About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At nightfall, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Kim would push his shopping cart down the aisles of Sashimiya, humming softly to himself. One evening, as he approached the frozen section, the store’s PA crackled to life with an unexpected announcement: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, our supply of kimchi has reached critical levels.’ Mr. Kim froze for a moment, then turned around and said into the microphone, ‘I’ll take it all!’ The store manager, a gruff but friendly man, appeared on the screen and replied, ‘Sir, you can’t buy out our entire stock in one go.’ With a twinkle in his eye, Mr. Kim replied, ‘Then I guess I’ll just have to come back every day until it’s gone.’ Everyone laughed, including the delivery drivers outside who overheard the exchange.
2. In the early hours of morning, a delivery driver grumbled under his breath as he unloaded boxes from the truck. ‘Why does everyone need sushi so late?’ Suddenly, one box seemed heavier than usual. He carefully opened it and peered inside—only to discover a small package wrapped in colorful paper. Curious, he unwrapped it to find… a note that read: 'For your troubles, enjoy!' Alongside was a single piece of katsuobushi. Laughing, he shook his head and muttered, 'Next time I'll believe my neighbors.'
3. At dawn, a neighborhood cat would leap onto the counter of Sashimiya, sending boxes of sushi flying into the air. One morning, a delivery driver arrived to find the entire stock of eel rolls neatly arranged on the shelves—by a very proud neighbor who insisted it was for an ‘art project.’
4. At sunrise, a young man rushed into Sashimiya, frantically searching for something in his bag. Suddenly, he tripped over a loose piece of flooring and started tumbling towards the fresh produce section. Just as he was about to crash into a display of delicate strawberries, an elderly lady gently guided him aside with a smile. ‘Morning rush, I see,’ she said softly, picking up the fallen item from his bag. The young man sheepishly thanked her, realizing he’d been hunting for his wallet all along. From then on, everyone called it ‘the strawberry incident.’