Konbiniya Japan Centre – Kerrisdale — Attraction in Vancouver

I usually go to this konbinya and I've spent quite a bit of money here over the years. I am sad to say I will not be returning. I bought a few items using a $20.00 bill to pay, and I also asked politely for change for my laundry. When I asked, I was told "We do not provide change for laundry, we are not a bank and you should go to the bank". The tone and demeanor of the woman sales clerk was condescending and rude. I was taken a back and very humiliated and embarrassed. I can understand if she said it nicer, by just saying no , but she went on a rant. Sometimes it's not what you say, but rather how you say it. I just returned from Japan and had a lovely experience at the konbinyas there. This is not the same experience or feel as...

This is Konbiniya Japan Centre's 2nd location, after the very popular and long-standing Robson St. shop. Many of the items usually found at their other store are available here. Among these, instant ramen and other noodles, snacks, drinks, condiments, and, of course, onigiri with different fillings. If you are in the Kerrisdale area, this is your new go-to convenience store for Japanese food items. They offer hot water and have a microwave oven that can be used if you want to warm up your food and eat it just outside, where they have a small table. Don't forget to check their sale items in front of the register, there's always something interesting to be...

I noticed that this grocery store had high ratings so I decided to buy the fish for my first attempt at making sushi from here at the last minute. The fish turned out to be pretty decent, and was available at a low price. However, I realized later that the mackerel (Saba) I had purchased was from China, which I am not fond of. Unfortunately, it was too late to return the item. In spite of this, I found the store to be very clean and organized, and it offers a wide range of products. Although I won't be purchasing mackerel from here again unless it's from Alaska, I will still continue to shop here for...