Front of Tensuke Market under a blue sign reading authentic Japanese grocery, with an open sign and sushi sign in the windows
2026 Finalist

Japanese grocery Northwest Columbus $$

Tensuke Market

Old Henderson Road Japanese marketplace since 1990, with daily bento and sister shops sharing gift cards.

1167 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Mon to Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Why Tensuke Market why was this picked

Tensuke Market on Old Henderson Road has been a Japanese marketplace since 1990 and is part of a family of businesses that includes Akai Hana, Belle's Bread, J-Avenue, Sushi Ten and Tensuke Ramen, all of which accept the same gift cards. Bento varieties change daily and tend to sell out earlier in the day, so the store suggests calling to check, and Akai Hana takes bento preorders at (614) 451-5411. There is no curbside pickup. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

  • Japanese marketplace since 1990
  • Daily changing bento
  • Gift cards shared with Sushi Ten and Belle's Bread

Know before you go

Tensuke Market is a Japanese grocery at 1167 Old Henderson Rd in Northwest Columbus and ranks fifth on our best specialty grocery stores list.

Founder Takashi Takenaka opened the market in 1990, three years after starting Akai Hana restaurant. Departments include fish and seafood, sushi and bento, meat, produce, groceries, beer and liquor, and the store is part of the Japan Marketplace group of shops.

Parking
Free lot shared with neighboring shops on Old Henderson Road.
Reservations
Walk in.
Tip
Go early on weekends for the best choice at the fish counter and the fresh bento.

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