Marufuji Japanese Market: Your Gateway to Authentic Japanese Groceries and Cuisine

This place has everything you could possibly need to make any Japanese meal you can imagine… assuming you can read Japanese (I cannot ). Luckily, between the pictures, vibes, and a few brave guesses based on shelf keywords, I successfully assembled all the ingredients for hotpot without accidentally buying candy or pet food. Prices were very fair, the selection of fresh vegetables and meats was excellent, and the bakery smelled incredible—even though I had absolutely no clue what any of it was. I wanted to buy one of everything just on smell alone. Bonus points for carrying real A5 Wagyu steaks and Kurobuta pork. That alone guarantees I’ll be back. Next visit I’ll bring Google Translate and a little more confidence. Highly recommend if you like great food, adventure, and mild grocery store chaos.

Wish I lived closer so I could come all the time With stores like HMart, their products are split between Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Mexican goods - this place is completely focused on Japanese products, so there’s wayyyyy more diversity in what they carry. Aisles are a little tight cause of how wide the shelving units are, but carts are small so it’s not too bad. Their prepped food is standard, not amazing, but still good! Onigiri for $4 each. I think it could use a little more filling, since too much rice makes it taste bland.

Marufuji Japanese Grocery is such a hidden gem! From the moment I walked in, I felt like I stepped into a small market in Japan. The store is clean, organized, and fully stocked with authentic Japanese snacks, rice, drinks, and specialty items. The food court area is amazing. I ordered katsu curry and it was so crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The udon with tempura was comforting and flavorful, and the karaage was fresh and crunchy. Everything tasted authentic and freshly made. Even the miso soup was warm and comforting. Don’t skip the drinks! The iced matcha latte and iced coffee were so good and refreshing. If you’re looking for authentic Japanese groceries and delicious hot meals in one place, this is definitely worth visiting. I will be back again!

I went once it calmed down (everyone wanted to go LOL) and it was such a great experience. I've been visiting it semi-frequenty since, and the food has always been fantastic. I highly recommend planning to grocery shop AFTER you eat a nice lunch or dinner, the kaarage is a favorite of mine. I love the regional specials and holiday goods they have and there is a great variety of authentic Japanese goods to try or if you miss Japan.

Pretty good Japanese market. I used to live in the Bay Area and grew up in San Francisco with Japantown. We get a lot of Onigiri and for vegetarians, kelp is my favorite. I also get kimchi, plum and plain. Surprisingly sparse on the premade sushi. Haven't tried the dining options but took some pictures because existing pics were all blurry.

Saw an add for this so it made for a weekend adventure to check it out. So many things to look and so many decisions on what to throw in the cart to try. There is a food court in the back, a sample station in the middle and a home goods section along with all the grocery options. It’s an overload to the senses! Some things are hard to know what they are if you only read English. But the staff was super helpful! My favorite item I bought was Accuo grapefruit flavored gum. I wish I’d gotten more than one pack. Our first trip here was not long after they opened. We just stopped back in again to pick up more gum but they didn’t have it this time. Instead I opted for mimosa flavored gum which unfortunately we both found disgusting! But did grab a pack of lemon flavored and it was almost as good as the grapefruit. I like it as a palette cleanser after eating.

Marufuji Japanese Market is honestly my favorite spot around Tysons. They don’t have as much fresh produce as some other Asian grocery stores, but they carry so many Japanese imports you can’t easily find anywhere else. The sashimi grade fish is super fresh and perfect if you want to make sushi at home, and they even sell A5 Wagyu, which is amazing. They also have ready to eat foods and a small food court inside. In today’s economy, it’s actually rare to eat out and not have to tip, so that’s a nice bonus. Keep in mind the supermarket is in the heart of the city, so everything is already a bit pricey. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, always happy to help and give recommendations. Prices are what they are some people might think it’s expensive, but for me it’s worth it. To get the same stuff cheaper, I’d have to drive much farther anyway. I’d say just keep an open mind and check it out yourself. If you like it, you’ll be back. If not, maybe it’s just a one time stop. I live nearby, so I come almost every week. The food court prices are similar to eating at a restaurant, but you don’t have to tip, which makes it feel a bit like eating in Japan. I’ll definitely be back.

Near comprehensive selection of Japanese shelf stable and frozen items. Best Japanese food court food I’ve had in the states. Good quality and selection of to-go food including don, ramen, and onigiri.