Stock Up on Shinjuku Deli’s Asian Snacks, Bento Boxes, Flavored Kit Kats

A huge selection of ramen, mochi, flavored Kit Kats, bento boxes and tons of snacks imported from Asia can now be found in Lower Manhattan, thanks to a new Japanese deli. 

Shinjuku Japanese Deli (127 John Street) opened in the spring and has already earned lots of fans with its grab-and-go lunches, huge selection and rare offerings. The store is compact but tightly packed with all sorts of hard-to-find Japanese chips, desserts, drinks, Pocky and other snacks, and the in-house kitchen makes it a great option for a quick lunch spot. 

Online reviewers say the friendly staff will help you navigate the deli’s aisles if you’re looking to try something new but are unsure where to start. Other reviewers praise the store as a “cute” establishment with “refreshing” and delicious hot foods. 

And if you’re stopping there and need a drink, they’ve got sake too.