"Osaka Marketplace is an authentic Japanese grocer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The local business, which opened its first location in Fremont in 2021, has become a go-to for shoppers seeking everything from imported sauces to grab-and-go meals like sushi, creative bento boxes, and ramen. That's because it doesn't take long after stepping inside the store to feel like you've hopped off a plane in Tokyo."
"The fresh seafood is delivered from the Toyosu Fish Market, the in-house food court is filled with dishes like fresh tempura and crispy chicken karaage, and there are aisles filled with sauces, rice cookers, and Japanese drinks to browse, too. Parents love to bring their kids to the store to walk around, and people flock to the market in the evening time to take advantage of the late-day sushi discounts."
"Kazuhiro Takeda, the owner of Osaka Marketplace, worked hard to create such an authentic experience. The businessman previously worked for retailers in Japan, and seeing a gap in the market, brought his knowledge to the United States. It seems to be a success so far, with a second location recently opening in Foster City. There are also plans for another outpost in 2026, and the goal is to operate over a dozen stores within the next decade."
Osaka Marketplace is an authentic Japanese grocer based in the San Francisco Bay Area that opened its first Fremont location in 2021. Fresh seafood is delivered from the Toyosu Fish Market and an in-house food court offers sushi, creative bento boxes, ramen, tempura, and crispy chicken karaage. Aisles stock imported sauces, rice cookers, and Japanese drinks while evening shoppers seek late-day sushi discounts. Owner Kazuhiro Takeda previously worked for retailers in Japan and used that experience to build authenticity. A second location opened in Foster City, another outpost is planned for 2026, and the long-term goal is over a dozen stores.
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