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Tokyo Grocery Guide
Nishiogikubo: Mitsuya Sake Shop
Mitsuya in Nishiogikubo is one of THE best sake shops around Tokyo. We really like going to their tasting to learn about sake and kura. Most of the sake we have blogged is available at Mitsuya. So, wondering what it’s like and how to get there? I picked up some sake we ordered last month [...]
Okubo: Asian Super Store Thai Grocery
Asian Super Store Address:Kontowaru-Shinjuku BLD Room No.212 1-1-11 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo description:Thai Food Store TEL: (03)3208-9199 Hours: 9:00 am -5:00 pm map Small, but good for Thai vegetables, fruits and Thai food in general. I stopped by a couple times to buy lemongrass, Thai basil, shrimp paste, curry paste, and other mixes. I have not tried [...]
Gotanda: Mundo Latino—South American Food Store
Mundo Latino Address:Ochiai Bld. 3F 1-12-12 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo description:Latain American Food and Latin Music Store TEL: 03-6408-0748 Hours: abierto todos los dias 10:00 -19:00 map Good Latin American Food store in Gotanda. Although, the store is small, they cover many products and countries. All their products can be purchased online or by phone. [...]
Seijo Ishii
As mentioned in Te-chan’s entry, Sejio Ishii is a good grocery store to buy imported foods, cheese, wine and liquor. These stores are usually small, but if you are looking for cereals or cheese and crackers, this is a reasonably priced & convenient store. Also, SI has a good basic sake selection. Shinagawa and Ebisu [...]
General: Hanamasa—Wholesale supermarket
A cheap all-you-can-eat restaurant and inexpensive grocery store for meat .
Okubo: Kankoku Hiroba-Korean Supermarket
One of the largest Korean supermarkets in Tokyo
Kawasaki: Plaspa Meat Authentic Brazilian Butcher
Real Brazilian style BBQ, Feijoada served here. And, you can buy meat, sausages, beans etc
Looking For Plantains in Japan？
I found plantains one of the most difficult to find items in Japan. I just came across the Pacific Fruit Limited’s Plaintain Network where you can find a store that carries plantains. I have not tried this myself, but looks like Jusco is a good place to start? Note: Information may be old. Teditor Update: [...]
Ueno: Best Asian Grocery Spot in Tokyo “Ameyoko Center”
This is one of a few spots you feel you are strolling a narrow street somewhere in Asia. Although the space is tiny, B1 of Ameyoko Center bldg in Ameyoko, Ueno offers a lot: from live turtles to plantains. If you are looking for Asian food, fish, meat, veg, this is the best place to start. [...]
Ikebukuro Halal Food Store: Asian Shopping Center
Asian Shopping Center Asian Shopping Center Address: 4th Floor 1-18-16 Nishi Ikebukuro Description: Halal Food (Indian, Pakistan, Bengal) & Video Rental TEL: 03-3971-2966 Hours: 11:00 am- Items to look for: Frozen Halal Meat Spices Samosas Kabobus It appears they make their own samosas and kabobus. They have a big video rental space, almost as big [...]
Sake Tourism
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