Tokyo Central West Covina serves as a vibrant cultural and culinary anchor for the East San Gabriel Valley, located in the South Hills Plaza. This location is particularly spacious compared to other regional branches, offering a modern, open-concept layout that mirrors the high standards of premium supermarkets found in Japan. Since its transition from the former Marukai membership model, the store has become an accessible community hub where anyone can explore a massive inventory of authentic Japanese imports, high-end beauty products, and specialized home goods.
The experience at this location is defined by its impressive dining and prepared food infrastructure. It features a large on-site kitchen and a bustling food court area where customers can enjoy specialized vendors like Fresh Rice Yasuda, known for freshly pressed onigiri and spam musubi. Unique to this branch is the Osanji counter, which serves freshly made taiyaki and soft-serve ice cream, and Wagyukushi, which specializes in grilled wagyu beef skewers. The market also boasts one of the most extensive self-serve hot buffets in the chain, alongside a dedicated MamMoth Bakery section providing fresh Japanese milk bread and pastries. This combination of a traditional grocer with a modern food hall makes it a destination for those seeking a complete Japanese lifestyle experience.
