Even though I saw
this coming, the melancholic truth sends a pain towards my mere heart. What's next? Yokohama Kaigenro? Hanaichimonme? Honda Ya? Go 55? Beard Papa? I'll be the first to welcome the new Super H Mart (supposedly) taking its place, but 1/25 will still be a sad day. And although I won't really miss
Sakura's ramen, I'll miss some of the other stuff they had.
No!...Thank you!!
I heard that they were having a clearance sale, but I guess the nama ramen wasn't included. Oh well, they didn't have my favorite anyway.
But I didn't leave empty handed. 20% off of Koshihikari Echigo beer and Iichiko Frasco was too good to pass up.
Sayonara Mitsuwa! Sayonara Sakura!
Holy crap, I can't believe it....I nearly lived in Little Tokyo for about 3 years before I moved away from Los Angeles about a year ago...Actually, I wish I had known about your blog back then, since I was addicted to Hanaichimonme there for awhile. ;) ...I have a lot of great memories about times shopping at the Mitsuwa, and in around that mall...How sad that it's being transformed, I really think it's a shame.
ReplyDeleteHi Dateline! I have a lot of great memories too and share your sadness. I just hope the entire mall doesn't get transformed, if you know what I mean. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteA sad day indeed. Mitsuwa was the last large stronghold in the Little Tokyo Mall and I won't be surprised to see the rest follow suit. I just hope if they do leave the mall, they simply move, not disappear.
ReplyDeleteHey bitesandbolts. I agree. If the rest do get evicted hopefully they won't be gone forever.
ReplyDeletethey are probably planning on making tearing down that building and making luxury condos.
ReplyDeleteI used to love this market when it was called Yohan. Bye Bye to most of those restaurants once their lease is up.
ReplyDeleteSad day indeed!
Hi Keizo,
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a sad day for Mitsuwa / Yaohan Plaza. At least you got some excellent Koshihikari Echigo as you said! :) Hope all is well.
Daaaaaam! Did anyone see the line at Mitsuwa yesterday?? It was crazy long!! I guess everyone was trying to take advantage of 50% off. Anyway, I wasn't one of them since I only stand in line if a good bowl of ramen is at the other end.
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