Uwajimaya
Seattle, WA 98104-3898
Phone: (206) 624-6248
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-10pm
Editorial Review for Uwajimaya – by Kathy Schultz
In Short
Uwajimaya has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a fish cake seller in 1928. Today's store carries 50,000 square feet of all things Asian, from Chinese lotus root to kimonos. A colorful dragon spans the ceiling of the store, over aisles marked "Seaweed," "Saki" and "Sweet Bean Jellies." Adjacent to the grocery is an extensive gift section with rice bowls, bonsai supplies and enough Hello Kitty to outfit an entire grade school.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCheck out the expanded Kinokumiya, which carries books and magazines in Japanese and Korean; Shiseido and Pola, a mini-store of upscale beauty products; and a cafe serving a range of Asian dishes.
ParkingParking is free with a $5 purchase and validation. Your receipt is not enough proof; you must get your ticket stamped.
User Reviews for Uwajimaya
11/21/2006 Posted by kayanuw
I love this place because it's pretty much the only clean asian market in existence. There's great variety of all ethnic foods, so you don't have to stop at the special Chinese store, then the special vietnamese store, then the special thai store, then the special american store, to get all of your ingredients. This place is truly a one stop shop! Yes, it's a little bit pricey, but you're saving a lot of gas money and time. There's also a cute little gift shop and book store area that's fun to browse in. Most staff speak pretty good english so can help you find what you need. Seafood selection and quality is excellent.
Pros: great variety, one stop shop, clean, parking in chinatown!
Cons: expensive
11/18/2006 Posted by kee22
Uwajimaya's is a great place to browse and shop. I like the fact that they have so many different food items to choose from. I also like their wide selection of knick nacks, manga and other magazines, and house stuff. The food court is good...I just love it and miss it.
Pros: Huge variety, fun place to browse and shop
Cons: na
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