Extremely well stocked little Japanese and Hawaiian grocery store. Friendly and helpful staff.

I really like this place despite the fact that it's pretty small-- three short aisles with a freezer section at the end. It basically compels them to deliver the essentials in every category to their customers-- chopsticks and dining ware necessities, gyoza, iced coffee and other drinks, fresh sashimi, soup additions, snack foods galore. The staff is really friendly and attentive, and happy to chat you up about random new stock items like crazy clocks and whatnot. Pretty good as a quick stop, with no hassle for parking. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE! INARI SUSHI 3 pc. - $2.49 (Rice Wrapped in Tofu). SASHIMI TUNA - 1/3 lb. - $6.40 (Fish) HIJIKI w/QUINOA - $4.29 (Salad) Kasugai Milk Candy - $2.79 (Hard Candies) Noriten Wasabi Snacks - $2.99 (Appetizer) Macadamia Nut Chocolates - $1.09 (Dessert) (I already had Wasabi from Sakura & Soy Sauce) About $20, and enough for 2 for lunch with leftover candies & snacks! My portion only $5, fresh Sashimi, 1 Inari and a dollup of Hijiki ~ YUM! EXCELLENT! FRESH! Service is always outstanding and they'll offer ice to keep your fish chilled. NO COMPLAINTS! Very Pleased! Maybe my pics can do some of the talking. Thanks Sakura! read more

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If you're looking for that special little Asian gift for someone special, this is the place to check out! I love their hot/cold carry bags in cute designs...instead of gift bags that get put or thrown away, I buy these because they're useful for travel or just lunch for work. Sakura has a great selection of delicious food and snacks and a very helpful and welcoming staff! I highly recommend shopping here. read more

Best market ever! Has great items and friendly staff. I am currently enjoying one of their many ice cream options from their store :)

Nice little store. The people that work there really take pride in keeping the place nice, neat, and clean. This also happens to be the only Japanese store within a 20-25 mile radius, so that is an additional plus. I got the sashimi. The quality was crazy good! It's amazing they have this kind of fish quality at this kind of a smaller shop in the middle of central valley. I'm a fan and I'll definitely go back! read more

Always a pleasurable experience coming here! This is a small and quaint little Japanese store with a multitude of items from food to beauty care to tea sets! I came here and bought a sushi maker and spam musubi maker today. I also got some of their seaweed salad (for about $3-4) that came in a little tub. Their seaweed salad is perfect! Not too salty and just the right seasoning! They also California rolls and fried tofu. The best thing about this store? Everybody who works in here is super nice! Love them! Making a Japanese meal and need some supplies? Come here! Why not 5 stars? A little on the pricier end for their goods. :( read more

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Great store to get items that are must haves. Nice selection of real Japanese foods no China made stuff thus far. Nato is hard to find but they have it. Their bentos are basic but always fresh and they sell out fast. Little secret, they have the best cali rolls here. Ladies are always welcoming. If you need Hawaiian style grinds they get some a dat too. read more

I visit pretty often and I have always loved the products sold here AND the staff! The staff is always kind and friendly, always willing to help you find what you need. There is mochi, sushi, inari, rice balls, etc that are made IN HOUSE and fresh every morning. There's tons of treats like snacks, desserts, and drinks to choose from too. read more

This family owned Japanese store is my go to for any Japanese goods or sashimi. They always have fresh fish and all the necessary items for sushi hand rolls. The prices are fair and they have a good variety that includes delicious ice cream. Their customer service is so friendly and the absolute best. 5 stars for everything! read more

Nice little store near uop. If youre need in some kind of asian food fix you should drop by here. Its not particularly cheap but its convenient and some of the stuff they carry here is hard to find elsewhere. They have a lot of asian foods, drinks, and candies. They also carry smaller bags of rice and a lot of different small things such as bowls, chopsticks, etc. Friendly people and a nice place. also i dont know anywhere else in stk that carries the melona melon bars that this place has. YOU HAVE TO GET THESE.......... also the green tea icecream here is good.. oh god.. If they dont have it in stock, you can tell them and they will special order it for you and then call you when the shipment arrives. talk about good service :) read more

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An all stop shop to get all your Asian/Japanese goodies. It's a cute little place next to Pacific Tiger Yogurt place. I feel welcomed every time I go here because the employees acknowledged your presence by greeting you as soon as you walk in. This place has all your needs whether it's noodles/ramen, miso soup base, cookies/crackers, etc. There are a few items I get here that I can't get at other Asian grocery markets like a certain type of rice (ex. brown sushi rice). It has all your needs if you want to make sushi at home--and they even have those easy sushi rollers if you're a beginner to help you make them. read more

Great store with Asian and Japanese food products, , seafood, utensils, and small appliances. The store is packed with items. The staff is pleasant, service oriented, very knowledgeable and professional. They also have bentos but a word of advice on most days you need to get there early. We have been shopping here for years and will definitely be back. The owners and staff keep the store clean and well stocked. read more

Love this place for all of my Japanese needs. It's a cute little store that has everything from prepacked sushi and bento boxes, fresh sashimi grade fish, frozen items, noodles, candies/cookies, ice cream, fresh mochi, household items and little nicknacks. They are super friendly and have no problem answering your questions about items. Super happy that this place is here and I don't have to drive all the way to sac for just one or two items. read more

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Sakura is AN EXCELLENT store! The people who work there are so helpful and kind. I always look forward to seeing them! I don't live nearby but I make the drive to go here. It is worth the effort and time. This is where I come to get things like sushi, sashimi, sauces, snacks, candy and more. They also have very good fresh tofu delivered on Fridays. I love to buy tobiko (flying fish eggs/roe) to put over their California Rolls and Sashimi. They also have dishware, Daiso products and a lot of other cute items. Try the Koriyama's Cheesecake in the freezer section. It is light and delicious and comes in different flavors. I get the Original flavor which my almost 90 pound dog loves! This is a small but WONDERFUL store packed with a lot of GREATNESS! read more

This store is a GEM! Consistently good selection, consistently friendly and helpful service, and delicious, ready-made food--- Sakura has it all! We have been coming to Sakura for their onigiri and tofu skin for a while now, and every experience that we have had there has been great. Thanks for doing what you do, Sakura! read more

Sweet buns, tiny ceramic cats, sake, Udon noodles, gorgeous Japanese accents - you'll find all that and more at Sakura. Until this afternoon, I didn't know we had this gem in Stockton. It brought such joy to my heart when I stepped into this wonderful store. It's small, but they make great use of the space. The employees are polite, and respectful of your desire to shop at your leisure. Most of the items contain stickers with the ingredients translated into English. Some do not, but why not take a chance? You may love it! If it comes from Sakura, you probably will. read more

Parking was tight today. My mom's birthday is this weekend and she asked me to make sushi. She was extremely specific in what she wanted me to make and how many pieces to allow her small party of about 70. SEVENTY. Oh... wait. Is she turning 70? Shit. I can't remember. But I am making 3 trays of sushi and that commanded a visit to Sakura. If you ever visit Sakura, take your time. They have items that you will not see... anywhere. I'm not talking about mochi. Come on. They sell that stuff at Trader Joe's. On my list: seaweed salad sushi vinegar nori (the selection is huge) panko (for some chicken gizzards, Hi Richard L.) unagi.... (the US government no longer allows the canned stuff in. Frozen was my only choice) amasu rice They are always so helpful with my ideas. It amazes me how many products they carry. They even had biscuits from this place... http://www.yelp.com/biz/osaka-ya-sacramento#hrid:4CAPkbxL38ZzFeuqtVsuJA and they are exquisite. I love this store. Long live Sakura! read more

This store has all the Japanese snacks and little trinkets from Asia. I love getting the candy there you can't get Japanese candy anywhere else. read more

ATTENTION STUDENTS FROM HAWAI'I: THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR FIX OF PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, ZIPPY'S CHILI AND MUCH MORE!!!! Of course, it is pretty expensive up here compared to home, but what did you expect? Haha. As other people have mentioned, you can find a lot of things elsewhere, but Sakura is at a very convenient location with excellent customer service. They also have a lot of unique imports that you won't find else where. What keeps me coming back are the people, convenience, and the product selection. read more

Yay! I found a Japanese store that carries some of my favorite Asian snacks! This is located next to Tiger's Yogurt. They also carry Japanese drinks, snacks (e.g. Chocorooms!), food, accoutrements (like the poo drops for $5.99 and Hello Kitty stuff), and HAWAIIAN snacks, e.g. Li Hing snacks, those popcorns with the mix-ins, and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts! =8) read more

Wonderful little place for all things Japanese. This is a perfect place to get native snack from Japan and great sushi grade fish.

So check this... This Japanese grocery store and deli used to be in the pretentious Lincoln Center. The new owners purchased the business and name and moved it down toward University of the Pacific. I frequently stop by a few times a week on my way home from work to pick up fresh sashimi for my salad dinner. It's always clean, organized and stocked well with your favorite japanese snacks ! For lunch during Tuesday to Friday, CoCoRo delivers terriyaki chicken bowls for you to pick up and feast on. If you like California rolls, you better pick them up earlier in the day otherwise most of the time, they run out by mid afternoon. The owners and staff are extremely warm, friendly and helpful explaining their snacks, foods, customs and products to those not in the know. A great cultural addition to Stockton ! read more

If you need to buy brown rice, get it here, not safeway! (which is where i went initially) i bought the 5lb bag, and its half the price!! and its so cute and fun to look at all the stuff they have. :) And how can you resist all the cute Asian cookies/crackers/candy! Not I! read more

My favorite store in Stockton! This small grocery store is the best. The people working there are really nice and friendly! They always greet you with a smile every time you step in. The stuff could be a little pricier that other stores, but we are in Stockton and it is hard to find this kind of stuff elsewhere. They have a good variety of products such as snacks, mochi, raw fish, ramen, frozen asian foods, drinks, and toiletries. read more

This place is so adorable, or dare I say it. . . KAWAII! Haha. The shop may be tiny but they carry a lot of products, all neatly organized and easy to find. From sushi grade fish to a selection of japanese makeup, there are so many great finds. I've been consistently coming here for three years and there still are many new things to come home with. I reccomend the instant noodles(especially the udon), as well as the authentic-tasting green tea ice cream. My baby brother has always been a matcha lover, so it's always a real treat when he gets some green tea sweets. Can't forget a bottle of ramune! If you're ever in search of those few hard to find ingredients for your japanese recipe and the local asian market doesn't carry it, there's a high chance you'll find it here. The workers here are very friendly and will greet you on every visit. They're also quite helpful, and will be more than happy to assist you! :) read more

I used to frequent Nijiya when I used to live in LA, and have missed the comfort of easily accessing Japanese food. I thought I'd give this place a try and might I say that it makes me smile. :) Yes, just like that. Its a pretty small store (like those found on Sawtelle in West LA), but it offers quite a good number of items. From fresh fish, to mochi, solonpas, and fans. I usually stop by Japanese stores to get curry mixes, and to my surprise...the curry I usually buy was on sale! Holla! So that made me really happy. Also, the customer service was quite nice and managed to greet me very happily as I walked through the store. I'd definitely come here again! read more

I really appreciate that Stockton has a Japanese market owned by real Japanese people. They're super friendly and polite, especially when I bust out my fading Japanese speaking skills. I wander in here occasionally when I'm stuck in Stockton and bored. It's a good way to kill time. The quality of the fish is pretty good and I remember finding some interesting snacks that I hadn't even seen at Oto's in Sacramento. It would be cool if they sold some kind of pre-made sushi or musubi or something but I won't hold that against them. read more

I LOVE this store! Whether I need bento-making supplies (foods, molds, chopsticks, paper cups), special foods for a cooking project, Meiji brand candies (Apollo FTW!), cute Japanese cookware and dishes, unusual snacks, adorable gifts, or my Ramune addiction appeased, Sakura has it all. The store is small, but is laid out so well, it seems huge. They have everything from rice (and high-end rice cookers!) to fresh tofu and seafood... and all kinds of things in between. It's a bit pricier than a regular supermarket, but I'm willing to trade for the selection, quality and freshness of the items. I've gone in there a few times with a list and asked "Could you help me find...?" and the clerks are always happy to assist. If only they were open on Sundays... I would probably shop there more often. read more

Just a short walk from UoP. I usually get greeted every time I enter the store and the cashier(s) are friendly and handle your goods with care. It seems like a small store but they actually have a pretty large selection of Japanese food, juices, tea, alcohol, sauces, candies, snacks, and desserts (including mochi ice cream). If you're from Hawai`i and miss home, they have local foods/snacks too! Li hing, school kine cookies, hawaiian sun can juice, kakimochi/arare, frozen zippy's chili, frozen lau lau, frozen kalua pork, etc. Au kine ono grindz. There is also an area where they sell fresh fish, tsukemono (pickled things), sushi, and mochi. They also have a small selection of random things like insulated lunch bags (some with Hawaiian print!), origami paper, Japanese thank you cards, cell phone straps, cooking accessories, shampoo, books, tea kettles, rice cookers, etc. If you're a college student without a rice cooker or a kitchen, I highly recommend trying the microwavable rice packs! They also have a variety of instant noodles (ramen, udon, yakisoba, etc.), which is nice for a poor college student who can't cook :B Sometimes they have great sales so if you have facebook, find their page! The last time I went (which is probably the last time I'll ever go since I graduated from UoP), I ended up "winning" 2 hi-chews and a sack of rice! Winning free things is always nice, especially when it's food d: read more

Excellent selection for such a small store. Authentic goods, imports, food and other items. Very sweet and friendly staff! The prices are very good compared to larger bay area stores. I'll be shopping here more often. Some have mentioned that prices are a little higher, but there are plenty of items that I buy which aren't in any other grocery store. Thank you all for your great service! read more

We went to Sakura yesterday for the fourth time, for sashimi grade fish and other supplies for a dinner party last night. The staff is ALWAYS most helpful, coming out from behind the counter to lead us around to find what's on our list. And everything on our list is there! I love this place! These nice ladies will make sushi chefs out of us yet! read more

J-town, SF is quite a drive, but Sakura does suffice! Good selection of Japanese items--food, toiletries, knickknacks, etc. Also available are some things from Hawaii, such as portuguese sausage, lihing mui, etc., which is an added bonus. Definitely lots of cool things. A pleasant shopping experience. Great customer service all the time. The only thing I wish is that there is more food for on the go. Bento boxes would be favorable! read more

I love this store. They have all sorts of Japanese candies, pickled condiments, and assorted items. In addition, the clerks are friendly. When you walk in you are greeted warmly and acknowledged by the clerk staff. They had a pretty good umeboshi selection and answered questions we had about various items. The store was clean, uplifting, and well organized. I will definitely return. read more

Whether I am getting fixins for making Poke (Maguro, Aloha Shoyu, Alea salt, etc...) or picking up some fresh Wasabi (real stuff from a tube not a paste), medium grain rice, Sapporo or my Pink Lady Sake and fresh sushi grade fish for some homemade sushi - this is the place to go for all things Japanese - oh yeah I think so!!! The owners are SUPER sweet and their staff are always accomodating and friendly. They will also slice your fish for you if you like/need (I have a great sashimi knife so I like to have that kind of fun myself!!). Plus they have cut roles ready to take out made fresh every day for those lazy afternoons where you just want to get to gnoshin instead of workin for it. It is one of those places where you like to just wander around and start trying stuff or pick up a neat pair of chopsticks and such. It is amazing that they can pack so much stuff into their medium size store and not make it feel cramped. Long time customer (ever since they opened) and will continue to support this worthy business. read more

I walk in here to kill time when I'm bored but I always end up buying something. This place is clean and well kept, and the owner is SO friendly! I come here mainly for their seaweed, tako (octopus), eel, and kimchi sauce! Sushi anyone? Oh how did I forget?! Waffle ice cream!!!! read more

Indeed yes it's clean and they're friendly. If you're a beginner and you want to start out making Japanese cuisine/sushi this is the place. I bought salmon from there to make Sake sushi, was a bit skeptical because I've bought salmon before and it's so slimy, but this taste like the real thing at the restaurant. Very clean and not the strong fishy odor. They have unique stuff there, they're somewhat kinda pricey, but that's to be expected because they're imported. I would go there again. read more

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This place really doesn't deserve 4.5 stars. The food items are pricier than they were at Asahi-Ya. I know Japanese families that make the drive out to Oto's in Sacramento for the wider selection and better prices. The only reason that this place has high ratings is because it's the only place to get this kind of stuff in Stockton - people even admit that in some of these reviews. Useful if you live in Stockton and need to pick up a few things without making a long drive. read more

Quarter lb fresh Sashimi grade Salmon (uncut, I had to slice it myself) = $4.26! So yummy! Love the price! $2.99 for 8 piece California Roll (pretty standard but its fresh and delicious anyways). I also got Ramune Melon drink for 1.69. = Almost 9 bucks and a very happy tummy. I will go back tomorrow for more after work! I might want to try the seaweed salad, so look for update. THEY RESTOCK FISH ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS read more

It's a great Japanese market and I love this place a lot. Let's talk about their products and other store items. They have really cute display items and it makes you want to buy it too. There's also a variety of food products, spices, and other home supplies you would need. They have pretty good drinks and things in this market isn't cheap. But this is the only Japanese market in Stockton you will have to make do. I'm a big fan of snacks and I like to try different ones each time. But I end up getting the same ones since they're so good. I also like their fresh sushi area but I know their sushi are expensive so I didn't get that. I end up getting their Seaweed Salad once every a long while. I know it's expensive for $3.50 for a small container and honestly, it's really not worth it. It may not be worth it but cravings call for it. Workers are very nice and friendly. Every time I come in the store they always greet the customers and have such a warm smile on their face. It gives me a comfortable feeling and I've been coming back a lot. I don't know what else to say about this store because I just keep coming back here a lot. I just can't get enough of this place and their items! read more