Nelson | Seattle Foodie

@uwahimaya is celebrating 98 years. From their first store in Tacoma in 1928 to now stores in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton, Uwajimaya has been part of the Pacific Northwest community since 1928. Growing up in Seattle all my life, I have vivid memories of my family and I going every weekend to the first CID Uwajimaya location in the 80’s. This was one of my grandma’s favorite places and she always looked forward to going to Uwajimaya. It was one of the few places where she could get high quality Asian products. Several of the staff members would always come to say hi and I just remember her perusing through all the Asian vegetables and fish and meat departments picking out everything she wanted to cook for the week. It was just something I always remembered as a kid. Of course, I always loved the different candies and sweets Uwajimaya had and I still look through the snacks and candy aisle looking for new things to try today. When I walk into Uwajimaya, it’s the memories that hit me every time with my grandma and how special this place was to her and our family.

Come shop at Uwajimaya and celebrate 98 years with them. There will be events through November 3rd and enter their giveaway to win a $500 gift card to Uwajimaya.

Uwajimaya has been a staple in this community and I’m so excited for their future as new stores in Tacoma and my hometown, Issaquah, will be open in the future. In the meantime, stop in to their other locations and help them celebrate 98 years!

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