8 Japanese supermarkets in Singapore for snacks, seafood, sake and more

Makeup, homeware, food. There’s nothing that Don Don Donki doesn’t stock. But one of the reasons why we love heading to one of their many outlets in Singapore is because of the food. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce flown in from Japan or cooked Japanese takeaway meals, this supermarket has everything.

Multiple locations

Perhaps one of first few Japanese marketplaces to open in Singapore, Meidi-Ya is a favourite amongst locals. If you’re looking for an all-rounder supermarket to do your weekly grocery trips, this is it. They also sell ready-made sushi platters and bento boxes for fast meals.

Meidi-Ya Supermarket, #B2-111 to #B2-121, 1 Kim Seng Rd, Singapore 237994

Their two-storey flagship store in Millennia Walk will be opening in November 2020.

At Kuriya, seafood gets flown in thrice weekly from Japan and is sold immediately. Besides fresh produce, ready-made sushi platters, snacks and drinks are also available. Bonus: Chat up the fish specialists at either one of Kuriya’s eight marketplaces in Singapore and gain some cooking tips and tricks.

Multiple locations

This newly opened Japanese restaurant and marketplace serves up a dose of authenticity in terms of food and produce available. All items are flown directly from Japan and the best part? It’s the only marketplace that sells Halal Japanese goodies and snacks.

Isuramuya Japanese Restaurant & Marketplace, #04-19, JCube

A quick trip to the Sakuraya Fish Market can get you – frozen ingredients, Japanese rice, alcohol, Japanese tidbits, ice-cream and beverages. Sakuraya is also famous for its value for money seafood such as salmon and tuna.

You can choose the best looking fish from the showcase cabinet. There’s also a dining area for patrons wanting to savour fresh seafood and other dishes.

Sakuraya Fish Market, #B1-84D Parkway Parade, #01-32 Anchorpoint, #02-01 The Seletar Mall, #B1-50 West Coast Plaza

Yamakawa brings in Japanese confectionaries and beverages that are not sold in local supermarkets. If you’re feeling adventurous, the supermart sells wasabi-flavoured soda, pudding-flavoured biscuits and other uniquely creative snacks to try out.

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Looking for Japanese snacks and drinks? This shop, though not a full-fledged supermarket, should be on your list of stores to check out. From prepackaged snacks and foods such as potato chips and instant curry to traditional Japanese snacks, this store might satisfy your cravings.

#B2-17/18, Plaza Singapura, #B1-11 Chinatown Point

The retail outlet of the Japan Prestige Sake Association, J-Mart is the best place to get authentic Japanese alcohol. Premium batches of sake are sold here at an affordable rate.

J-Mart, #B1-28 The Star Vista

This story was originally published in The Singapore Women’s Weekly.