Prices for South Asian grocery staples — atta, basmati rice, dal, spices — vary a lot between online stores in Japan. To find out how much, we checked real listed prices for 11 common products across 10 different websites, including Friday Supermarket (fridaysupermarket.com).
Friday Supermarket had the lowest price on 10 of the 11 products we checked, with savings ranging from about 3% to 33% versus the next-cheapest competitor. All Friday Supermarket prices below are **tax-included**, so the real-world total is often cheaper than it looks compared to sites that list tax separately.
Here's the full breakdown, product by product.
Price Comparison Table
| Product | Cheapest Competitor Price | Friday Supermarket Price (tax incl.) | Savings |
| Hajji Baba Chakki Fresh Atta 10kg | ¥2,440 (Shinjuku Halal Food) | 2,160 | 11.5% lower |
| Morita Atta (Whole Wheat Flour) 10kg | ¥2,150 (Mybimi) | 2,052 | 4.6% cheaper |
| Ambika Kala Chana 1kg | ¥332 (Ambika Japan) | 387 | 16.6% higher |
| Lal Qilla Majestic Basmati Rice | 4,698 (Star Bazaar Japan) | 4,536 | 3.4% lower |
| Zeeba Classic Basmati Rice 5kg | ¥3,950 (Rara Market) | 3,780 | 4.3% lower |
| Long Grain Rice Elina 5kg | 3,500 (Indo Bazaar) | 3,240 | 7.4% lower |
| Kurum Kurum Chiura 1kg | 790 (MB Super Shop) | 675 | 14.6% lower |
| Patanjali Chakki Whole Wheat | 2,268 (Bharat Bazaar) | 1,944 | 14.3% lower |
| Fenugreek Whole (Methi) 500g | 480 (Shinjuku Halal Food) | 324 | 32.5% lower |
| Chana Dal 1kg | 350 (Shinjuku Halal Food) | 324 | 7.4% lower |
Shinjuku Halal Food listed Lal Qilla Basmati Rice at ¥3,350, but it was out of stock at the time of research, so the next available price is used for a fair comparison.
Honest note: Friday Supermarket wasn't the cheapest on every single item — Ambika Japan's own-brand Kala Chana beat it by about ¥55. We're including it because a comparison that only shows wins isn't a trustworthy one.
Why Friday Supermarket Comes Out Ahead
- Prices shown are tax-included. Several competitor sites list prices before tax (for example, one competitor's Patanjali Chakki Whole Wheat is listed at ¥2,150 + ¥172 tax = ¥2,322 total), which can make raw listed prices misleading until you check out.
- Own-brand products.Items like Friday Super Basmati Rice 5kg aren't available anywhere else and carry a 4.5/5 customer rating.
- Delivery within 2 business days in most cases.
- Cash on Delivery (COD) is available — pay when your order arrives.
- Easy returns on unopened, undamaged products.
Friday Supermarket itself is relatively new — both online and physical stores launched in February 2026 — but the price data above shows it already undercuts many longer-established competitors on most everyday staples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which website has the cheapest atta (wheat flour) in Japan?
Based on this comparison, Friday Supermarket had the lowest prices on both Hajji Baba Chakki Fresh Atta 10kg (¥2,160) and Morita Atta 10kg (¥2,052).
Is Friday Supermarket cheaper than Star Bazaar Japan or Shinjuku Halal Food?
On most products compared — atta, basmati rice, dal, and fenugreek — yes. Friday Supermarket was cheaper on 10 of the 11 products checked against these and other competitors.
Does Friday Supermarket offer free delivery?
Yes, on orders over ¥15,000. Orders below that threshold have a delivery charge based on location.
Can I pay cash on delivery?
Yes, Friday Supermarket offers Cash on Delivery (COD).
Are Friday Supermarket's prices tax-included?
Yes, all prices listed are tax-included, unlike some competitor sites that list tax separately at checkout.
Final Thoughts
If you're comparing where to buy South Asian groceries online in Japan, price alone shouldn't be the only factor — but based on real listed prices across 11 common products, Friday Supermarket came out cheaper on the large majority of items, with tax already included in the price you see. Just keep the ¥15,000 free-delivery threshold in mind when planning your order size.
Prices checked: August 11, 2026
Price comparison is based on the research data collected for this article. Prices may change after publication. Delivery fees, promotions, membership discounts, and other charges may not be included unless specifically stated.
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