Does anyone know where I can find lentils and things like black beans in Kanagawa or Tokyo? I live near Machida 町田駅 for reference, but am willing to travel. preferably dried and cheap if that’s possible..
Look around for halal shops/supermarkets. Lots everywhere these days, and they often have a large selection of dried beans and other spices. I did a quick look and there are a number of shops around Odakyu Sagamihara.
If there’s any Indian supermarkets, you can find them cheap there. Googling 神奈川 インド系スーパーマーケットseems to come up with some relevant hits.
Or just Google レンズ豆 if you would prefer not to use Amazon.
Try the halal markets in shin okubo
If you’re planning to use them a lot, it’s cheaper to order online from Indian shop and buy in bulk. There are plenty of shops in Tokyo area especially. Try to google Online Indian Shop, so you can compare prices.
I usually buy Indian tea leaves online from Kobe Spice. They also list lentils and other Indian condiments on the site. Even though, they are in Kobe they ship nationwide, shipping is free over certain amount, I think ¥5,000.
Also, quite a bit closer to Machida there’s this international store in Shin Yurigaoka that might have some. Harajuku Imported Foods – ShinYurigaoka 044-952-3846 https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KsK9eJySfu3eR3w7
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Look around for halal shops/supermarkets. Lots everywhere these days, and they often have a large selection of dried beans and other spices. I did a quick look and there are a number of shops around Odakyu Sagamihara.
If there’s any Indian supermarkets, you can find them cheap there. Googling 神奈川 インド系スーパーマーケットseems to come up with some relevant hits.
I usually buy them from Kyodai Market [here](https://kyodaimarket.com/?pid=86806438)
Gyomu and Kaldi sometimes have them.
You have the entire internet at your beck and call.
Lentils are called renzu mame (レンズ豆).
[Plenty of options on Amazon for example](https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA%E8%B1%86/s?k=%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA%E8%B1%86).
Or just Google レンズ豆 if you would prefer not to use Amazon.
Try the halal markets in shin okubo
If you’re planning to use them a lot, it’s cheaper to order online from Indian shop and buy in bulk. There are plenty of shops in Tokyo area especially. Try to google Online Indian Shop, so you can compare prices.
I usually buy Indian tea leaves online from Kobe Spice. They also list lentils and other Indian condiments on the site. Even though, they are in Kobe they ship nationwide, shipping is free over certain amount, I think ¥5,000.
Teleamigos delivers [https://www.tele-amigos.com/category/index/cat/1001](https://www.tele-amigos.com/category/index/cat/1001)
i buy lentils etc here
https://store.alishan.jp/ja
Kyodo supermarket in gotanda. Thank me later.
Check out indobazaar! Its what I use to buy lentils and beans – [https://indobazaar.com/](https://indobazaar.com/)
I like this Pakistani market in Ikebukuro for beans AL-FLAH SUPER MARKET
03-3985-9784
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nAUKE7Hc5EZVGVGV8
Also, quite a bit closer to Machida there’s this international store in Shin Yurigaoka that might have some.
Harajuku Imported Foods – ShinYurigaoka
044-952-3846
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KsK9eJySfu3eR3w7
Do you have an Indian spice store nearby?
I buy mine at Kobe Spice. Here’s their selection for beans [https://kobe-spice.jp/shopbrand/0000000233](https://kobe-spice.jp/shopbrand/0000000233)
This store, [Kawahara](https://kawaharahonten.com/shouhin.html#mame), near Machida station, has a bunch of dried beans. Here it is on the [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/oo4VukLgQKvPAXXc9). Some other folks mentioned Gyomu Super, which also has Machida locations, and is great for canned lentils and some other beans.
There’s a Halal shop on the road between Machida and Zama. Near Odakyu Sagamihara I think. They likely have a bunch of stuff.
The Seijo Ishii in the Odakyu at Machida station has black bean cans! I think I’ve seen lentils there too. Not sure about dried though.
Green Nasco in Shinokubo!