Est. 1946 · San Jose Japantown

The best poke in the region.

Family-operated market & deli in the heart of Japantown — fresh poke bowls, Hawaiian plate lunches, bachan's homemade tsukemono, and drive-up espresso. Three generations of aloha, one block off Jackson.

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Open Tue–Sat · 9am–3pm

The Santo Market wave mural — Hokusai-style waves and a red sun painted on the market's wall
The wave mural · E. Taylor St.
Santo Market's vintage red corner sign
Our corner since ’46

01 — Our Story

A Japantown original,
family-run since 1946

The vintage Santo Market sign above the corner of Taylor and 6th
Detail of the Santo Market wave mural

We’ve been serving San Jose since 1946 — a full-service grocery store specializing in Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian foods, just one block off Jackson in the heart of Japantown.

Alongside the aisles you’ll find a true neighborhood deli: poke made fresh daily, island-style plate lunches, our own line of homemade Japanese pickles and prepared foods — plus fresh hot coffee and espresso drinks at the drive-up window.

Dine in, take out, or let us cater your next gathering. We’re proud to serve our customers in English, Spanish, and Japanese.

Year founded
1946
Years of service
80
Languages spoken
3EN · ES · 日本語
  • Dine-in
  • Take-out
  • Catering
  • Drive-up espresso
  • Full grocery

03 — The Market

More than a deli —
a full-service market

Stock your pantry while your plate lunch is made. Our aisles carry the staples and snacks that three generations of neighbors grew up on.

Grocery Aisles

Japanese, Chinese & Hawaiian staples — rice, sauces, noodles, frozen goods, and hard-to-find favorites.

Bachan’s Tsukemono

Our own line of homemade Japanese pickles — kyuri, takuan, napa — plus prepared foods made in house.

Drive-up Espresso

Fresh hot coffee and espresso specialty drinks from the drive-up window — no need to leave the car.

Island Favorites

Hawaiian Sun juices, arare & shrimp chips, Kauai Kookies, Pocky, and a wall of nostalgic snacks.

Deli & Catering

Plate lunches, bento, and party trays for the office or family gathering — dine in, take out, or cater.

Talk Story With Us

We’re proud to serve our neighbors in English, Spanish, and Japanese — just like family.

04 — Visit Us

One block off Jackson,
on Taylor at 6th

Address

245 E. Taylor Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Near the heart of San Jose’s Japantown

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Hours

Tue – Sat9:00am – 3:00pm
Sun – MonClosed

Call Us

Market · (408) 295-5406
Deli · (408) 295-7512

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Tue–Sat · 9am–3pm Order Online