Nice place for some Japanese snacks and pantry goods. Depending on the items, can be quite cheap…read more Remember to check the expiry date though to see if you can consume the item before it expires though. Need to go up and down some stairs. Aisles are a bit narrow, but relatively well organized. Might be able to find some Japanese items you can't find in other stores. Friendly staff!

We only just recently discovered this hidden gem. Sakuraya is owned by the same people who run the…read moreKorean market on Broadway, called Kim's Mart. It is located right next door to Kim's Mart and is accessible via a flight of stairs leading upwards. They carry all sorts of Japanese goods. I picked up a few bottles of pink coloured Sakura cola there, and some prepackaged seasoned kelp which I like using at home to make onigiri. Usually I do it all from scratch using dried up sheets of Dashi Kombu. The prepackaged ones will save me a lot of work the next time I want to make them! We also found many items that were expired or close to their expiration date. There were huge discounts on these items. (eg. boxes of powdered drink mixes) We're fine buying these kinds of products as the "Best Before" dates don't necessarily mean "No Good after..." to us! I appreciate that this store openly admits that these products have expired or are near their expiration date. Gotta love the honesty! Quite heartbroken to learn that this place has been put on the market and may be gone soon. Boo hoo! We only just discovered this hidden gem. If this place does go, hope that we can squeeze in a few more visits before it's gone!

Nice place with good service. Prices are a tad higher but their overhead must be pricey…read more Was asked if I needed assistance and given suggestions for dishes. Nice touch! Has a nice array of olives, the Tangerine spicy ones were amazing with a Spanish evening of Seafood Paella and Manchego cheeses. They have a nice hot food corner too!

Don't get there an hour before closing. There's not much nice food left. This place is so much fun…read more Eating is just a small but final part of the experience. A fitting part of Greek town.

If you're looking for Caribbean, Latin or Indian food and ingredients this is the spot. If you're…read morelooking for bulk bags of grains, beans , spices they have slightly better prices than bulk barn that's across the parking lot and the quality is better. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. It's one of my go to spots when I'm looking for exotic ingredients.

Exotic is my go to place for for all spices plus any international food items. Fresh spices sold in…read moresturdy zip bags that stand up to repeated use so your spices stay fresh. I'm never disappointed in the quality and I especially like the variety of sizes available. Always friendly, helpful service!

Waaah I loved this place! Vancouver, how lucky you are to have Konbiniya!…read more Walking into this place felt a little bit like being transported into Japan. I'm from the Bay Area and we have our fair share of Japanese grocery stores (shout out to Niiya in Japantown in San Francisco) but I was very excited to see the selection here. Definitely came across items I've never seen before like a Takoyaki flavored Ramune. It was extremely discounted just fyi probably for good reason. They even had Japanese canned drinks stored hot like in Japan! The take away Japanese desserts also looked good. This place is right on Robson street so a great place to grab a snack, drink, pick me up while shopping. Prices seemed reasonable. One caveat is that it can get busy in here and the aisles are small so it felt a little crowded but that's sort of like Japan as well lol so not a big deal for me. Added to the ambience. Checkout was quick and easy!

Wonderful little slice of Japan tucked into Robson Street. Extensive selection of all manner of…read morecandies, onigiri (rice and seasonings wrapped in crisp seaweed), matcha-flavoured snacks, soy sauces, numerous styles of miso paste...you get the idea. It sounds crowded - and it is - but once you push your way to the back of the store, you'll find a tiny Japan tour travel agency and a shelf of clearance items at rock-bottom prices. Service is cheerful, personable and brisk. The store also houses a takeaway crepe and ice cream shop - the crepes are actually better than the ones I've had in Tokyo.

I love this store and they're open late. They may not be the friendliest, but that doesn't bother…read moreme. They always have lots of fun snacks you may not find other places, and most importantly they're a skin care gold mine! Serums, face masks, face wash whatever you need you'll find it here at a fantastic price! Just head up the stairs at Robson and Jervis, as some people have a hard time finding the entrance. It's definitely worth a look around, even if you aren't looking for something specific you're very likely to walk out with some exciting new treasure.

First time visiting this supermarket. Was a bit confused as to where the entrance was, but in no…read moretime I was on my way up! The market was smaller then I expected, but that didn't deter me from using up my entire gift card! There was plenty of favourites to buy and new items to try. It was simple to figure out what was what as all the shelf tags are in English with the UPC code in a good sized, easy to read font. Purchased included Korean BBQ sauce, Hoisin sauce, marinated beef, ground beef, green tea ice cream, sesame seeds, a Bubble Tea kit, Dumplings, Pot Stickers, Sprouted Soy Beans, edamame, some frozen mini apple drinks and much more! Check out was quick & efficient. Ladies at the Cash were all very pleasant. All in all it was a wonderful little market that I really enjoyed! Definitely recommend!

Fabulous locally operated business. Great selection of European products at very reasonable prices!read more

SELECTION This is not a big store, but their selection is…read moreexcellent for the size of the store. They have not only snacks but also savory food, such as deli meat and fish. It was clear to me that most of the items, particularly snacks, are from Eastern Europe. I was hoping to buy cookies from Italy, but they had few Italian sweets and no Italian cookies. PRICES, etc I only looked at snacks, but most of them looked reasonably priced. All items were clearly marked for price. The store is clean and well organized. RECOMMENDATION With the "right" expectations, this is an excellent store. If you're only looking for something from a Western European county, you may be a little disappointed. If you're looking for food from Eastern Europe countries, I'm sure you will be happy here. If I'm not mistaken, they also sell fresh bread. I'm thinking of returning soon for some nice bread. ************************************************************ If you found my review helpful, please smash the "useful" button! Don't forget to share my review with your loved ones and those who you care about. If you liked my review, follow me on Yelp or send me a friending request. Stay safe and healthy and keep Yelping!