Afetr my husband and I came back from Japan last fall, we had a hankering for some real authentic Japanese food at home, luckily we found Tensuke! This place has everything we fell in love with while in Japan. Tensuke is now a regular stop on our grocery trips. We've even eaten at the restaurant that's attached to the market and it's fantastic. I think I had a bowl of udon with vegetables and it made me nostalgic for Japan. I loved the Japanese cuisine so much, and it makes me very happy that we can get all the ingredients to make pretty traditional Japanese food at home. read more

the sushi and the salmon onigiri wasn't my favorite but might taste better for other people. The workers where very nice and chill. The price was reasonable not to mention It was also near a lot of other restaurants and stores. read more

This place is wonderful. Simply wonderful. I have no idea what 99% of the stuff is, but I want 99% of it. I have a friend who has traveled extensively in Japan and knows some Japanese, and I can't wait to go with him so I can get some lessons! The to-go sushi is awesome, the prepared sushi/ food is great, the frozen options are wonderful. I bought a cured mackerel here the other day that almost had me believing in a higher power. This place is a gem in Columbus! It is a must-see if you like Japanese cuisine and culture. I bought some frozen Edamame gyoza the other day and it was simply delicious. It took me one week to zoom through the package. Must go back for more! Also, if you are feeling bold and want to tackle at-home sushi-making, this is the spot. I tried it once in college and it was a disaster, but I'll come here if I ever decide to try it again. read more

I love coming to Tensuke Market, and this is coming from someone who never cooks, let alone has a need for Japanese ingredients. This store is just fun to look around, even if you don't buy anything. My reasons for coming here include the nice selection of bottled teas and coffees from Japan; the fresh sushi and onigiri and a million other varieties of Japanese "takeout" food; and the candy aisle. My only complaints are that they've never carried any of the vast number of Kit Kat variations that are available in Japan; and they only sporadically carry my favorite teas. There's also an excellent noodle shop attached to the grocery; everything I've eaten there, from udon to tempura and teriyaki chicken, has been fantastic. read more

Having lived within walking distance to San Francisco's Japantown, I sorely missed being able to go get some bento or some ready to eat sushi at the little neighborhood grocery stores when I moved to Ohio. This market is the closest experience you can get for this area of the Midwest. All things considering, they have an adequate selection of food and beverages (Alas, no ready to eat takoyaki though). It almost makes me feel like I'm back in California when I'm here. Almost. read more

Tensuke market is a pretty cool Japanese market, and I'm sure it's awesome if you do a lot of Japanese cooking or are looking for specialized Japanese products. I, however, went in here mostly just to look around and found very little I wanted to buy based on personal preference. They have a lot of fish including salmon heads and whole fish for broiling along with other seafood products like octopus, shrimp, mussels, and squid. I bought a few of the less expensive fish products (some were over $20/lb-too much for me), some mussels, and kimchi since their produce didn't look like anything special and was expensive. The seafood was pretty high quality, but the kimchi was just okay. Overall I would definitely visit Tensuke if you're really into Japanese cooking, otherwise it's hit/miss. read more

Great selection. Delicious items. Extremely nice, helpful workers. Cool place. Good atmosphere. Would love to revisit.

This place is incredible in terms of a Japanese Market in Ohio. Everything is authentic and you won't find any of this in a store outside of Japan. I'm obsessed. read more

Very nice market! Products and food are of high quality, and they always have what I'm looking for.

Absolutely, 100% my favorite place to get take-out sushi in Columbus. It's very fresh and not cold, wet, soggy, been-sitting-in-a-refrigerated-case-all-day sushi. You can also walk to the back room and get some custom-made rolls while you wait. read more

My only gripe about this place is that it's on the other side of the city. I LOVE their bento boxes! And being a fan of Asian sweets (it's what I grew up on) this place has plenty to choose from - mochi, cakes, castella, candy, cookies.... mmm.... I think I need a private moment for a minute while I drool. read more

I love this place! Always go w my dad to get some fresh sashimi and especially the uni! Everyone is always so friendly and the food is so so tasty! Prices are great and I love that they'll cut up fish for you as well. And they give you ice for your sushi/sashimi/or fresh fish if you're taking it home so it doesn't go bad. read more

We live way too close to this little grocery shop - I am there at least a few times a week. They have quality ingredients, great selection of sake, excellent customer service, but most of all, they have the best sushi in town - always made fresh (or you can place a custom order to go). read more

Tensuke Market - Philly Roll - International Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Awesome Japanese market. I had a day trip to Columbus this weekend, and this place was not to be missed. They have everything... EVERYTHING you need for Japanese cuisine, and at a pretty decent price. Things I couldn't find in the many Asian markets in Cleveland. Some of the things I scored: Natto Aonori Tenkasu/agedama Bulldog sauce Boiled octopus Bonito flakes Ozeki Nigori Sake They also carry health and beauty products, fresh prepackaged sushi meals, fresh fish, produce, bakeries, kitchen utensils, etc. Oh, and a made-to-order sushi stand. Their staff is very friendly and willing to answer any questions you have about products. Definitely check this place out. read more

Tensuke Market is my one-stop-shop for a great evening of sushi/sashimi at home sipping dirty vodkas with friends. Sushi/sashimi and various rolls on a plate say dinner but last much longer as finger foods. I grabbed a wide assortment of packaged goods and it was all a big hit. A tube of wasabi was all that was needed. Tensuke Market - you're a life saver and a huge party hit. Thanks. read more

Amazing selection and quality! You can buy groceries, ready-to-eat, take-out or dine in! If you like Japanese food you need to be in here early and often whenever you are nearby! read more

I pick up sushi rolls or sushi grade tuna/salmon here a few times per week. Always quite good quality and the people working are friendly and nice. read more

This place is the best to get Japanese grocery goods in Columbus. I usually only shop there specifically for candy, milk tea, and take out sushi. The sushi is the best, always fresh, i've never had a problem with it. When I come to Columbus, I try to stop by here to get a sushi fix. read more

Clean and with a large selection of snacks and foods, Tensuke market is a great place to go when you want to prepare an authentic Japanese meal at home. They have very well cut packages of meats and chicken ready to be cooked. There also is a section of sashimi that would make any amateur sushi-chef drool at the mouth. So stop by Tensuke market for some fresh ingredients and get on your way to making a Japanese meal at home. read more

I come here to get my Inari fix...$3.95 for 5 pieces of deliciousness :9 Their kimchee also has great flavor! They have a great assortment of Japanese groceries, but like other reviews have stated, it can get pretty pricey. read more

I looooove this place! I've come for groceries, for snacks, and for lunch, and was pleased every time. The sushi, onigiri, and bento boxes are always fresh and delicious, the variety in the grocery portion is always very good, the cashiers are friendly, and the whole establishment is very clean. Best Japanese food in Columbus, so far as I can tell. Love it! read more

I love love the to-go sushi boxes here!! The prices are so cheap yet the quality is amazing. I usually get the spicy salmon and avocado roll it spicy salmon crunch roll. I also get Japanese groceries here, which can be pricey, but the quality is higher. read more

Tensuke is a great lil Japanese grocery store. Try to come during non-peak-hours because it does get very crowded on the weekends. Delicious pre made Japanese lunch foods (sushi, onigiri, tonkatsu sandwiches, potato salad etc.), a nice nihonshu selection, most basic japanese home cooking staples and a small selection of sushi grade fish. read more

We have come here many times over the years. This is the place my kids selected as their last meal before heading off for a college school year. It was the first place my daughter wanted to go after returning from studying in Japan. I bring out of town guests who are not familiar with Sushi or bento boxes because it is a lot less intimidating for them to look over the selection in the refrigerator units than ordering off a menu. Having said that, with food stored the refrigerator unit , everything is cold, including the rice which should st least be at room temperature. Also the fish, which is very fresh, is slice more thinly than you receive another places. However, it is a great place for a quick lunch, and I always trust that the ingredients are fresh. read more

Great selection of food and products. Prices are pretty reasonable! One of my favorite places

Now I know that I may be a white boy but I know my sushi. I come from a city that is populated by over 55% immigrants and every second door is a 'mom & pops' sushi joint (Vancouver, BC) and let me tell you: COLUMBUS IS DEPRIVED OF GOOD SUSHI SPOTS. More than that, you are being ripped off for what is served here. It's not that what's being served is always bad; you're just paying too much for it. The man who passes the made-to-go sushi through a tiny window in the back corner of this market has got to be one of the city's best kept secrets. (I only think so because places like Sushi Ting get 4.5 stars??!) The menu consists mostly of the traditional choices, but the quality is much higher and the price you will pay for it is far more reasonable than any other sushi restaurant I have been to in Columbus. Want to eat in? You can do that too. The market itself is very cool to poke around in as well but I don't buy much. Imported food is expensive. (I haven't eaten the ready made sushi from the coolers, only from the back window) read more

It doesn't get better in this area for Japanese food. The sushi and sashimi is fresh and excellent, the vegetables like negi and daikon are fresh, and the bento (boxed lunches) are excellent. We moved here from an area where you had to rely on Korean stores for Japanese products, and although most are excellent, it's nice to have a full range available. And Tensuke, for its size, does have an exceptional range of Japanese food and drink (I wish they had true imported Japanese beer--not imported from Canada, but that's hard to find anywhere--and Milk Blendy, but that's just me). Before moving to Columbus, we used to drive a couple of hours to Mitsuya outside of New York City once in a while, and I have to say that it's impressive for Japanese food (why wouldn't it be?). But Tensuke is a gem, and somehow seems to fit 90% or more of what you'd really want from a store like Mitsuya into a storefront 10% of its size. Another Yelper said they make great choices about what they carry, and that's exactly right. Tensuke is fantastic, and the staff are friendly and helpful. read more

Wow, I enjoyed my visit to this market. I especially liked their bento section. They have varieties of bento as well as rice bowl dishes including katsudon and gyudon. I bought katsudon (under $7!!), and it was very good. Tender pork cutlet and egg sauce on the bed of generous amount of rice--yum!!! I highly recommend it. There is also a fast-food style restaurant next door. I think the bento they sell are made there. The food people were eating looked all good. I will try the restaurant next time. read more

Came for their annual fall sale. Sekka rice was all sold out, I cried a little. I ended up buying katsu don for lunch. My go-to dish. Yummy, simple, and easy to eat. YUM! At least I didn't come away empty-handed. Next time during the spring sale, I will get my rice for sure! read more

Tensuke Market - Katsu don (pork cutlet) $6.50 at the grocery cooler by the main entrance. - International Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great for my Japanese ingredient grocery shopping. The people who work here are friendly and extremely helpful. The restaurant here is also pretty good. I give the store five stars because it is very well organized and clean; and they directed us to another market when we inquired about an item. I ended up finding Sunrise and my favorite restaurant, Hong Kong House. read more

When we're in the mood for REAL Japanese food at home, this is the only place in Columbus that can satisfy the requirements. Lots of imported excellent quality ingredients, the best quality fresh fish cut to order, and fresh Uni on Fridays... Yeah, This place cannot be beaten. An absolute gem. read more

Wow what an amazing little market,staff are very friendly and willing to help you if you don't know what something is because some of it is listed in Japanese, they have a ton of authentic food including native sodas and a saki selection with a lot to choose from,they even have premade binto boxes and sushi to take home and eat and offer a service to cut any meat or fish you buy sashimi style...will definitely be back.. read more

Being from the west coast, I MISS my access to good Japanese food...and all other types of Asian food for that matter. Thank goodness for the existence of Tensuke Market! This place is my go-to for good sushi and sushi fixings in Columbus. There are two takeout sections located in the store, one for sushi and the other for assorted hot food. The BBQ eel is quite delicious and the raw fish is always fresh. Five star for groceries, takeout, and overall excellent customer service! read more

Such a cute little market! Oiiiishi! It has pretty much everything you need, at least the essentials. Need 5 lbs of rice? No? How about 20lbs so you don't have to drive all the way from yonder. Nori sushi roll sheets were a tad expensive... $5/6 for 10 sheets.... the Asian market closer to me had it for $2.99 and it was a Japanese brand shipped from JFC (Japanese Food Company). I'm a label checker. I check for msg and where it ships from. Because it's important to me. I did find non-msg frozen Kani here. Big plus. Most have msg for preservation/addiction or whatever. I'm joking. But really, I avoid msg. Many get migraines. I'm just avoiding them. read more

This is the only Japanese specific Asian grocer in Columbus. So I tend to find that on some items, the prices are ridiculous, because they don't have any competition and serve a very niche market. That being said, I love this market. I usually average about $50 whenever I come here. I come to stock up in high quality soy sauce, miso, the essentials the make dashi stock, mirin, and a variety of other things that I use in my cooking. Recently having gotten into adapting Asian food, more specifically Japanese food in my diet, this market has become an essential frequent stop. They carry pretty much everything you would need. For everything else I find that CAM has the rest. In fact I would say CAM is the best Asian market, but like I said, for specifically Japanese things Tensuke is the only option. It's very clean, the staff is very friendly, and they have a nice selection of fresh food, packaged food, frozen food, sauces, mixes, junk food, and fresh fish, produce, and other meats. It's a nice place to check out because there is also a wonderful Japanese place next door. I have yet to try the market located inside Tensuke, but I hear good things about it. I will say that you should be careful about what you buy here. Don't just start putting things in your cart. Read labels, read prices, and look at the selection they offer. I find it really easy to spot something you want but then to quickly spot a similar product that has a greater yield for the same price or less. For example, I had a package of 6 udon noodles for about $5.25 and then found a package that had 8 in it for $5.19. So just take your time if your not familiar with the packages or the product your looking for. All in all this is a really great market. So check it out if you are thinking about getting into Japanese cooking at home. Do take the time to check out the other Asian markets located here in Columbus as well. Once you check them all out and develop your tastes you'll save a lot of money by deciding what you need from each market. It can be an expensive learning experience as I have found out.. read more

Yummy sushi ready to go! Lots of Japanese treats! Stuff for making real sushi at home! Also, bento boxes and fun rice molds. What more can you want? There is also a little restaurant connected, and a sushi making spot in the back. You can even order huge assortments for parties! I thought everyone here was super kind and found everything I needed and more!! YUM!!! read more

We were next door having sushi and stumbled across this market. It was like walking into a little grocery store in Tokyo-there wasn't another round-eye in the place. It was packed with bustling Asians as we navigated the aisles browsing the product options. The product selection was outstanding and the prices were extremely reasonable. There's even a little fast-food style restaurant attached to the market...and it had a line out the door, again with Asians, a sure sign of the quality. I don't live in Columbus, but if I did, this would be a regular for me. read more

Has everything a Japanese market should have, including somewhat freshly prepared food/sushi/bento. Great selection of fresh seafood and asian snacks, drinks, and dried goods. Convenient location to home and right next to my favorite Japanese restaurant of all time. Now has a noodle shop branching off of it, with the same owners as Akai Hana (I think). Love it because Kenny Center is now a sort of mini-Japantown in Columbus! read more

It is larger than I was expecting from the pictures, but the selection is pretty limited, and many things are very expensive compared to what I'm used to paying in California. A single Koala's March pack is $5? What?! read more

I love that we have this fabulous little market in Columbus! I have no idea what a lot of the stuff is because I do not speak Japanese, but I do know how to find the things I need. This is the only place I can find me favorite roasted green tea. The prices for sushi is amazing too! Nice, good quality product with polite service. read more