Nijiya Market

Great medium size, clean Japanese grocery near The highway in San Mateo. Must try if you are in the peninsula. During the pandemic, when sushi was inconsistent at many of our usual restaurants, we started going to Nijiya.

The sashimi (look for packed that day) is very fresh and tasty. I do not get pre-made nigiri because of the wasabi (often has corn starch that is not labeled gf). We buy seaweed, microwave brown rice (if in a pinch) and make our own bowls at home.

The sliced, plain meats like beef and pork are great. The veggie selection is fresh and what you'd expect. The fresh local tofu paired with mizuna, sesame oil and mirin makes a wonderful salad.

TIP: Go in morning or by lunchtime for best selection. By 5pm, sushi selection thins out. I have never gotten sick here (very sensitive) and would recc but I stick to plain meats, sashimi and veggies.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

This market has been always on our side. They have gluten free soy sauce (several kinds), gluten free hoisin sauce, rice flour, mochiko flour, gluten free bread crumbs, gluten free curry powder and gluten free spring roll skin. I recently found gluten free dumpling skin! Thank you so much for making our lives easier. Can’t live without this market. Has never been sick with their fish and beef produce. Have been sick once when my kids ate their california rolls (supposedly no wheat), so I stay away from the bento area.