Katagiri is a gem. It is a Japanese grocery store, carrying just about every Japanese food item you can think of, and many that you've never heard of. Don't be intimdated by the Japanese packaging (most of is imported from Japan)...just about every product has label in English that explains what it is and it's nutritional values. Fish days are Monday and Thursday, so go on those days for the freshest fish. They also sell delicious sushi and snacks if you want to pick up a quick nosh instead of fixing it yourself. The staff is helpful but will also let you walk the aisles for as long as you like. The Q32 bus stops right in front, or it's just a couple blocks up from the Lexington Avenue Subway stop.
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