Ebisu Life Store — Local services in New York

I’ve found better prices and better Japanese snacks, home goods, or beauty than most big-name Asian marts here in Brooklyn.

Before I moved out of Brooklyn, I used to visit Ebisu almost every other week. Partly because it’s right next to my primary care doctor and pharmacy, but mostly because it has an extensive selection of japanese snacks and homegoods!

Every time it feels like a treasure hunt, as they often carry unique snacks and items I’ve never seen elsewhere, even in larger Asian markets. Most things here are often a dollar cheaper than big Asian markets. They even gave me a gift pack FOR FREE as I spent over $30.

Highlights of my finds:

＊Kewpie 80% calorie cut mayo – I’ve been searching for these for the longest time. It is constantly out of stock at H Mart and Sunrise Mart. So excited to score them here! Only 20 cal per serving and tastes exactly the same as the regular one.

＊Chiikawa blind boxes and keychains – they sell some japan exclusive ones here! I love collecting Chiikawa keychains.

＊Viral fruit shaped ice cream – sell in box/individually.

＊Japanese special Twinings tea bags - strawberry & blueberry, peach & orange, raspberry & lemon.

＊JP and KR beauty – they sell Romand, Dasique, 3CE, Canmake, Kate, and more. I got a romand lip balm for only $9.99.

＊Claw machines, blind boxes and anime figures on the...

I visited this store today (2/22/25) around 1:30pm, and the customer service was disappointing. The cashier barely said a word during the entire transaction—not even a simple “thank you” when I paid. Basic courtesy goes a long way, and it’s frustrating when employees don’t acknowledge customers. In fact, it seemed like she really didn’t want to be there. The management really needs to work on training their staff to be more polite and professional. A little effort in customer service would make a...

If I was the manager, I would lower the prices a bit down instead of making it all pricey with no buys and let it expire. Also can we just talk about how all the items being discounted are about to expire? This is wasteful and disrespectful to...