Maruichi Select

I love it here and visit frequently! I'm a big fan of their onigiri selection as well as their other ready-made meals like kaarage chicken or donburi. In the summer, their kakegori is a nice sweet treat too. Their matcha and tea selections are some of the best in the area though I wish their special lattes were a bit better. I find their hojicha latte to be the best. At the counter, the onigiri selection as well as meals are really good and worth the time to sit down and enjoy a meal. I'm a big fan of their curry as well as their hand rolls. Before Maruichi took over the space, Gen So En was one of my favorite study spots because of the seating arrangement and lighting. I'm glad Maruichi took over the space as their selection for food and drinks are really great as well as their speciality snacks. I always feel welcomed by the staff at the counters as well as they try their best to remember your name if you're a frequent visitor. I hope they add more food specials and pop-ups as those are always fun as well!

I love this place more and more with each visit. In the past year or so this cafe/restaurant has expanded its menu and collaborations. In terms of their regular menu, I absolutely love their hand rolls (both the regular and premium versions). Their wasabi is also so fresh that it is both delicious and painful. Additionally, I have also recently tried their chirashi bowls and traditional curry (paired with a potato croquette) - I've greatly enjoyed these dishes as well. For the drink menu - I love their matcha and hojicha lattes. Also in the summer/warmer months they have DELICIOUS shaved ice!!! (Favorite flavor: mango)The only items I find to only be "okay" would be their onigiri. I feel that many of them lack in filling. This week, Maruichi Select had a collaboration with Yamamotoyama (feat Eitaro and Ninben) that was absolutely wonderful !!!!!!!The pop event featured new matcha flavors, freshly prepared samples of red bean dorayaki, and Ninben Dashi Ochazuke. I ordered the guava matcha soda which was very yummy and refreshing. It paired well with the ochazuke. The tea-infused savory dish was well balanced with salmon, ikura, and roasted seaweed. A perfect meal for a chilly fall day!I also sampled the featured matcha lattes which were creamy and nutty and delicious!!!!The space features various seating options and plenty of items made in-house or from various bakeries. Additionally, they sell a variety of teas, ceramics, snacks, and frozen/refrigerated items. I love to look around as I'm waiting for my food. The staff is very friendly and efficient :)

looveeee this spot! It's like a food court/store/tea room had a baby babyI got the black curry Katsu and a Matcha latte

Best Japanese food delivery in Boston I've ever had!!- speed: pretty slow. When the food arrived, the fried chicken was already not crispy but you could still tell the flavor is very nice- beef don: amazing! Nothing to complain. Well balanced flavor and good portion for the price- pickles: must order! Authentic Japanese pickle assortment- kids' curry: ordered purely as a side to taste it - very sophisticated curry flavor I'm very impressed by this delivery food for flavor and portion/value for price!

I LOVE Maruichi! I kind of slept on this place since I've only came during the night and the premade food they would usually have is sold out. When I went in the morning, it was just a different vibe and I loved it so much! When I heard of the summer seasonal matcha, I had to come and try it! I went 3 times in a week just for this mango matcha latte.. ITS THAT GOOD! The matcha quality is legit and it makes me excited for what seasonal matcha they'll have in the future! Service is fast and the staff is kind. I can sit here for hours reading my book and enjoy the calm atmosphere of this place. They have so many things such as made-to-order foods, pre-made foods, Japanese snacks, tea, and of course seating. Highly recommend this place to hangout or even going solo!

First time being here, never really stopped by but this is a nice Japanese cafe / store. they have a section for Japanese teas, common household cooking items, select food items and plenty of seating to eat hot food made to order. Including onigiri, donuts, curry katsu's, don buris and chirashi bowls. I enjoyed our little snack and lattes and the area was super cute inside. Will come back when in the area, the workers were pleasant and nice when taking our order and it seemed pretty busy with folks in and out.Did order a mango matcha latte but they made the wrong one. Was charged for a large but that particular drink only comes in a small. Not big difference like 50cents but oh well. Somewhat promptly remade my drink. I did tip $5 but probably would have done $2 when one of staff was trying tell me to go get my shaved ice while i was trying to rectify my incorrect drink.

Maruichi Select... Why haven't I been here sooner?! This place is phenomenal from the food to the vibes and the market! Service is organized and convenient. Can order your food at the counter, secure seating/a table because a place can get crowded and busy!, roam the market to see what goodies they have, then grab and enjoy your yummy food once ready. Doesn't feel like I'm ever wasting time when I'm here because I can occupy myself with other things while waiting. It's such a chill place to also study while enjoying a snack! It's a very cute cafe with comfy seating and warm lighting. Super aesthetically pleasing little market/cafe that I recommend to anybody in Boston who is looking for some of the best matcha lattes or really good curry! I can't wait to go back!

I will never get tired of coming to Maruichi's! It is located across the street from their market, in Brookline. **Maruichi Select is their cafe + food & Maruichi Food&Deli is their grocery store market**Their matcha is incredible and superior to most places in the Boston area. I used to frequent here at least once a week to get their matcha. Today, I decided to try their seasonal mango matcha iced latte and it did not disappoint at all! It was super refreshing and is the perfect drink to sip on, on a nice summer hot day. The mango purée paired well with the matcha and I would most definitely get this again! I actually went in here twice today haha because I peeped that they had matcha milk jam in stock, which I have been searching for a store that had it in the area but was unsuccessful for over a year. So I was a happy camper today when I was able to locate it in store! I can't wait to try it with strawberries and on toast. Their onigiris are tasty & HUGE; if you need spicy mayo, they have plenty of condiments available with plastic sauce cups.I have tried their chirashis bowls before in the past and highly recommend. Fish is high quality. Great cafe place to visit to grab a coffee or matcha and a snack (maybe even lunch because everything here is super yum!). They've got plenty of seating here and are open till 9pm usually. Parking: Lots of parking available, mostly meters. Parking spots available on the street or can park in the parking lot by the back entrance of the maruichi food & deli market, across the street.

4.5! Such a cute place across from the Maruichi grocery store. It's usually packed on weekends so may need to wait around and jump on any available seat. Maruichi offers packed food, fresh food, and a cafe! Their nigiri set in the refrigerated section is affordable and good quality for the price! The ramen was mediocre while tonkatsu was good! Prices are reasonable too. Would definitely come back.

Cute little store with lots of food/tea/tea-ware. Came in on a super busy day so couldn't sit down, but would love to study here. Everything is very fairly priced, with some sweets less than $5, onigiri around $4, and bigger bowls around $12-18. Onigiri are big and fillings are generous. All around tasty, cheap, cozy place :)