Pacific Mercantile Company

Everybody was so nice. Found items only sold in specialty Japanese markets. Prices were good as well!

Fresh bok choy (way better than what you can get at King Soopers), enoki mushrooms, King Oyster mushrooms — all at a really decent price.
They have all the basics you’ll need for making asian food, and then some. I got some of their kimchi and it was quite delicious. It’s about a 20 minute walk from the RiNo neighborhood if you don’t have a car… so it isn’t too bad, and you don’t have to cross any highways.
They also have a decent selection of pots, pans, double steamers, and beautiful tea cups if you need to stock up your kitchen supplies. The owners were super nice and helpful.
So happy this exists in Denver, and not too far from me.

Great local family business with everything you might need to cook any type of pacific rim cuisine. Great selection of hawaiian brands as well. Some japanese Chindōgu (art of impractical inventions) items for sale in the back. A treasure in Denver… Udon and ramen selection is amazing…

My girlfriend and I have been searching for little mochi balls for our homemade frozen yogurt and this is the only place that we have found them at.
Location isn’t exactly ideal (for me at least). It’s downtown, so you have to find parking. There is a parking garage, but you have to make a purchase of $ 10 for them to validate it. Otherwise, you’re better off with meter parking.
Inside of the store isn’t anything fancy, but it has mostly everything you will need when it comes to asian/​Japanese items. Veggies, fish, meat, candy, spices, sauces, manga, plates, bowls, and etc. Great place to shop for gifts.
The staff were extremely nice. We asked one lady where the mochi balls were and she pointed them out quickly. Sad part was that they were expired.
What’s cool is that they also have online orders that can be shipped to you. Keep in mind that there is a $ 5 minimum for credit card charges.
Pros: Very nice staff. Neat/​fun place to check out and buy some authentic japanese goods. Online orders.
Cons: Out of the way (for me). Expired mochi balls. Parking.
Overall: It’s definitely a cool place to check out if your around the area. I will definitely go back if I ever need anything from there.

I walked here from the Hyatt Regency-​Convention Center when I found out I was less than a mile away from Sakura Square. The store looks small from the outside but is quite sizeable. It appears to be Japanese owned which is great. There is produce at the entrance, including kaiware sprouts, Japanese eggplant, and other great veggies. Frozen meats sliced for shabu shabu and dumplings were in the first case. A fish counter held ikura by the pound, sashimi tuna, salmon, and octopus, and seaweed salad. Aisles upon aisles of Japanese snacks, sweets, noodles, sauces, rice, seaweed, yuzu juice, and drinks impressed me. In the back, there was a huge section of cookware, dinnerware, donabe, kimonos, and other household items. The only takeaway food were some inari sushi, futomaki, California rolls, and unagi nigiri, none of which looked as good as the sashimi in the case. I was looking for some onigiri to take on the plane but did not see any. Nevertheless, if I lived in Denver I would be shopping here all the time!

Clean friendly Asian market with lots of hawaiian and Japanese groceries as well as merchandise. Loved this place. 200 $$ in 30 min LOL

Working close to Pacific Mercantile has greatly elevated my ability to cook authentic Asian dishes! I own several Japanese cookbooks that contain recipes that I couldn’t make due to lack of ingredients, but no more. Everything in the store is labelled in English (by the distributors, I believe) for those who need to brush up on their hiragana, so come with an open mind and an empty stomach and you’re sure to have a good time. The staff are always friendly to boot!

We live in Florida and have been ordering online from Pacific Mercantile for several years now with absolutely no problems.
Orders are shipped immediately, packed perfectly and arrive via Fed Ex with a reasonable shipping cost.
Jolie always pays close attention to details, finds thgs if they are not on her site, and keeps us informed every step of the way.

Pacific Mercantile Company falsifies the packed date for Sashimi. They apply another label with a later date on top of the original label.
I purchased salmon and tuna Sashimi. When I opened up the plastic wrap on the salmon pack, I noticed the smell. As a Japanese native, I know how old fish smells. It was not the type smell that should come from the Sashimi-​grade fish.
As I looked closer, I found that the label part was unusually thick. It was because two labels were neatly layered on top of each other. I peeled these sticker labels apart. The one on top said it was packed on July 6, and the one on the bottom said on July 5 (Picture attached). The tuna pack had also doubled layered labels. I did not notice the layered labels at the store; the Sashimi packs were in the glass showcase and you need to ask the man behind the counter to pick them up for you.
We all know that Asian supermarkets sometimes carry expired merchandise. I do not want to make a big deal out of it, if the labels show expiration dates, because we can make an informed decision. However, if the information on the food labels is manipulated, then I am very worried about their business attitude. It is food that people eat raw.

Really nice, clean store. Was hunting for items to make spring rolls and found everything I needed, plus little cans of green curry that I was previously buying from amazon, and some other interesting things. I like to take a chance on trying new tastes and this seems to be the perfect place to do that. The down side is that now I have a package of salted radish that I have absolutely no idea what to do with, since it tastes awful on its own. Haha, my fault.
The staff was friendly. When I saw there was no thai basil on the shelves, the cashier asked someone in the back to bring some up for me. Some stores would probably not make the effort.
Prices seem to be in line with other ethnic markets, and obviously much less expensive than Whole Foods or Sprouts for some items. I’m vegan and this is the first time I’d heard of Denver Tofu Co… found extra firm, non-​gmo for cheap. Love supporting local companies and am glad to have the opportunity to do so.
The place seemed organized and well-​marked. So many different kinds of miso paste, woot! The produce section is small but specialized.
Nice store and will definitely return.

This place is always on daily bike route to and from class and I am always tempted to stop by for browsing, buying sushi supplies or buying pre made sushi for a nice snack. they have a full selection of sashimi-​grade fish, sushi making supplies, sauces, nori as well as a large selection of Japanese style plate ware and the like. They never disappoint. Everyone is always nice and there is some sort of funny scene going on that makes you forgot you are in downtown Denver

Woo hoo, the only place outside of HI that I have found Portuguese Sausage. And the cucumber kimchi, YUM! I’m so happy I found this fun store.

Ja Ja Ja Japanese!!! Who doesn’t like this place? It’s a great Japanese specialty market. From the fresh produce that greets you on your way in to the store, to the awesome gift-​ideas in the back of the store. They carry a great variety of teas and Japanese groceries. Rumor from a friend has it, every Tuesday is whe they get their new shipment of fish! This place has great deals on sashimi-​grade fish, don’t forget to grab the chopsticks before leaving with your sushi! Sayonara!!!

The downtown sensation known as Pacific Mercantile Company has become legendary for its many Japanese goods,. If I tell you everything they have, this review will be like «War and Peace», so instead I’m just going to shout out a bunch of my favorites.
Produce out the yinyang, like chrysanthemum leaves (Shungiku), mountain yam (Nagaimo) and burdock root (Gobo)! Yummy pounded-​rice cakes (Daifuku) with fillings such as macadamia, guava and blueberry/​peanut butter! Sodas, iced teas, and other libations galore, with flavors like melon-​cream, peach, and the orange-​grapefruit hybrid called Hassaku! More kinds of Miso (fermented soybean and other pastes) than you can shake an Ohashi (chopstick) at! Pickles, such as tart preserved plums (Umeboshi) and cherry blossoms (Sakura-​zuke)! A whole section devoted to ultra-​fresh, sushi-​grade fish! Books on various traditional Japanese subjects, like Ikebana (flower arranging) and Bushido (the historical code of honor followed by the famed and sometimes feared fighters called Samurai)! Sake sets! Geisha figurines!
Whew! All that running up and down the aisles and emoting has worn me out just a bit, so I’ll take a break while I tell you about some of the other things Pacific Mercantile carries. Did you know that they’ve become famous for their selection of Hawaiian merchandise? It’s the truth, Ruth — whether you need tubs of Kalua (roasted pork), bags of Poi (fermented mashed taro root), cans of Liliko’i (yellow passionfruit) juice, or even nice big bottles of the brown sugar/​soy/​ginger concoction known as Huli-​Huli sauce, you can get them all onsite. But there’s also powdered tea from Malaysia, Kecap Manis (thick soy sauce) from Indonesia, frozen Lumpia (eggrolls) from the local cart called Taste of the Philippines (now, I know, you’ve heard of it!) and so much more. So don’t just take my word for it — check PM out for yourself, won’t you?

Great little Japanese Market in the heart of down town Denver. I’m from Hawaii and this little market offers a great selection of items you usually only find in Hawaii, but crave in the mainland. They sell Li Hing Mui here, thank goodness, because I go through big bags like there’s no tomorrow.

I went to Denver for my husband’s business trip and I found this Asian grocery store.
They provided all kinds of Japanese foods as the owner was Japanese. Also with a number of Asian stuffs.
As an Asian, it’s better than enough. I brought some to home as well.

If a Japanese Asian market is what you are seeking, you are looking in the right place. If you’re from Hawaii and looking for a little comfort from home, you are looking in the right place. If you want decently fresh fish, you are looking in the right place. Without Pacific Mercantile Company, I’d be a miserable Japanese boy from Hawaii living in Denver.
For you «hawaiians», they have a pretty wide selection of things from Hawaii. From frozen kalua pig and laulau to Portuguese sausage, and they even have Hawaii made takuan and taegu, frozen Zippy’s chili, shave ice syrup, and a bunch of other stuff.
For you Japanese, they have a small but nice selection of fresh produce including some more uncommon products for Denver such as kaiware, okinawan sweet potato, shiso leaves, and gobo root. They also have an extensive selection of tsukemono and a lot of other random things that are essential for any Japanese kitchen. Lastly there is a housewares section that sells a lot of Japanese specific things you may or may not be able to find at the other asian markets in Denver.
The drawbacks? It is really expensive. If you’re on a budget, this is probably a once a month type of place (me). I also tried the ahi poke today. I would definitely not recommend it. I’m fairly sure they used tombo… which is technically a type of ahi, but the name is a misnomer because there are certain expectations of what ahi poke is supposed to be. This didn’t live up to those expectations. The fish itself was fairly fresh but was not dressed in any substantial way. It wasn’t shoyu or hawaiian style, it was just green onions, a little sesame oil, and grated ginger (weird, I know). Lastly, this isn’t a one stop and shop type of place. They have some frozen meats and seafood but other than that, the protein selection is very limited.
Overall, I’m a fan.

This is a great market to have nearby! My boyfriend and I cook Asian food 4 – 5 nights a week and they have everything we need, from exotic oils and marinades, to freshly cut salmon sashimi, napa cabbage and a boatload of Hawaiian specialties.
This place is a god send and saves us from always having to drive out to Aurora to H Mart. Plus, they have so many amazing goodies: chocolate, mochi snacks, great sushi bentos, Hawaiian juice cans, you name it.

I absolutely love Japanese Asian markets. They have the one up on all of them in my book as far as aesthetics, cleanliness and quality of products go. Unfortunately, this is not in my home state of California, but I wish it was.
There is a nice selection of typical Asian market goodies here. The produce section isn’t that extensive. The price is right and the freshness is there though. The meat and seafood section isn’t very large either, but it looks well kept behind the glass refrigeration. There is a large variety of seaweed here though. Another cool thing about Pacific is the Japanese gift section in the near back left of the store. Those traditional dolls are beautiful. They’ve also got some interesting books on sushi, ramen and other similar topics. There are also some cute little interesting and creative things to add to your kitchen arsenal for utilitarian or entertaining purposes too.
If only the Pacific Market down the street from me was actually Pacific Mercantile. My friend is lucky to have this place within walking distance from her house!

Pacific Mercantile is such a great place. I remember coming here as a teenager and buying lychee soda and feeling like I could be in a completely different world.
I love their selection — from cheaply priced aloe (think 4 times less expensive than whole foods) to mochi to red bean ice cream to all the cooking ingredients you will need for asian dishes — it’s lovely. They are a small space, so they don’t carry a ton of brands for each type of item, but what they do have, I love.
The people are also VERY nice. Some Asian stores can be intimidating, not this one though.
They’re missing one star because the hours are kinda wonky. I have come several times to find them closed.: /