Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Diego

This market has a great selection of food, especially warm to-go options like onigiri, teriyaki bowls, and sushi. They also have a nice produce section, plenty of cold drinks, and a fun variety of Japanese candy. The store itself is clean, well-organized, and easy to browse. We tried the spicy tuna onigiri, it was just okay, nothing special. One small downside: they charge 15¢ for a bag instead of the standard 10¢ most places charge. Parking was also pretty hectic and hard to find. Overall, a solid spot for Japanese snacks and quick meals, just be prepared for the parking situation.

Stopped to shop at Mitsuwa Marketplace to buy frozen onagi (Japanese freshwater eel) to make roll eggs today. I haven’t been here for a few years and everything is still the same and the place is clean and organized. I used to get their salmon bento box at the food court for lunch. I didn’t get that today as the size of the grilled salmon is now smaller than before. I bought many freshly made side dishes (pickled radish, gyoza, etc.) and the prices were reasonable. Mitsuwa has Asian groceries, wine, beers, cosmetic products, collectible toys, freshly made crepes and mochi, souvenir shop, snacks and other grocery items. There are two Japanese restaurants inside, Musashiya Japanese and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. Food court has hot, cold prepared foods and fresh sushi. Parking can be a little challenging and the spaces are narrow and limited. Overall, you can get Japanese groceries, food and various specialty Japanese products all in one place.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is a must-visit if you love Japanese food and culture! The store has an amazing selection of authentic Japanese groceries, snacks, and specialty items you won’t find anywhere else. The food court is the highlight—Santouka Ramen, Musashiya’s katsudon, and the crepe stand are all fantastic. Everything tastes fresh and authentic, just like in Japan. I also love browsing the aisles for unique drinks like Gokuri grapefruit and Japanese sweets. The atmosphere is clean and organized, and the staff is friendly. Parking can get crowded on weekends, so I recommend visiting on weekdays if possible. If you’re in San Diego and craving Japanese flavors, Mitsuwa is the place to go!

It’s really gone downhill. The pork katsu was terrible — the worst I’ve ever had. This is the second time in a row they’ve messed up our order. The food court prices are high, and the quality is below average. We spent $70 for combination of lunch for two and left with a bad taste in our mouths. This will be our last visit.

Love coming to Mitsuwa. They always have unique Japanese stands, a crepe place, and towards the back it has a store that sells anime, pokemon , and hello kitty stuff. Come here at least once a week for ramens and snacks. When I was there earlier today I found out it is the last day the Okabe sweet shop is in San Diego and won’t be back till next Summer, so I bought some strawberry daifuku and a bunch of Sakura mochi from them. The strawberry daifuku was okay, but the Sakura mochi was super good!! It’s made with pink sticky rice with red bean in the center. It’s not super sweet . Even my dog love it!!

Cheaper than most Japanese market and has all the things you need to make authentic ramen and buy Japanese snacks and food to go. I love their small gift shop and selections on skin care. I wish there were more selections for meat and vegetables, but for the price and many Japanese speciality selection you can’t beat it. Staff is very friendly, cashiers are POC usually and the main cooking and stocker staffs are Japanese. It nice to practice some of my Japanese with them too. Overall makes me feel like home again in Japan from time to time when I miss Japan vibes. Currently they are selling fresh cooked pancakes stuff beans, amazing delicious when eating a min after

This is a great grocery story to find all the ingredients you need for Japanese cuisine! Moreover, there are a few restaurants and ready to go food. I love to get some rice balls every time i come here!