"Under the bright fluorescent lights of Osaka Marketplace, an open cooler filled with an array of onigiri held customers in a trance. There were only a few of the Japanese rice snacks left, but shoppers methodically scanned each basket before grabbing what was left and placing it into their carts. Just beyond the fridge, more snacks awaited in every corner of the specialty market."
"On a recent Friday evening, Osaka buzzed with customers wandering by the grab-and-go aisle that also included sushi and bento box containers during the busy dinner rush, when ready-to-eat meals were 20% off. The popular discount doesn't have a set schedule, but typically begins around 4 or 5 p.m. And while Osaka is technically not a discount grocery store, several of its items were marked off during the early evening rush."
""Osaka is a city in Japan known for its love of food and entertainment. Our mission is to make our customers' daily lives more enjoyable, happy, and fulfilling through delicious experiences," Osaka Marketplace owner Kazuhiro Takeda told SFGATE in translation via email. "... We offer fresh fish delivered weekly by air from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market ... and seasonal fruits like fresh melons and strawberries.""
Osaka Marketplace is a Fremont specialty grocery known for its selection of imported Japanese goods, grab-and-go meals, sushi, bento containers, and a mini food hall featuring ramen. Evening shoppers gather around discounted ready-to-eat items, with typical 20% discounts beginning around 4 or 5 p.m. The store sources fresh fish delivered weekly by air from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market and sells seasonal fruits such as melons and strawberries. Osaka emphasizes creating enjoyable daily food experiences for customers. Expansion plans include a 35,000-square-foot Foster City waterfront location next month and a 42,000-square-foot market planned for fall 2026.
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