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You don’t need a plane ticket to Japan. You just need to find Minnano Supermarket at 197 Salcedo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, and perhaps bring a little self-control. This Japanese grocery makes an ordinary errand feel like a Tokyo shopping detour, with shelves of imported goodies that practically dare you to say, “I’ll just take a look.”
There are stacks of Lotte Ghana, DARS, Meiji, and LOOK chocolates, plus matcha-flavored treats and Japanese snacks that will probably never make it home unopened. Then comes the Tamagotchi and cute sticker section, followed by Japanese-pattern shirts and lifestyle souvenirs. It’s nostalgic, colorful, and an excellent way to forget what you originally came to buy.
“You came for chocolate. Somehow, Tamagotchi became a grocery essential.”
Beyond the treats, Minnano also offers premium Japanese fruits, fresh vegetables, ready-to-eat bentos, sushi, and specialty ingredients for home cooking. Some imported items carry premium prices, so think of it less as your weekly budget grocery run and more as a mini-Japan experience where you can browse, discover something unusual, and take a little piece of your last vacation home.
For the best experience, explore the supermarket earlier in the day when the ready-to-eat selection may be more complete. And if you’re planning an evening out, save the smaller downstairs establishment for later. One building, two very different Japanese experiences, and a shopping basket that may have significantly more personality than your original grocery list.
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A Little Japan in One Makati Building
From imported chocolates to specialty groceries and a tucked-away bar, make this a two-stop Legazpi Village itinerary.
Japanese groceries, snacks and gifts
Sake and Japanese bar bites
Address: 1/F Salamin Building, 197 Salcedo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
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