & sushi options! The mentaiko pasta was very good and bento portion is quite big. The sitting area has plenty of seats and microwave is convenient too. read more

Nijiya Market - Bento, mentaiko pasta, and fried calamari - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I didn't spend much time here as I only needed one thing. The majority of the products, including a separate sushi/bento section, frozen foods and produce are Japanese (noticed they had the 3 pack of Korean pears). Prices are regular and the place is well stocked and clean. Perhaps I'll be back when I need Japanese ingredients or snacks. read more

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Located in the lower level of Ala Moana - Near ROSS. This is a small japanese supermarket that offers produce and bento lunches for easy pickup and souvenirs. They offer tables to sit and enjoy your bento and also a microwave / hot pot for water for ramen bowls. They sell Pocari Sweat here (Japanese clear gatorade) in which I was intrigued by. This bottle of hydration water (sweet) has alot of sugar in it so be mindful - It has a taste that I can't pinpoint but it is refreshing to drink. The bento were tempting - they offer raw sushi, sandwiches (tuna egg and deli meat). Also lunch bento that has fish/chicken/beef in it with rice furikake and sides. This section of the store was pretty busy. They also sell Japanese brand beauty items. I find the items to be pricey but if it's something you have been looking for and cannot find it online then I guess its worth splurging on a beauty item. They also offer other items from Korea, China and Philippines. Staff here are nice. They are helpful when needed . They had a few clearance sale items that were not bad but I noticed they were not "japanese". so I didn't bother with it . I liked Mitsuya supermarket better - But this supermarket will do if you are in Ala Moana. read more

Check your receipts before you pay. Items listed on the shelf are not accurate and the manager will not correct it after you've already paid. read more

Nijiya Market - Cheese listed for $5.69 but $10.49 on receipt - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located on the ground level of Ala Moana near famous footwear and Bloomingdale's this is my go to for lunch. They have sashimi, sushi and a variety of bentos to choose from. Most of the bentos are cold but they have a microwave to heat them up and a small section to sit and eat. Also run here for some Japanese snacks, candy and drinks. Most of the cashiers are open so usually no long wait time to check out. read more

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I really enjoy shopping and eating here the food is tasty the service is good the establishment is clean I would recommend this establishment read more

Surprisingly good for Pre packaged Sushi! And cheep especially if going later in the evening

Love their updated location so now they are part of Ala Moana, their entrance is on the first floor facing the parking lot, not too far from the Centerstage Food Court. I like coming to Nijiya because they have scallop sashimi, you can't find that at Foodland. They also have some open seating for eating. Not as big, modern, or open as the Foodland nearby, but a nice alternative. read more

My go to supermarket for big shops and especially for their fresh produce/fruit, and for Japanese products such as natto, umeboshi, mozuku, Japanese bread, and Nigata rice, and so forth. It is clean, the atmosphere is relaxed, there is no waiting in line, and staff are welcoming and professional which is such a breath of fresh air compared to other supermarkets such as Whole Foods and Safeway. Their prices are competitive and more than reasonable. read more

I grabbed some great California rolls with bits of tamago mixed in for under $10, and they were filling. There was seating inside the store where I could eat, with Ohtani posters as the backdrop, and it was a nice way to avoid the more expensive food courts nearby. read more

Very clean and moderately priced. Free samples. The ready made food section is very well stocked and the variety is great. Everything is freshly made day if and the specials are awesome. read more

Nijiya Market - Chirashi bowl on special - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Four and a half stars. It's full of Japanese items as well as others. It's big and clean and spacious and they even have an eating area. The parking is at the mall, so it's mall parking. It's near Foodland so it's not hard to miss. The have baskets or a cute smaller shopping carts to put your baskets in for convenience as to not take up all the aisle space. Love that! I found a bunch of different items that I usually get at the Japanese store. I appreciate that many vegetables are organic and I can find practically everything. I also saw a lot of already prepared bentos and a few sandwiches. I guess the rent is pretty high, so it reflects on the prices but you can still find things on sale and at a decent price. I appreciate that! read more

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A Japanese grocery store placed in the middle of Ala Moana Center? Why not? Great place to shop for groceries in general but also snacks as well. On a free day I picked up some chocolate snacks and a green tea. That set me on cruise control for the afternoon. Service is fast and efficient at the checkout lanes. Would return while out and about! read more

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This is a great choice for Japanese food shopping. Not too big, but still offers the popular eatingchoices: sushi, sashimi, assorted bentos, and bowls. There is casual, spacious eating area. Also to mention, there is a small section offering household and miscellaneous products. This store is not in the most visible area: lower level facing the ocean and close to Ross's and JTB. read more

I've been a customer of Nijiya Market for 30 years. I admit that Nijiya is a good Grocery Market because I buy a lot of fresh ingredients and Japanese food. One thing to be careful about using this Grocery Market is that you must pay with a credit card. If you use cash, it makes me feel dirty because it discriminates all counterfeit bills for $5.10 dollars. As a local, I have been dealt with this case several times. However, if you are Japanese, you don't have to worry because no matter how many $100 bills you put out, you don't have to be discriminated. Because after me, the Japanese people got free pass benefits. read more

On sale: Itsuki Instant Ramen. Labeled as "animal free" te list of ingredients are the usual for instant ramen...which is to say, not good for you. Still, I am a sucker for any kind of vegetarian/vegan ramen, so I will give it a try. read more

Nijiya Market - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As us Yelpers would say.........."Camera eats first!" In this case, Bruddah Fran totally blew it and wen' GRINDZ up his Spicy Tuna Don before he realized he didn't get a proper photo of his GRINDZ!!! Ai-yai-yai!!! It was lunchtime, and I found myself at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. The original plan was to check out the Chick-fil-A at the food court, but after getting to the Ala Moana food court and seeing the line, Bruddah Fran passed on da Chick-fil-A action! Walking around the food court, Bruddah Fran didn't see anything that appealed to him, so he decided to go to Foodland Farms. While walking over to Foodland Farms, he sees Nijiya Market and promptly made a quick detour into Nijiya Market to check out da grub. Nijiya Market is your typical market specializing you Japanese foods. Beside the dry grocery items, you can buy an array of meats & produce. I was basically here to check out the hot foods, as I've experienced their hot food sections at their Pucks Alley store location. Little did I know when I looked around the Ala Moana location, this store didn't have any hot foods, but they had a pretty large selection of Sushi/Bento in the refrigerated section of the store. Upon foraging the refrigerated shelves, I decided to get a Spicy Tuna Don. What can I say about the grub??? I will have to say that the Spicy Tuna Don was reasonably priced, the don bowl was fresh, and the portion size was just right. Inside the Spicy Tuna Don, they also put packets of organic soy sauce, wasabi paste, & sushi ginger. Overall, a wonderful lunch should you be wanting something quick while you're on the go! Located at the ewa wing of the Ala Moana Shopping Center (where the old Vintage Cave Cafe used to be), you can find this market just next door to the Famous Footwear store. Check 'em out, no can go wrong! read more

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Nijiya Market at the mall is pretty awesome. It's a Japanese grocery store that has an amazing selection of take out , ready to eat entrees, desserts, and specialties. The grocery store section has such a wide variety of items. It's fun to check out the selection of condiments, soups, noodles and snacks. There's a nice eating area at the front of the store with plenty of seats. If you want a quick grab and go lunch, give this place a try. Also, they discount items near the end of the day. Yay. read more

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Nijiya is a small chain of markets in California and Hawaii specializing in Japanese foods. THE STORE: Formerly part of the Ala Moana Plaza, they've relocated to the first level of Ala Moana Center in the Ewa (west) wing, I believe it took over part of the space that used to be the Vintage Cave restaurant. It's a lot smaller than I expected. Parking can be at a premium. On top of the expected goods, they also had a nice selection of sushi, bentos, beer and wine. A small dining room was available at the front. What I was on the hunt for and found was the Kagome-brand katsu sauce. It has the best balance of savory, sweet & tart of any brand on the market. Plus, it came in a size double of what I'm normally accustomed to with an affordable price to boot (500 ml for $6.29!). Another product I was looking for but believe is no longer made are the big sleeves of Shirakiku-brand teriyaki nori. I used to find it at Walmart but haven't seen it for years, nor on Amazon. Cashier service wasn't anything special as there was no greeting or gratitude. OVERALL: Broad selection of specialized groceries at competitive pricing. read more

Nijiya Market - Kagome Katsu Sauce (you'll thank me, I know it) - VN - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nijiya always has some of the best bentos on the market for a good price. $10.99 for Hamburger Steak bento. read more

Nijiya Market - Hamburger Steak Bento. - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food quality is excellent and the prices are fair and reasonable! The bentos and fresh sashimi and sushi are excellent choices for lunch or dinner. read more

Nijiya Market is my favorite Japanese grocery store. It's more convenient to get here than Marukai and I like the fresh options that they have available. I could live on the spicy ahi donburi, especially for the price! Nijiya stocks all the Japanese favorites that you need to cook at home or you can get some of their ready made food to just pop into the microwave or eat fresh. read more

I'm so used to the inherent claustrophobia of their San Francisco store that I was gobsmacked at the sleek, spacious market I entered at the Ala Moana Center. Apparently timing was on my side because it just opened last November relocated from a nearby location that was probably a lot more like the sister markets in San Francisco (review: https://bit.ly/3Zc61uZ) and San Jose (review: https://bit.ly/3TMqZzM). The first thing I noticed was the dining area in front which allowed people to buy the prepared food in the sushi/bento sectionand eat it there. A big plus that I at least haven't seen in their other markets. What remained consistent though was the extensive stock of perishables and the high quality of the Japanese food overall. The fresh produce section was particularly impressive (photo: https://bit.ly/3z9hH7s). Familiar brand, cool find. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more

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Needs improve employee service. Some employees does discrimination. Please take care local customers same as Japanese. Foods are fresh. Toilets are clean. read more

Nice, clean and larger location that has better parking as it is now located within Ala Moana...makes picking up Asian groceries easier after a day of shopping. I found numerous items that have been unavailable at Marukai. Let's be honest, I would probably pick up a bento for dinner too! I was wondering why there were so many patrons lurking around the bento cooler. These people are in the know! They swarmed in to grab bentos as the employees unloaded the bins. Japanese markets always offer well presented and healthier grab and go food. Why just 4 stars? I found the prices to be a higher vs. Marukai and Don Quijote. I grabbed a bunch of Sumo oranges, then noticed the price was $4.99 each! Also, many of the produce are imported from China and Mexico. I would still come here to buy specialty items not readily available in Hawaii. Will be back in another day to browse the aisles at my leisure maybe during the weekday when it is less crowded! read more

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Early lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... If you need a quick, convenient snack, Nijiya Market at Ala Moana Center might be a good place to go. Located between Bloomingdale's and Famous Footwear on the ground level on the Makai side of the mall, Nijiya Market is actually a grocery store with Japanese products. Besides fresh produce, packaged noodles, bottled sauces, frozen foods, and a meat department, there's a sushi and bento area with ready to go meals. I decided on a chirashi bowl. All of the fish items were fresh! I especially liked the ikura (salmon roe). It was just right to hold me over until the next meal! There's a dining area inside of the market with table and counter seating. A microwave station (warm up your bento!) at the entrance has paper towels, wipes, hot water dispenser (add water to your bowl of instant noodles!), and plastic bags for customer use. This Ala Moana location is much better than the University location because it's more spacious and has free, covered parking! I'll be back! read more

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Your company has the worst customer service! Your cashiers allow customers to cut in front of other customers who are patiently waiting to get checked out. Whether they be locals or tourists, it would be appreciated if you train your employees to tell any disrespectful customers to get in line before receiving any service from them. We enjoy shopping at your grocery store, but if this is how you train your employees to serve their customers, it's irritating for other customers who will end up shopping at other grocery stores. People need to learn, if they want Aloha they need to give Aloha, and be more considerate to others around them. read more

The new Nijiya market open up in Ala Moana Shopping center . Next door to Famous Footwear downstairs. Very clean and spacious compared to their old locations . They also added a nice sitting area for customers to eat there bentos or sushi .Their old location was located in the little strip mall area on Piikoi and Kona St.. Support local read more

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They have moved to their new location next to Famous Footwear on the oceanside. It's pretty nice and has a huge dining area to eat in at the front of the store. It's way bigger than the Pucks Alley location. They have all the usual Japanese products that you'd fine at these places: chips, candy, ramen, produce, seafood, meat, and frozen sections. They also have a ready to eat section that had musubis, sushi, and little bentos. I got there kind of late, so the selection wasn't good. I did find what I was looking for, the oden set. Plus, it was on sale. Woohoo! read more

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Excellent! Love that they are bigger. Beautiful selection of sashimi , sushi, bentos and Japanese food items. Very efficient check out lines. Feels clean and employees are so helpful. read more

Nijiya Market - Hokkaido uni - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One thing I wanna point out is that their Kewpie Mayo is a lot cheaper here than all the other markets which literally blew my mind!!! It's only $3!! This market reminds me of like a Don Quijote that's reduced and more organized. If you're craving any Japanese snacks, this is a place to look at. They've got everything ranging a whole wide of your essential needs, to frozen products, to fresh produce to bentos and snacks. read more

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New location at Ala Moana SC. Looks like items are same as old location. Just spreading out items to bigger space. Hopefully they will sell more items from Japan in the future! Eating area was nice and clean. read more

Nijiya Market - New location in Ala Moana SC - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been to Nijiya Market probably every week since the new Ala Moana store opened. I got hooked on the ready made sushi section. My favorite is the negi toro maki sushi. They give you 8 pieces for $9.99 and it is delicious. I also buy the pre sliced sashimi trays that comes with maguro, salmon and hamachi. Tastes really fresh. The produce section is well maintained and the produce is very fresh. They sell quality meats in small portions so you can treat yourself to great tasting meal. There is a seating area where you can dine after your purchase is made and a microwave oven is available if you need it. You can eat reasonably cheap here and then go shopping for dinner. The variety of Japanese goods is pretty good for a small market. I've bought trays of matsutake mushrooms for $17.99 a pound, cheap. If you are at Ala Moana near Foodland Farms it is worth checking out. read more

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