First off, for anyone who said there is a food court, THERE IS NO FOOD COURT. We have never been here before and read there is a food court based on a few of the reviews. There is a deli counter and an area with tables and seats but don't be fooled that there is active counter service like you experience at Mitsuwa West LA or Torrance or Costa Mesta. Deli counter has limited hours so it wasn't opened in the evening. The dining room area was roped off. We were starving and found a large variety of to go bentos. It was nice but it was not what we were looking for! We just ended up going to DCF Xpress. Other than that, we appreciate the variety of products! Great as a supermarket but not for a food court.

We came here and shop around before we heard over to IKEA. This is my first time here and I already love the store! They had so many prepared hot meals and bento boxes at affordable prices that I would love to try out in the future. I wasn't too hungry so I only got some snacks and teas to try. There wasn't a long line and the service was pretty quick since I came when it first opened. Again, I'm pretty impressed.

It's more of a 4.5 than a full 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, Tokyo Central is just the best place to shop for Japanese food items like sashimi and all sorts of soy sauces. They stock even the most obscure items you won't be able to find anywhere else. So I'm very grateful that a place like this is close to my home. Tokyo Central did an admirable job during the pandemic by steadfastly implementing their policy of making everybody line up to disinfect their carts. They also made sure nobody bought more toilet paper to the detriment of others. They also did not engage in predatory pricing. However this year, I'm disappointed to see that the prices of a lot of their wares shot up. I'm sure they were feeling the heat from their own suppliers and I can totally empathize as a small business owner myself, but as a longtime customer, I'm still a little shell-shocked by just how much their pricing increased. A small pack of kurubota sausages now costs around $11 when it used to go for no more than $7 just a year ago if my memory serves me right. I'm not angry about it....I just can't believe it. It seems that they've realized that their customers are hurting badly from the economy, so every now and then, they price certain things on sale. I just wish the pricing adjustment was permanent and enacted across the board for all their products. It's probably not going to happen. So I'm just grateful that they listen to their customers and try to woo us back every now and then with their sales.

Don quijote in los Angeles! Never knew. Far drive to get here. But has every category youd expect to find in a don quijote in Japan. I love the beauty section. Most customers buy a lot of food items. Some sales too.

Another great Tokyo Central location! This one is closest to the inland empire. If you are headed into LA from Riverside or San Bernardino on the 10 bring a cooler and do your sushi supply shopping on the way home. Especially if there is traffic. Hop off the freeway and go shopping here. The ice chest is in the back right of the store, so your fish will stay cold all the way home. They also have lots of great premade sushi, bentos and aisles of snacks. Their produce is outstanding too. Overall highly recommend.

One of my go to supermarkets as it's super convenient and has the most comprehensive collection of Japanese foods, staples and goodies. Fun fact: after 7pm, they run a 20% off promo on all of their fresh food items which is what i do sometimes when im on my way home from work and don't want to go out / make food :D

We first found this place because we were craving local Hawaiian food and were ecstatic to find Portuguese sausage, Zippy's chili, and Hawaiian Sun. Fast forward many years later and post- Japan vacation, we now come here wherever we have Japan withdrawals. Located in West Covina, Tokyo Central is a miniature Don Quixote, which is found everywhere in Japan and is known as a multi-level discount store selling snacks, cosmetics, electronics, and pretty much everything! While Tokyo Central is only one floor, it does the job of filling the Japan-sized hole in our hearts. Upon entry, there is a great selection of cold and hot food. The cold food encompasses sushi, hand rolls, donbori, and sweets. My wife always gets spicy tuna hand rolls, maki, and onigiri. My kids always gets the sweet cakes. The hot food is a cafeteria style which is weighed by the pound. Yesterday, it included beef oden, takoyaki, chicken karaage, salmon, etc. The food is always on point and definitely tastes like what one would find in Japan. Walking through the store, there are products reminiscent of Japan. The vending machine coffees? Tokyo Central has Craft Bros (the only thing missing is the vending machine). There are also strawberry dars, corn puffs, calbee treats. Definitely recommend this store for Japanese products and a taste of Japan.

After returning from a trip to Japan, my craving for authentic Japanese snacks, pastries, and sushi was insatiable. Memories flooded back as I stepped into Tokyo Central, formerly Marukai, a place I frequented years ago. Passing through Los Angeles, I couldn't resist the urge to drop by. Walking into Tokyo Central was like stepping back into Japan. The array of snacks, the Japanese music in the background - it was all too familiar and comforting. My excitement peaked as I browsed through the aisles, overwhelmed by the selection of treats. From snacks to desserts, drinks, and even prepared sushi, the choices were endless. I indulged in an assortment of snacks, desserts, and drinks, along with some Nigiri sushi and Sashimi scallops. Knowing they wouldn't be as fresh tomorrow, I devoured the raw sushi, and to my surprise, they were delicious, although not quite omakase quality. But for now, they satisfied my cravings until my next trip to Japan. The staff at Tokyo Central were incredibly friendly and helpful, adding to the pleasant experience. The supermarket itself was impeccably organized and clean, making it a joy to shop around. I'll definitely be returning more often to stock up on snacks and prepared foods. Tokyo Central has truly become my go-to spot for a taste of Japan in Los Angeles area.

A wonderful place to find everything your heart desires. Lol. Leaning towards more of the Japanese style favorites it's a jackpot. There's also some Hawaiian staples as well like lau lau, Portuguese sausage and poi. Which are from Hawaii and usually mostly sold out but this time I was able to grab a few. Sushi, tempura, sandwiches, mochi, Bakery and hot dishes are right in front once you enter. The opposite entrance has merchandise and clothing. The produce and meats are towards the back section. Along with kitchen items, utensils and appliances. My parents introduced me to this market years ago. This is one of their favorite places to visit. They can spend hours here looking at every nook and cranny. I can't pass up a visit when I see one.

I have been frequenting this Tokyo central now for the past year and they certainly keep a high standard for their fish quality no matter what time of the day I come to pick up their sashimi grade products. The workers are open to answering any questions I have and I feel that this location is never too busy and I have gone here on both a weekend and weekdays. It's exceptionally clean, quiet, and rather peaceful (and therapeutic) everytime I have gone to Tokyo Central. I was able to make a 5-fish omakase dinner using all ingredients sourced from Tokyo Central. I highly recommend trying the sake salmon and the salmon to get a feel for which salmon you like most. The sake salmon is more delicate and breaks more easily compared to the salmon sashimi grade product so I would recommend thicker slices to prevent it from falling apart. Also if you go early enough, some of the fish may still be frozen in the packaging so take that into account when you plan your next sushi making session at home ! I would leave the scallops (sashimi grade) out to fully thaw while prepping the other pieces of fish. I highly recommend Tokyo Central for their excellent quality sashimi grade products.