Ten Ichi Mart

Japanese grocery stores bring a quiet corner of Tokyo to city streets. Ten Ichi Mart fits that role on Bleecker, where the narrow aisles feel like a neighborhood in Shinjuku rather than Greenwich Village. Shelves hold more than staples; they stock the kind of miso, rice vinegar, and furikake that home cooks hunt for when recipes call for authenticity. Prepared foods appear alongside dry goods, letting shoppers grab a bento or onigiri without stepping into a separate restaurant.

You’ll find the store at 239 Bleecker St New York, NY 10014, tucked between cafés and vintage shops. The block itself is a mix of old brick and new signage, where delivery bikes weave past pedestrians and the occasional tourist map. Inside, the focus stays on ingredients that don’t travel well—fresh tofu, seasonal produce, and sauces that taste like they were bottled yesterday. They also keep a small selection of ready-to-eat dishes, so lunch can be as simple as pointing to the daily special.

West Village sidewalks don’t always make room for grocery carts, but the trade-off is worth it for those who want more than what mainstream supermarkets offer. Call (917) 282-0765 if you’re checking for a specific item before making the trip. For directions, the map pins the spot where Bleecker meets commerce without fanfare.