Suruki supermarket has been my weekly routine for over a year. Every Saturday I get a poke bowl with quarter lb otoro and quarter lb hamachi belly and eat at the park across the street. Today the owner himself cut the fish and it was genuinely so good I had to leave my long overdue review. It is legit better than flying to Tokyo. Thank you suruki! read more

Suruki Supermarket - Poke bowl - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

This is a small-ish sized Asian market located in downtown San Mateo. The sashimi-grade fish in the back, and the ready-made food section is BOMB. In the inner aisles there's a large selection of Asian products - Japanese, Korean, etc. read more

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Hands down best fish market in the bay for sushi/sashimi fish. You walk in and there is a wall fridge of prepared bentos, and you are wondering if they actually sell them all -- yes they do, and more! Action is in the back at the fish counter, where you'll find a short line, with each person rambling off "1 pound of otoro" or "2 pounds of salmon". Its intense to the say the least. Fish is great! you won't be disappointed. Super fresh. Price is reasonable too. And staff is very friendly and accommodating. It's slightly on smaller side, but overall selection is good, and the market is what you'd expect for a Japanese grocery store. Parking in the area can be challenging at times, so make a trip out of it or go off peak hours. read more

Suruki Supermarket is hands down my go-to spot for all things Japanese. They truly have all the essentials, and the quality is always on point. Their sashimi selection is incredibly fresh, beautifully cut, and perfectly packaged to-go. I'm a huge fan of their tuna--especially the otoro, chutoro, and akami--but you honestly can't go wrong with their salmon, uni, or any of their other fresh fish selections. Their hot food section is just as impressive and made fresh daily. Whether it's chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, sushi bowls, nigiri, chicken karaage, or grilled salmon, everything hits the spot and tastes homemade. What really makes this place special is the family behind it. You'll almost always see Ken, Shu, Misako, or their mother Ryuko, and they make the whole experience feel welcoming and authentic. And if you're into whiskey or just a casual drinker, keep an eye out for their selection--they occasionally carry rare bottles like Yamazaki and Hakushu, which are getting harder to find these days. Overall, Suruki is a gem in San Mateo. Quality, freshness, and great people--what more can you ask for? read more

July 18, saturday near closing hour. A lot of people. More than I'd like to be in the pool with. Wife had been boasting about the freshness of their sashimi so we thought we'd try it out. Service at the sashimi deli was great, got everything we wanted, handed off to a young man at the cashier, came back home and our order was missing. Very disappointing. 1 star for service at the sashimi deli counter, 1 star for the sashimi. -2 for missing items and -1 for just overall experience with unruly people in there with no social etiquette. read more

Suruki Supermarket is the BEST!! I only order Sashimi from Suruki and no where else. I am willing to drive all the way from SF to pick up sashimi order. I recently had an issue with my order- I had placed an order 5 days prior for a special occasion and it was a big order. On the day of pick up- there was a confusion and they could not find my order. They stated they saw the pre order slip but could not tell what happened to it. They were very apologetic and they work on getting the order together. The wait was not very long for them to put the order together. They were very nice and gave us some extra free stuff( sushi rice, seaweed, soy sauce ) I know these things happen and we were more than willing to wait for it. Their sashimi is always the best!!! Thank you Suruki for making it right read more

Suruki Supermarket - Sashimi platter - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Best supermarket sashimi I've ever had. My friend and I randomly got in line and were lucky enough to leave with the discounted feast! Their salmon is amazing and the staff are very friendly! read more

Suruki Supermarket - Sashimi - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great service. I recommend going straight to the sushi counter in the back and ordering 1/4lb otoro and 5 amaebi per person over sushi rice. It's great to pair this with an assortment of pickles. The bento boxes, prepared foods, and onigiri look delicious as well. Gotta love this mom and pop shop. read more

Suruki Supermarket - Otoro and amaebi, wouldn't recommend the others - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

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When my intended lunch spot post bike ride Takahashi Market happened to be closed unexpectedly that day, I stumbled upon Suruki Supermarket. It is a Japanese convenient food lover's paradise as they have onigirazu, croquettes, bento boxes, raw and cooked rolls, bowls, and I got them all. I am always hesitant about getting onigiri outside of Japan as they usually have the smallest amount of filling. So, I opted for the onigirazu and each bite was teeming with salmon. Although the croquette is not as cheap as a Lawson's but 2 for $4.50 is a great price since it's filling. Rolls of negihama and caterpillar for under $10 each and a spicy tuna bowl was perfect to refuel for two after biking Canada Road. read more

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Best deals on poke I've ever seen! Sometimes when I go, the fish is really fresh! I can't believe how much fish you get! The bowl pictured here is about $12. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often. read more

Suruki Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Suruki supermarket comes in handy in a pinch in downtown San Mateo. If you need to pick up a quick snack or lunch, they have fresh sushi, hot food, fresh fish, and popular Japanese snacks. The packaged sushi here is pretty good and tastes fresh. I got a 6-piece California roll for $6. Love grabbing some packages snacks after a meal in downtown too since it's conveniently walkable from b street read more

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One of my favorite fish markets in the Bay Area! They have some of the freshest sashimi and is a great spot for party platters. We got the assorted sashimi platter for our super bowl party and it was a hit! The tray was entirely lined with beautifully cut fish that was so fresh and sweet and it all disappeared in minutes. In addition to the sashimi, I also frequent this market a lot for their discounted prepared goods. Everyday after 4pm all their bento boxes, sushi rolls, and other prepared foods are listed at 50% off! It's an insanely good deal, but be warned; people start lining up EARLY! read more

Suruki Supermarket - sashimi platter - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Love coming here for their sashimi platters! You can tell them a budget and they can curate something for you or you can just specify exactly what you want! Their seafood is always fresh and it has become a staple for me and my partner to buy fresh fish from. The market has a great selection of premade bentos and other individual meals. They also have a wide selection of Japanese grocery items that I frequent here for. You can also stop by at night before they close (not sure what time) and the sushi items are discounted too! read more

Suruki Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Yummy fresh sushi and chirashi bowl! Only $16 (if I'm not wrong) per bowl and you have this beautiful meal for lunch. read more

Suruki Supermarket - Chirashi bowl - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been coming here for probably close to 20 years plus & supporting this local family owned gem.. It's family owned and all the members I have met have all been so nice. To me, It's also special to see the son even has his late father's picture up at the fish counter still. I believe he might have been the og that started the family business. The fish market in the back ALWAYS has fresh sashimi / poke' grade fish. I only get my fish to make poke here!!! They will slice it sashimi style for you or do your poke cuts as well. I like to just get the chunk and cut it myself however. They also give you wasabi, have sushi rice hot and for sale as well. Pro tip: if it's warm out you can ask for a little bag of ice to keep your fish cold till it gets home. Love that. It's came in handy for me a few times, and knowing my fish is staying fresh gives me peace of mind. Aside from the fish the whole market has all types of goodies. From things you can cook yourself (ramen broths and hot pot broths ready to be cooked up and add your own fixings, noodles, produce ect. They also have pre made bento box items, musubis of different varieties, salad, poke, sashimi all to go. At the end of the day, ( I believe 4 ish) people start lining up to go for the half off prepared food rush. Great idea and good deals, if you get there in line but if you're at the end it gets wiped out pretty quick. Weekends can sometimes be a little crazy, but the lines always move swiftly. read more

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Awesome place to get a perfect lunch to bring back home. All sorts of cold and hot Japanese dishes, and our favorite is the grilled salmon or yellowtail collar for delicious & tender protein. Lots of sushi and sashimi choices, teriyaki bowls and the kid-approved spam musubi appetizers. Suruki is a very popular place in downtown San Mateo, lots of business from locals. read more

We had suruki two days in a row. The first time we had karage and a huge platter of hamachi sashimi. The sashimi was very top tier quality and worth the food. Today, we got two bowls beef bowls, teas and a salmon hand roll. Delicious food for a quick and convenient grab. read more

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One of my favorite Japanese markets and a gem of a place to get ready to eat meals and sashimi! The fish tastes so fresh and you can get as much as you want to create a large party dish of fish of your choosing. I love doing this with seaweeed and macaroni salad.  They also have quick, single portion options toward the front. They have sashimi of various kinds and combinations, as well as sushi rolls like california, dragon, and avocado rolls. They also have onigiris, spam masubis, hot plates with tonkatsu, and lots of other items! I also think they have a hot foods market on the outside of the store.  I wish I lived closer to be a regular at Suruki! Such good value and a filling meal of Japanese comfort food. read more

We get our sashimi platters from Suruki and the sashimi is always super fresh! I like pre-ordering online and picking it up. Browsing the aisles is pretty fun since they have a lot of different items. Need to try more from here! read more

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First time at Suruki Supermarket for the sushi. After 4 pm the hot items and sushi is half off. But get there early as people start lining up before 3. As far as the fish it is fresh and good quality. Definitely take a peak inside to see what is left cause once you get in there it is chaos with people grabbing everything. The store itself is clean and bright. The checkout line was quick and easy. In and out in about 10 minutes total. Street parking only. read more

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Good assortment of prepared foods and lots of sashimi options. They have many goodies and are always packed! Good snacks, beers, veggies, meats, etc. Good stop for everything. Nice local shop. An hour before they close there's usually a line that forms for the half off deal on the prepared foods. read more

I think people forget the small mom and pop style stores in the US and honestly there's a lot of reason for that but Suruki really stands above the rest simply with their selection of hot bentos, sashimi, nigiri, and chirashi bowls Plus, I'm gonna let the cat out the bag, they have 50% off these premade foods at 4 PM (unsure if every day) but I heard from a local and I was lucky enough to snag a simple chicken teriyaki bowl months ago and have been hooked since But fret not, the bowls aren't the only highlight, their sashimi and nigiri is actually worldly, easily compares to quality Japanese restaurants in the Bay, LA, and yes even NYC for a fraction of the cost. They're worth the regular price but who doesn't love it when it's half off and they provide chopsticks and soy sauce too when you pay To put into perspective, their chirashi bowls had the rice grains each individually cooked without any grains breaking. Those that care about sushi will know how important the quality of the rice is, but to make it more insane it's also properly seasoned with vinegar. Yes, the same ones you'd see at quality sushi places I won't lie that I often will try my best to time my arrival to get their discounts but even without this place already exceeds my expectations with the quality and affordability of their foods. I find it better supporting smaller business knowing how much they care about the customer's experience If you cared, the line you'd see around 3:30 is because of these deals. They also have a smart system where the food section is roped off and there's an attendant at both the entrance and exit so nobody can game the system. It's such a small but highly appreciated aspect of their excellence in customer satisfaction. Let's be honest, we all know or have witnessed people who will game the system especially in Western cultures so seeing this is a nice safeguard to those bad actors making it more essential to come early if you want to get those deals Furthermore, the selection is limited by what they don't sell before the area gets roped off (unsure about time) but it makes sense they'd want to sell at full price and encourage to get it even outside these discounted times because it's reasonably priced and high quality read more

Suruki Supermarket - Bluefin tuna - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Fantastic selection of ready-to-eat food! Would highly recommend this market to anyone looking for a tasty grab-and-go lunch. The market was buzzing with people around noon on a Saturday, with everyone grabbing premade bento boxes, fresh sashimi, and onigiri for lunch. They had everything from hayashi omurice to yakisoba, and more varieties of sushi than I could count. I would highly recommend coming early in the day as I can easily see them selling out by mid-afternoon. Everything looked incredibly fresh, appetizing, and was very reasonably priced. Most dishes ranged from $4-$16. My friend and I grabbed a beef teriyaki bowl ($11) salmon ikura bowl ($14), mixed maki set ($6.5), and seaweed salad ($3). The beef teriyaki was easily one of the best I've EVER had! The flavor of the sauce was deep and savory without being too salty, and the meat itself was deliciously tender and the perfect amount of fatty. The market employees were welcoming and kind. All in all, I live in San Francisco and would 100% go out of my way to drive to San Mateo to grab food from here again! read more

Suruki Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Only talking about my 50% off 4PM experience!! Happened to be in the area around 3:30 on a Sunday and remembered that Suruki supermarket does 50% off at 4pm. I was around the 10th group in line at 3:30 and the line got super long after that. They started to let people in a bit before 4 and I was the last person to be let in in the first round!!! It's war in there!!!!! There's only a small section for the 50% off (left fridge area and some bentos/ready to eat food on the shelf on the right) so it's hard to get in there if people are crowding. Was only able to snag a salmon bento, tuna/salmon sashimi, and fatty tuna sashimi. The rolls looked good but those were taken real quick. I would say you have to come at least 3:30 or earlier to get anything decent since they don't limit people on how much they can buy. Maybe a weekday would be easier! The quality is definitely very good and with the 50% off, it's a steal!!! Will definitely be coming back if I'm in San Mateo around that time (: read more

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I heard about this market from a friend and decided to check it out for their fresh sashimi. She had told me that this market has fresh sashimi that you can order by the pound either online or through phone. They make beautiful trays for your order too! I called in an order about two days in advance, and they had all the fish I wanted to order in stock. On their online ordering platform, they have temaki (hand roll) or sashimi options. When ordering through the phone, they said that they have nigiri available as well. I was picturing that all of this would include the rice/seaweed already. Come the day of, the food pick up process was smooth and easy. The fish was ready on time. I stopped by the front of the market and was helped quickly for my order. Since I had placed a phone order, I gave them my name and verified my phone number, then paid at the checkout. They have utensils and napkins near the checkout. If you need soy sauce, you would need to ask them for it. The only minor issue was that the nigiri I had ordered didn't include rice. The option was for the fish to be cut in a nigiri style. Luckily, they sell cooked sushi rice by the pound (located near the fish station inside at the back). The fish itself was so fresh! I wish I lived closer by so I can order and visit more often! They accept credit cards (including American Express) with no minimums. Parking is metered on the street or there is a few paid parking garages. Otherwise, if you park farther away and walk, there is free street parking. read more

Suruki Supermarket - Nigiri style cut fish. 1/4 lb each. - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

This trip I was taken care of by Jimmy. He kept me informed that the mackerel was s little frozen, but since it was going to be my snack for tonight it wasn't a problem, the fish will be ready by then. The timing was perfect this time since I was there around noonish and the rush wasn't there yet. I ordered toro, hamachi, amber jack and mackerel as well a freshly made rainbow poke which consisted of some seaweed salad, tako, salmon, hamachi and maybe a little maguro. I had the first snack of the rainbow poke when I got to the truck. Their fish is so fresh as always. This is the place to get fantastic sashimi when in the bay area. Thank you Jimmy again! read more

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The best place for raw fish! It's always fresh, and the best quality I've found for sashimi so far for the price. I always come by here and get some fish, seaweed, and sushi rice for homemade hand rolls. Great date night/easy dinner plans if I'm by the area. read more

Suruki Supermarket - Salmon, amberjack, fatty tuna, sushi rice, ginger - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Suruki Supermarket is an absolute gem - the establishment (although not this particular location) has been a beloved neighborhood staple since 1974. Identifying a need in his local community, Shuji Suruki started the first door-to-door Japanese grocery store on wheels bringing the flavors and nostalgia of his home country to the greater San Francisco Bay Area. In 1990 their brick and mortar store moved to its current location in downtown San Mateo in 1990. Suruki is noticeably smaller than your average grocery store; however, what it lacks in size it makes up in flavor. They boast fresh product, Asian snacks, high-grade sashimi, grab-and-go meals, and little Japanese trinkets as well. Suruki is truly a one-stop shop for any of your Japanese grocery needs and more if you're looking for some ready-to-eat food. We decided to browse around the supermarket while waiting for lunch and we were immediately taken aback by the wealth held within its walls and walked up with many more items than we had expected to - including some mochi, salad dressing, condiments, and an onigiri mold. If we hadn't already made lunch plans, we would have been extremely tempted to try one of their ready-made food options like their chirahi bowl or their bentos. My absolute favorite find of the day was handmade mochi from Osaka-ya in Sacramento! I moved from Sacramento back to the San Francisco Bay Area six months ago and something I definitely missed from my old home was the deliciously soft and flavorful mochi from Osaka-ya. Imagine my absolute surprise and delight when I discovered that Suruki stocks their goodies in their store, promoting their small business and giving back to the community. Suruki truly is a local treasure and I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the San Mateo area (or to be honest I'll probably make a dedicated trip down just to go to Suruki) to pick up some more grocery items and hopefully enjoy some of the food! read more

Suruki Supermarket - mochi find - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Been coming to this place for years and this is hands down the best place for sashami. Came here today and found a line outside and in the store a server was aggressive towards me for returning to the front counter. I have never been told of the rule you can only visit the counter once. I went the fish counter at the back of store to try to find ankimo but did not find it so returned to find some fish to take its place. read more

Great supermarket! Full on Japanese exclusives as well as hair/skin care. Came there for some food though. Checkout included chopsticks, and utensils, anything you could need to eat. Great options and cheap options for sashimi. Ambiance was like any other supermarket. Got a select handful, good price. Also got furikake & chili oil! read more

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I should've written this review last month, but life is busy! Anyway, I just wanted to give them another 5 stars for providing such a wonderfully fresh array of sushi and sashimi for my granddaughter's birthday party. I ordered a big tray of a variety of sushi, some rolls and some nigiri, and it was so beautiful. They included a large amount of wasabi and soy sauce along with chopsticks; it was so beautiful I hated to take any of the sushi out (but, of course, who can resist eating it?). I purposely ordered based on making a colorful tray (my granddaughter loves rainbows) and I was not disappointed. I also ordered half a pound of maguro and a quarter pound each of sake, chutoro, and hamachi; the sashimi also made for a beautiful tray. All the sushi and sashimi was devoured even though I had a ton of other food at the party. Everything was wonderful and couldn't be any fresher unless you prepared it at the pier after catching the fish! The sushi and sashimi was only enhanced by the customer service. I ordered online, but could only reserve two separate pick up times (one for sushi and one for sashimi). My son was going to pick up the order on his way to my house and I didn't want him to have to wait half an hour between pickups, so I called them and they made sure both orders were ready and available at the same time. The woman who made the arrangements coudn't have been nicer or more accommodating. I will definitely be ordering from them again! read more

This is my usual sashimi spot but today I had several salmon pieces that had pieces of bone. I was caught off guard so just be careful.

This store brought me back to living in Japan. They have a nice assortment of ready-made foods like onigiri, sandos, and bentos. Then there are aisles of shelf stable foods from condiments to snack foods and ingredients to make a yummy Japanese dinner. The store personnel are efficient and prepare the sashimi beautifully. There's a nearby parking lot with reasonable rates. read more

Suruki Supermarket - We selected the sashimi and amounts/weights. They created this beautiful platter! Excited for dinner. - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

This is specifically in regards to their sashimi. I would say the freshest in the SF-San Mateo area. Anytime I crave sashimi I either will pick up some in the pre-boxed area or order some in the back. I am a big fan of sushi rice so will also pick up a box as well. Their mac salad is also bomb and prob the best Hawaiian style salad I've had. Possibly even better than some in Hawaii! Def worth a stop. The park is about a block away and always nice to be able to grab a few things picnic on a sunny day. We have ordered party platters here as well! Can view their website and if ordering during the holidays please make sure you place in advance as it is first come first serve. read more

Love Suruki market!! This mom & pop style market in downtown San Mateo has a bunch of Japanese groceries and snacks that you'll need. They have a vast selection of fresh sashimi trays & hot food trays that are delicious & so worth the price!! This is my absolute favorite part of the market. They also have custom party platters you can order in advance online. The market is usually busy on the weekend but I I've never experienced them running out of any food if you make it by afternoon. They don't have a seating area to eat, but people stand outside or there's also a cute park across the street with benches/picnic area. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Suruki Supermarket - Salmon, mixed fish, and scallop - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love coming to Suruki market especially with all the variety of Japanese goods they sell here! When it comes to sushi, it's a MUST that we order sashimi from Suruki. They have the freshest sashimi and the cuts are huge! It is worth your money ordering from here when it comes to sashimi. What's also great is they have an online system that allows you to order ahead so they can prepare ahead and you just pick it up by the cash register. All the workers here are super friendly and I love coming here! read more

Suruki Supermarket - Yummy sashimi - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Suruki Supermarket is a nice Japanese market where they have a seafood counter where you can order fresh seafood, like poke, or other things. The also have ready to heat up bentos, fresh sushi, musubi, etc. As well as, produce, products, and kitchenware. We picked up some spam furikake musubi and salmon musubi to snack on. read more

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I first heard about this place from TikTok. Me and my family come here to get sashimi when we're having sushi nights. The sashimi is so fresh and fairly priced. The fatty o toro is our favorite!! It literally melts in your mouth. If you decide to come the fish is located at the back of the store. We haven't been to a sushi restaurant since we've discovered this market. read more

Suruki Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - San Mateo, California

Suruki is a popular Japanese market serving the Bay Area since 1974. They sell groceries, sashimi by the pound, and even bento boxes and hot meals. The packaged sushi, nigiri, and rice bowls are good when you're in a pinch. For the more prepared and particular, priced around $10+, you can even preorder your meal for pick up online days ahead. read more

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Conveniently located at the corner of E 4th Ave and San Mateo Dr, a few stores away from the famous Taishoken Ramen and in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Suruki Supermarket is a must-checkout location when you're in the area. You can find parkings (with fees) easily either in front or just 1-2 blocks away from the supermarket. Highly recommend you avoid lunch hours though as it's harder to find parkings. At 10am in the morning, you can see a line of people outside the store, waiting for it to open. They're all here for the fresh, of high quality and reasonably priced bentos, bowls, sushi, and sashimi dishes. As soon as you walk in the door, all the deliciously-looking food on the left side of the store will capture your heart. You'll see aisles of hot food first, freshly prepared daily and presented with care. As you walk on and make a right turn, you'll see a sea of endless sashimi, sushi and nigiri varieties. The hardest thing for me every time I come here is to not buy everything LOL. The quality of their food is top notch. Today I bought a set of salmon sashimi and a chirashi bowl with uni and otoro (fatty tuna). The fish are exceptionally fresh and melt in my mouth! Something could cost me $$ to $$$ if I ordered in an expensive Japanese restaurant. But here at Suruki, I can get similar quality sashimi for a fraction of the price (typically $12-16). Another best kept open secret is that you can actually order party trays of sashimi here from the store. Simply go to the back of the store where you'll see display of fish fillets and inquire there with the staff. Like every other Japanese supermarket, Suruki also carries all other Japanese-related stuff like shampoos, skin cares, snacks, wines, etc. Everything is well-displaced and the store looks clean and well-kept. Suruki is a small store but I enjoy the coziness of a small store over a huge supermarket anytime. Lastly, all the cashier staff here are friendly and accommodating, highlighting the hospitality of Japanese cultures. I always have a great time every time I shop here and highly recommend you check this out if you're in the area. read more

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