6 best Japanese supermarkets and grocery stores in Singapore

Hailing all the way from Japan, the famous Japanese discount store Don Quijote made its way into Singapore in the year 2017. Renamed as Don Don Donki, this two-storey megastore is stocked to the brim with fresh produce straight out of the motherland.

For bargain hunters, this could very well be your mecca for Japanese goods. It’s where you’re checking out basketfuls of snacks, drinks, and even fresh sashimi – think ikura, fatty tuna, and slabs of salmon all temptingly lined up for you. And that's not the only thing you'll be bringing home with you – yes, we're referring to the earworm of a jingle that we guarantee will stick with you for longer than it should. Don Don Don, Donki...

Kuriya Fish Market prides itself on fresh and seasonal Japanese produce, chief being the sashimi which they offer in a variety of sushi and rice bowls. Its sushi feast bundles ($50) and platters can comfortably feed a whole family without breaking the bank. If you're looking for a Singaporean twist, we recommend the chilli salmon don – what appears to be a regular salmon don is given a local lift with the help of crunchy spring onions and a zing of chilli padi, moulded together with some sesame oil. At only $8.50, you'll get a truly original (and tasty) dish. 

If you love Japanese snacks and food produce a little too much, then the name Meidi-Ya would be familiar to you. The Japanese supermarket is well-established in Singapore. For a while, the sole outlet at Liang Court has been a key spot for groceries imported from Japan. Now, more than 15 years later, Meidi-Ya opens its second outlet at the revamped Great World City. 

If you’re craving for that one specific Japanese snack, Iroha Mart probably has it. As authentic as it can get, Iroha has a wide selection of Japanese products that you probably will not be able to find at your regular supermarket. Think uniquely flavoured snacks, sweets in anime illustrated packagings, traditional pastries, shokupan, and all sorts of sake. All products are specially imported from across 47 regions in Japan. So if you’re looking for a quick dose of Japan, make a trip down to Iroha Mart located at Plaza Singapura.