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CuisineJapanese
Price$$
Neighborhoodupper-arlington
HoursMon-Sat 10:00-19:00; closed Sun
Phone+1 614 451 7110
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Why locals love it: Inside Kenny Centre's Japan Marketplace, the Japanese-French bakery counter pulls milk bread and strawberry cake.
Tip: Closed Sunday; morning pickups are the freshest.
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Why locals love it: Inside Kenny Centre's Japan Marketplace in Upper Arlington, the bento and ramen counter sits behind the Japanese grocer.
Tip: Bento and onigiri are made fresh through the afternoon; arrive midday for the broadest selection.