If you hear a chorus of "nyan nyan nyan" echoing inside our store this February, it’s just Neko no Hi/Japanese Cat Day (Don't worry, we won't have any actual cats inside the store)! In Japan, the date 2/22 is a clever play on words. While the number two is officially ni, it is often playfully pronounced as "nyan" - the Japanese word for "meow." This makes 2/22 the ultimate day for nyan-nyan-nyan celebrations! To honor this tradition, we are bringing the feline festivities to

Due to the snow forecast this weekend, we’re adjusting our hours to keep everyone safe: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 6 p.m.) Sunday: CLOSED Bundle up, stay safe, keep warm, and have a wonderful weekend!

Due to the expected snowstorm, Maido will open at 12 pm on Sunday, 1/18. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

Hello everyone. It's January, and the chill in the air is undeniable. When the temperature drops, nothing warms the soul quite like a simmering pot of hot pot shared with family and friends. The steam, the aroma, and the shared experience create a perfect escape from the cold weather. We are thrilled to announce that we have significantly expanded our selection of hot pot soup bases. Whether you're a fan of classic spices, rich broths, or unique regional flavors, we have some

Happy New Year from Maido. We’re excited to welcome you back starting today, 1/2. Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to serve you in 2026. To kick off the New Year, we have a special treat for you! Our New Year Sale features 2 types of lucky bags filled with delicious snacks/adorable kawaii items. Hurry, quantities are limited. Be sure to come soon to grab your lucky bag and start the year with some delightful surprises!

Holiday Sale Alert! As we wrap up the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being a part of the Maido family. Your support means the world to us. Many of your favorite items are on sale at our grocery store until 12/31! From authentic Japanese snacks to essential cooking ingredients, now is the perfect time to stock up and save. The images show a selection of sale items. Even more items are on sale in-store!

Due to snowstorm, Maido will be closed today, Sunday December 14th. Stay safe, everyone!

Great news! From December 26th to December 31st, we'll be selling homemade fresh mochi as our year-end special item. Don't miss out! (This image is from the previous year.)

Happy Holidays, everyone 🌟

For many people in the U.S., mochi is often thought of as a rice cake dessert with sweet red bean paste inside. It has been popular at Maido, and it is an authentic dessert in Japan as well. However, for Japanese people, the word mochi generally refers to rice cakes made from unsweetened glutinous rice made by pounding rice into rice cakes. In Japan, there is a culture of eating mochi during the New Year's holiday, so Maido currently has many packages of mochi in stock for th

Hello everyone. December is here, and before we know it, the year 2025 will be coming to an end. What kind of year has it been for you? When you look back on this past year, can you picture the faces of those for whom you are thankful? In Japan, there is a gift-giving culture called oseibo. It is a way of saying thank you very much for all your help and kindness this year, and I look forward to seeing you again next year. It is a gift given to those who have taken care of yo

Cyber Monday Alert🎉 Enjoy 10% OFF your favorite Japanese goodies at our online gift shop, Maido Kairashi Shop🛍️✨ 🗓️ Sale runs from 12/1 at 12:00 AM EST to 12/2 at 3:00 AM EST. 🛒 Use code: CM25 at checkout (min. spend of $30). Link: maidoonline.com/discount/CM25 Don’t miss out on the perfect gifts for the holidays🎁❤️

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27th). We will resume regular hours on the following day (Friday, November 28th). Happy Thanksgiving, everyone 🍂🍁

12/28/25 Update: Osechi orders are closed for this year. Thank you everyone! Note: The image is from last year. Some of the items shown may be changed this year. Order Your Osechi Now!! As the New Year approaches, so does the return of Maido’s osechi ryori! Oeschi ryori, or osechi for short, consists of a special box (called jubako) filled with ceremonial auspicious foods whose consumption is thought to usher in good fortune for the new year. Osechi have a long history in J

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES – STATION AVENUE & ANDERSON AVENUE This notice is to inform all Township residents and travelers that, as part of the completion of the SEPTA Train Station Improvement Project, both Station Avenue and the portion of Anderson Avenue between Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) and Coulter Avenue will be closed to all traffic. Please note that Anderson Avenue will remain open between Coulter Avenue and Montgomery Avenue. STATION AVENUE FROM: Lancaster Avenue (U.S.

Sweet potatoes are a classic autumn flavor in Japan. This recipe combines white rice with haiga rice for a nutrient-packed dish. All ingredients but sweet potatoes are available at Maido! Ingredients (2-3 servings): 1 cup of white rice 1 cup of haiga rice 150 g of sweet potato 1½ tbs of cooking sake 1 tsp of salt Black sesame seeds as garnish Nishiki White Rice (left) Nishiki Haiga Rice (right) Morita Organic Cooking Sake (left) Morita Cooking Sake (center) Kikkoman Cooking S

In our previous blog post, we introduced a brown rice salad. Today, we'll share the recipe. The rice salad highlights the chewy texture and nutty aroma of brown rice. This salad can be enjoyed as a side dish alongside white rice, or even as a main dish. When served as a main dish, it's especially recommended for breakfast. You can get all the ingredients used in this recipe at Maido except lemon and vegetables excluding cucumber. Ingredients (1 serving as a main dish): 1 bowl

In this health-conscious era, interest in brown rice and haiga rice is growing. How do they differ from regular white rice in terms of taste and nutritional value? While brown rice and haiga rice are richer in nutrients like minerals and vitamins than white rice, it's also said that care is needed in how they are incorporated into your diet. Today, we'll explain in detail. Nishiki, Quick Cooking Brown Rice (left) Nishiki, Haiga Rice (right) What exactly are brown rice and hai

Maido is closing 1 hour earlier (kitchen at 5, store at 6) on Sunday, 10/26, because of our Halloween party. Happy Halloween, everyone!