Kayaba

Having moved from Tokyo Japan In Sept. 2020 (after living there for 17 years) to San Diego California. At times one, 🤔well me, craves for a bento or a snack that is made in Japan…so I come here to Mitsuwa. I am no stranger to Mitsuwa for I frequently visited one located just outside Chicago in a area called Arlington Heights. Though the one in Kearny Mesa is not as large as that one it still has some of the things that I crave from time to time. There are more branches of the store located throughout California but this one is closer to me. However, in the near future I will visit those as well.

A solid standby for Japanese groceries but nowadays there's a lot more competition with Nijiya, Marukai, and others. The place has been somewhat updated with self-checkout, but the organization of the lines still needs work, since it occupies a food aisle. Otherwise, products are good. The small foodcourt needs to be redesigned to provide more seating. The old bookstore section is occupied by the crepe place but they need to provide that seating to Santouka which is far more popular.

Ever feel like you just need to fly to Japan? LOL okay it’s not exactly the same but Mitsuwa does have a lot of the food comforts! There are so many snacks, actual hot food, pickled plums, and more to choose from! From mochi and fresh onigiri to gluten free Kikkoman Panko, possibilities are endless. You’ll come in thinking you’ll be buying one item or two and end up with a basket full! And you know what? Who cares, because you’re in Japan! LOL anyway, I’m so glad this Japanese grocery store has been around since the late 90s! What a San Diego treasure!

My girls love Mitsuwa! From the Japanese candies and mochi, to the anime store inside of the store...it has become an establishment that we frequent quite often recently, TBH. They also love the coin-operated games when we first enter the store. As a bonus, it is only a few doors down from Book-Off. We can't go to one of those stores without visiting the other on the same shopping trip! Good times!

Very pleasant and clean. A great little market with a good selection of A great little market will a good selection of a great little market win a good selection of Japanese Goods. Also has three very good hot food restaurants. Fresh sushi and bento boxes made daily. I often stop there on my way home to pick up dinner for myself and the family.