Back to TopJoin the conversationFollow ZagatYou’re missing outThe Zagat app helps you find the best places, faster.This list is sporadically updated but should be reasonably current. Japanese food is getting more and more popular across the United States. Korean-oriented markets also carry a lot of Japanese food supplies. (Chinese markets do not necessarily carry Japanese food, though they may have some items.) Note that Amazon Groceries carries several Japanese food products.. Below is a reader-contributed list of brick-and-mortar Japanese grocery stores and stores selling food-related items in the United States. Don't forget to look through the comments also! Note that California and the New York-New Jersey - Connecticut areas have their own pages. Bento fans should also check Where and how to buy bento boxes and equipment on our sister site, Just Bento. There are several Japanese markets in Hawaii, and regular supermarkets and convenience stores like 7-11 and ABC Stores also stock some Japanese-ish snacks and so on.

(See Bento sightseeing in Hawaii) Other stores - listings to be added: Shirokiya, Don Quijote, Several Japanese bloggers living in Michigan mentioned they go to the Mitsuwa supermarket near Chicago (see Illinois listings). See also the NY-NJ-CT page. See below under Washington State/Oregon. The stores listed with web sites above will sometimes also have mail order services - check the individual listings. In addition, the following companies are primarily (or solely) mail order places, who ship only within the U.S.: Geographical bento suppliers list at Live Journal bentolunch community Is your favorite grocery store missing? Leave the details in the comments! (Once the info in a comment is incorporated into the main article, the comment will be deleted.) Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this page! I couldn't do it without you! (Last updated Feb. 4 2011)In addition to the standard BC Catering menu offerings, The Heights Catering and the Event Management teams offer you the following menu supplement of special catering packages for your holiday celebrations, brought to your department or in reserved university spaces. 

Big or small, china or scrollware, we can customize your event to meet your needs.  Just place your order with Event Management, and inform them of any special requests.  All holiday menus include scrollware service.  China service is available at an additional cost and requires a 12-day notice.  Events of greater than 50pp or with the addition of china service, waitstaff will be required and is an additional charge. Every effort will be made to meet our guests personal dietary and dining needs.  Please inform us early if you are aware of any specific needs or allergy concerns. Enhance any of the BC Catering menus with the following selections Assorted Specialty Christmas cookies Buche De Noel (holiday yule log) $16.30 each (serves 15) 12 person minimum, must be ordered in increments of 12 A selection of sugar cookies with various frostings and a selection of decorations Minimum of 10 people Assorted specialty Christmas cookies Assorted soda and water

Coffee, gourmet tea, decaf Spinach artichoke dip served with toasted pitasushi grade fish somerville Roasted garlic, walnut and feta dip with grilled focacciathe sushi spinnery apk free Crudite with chive buttermilk dip and white bean hummussushi grade fish cardiff Spinach, crisped bacon and roasted sweet potato salad Hearty holiday vegetable minestrone soup New England clam chowder Assorted individual soda and bottled water Platters of assorted sandwiches Smoked turkey muffaletta with marinated artichoke salad on ciabatta bread Hoisin glazed thin sliced flank steak with shaved vegetable Asian slaw on grilled flatbread Grilled vegetable and harvarti cheese with smokey chipotle spread on whole wheat wrap

Toasted farro salad with dried cranberries, roasted parsnips, and red onion in white balsamic vinaigrette Minimum of 25 people Cheese and fruit board Choice of 1 featured platter A selection of imported sliced sausage and dried meats Citrus & herb roasted olives Salsa di Parmigiana & olive tapenade Enhance your menu with an Italian pastry display – an assortment of fine mini pastries China service for an additional $7.00/person.  Requires a 12-day notice. Minimum of 50 people Choice of 3 passed hors d’oeuvres and 1 Chef’s station (see additional charges for chef and waitstaff) Lobster arancini with saffron aioli Maple glazed scallops wrapped in bacon Seared sushi grade tuna with wasabi aioli Honey Sriracha chicken skewers Sweet teriyaki beef skewers with shaved scallion Arepa with braised pork pickled red onion and cilantro Tarragon and caper devil egg Sweet Italian sausage aranchini with marinara

Gorgonzola, golden raisin, and pine nut tart Persian cucumbers stuffed with whipped feta and mint Goat cheese arancini with roasted garlic aioli Toasted walnut and feta dip on pita There is a 50 person minimum for Heights Catering Chef’s stations include Caesar salad and breads *There is a $140.00 additional charge for the Chef Attendant on stations that require an attendant *Made to order pasta station Three cheese tortellini and penne pasta tossed with tomato basil sauce and alfredo sauce Creamy whipped Yukon gold potato and mashed sweet potato accompanied by cheddar cheese, aged parmesan, crispy bacon, sour cream, chive, whole grain mustard, chopped spicy pepper and salsa Mac & cheese station Combine multiple toppings to make your own personal plate of mac & cheese. Toppings include smoked ham, crumbled bacon, diced Italian sausage, broccoli, roasted red pepper, scallion, asiago cheese and bleu cheese *Carved herb roasted breast of turkey served with cranberry