Uwajimaya Reviews

Thank you. Social distancing some people dont get it. Variety of Asian food.

They have a fantastic selection of all the different Asian countries food. The food is good quality, and the staff is professional and kind.

Bit smaller than the 5th Ave branch, but the usual delish hot foods and a boba tea spot makes this a prime spot to visit

I go to Uwajimaya for all of my Japanese groceries. I love the variety at the store in downtown Seattle, but for ease of access, the Renton store is great. Lots of free parking and most everything I would want to purchase on a regular basis.

I have been going to the Uwajimaya in Seattle since 2015 when I worked at the apartment complex on top of it. I even drove to Seattle during the beginning stages of the Covid 19 outbreak even though I don t live there anymore to give business to the small restaurants when nobody else did. Today I tried the Uwajimaya in Renton for the first time and was asked to leave because I did not have a face mask. I then pointed out several customers also not wearing a mask and asked why they where not asked to leave. The employee said they where asking everyone who is not wearing a mask to leave. So I said why don t you ask him to leave as there was a person standing right next to her without a face mask. She said nothing, I left and watched several customers leaving the store with groceries from the parking lot with no mask. None of them where white and that s the only difference that I could see. Don t wast your time with this regressive store it does not represent the respect of the Uwajimaya family like there Seattle location continues to do. It s a disgrace to see that name drug in the dirt by the same mind set of the people that Uwajimaya stood against so long ago. I will not return to this location and am very disappointed to see racist behavior amidst the recent events in this nation from a Uwajimaya employee who should know better.

Everything you were looking for... and another 20 pounds of curiously interesting, delicious, or novel that you just couldn't say no to.

The location is clean, staff is friendly and helpful. Prices on certain items can be higher than other Asian stores in the area but the cleanliness keeps me going back to this store and other store locations. It offers a variety of ramon, tea, produce and snacks.

Oasis Tea Zone has a store inside this Waji store. the Hong Kong style milk tea is the best, hot or cold.

Great Asian grocery store with nice employees and good prices!

They have alright prices for select items but it's worth checking out if your just out & about!!

One of the few large Asian grocery stores in the area. Prices are better than most. Selection is decent.Well stocked and clean with helpful staff.

I speak a little Japanese, and a little other Asian languages. I come here when I need a refresher. I love it. The people and food are great here. Feels like a tight family place to hang out and let my kids explore. Can't wait to take them.

Decent selection of food. Vegetables tend to be hit or miss but usually pretty fresh. Good selection of oils and seasonings. Great meat and seafood department and happy to take orders. Not the best Uwajimaya compared to the flagship in Seattle or the Bellevue location but has become a staple store to visit here in Renton to pick up anything to make the next evenings dinner

I love this store. Great fruit and veggie selection. Great prepared hot food and prepacked food. Service is great.

It's cool. My sons were happy that I found them okonomiyaki mix.

Best Asian grocery stores in the Pacific Northwest.

Came after my cousin and his wife said they Love coming here. They're from Hawaii and said they have poke and tons of stuff they'd find in Hawaii so my little fam came to check it out. They have super fresh seafood and local oysters. Also, a variety of poke. The deli is pretty awesome too! I'll def make the trek up to come get groceries here.

Great store!! Love the deli food. So much to choose from. Was here for the remodel. From San Jose, California.

Going to this store is like stepping thru a portal and emerging in an exotic land where grocery shopping is an adventure in itself. Full of wonder and fascination, coupled with surprise and hidden danger. Where, if you're not careful and not equipped with the necessary observational skills, you might end up with a mouthful of porkchop popsicle. But on the flipside, you just might find ur new favorite snack.

Amazing and huge store with lots of selection. However the joy of my trip was killed quickIy. I was very concerned to see the condition of the seafood area. They sell live Tilapia, however at the bottom of the tank several carcasses and dying fish sat there on display while others swam around. Horrendous and nauseating what horrible conditions these fish are living in. I understand that they are food, however there should be humane treatment of life. If this is not fixed by my next visit, I will be forced to call the Public Health Food board.

Hot food, groceries, coffee stand, sitting area, television set up during Seahawks games, what's not to like?

Very nice store with some items that are difficult to find elsewhere.

Great place for anything asain. They have a grocery store and lots of gifts inside as well as a restaurant. The fish guy, DJ, really knows his fish! It's a store and so much more!

This store has many ingredients and foods that can be difficult to find elsewhere. Staff is friendly, and the sake selection is diverse and plentiful.

Nice selection of, fish, veggies, fruit, to go hot and cold lunch, beer, frozen foods, cosmetics, rice cookers. A mix of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and American food.

We come here to get stuff that you can't find at the regular grocery store. Fresh seafood, and poke' a little spendy but worth it! Good produce too!

Worth the drive, at least a couple times a month for my international food and condiments

Only Japanese grocery chain that I know of in the Seattle area

We like having an uwajimaya so close. We go for gochujang, chicken feet, meat for shabu shabu, lotus root, kimchi, etc.

Everything Asian, great place to shop for all your Chinese, Philippine, Japanese supplies, good assortment of rice.

Great variety of products and always the freshest tuna

Lots of great options... Very friendly and helpful people...

Awesome store in Renton! Nice selection of Asian snacks, drinks, foods and beauty products! I miss going there to buy my Mochi.

Amazing variety of Asian Groceries. Great quality too.

I love the variety of items they have in that store. So different from American stores. Great food there too!!!

A lot cleaner than any other Asian Grocery store I have been to, this place really is set at a higher standard than the others. The produce and meats are all fresh and premium quality. However, the prices are also higher. For the price paid, the performance and quality you receive are superb though.

My favorite place, great selection and the deli had amazing food.

My go to when I need to make Japanese & Hawaiian and other Asian foods. They have a pretty good selection but a little pricey but what do you expect when the have to import it.

The variety of products you can get here is amazing

I have loved Uwajimaya since I was a kid. Finding one in Renton was a real treat! Great ready to eat foods, both hot and cold, that are fresh and prepared daily. Everything you could ever want from a Japanese market. These elements coupled with a friendly staff make this place my go to lunch spot!

Uwajimaya isn t just an Asian grocery Store, come here for all your needs, quick convenient, clean, plenty of parking. Everyone is friendly and it s not crowded. Support local.

I called to see if the store had whole cat fish. I had to drive for 30 mins.to get there.. The store mgr. Told me the shipment would in at 12:00 arrived at 1:00 no fish
Then he said around 2:00 waited until 3:00 no fish a wasted day and gas. Wish there is a place in Tocoma where I can purchase whole cat fish.

Not as big a selection as downtown Seattle, but they're taking health precautions very seriously.

Clean, organised, friendly staff, and the deli items are to die for!

Fantastic Japanese and general Asian grocery. Slot of Asian cuisine represented. Great hit food options as well.

Always great produce, meats, seafood, and other groceries!

Very clean, very conscious of social distancing methods and insistent on masks. I felt very safe shopping there. Products, as usual, are great!

Great selection and prices are much better than the big chain stores. Fish swimming in tanks.. a great take out kitchen with your meal cooked while you wait. Organic choices could be better but overall good assortment of fruits and veggies.

This place isn't huge, and is pan Asian, so your specialty item may not be here. As my photo suggests, they have a great selection of asian snacks.

They also have a good produce section. Good variety and high quality.

A great Asian grocery store. This is our 'go to' for fresh fish. We typically get a pound of ahi on a regular basis, and the butchers do really great with removing the blood vein and scales. Great teas as well...

Good selection of food but there parking is horrible.

Overall the store is good. But the seafood department was disappointed.

They are requiring face coverings for entry, social distancing markers in the checkout lines, and clear barriers everywhere possible.

And as always, the store is clean and with an amazing selection of products.

A wide array of Asian food with a good bubble tea stand inside

Passion Fruit Bubble Tea with rainbow jelly was great!

Best produce in town. Immaculate store. Lousy prepared food, including hot food and sushi.

Love their wasabi rice crackers and seaweed crackers.

Super fun store to shop in! Staff is so friendly! Polenesian Festivals are always the best!!

I love this place. The hot and sour soup is great, although you have to pick the right day the other food at the hot bar is delish. The produce department is nice, fresh, clean and well stocked as is the seafood department. Every sauce you could ever want and the prices are super reasonable.

They never answer their phones. Both my wife and I have never gotten thru. Will try shopping at other Asian stores instead.

Uwajimaya is located right off of Grady way in Renton, easy access plenty of parking and yes handicap accessible , the store has many of your favorite snacks and drinks and foods, spice's candy and treats. They have a nice deli for hot for dinner or stop in and get lunch. The employees are helpful and friendly, store is well organized and easy to shop.

I love this store for it's fresh produce and hard-to-find Asian ingredients. Get live seafood, fresh cuts of meat, and vegetables you won't find in other grocery stores.