Tokyo Central is a Japanese market offering a large amount of Japanese groceries, food items, snacks, and products. It provides many choices, with tons of options in the ready-made food section including fresh and delicious prepared food, cold sushi, bento boxes, onigiri, and a hot buffet. There is also a deli corner with takoyaki and sterilized eggs. Customers can watch fresh cut fish and sushi crafted behind the counter and purchase sashimi-grade fish. To keep purchases cold, a tub of crushed ice is available at the back of the store near the fish counter. The market sells many Japanese-only flavors and specialties, from packaged ramen and tons of snacks to anime products, facial products, makeup, shampoos, and small home goods. The aisles are tight and filled with products. The vegetable selection is a bit short, but there is a small baked goods area. It is a very popular and crowded spot, especially during lunch time, and draws families with small kids who enjoy the cute kid's shopping carts. While the space is maximized with products and the quality is good, prices are a bit pricey though reasonable for the specialties. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Previously requiring a club membership, that is no longer needed. Overall, it is a super popular Japanese market with many cool, authentic things, making it a go-to place for Japanese food and products.
