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June 2022 by Quin O'Brien
Very nice
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September 2019 by Nina Marie H.
I really was a giant fan of this market place as they had great sushi for a great price, Japanese drinks/candy, a full produce section with drug store-ish items, little shops with sake/trinkets/wine/books and a nice food court. But I am so signed off on them. The sushi went up in price and COMPLETELY went down in quality (aka the last three times I ate their sushi I was sick for days). The only, and I do mean only, reason I go back is because they're the only place that sells my favorite Melon Ramune pop. If I could buy it somewhere else, I'd ditch it completely. Unless you want to get food poisoning for days, don't go. Seriously, DO NOT GO.
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September 2019 by Gina V.
I love this marketplace. There is so much to see so much to buy I go bananas agh.I love eating a udon soup. I get all the bargains I can find and if I have time I go shopping for some souvenirs. I love to sample free food and drinks that might be offering. The is a chocolate shop and a fancy cake shop too is like going to Japan without flight. Mitsuwa is the closes am going to get to Japan. You can also visit the liquor department too many sakes to chose from. The fish is so fresh as well as the meat. There is something for everyone here young and old. You like anime you can find it here too. I will come back and spend more time
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August 2019 by Amethyst W.
Easy to find and lots of parking. We always come by here when we visit Illinois. I love the food court,especially since it's been remodeled. They have sushi, noodles, coffees, ice cream and lots of other choices in try eating area. I love to bookstore, the party story and groceries too. The grocery store is on the more expensive side, but I guess it's because they cater to the Japanese who want a taste of home and willing to pay more for it.
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August 2019 by I-Lin L.
Super excited to have such a large Asian market in the middle of the suburbs so I can get my Asian grocery fix. Unfortunately, prices are kind of on the high side for a lot of things though. But that's generally the case with Japanese stores. I hadn't been here for a long time and was pleasantly surprised to see that they had remodeled when I popped in today to get some Royce chocolate. There are several boutique shops, a bakery, the food court mainstays, a large section with sushi and bento boxes to go, and a new self checkout area. Nice! The only thing missing that I couldn't find was Japanese Kit Kats.
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August 2019 by Sharon K.
From California now living in Indianapolis. I'm so used to Mitsuwa and similar stores back home but moving out to the midwest there's so little. On a day trip to Chicago we made a side trip specifically for this store. This store is just like any other Mitsuwa: grocery store, bakery, bookstore, video rental, food court, other gift/food stores. But simply cause it's the midwest it feels like an oasis in the dessert. I roamed the store over and over wanting to buy everything. There are some nice sushi platters (some larger platters than I normally see) in the ready made food area. Also the cakes in the bakery are so yummy. It's about 4 hours away from Indy but I'd definitely come here again.
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August 2019 by Natalya V.
Very nice place but if I compare this Mitsuwa with the one in New Jersey I have to take a star away here, maybe even two but I don't won't be too harsh. Less food vendors, in NJ there more vendors including Onegiri shop, there are several bakeries, food court is bigger too. More expensive , Ramen with a small side of rice/meat in NJ Mitsuwa $13, here $17 with tax. It tastes good in both places. The restroom is very small, only 3 stalls for women, long line and messy, needs updating. It did not feel very Japanese, it was not meticulously maintained... in NJ amazing restroom!
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August 2019 by Anna G.
Always a fun time to come here and grab great food, as well as doing some quick grocery shopping! Take note that some of the places in the food court only accept cash, but it is worth it. Their produce is fresh and the sushi grade fish is very fresh. One change I am not a fan of is their Onigiri being packaged in plastic containers where the seaweed touches the rice, causing it to be soggy rather than crisp. However, they did add a new place to eat that I have not had the chance to try, but their food look decent. The small bakery is well priced, and the book store is fun to browse. You can find a little bit of everything at this market place!
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July 2019 by Sheena B.
*Gluten Free Review*First time here* I managed to eat some goodies while I was here. I am dairy free and gluten free currently. If you are gluten free and vegan or vegetarian it will be harder for you to enjoy this store. Sorry I didn't take more pictures. I drank a lavender boba milk tea, had a tuna mayo onigiri, tuna sushi, and a red bean paste mochi from the bakery and was stuffed after. A tip would be to bring your own tamari or gluten free soy sauce packets with you, they provide free wasabi, ginger and regular soy sauce by the self checkout, along with chopsticks and plastic cups for dipping. The renovation looked nice, there was sake tasting, and food samples through out the store this day I went. I know minimal Japanese and was able to convey that I am allergic to gluten and the staff understood me and I had a couple of small conversations with the staff how I can't eat bread or wheat flour. Most of the store is filled with products I can't eat, but that I was surprised at what I did find. So if you are gluten free (if you are eating dairy you have more options especially at the boba & ice cream place in the food court) here is what I found: Produce & Meat department: Fruit veggies fresh and frozen, single vegetables (like hot pot veggies and edamame, no sauces on them), fresh meats/fish (non-marinated) Fresh tofu, Konyakkyu, shirataki noodles Miso paste (if you are sensitive to mold avoid the koji miso paste, koji are edible mild spores similar to mold in blue cheese which I also can't eat) Ramen isle: Spicy tofu rice ramen (shown in pictures-this brand also makes other flavors, look for the gluten free label on them) Snacks & Chips isle: Calbee pea crisps (gluten free salt and gluten free wasabi ranch flavors) Shrimp/Prawn chips (shown in pictures) Deli: Single meat sushi (tuna, salmon) (no vegetarian sushi, all of them have soy sauce in them, no unagi, no shrimp) Onigiri (Tuna Mayo, umeboushi, cod) Bakery: Daifuku -Sweet white bean paste, sweet red bean paste, and fresh strawberry with sweet red bean paste (the refrigerated section where the bottles and can drinks are have mochi ice cream (facing the alcohol section) and mochi with milk in them (facing towards the deli)but they appear to be gluten free, the soy sauce dango is not gluten free, the red bean paste and sesame seed paste ones near the sushi appear to be gluten free) Baby isle: Baby crackers made from potato starch (forgot the name) Candy isle: Gumi candy (shown in pictures) Food court: There was not much selection here. Your best bet is to ask for rice, plain fish, miso soup, or tofu salad. Or buy sushi from the deli and sit down to eat in the food court. There is a microwave so if you want to buy a gluten free ramen and heat it up and eat in the food court you can do that too. I hope this helps someone else who is looking for gluten free options. I am highly satisfied that Mitsuwa has some brands of food and products labeled gluten free and has ingredients labeling on their fresh prepared meals. Will be visiting again.
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July 2019 by Rob W.
Given that I reviewed this place nine years ago and have been going there since the Paleozoic Era, I thought it was time for an update. They're pretty much done with their renovation project and I must say, the place is looking pretty good. They've done some moving and shifting of products that had the same position on the shelves for years, so it takes a little getting used to - but not too hard to figure out. Their new sushi / food stand allows them to present much more prepared food - and they do seem to keep the supply stocked. Food court is thriving and while I haven't tried the new kabob place yet, it looks awesome. Still pricey, so have a second mortgage broker shop with you when you go. But a great place with outstanding offerings.
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June 2019 by A. Brooke S.
I love Mitsuwa. It's one of my favorite places in the Chicago Suburbs. Why? Because it's unique. You don't find a Japanese market like this everywhere! Inside Mitsuwa, you'll find a grocery story, bakery, food court, bookstore and a few other smaller shops. Personally, I love browsing their bookstore and grocery store, even if I can't understand the language on many of the items. The bakery has a variety of items that are a twinge pricier than I'd like, but it's worth spending a few extra bucks for a tasty treat every now and then. The food court can get very busy during peak hours, so be prepared if you're heading there for lunch on a weekend! Honestly, Mitsuwa has so much personality. It's a great place to take out of town guests or just to enjoy a meal/shopping trip with friends.
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June 2019 by Tab Y.
Mitsuwa is a mainstay for many in the Schaumburg area. It's a quick place where you can grab a meal, dessert, and maybe even some groceries for the week. Food Court The ramen was pretty decent; it's cash only if you're considering eating there. I've also had some udon from the udon station, but the broth was lukewarm. Grocery Lots of people like checking out the sushi for lunch here. However, when I walked through the grocery store, it was surprisingly a little sparse. I was confused as to why there were empty shelves on a Tuesday around lunch. Maybe that's the way they do groceries around there? Stationery Store Anyway, if you're a pen n*** or pretend to bullet journal, they have a pretty nice selection of pens, notebooks, cute stuffed plushies, and office items at the stationery store. All in all, Mitsuwa functions like a small ecosystem of Japanese items for the people in the area. There's a mix of Japanese people, general Asians, and Caucasians who dabble in Japanese culture. It's worth a visit if you're in the area and feeling Asian for lunch.
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June 2019 by Jolee S.
Beautiful Japanese marketplace They have a little of everything and a variety of each item. The staff is friendly and there is a giant delicious food court that sells traditional Japanese food and bubble tea. Worth the stop and prices aren't bad either
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June 2019 by Frank S.
This place is a big nope from me! Ramen was awesome but what it takes to get the ramen and the eating conditions suck!! Went with 7 friends to eat the place was ridiculously packed and for what ever reason either they did not have the air on or it was broke, because no b******* it was about 90 degrees in the food court.. i was flushed and sweating.. and my dumbass orders hot bowl of ramen while im having heat exhaustion! ..Now let me tell you the ordering process!' Its a nitemare!! You prepay they give you a ticket, tell you go find a seat, and listen for your number.. sounds easy right?? Wrong dead wrong! They have like 8 vendors all yelling random letters and numbers over the loudspeaker in broken English you have no clue what number is for you or for something else!! You get up to check and some randoms take your seat while you get your food!!! The grocery store is awesome for all asian goodness.. but that food court is a nitemare!! But like I always say this is just my opinion go check it out for yourself.
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May 2019 by Cici C.
Love this market! Their food court is always offering delicious food :) very clean grocery store. I recommend trying their tuna onigiri. Hits the spot!
