“A Charming Japanese Deli + General Store”   by Hannah Morgan at Citysearch 3 months ago

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If you’re a fan of Japanese snacks and sushi, gadgets and gizmos, get thee to Maruta. A treasure trove of good food and cool housewares under one humble roof! More >

If you’re a fan of Japanese snacks and sushi, gadgets and gizmos, get thee to Maruta. A treasure trove of good food and cool housewares under one humble roof!
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“Quickest Japanese Food in South Seattle”   DAVID S.

We strongly recommend Maruta Japanese grocery and deli. We fave traveled world wide, to include southern Japan. Its small Mom and Pop style of grogery and deli reminds us very much of the... More >

We strongly recommend Maruta Japanese grocery and deli. We fave traveled world wide, to include southern Japan. Its small Mom and Pop style of grogery and deli reminds us very much of the Japanese culture. It has all that anyone could want and very convenient with free parking. ````````````DAVID AND MICHIKO ``````````````````SMITH ```````````TACOMA, WASHINGTON
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“Not just Asian, Real Japanese!”   ben j.

This store is great. Small, but packed inside is everything a Japanese person would need to feel right at home. If you can't afford to visit Japan, go check out Maruta  More >

This store is great. Small, but packed inside is everything a Japanese person would need to feel right at home. If you can't afford to visit Japan, go check out Maruta
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“A Slice of Japan in Georgetown”   fiona k.

Run by a team of Japanese women with an obvious passion for good Japanese Food, Maruta is the foodie's alternative to Uwajimaya. Beyond just being cheaper, Maruta is also more authentic. Their lunch... More >

Run by a team of Japanese women with an obvious passion for good Japanese Food, Maruta is the foodie's alternative to Uwajimaya. Beyond just being cheaper, Maruta is also more authentic. Their lunch counter offers excellent, freshly made Japanese meals at a price you can't pass up. Before 12noon, they have their "special of the day" at an even better price - a full meal for less than five bucks! Fresh, fresh sashimi and sushi platters at supermarket prices means that you can have an indulgent exotic sashimi party without breaking the bank .
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“"Blue Collar" Asian Grocery Store”   Ball-Romney D.

It's definitely not as elegant as Uwajimaya, and not as large, but it definitely does not cater to the same clientèle. Maruta Shoten is in the "industrial" district, and its demographic is "blue... More >

It's definitely not as elegant as Uwajimaya, and not as large, but it definitely does not cater to the same clientèle. Maruta Shoten is in the "industrial" district, and its demographic is "blue collar" -- they don't need fancy decor, but they do want to see attention to what is practical. And it is definitely Asian! They carry some things that people who think that they understand Asian cuisine (by virtue of frequenting Chinese restaurants in America) will not recognize.
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“Alternative to Uwajimaya”   David M.

This place in Georgetown has a lot of the same Japanese groceries you can find at Uwajimaya, but often times it's cheaper here. They also have lots of deli items and pre-packed "o-bento" Japanese... More >

This place in Georgetown has a lot of the same Japanese groceries you can find at Uwajimaya, but often times it's cheaper here. They also have lots of deli items and pre-packed "o-bento" Japanese lunch boxes, and serve Chinese steam table fare to go for lunch. if you stop by around 5pm before they close, they mark down all the o-bento - it's a great way to get real Japanese food for a bargain. It's a tiny place so they can't possibly carry everthing Uwajimaya does, but still most of the basics are offered here.
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