Japanese Range
A broad selection of familiar Japanese snacks, chips, chocolates, ice cream and pantry staples such as ochazuke and furikake.
QKO Asian Market, Dubai
Al Wasl
QKO Asian Market is a small Asian grocery shop in Al Wasl, with a strong focus on Japanese and Korean snacks, sweets and drinks. It’s a handy browse for matcha green tea powder, Japanese cheese cake or an ice-cream treat, with stationery and Korean-themed items adding to the detour.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
512 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Korean Finds
There are plenty of Korean snacks and instant foods, including buldak noodles and Korean ice creams.
Matcha Powder
The store carries pure Japanese matcha green tea powder, not just ordinary green tea.
Free Parking
Free parking at the back makes a quick stop more convenient.
Cute Extras
Alongside food, shoppers have found stationery, kitchen items, accessories and small Korean novelties.
Changing Stock
One reviewer liked that different items appear from time to time, giving repeat visits some variety.
Tips for a Better Visit
Snack Stop. Treat it as a snack shop rather than a full grocery run; one review specifically warns against coming for actual grocery shopping.
Check Stock. Check availability before travelling for K-pop merchandise or a particular imported item, as one visit found the shelves sold out.
Use Parking. If you are driving, check the free parking at the back rather than assuming street parking is your only option.
Verify Prices. If you find a product online first, confirm the in-store price before buying; one customer reported a major website-versus-store mismatch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Boxpark by Meraas
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Japanese cheese cake
Japanese cheese cake is mentioned more than once, including one reviewer’s 9/10 assessment.
Aloe Vera Drink
The Aloe Vera Drink is a recurring favourite, with one customer calling it an absolute must buy.
mochi
Mochi and Japanese sweets are part of the shop’s treat selection.
Common Concerns
Snack Heavy
The shop is smaller than a full grocery and is mainly stocked with snacks, drinks, sweets and ice cream.
Limited Pantry
Reviews report gaps in cooking essentials, including no mirin or rice wine vinegar on one visit.
No Fresh Produce
It is not suited to a full grocery shop: one review found no fresh vegetables, frozen meat or seafood.
Stock Gaps
K-pop merchandise and some popular snacks can be limited or sold out, so selection is not always predictable.
Uneven Service
Several reviews describe staff as uninterested or rude, although others report friendly and attentive service.
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The Bottom Line
QKO Asian Market is a compact stop in Al Wasl for imported Japanese and Korean snacks rather than a conventional weekly supermarket. You can browse Japanese chips, chocolates, ice cream and pantry items such as ochazuke and furikake, alongside Korean snacks and instant foods. Matcha green tea powder, Japanese cheese cake and mochi are among the more distinctive treats mentioned by customers.
The shop is visually appealing and has a cute, browse-friendly feel, with stationery, small kitchen items, accessories and some Korean or K-pop merchandise beyond the food shelves. Free parking at the back is a useful detail for a quick visit. One reviewer also found Korean seaweed snacks especially affordable, although other customers describe imported prices as above average or occasionally overpriced.
Set expectations before you go. Reviews consistently describe a small, snack-heavy store with limited fresh produce, frozen meat, seafood and cooking essentials; one visit found neither mirin nor rice wine vinegar. Stock can also be patchy for K-pop items and particular popular snacks.
Service feedback is mixed, ranging from friendly and accommodating to rude or uninterested, so this is easier to recommend for browsing and treats than for a carefully planned grocery shop.