Business Details
16 Years
experience
Kawaii Japanese Snacks & Gifts in Portsmouth
Tofu Cute was established in June 2010 by a passionate team based in Hampshire, UK. Our dedication to curating unique kawaii gifts, Japanese snacks, and lifestyle products has allowed us to grow into a global family serving customers worldwide. We source directly from East Asian countries like Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, offering limited-quantity items unavailable elsewhere in Europe. Our commitment to secure payments via PayPal and Worldpay, combined with a personal approach to customer service, ensures a trustworthy shopping experience. We actively engage with customers through social media and events, embodying the kawaii philosophy of positivity and youthful energy in everything we do. 
Services
Japanese Snacks
Kawaii Plushies
Stationery
Pokmon Cards
DIY Candy Kits
Sanrio Products
Anime Merchandise
Vegan Snacks
Pop Culture Gifts
Limited Editions
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer free UK delivery on orders over 25
- We provide secure payment options via PayPal and Worldpay
- We source products directly from East Asian countries like Japan and Korea
- We have a wide selection of kawaii gifts and Japanese snacks
- We offer worldwide delivery
Services
Japanese Snacks
We curate authentic Japanese snacks unavailable elsewhere in Europe, including limited-edition sweets and traditional confections. Our selection features popular brands like Meiji and Calbee, offering both classic and seasonal flavors. Customers worldwide can enjoy these unique taste experiences through our global delivery service.
Kawaii Plushies
Our kawaii plush collection includes Sanrio characters, Pokmon, and exclusive designs like Panda-Chan. These soft toys range from small keychains to large collectible figures, appealing to both children and adult collectors seeking Japanese pop culture memorabilia.
Stationery
We offer whimsical Japanese stationery featuring cute animal motifs and anime characters. Products include notebooks, stickers, and pens designed for both practical use and collectability, catering to students and stationery enthusiasts globally.
Pokmon Cards
Our Pokmon card selection includes both standard packs and limited-edition holographic cards. We source directly from official Japanese distributors, ensuring authenticity for collectors seeking rare additions to their decks.
DIY Candy Kits
We provide complete kits for creating Japanese-style sweets at home, including molds, ingredients, and instructional guides. These interactive sets allow customers to experience traditional Japanese confectionery techniques in a fun, educational format.
People
Laska
Warehouse Manager
Laska leads our warehouse operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment while managing global inventory logistics for our Japanese imports.
Lucy
Social Media Manager
Lucy curates our visual content, showcasing new arrivals through photography and maintaining our kawaii aesthetic across digital platforms.
Zanni
Product Designer
Zanni creates exclusive Tofu Cute merchandise and designs pop-up shop layouts that reflect our brand's playful Japanese-inspired style.
Robb
Customer Service
Robb handles in-store customer interactions and manages physical product displays to create engaging shopping experiences at our Portsmouth location.
Sophie
Convention Coordinator
Sophie organizes our event presence, ensuring our convention booths showcase products attractively while maintaining stock levels for live sales.
Questions
What does 'kawaii' mean?
'Kawaii' is a Japanese term meaning 'cute', representing a cultural appreciation for childlike joy and playful design aesthetics in everyday objects.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we provide worldwide delivery with free shipping on orders over £40 for international customers.
How secure are payments?
We use trusted payment gateways PayPal and Worldpay to ensure all transactions meet high security standards.
Are products authentic?
We source directly from East Asian manufacturers and official distributors to guarantee authentic Japanese merchandise.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards through PayPal and Worldpay, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
How quickly are orders processed?
Orders placed before 2pm Monday-Friday are typically dispatched the same day via tracked delivery services.
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Reviews (7)
Problematic Princess
Dec 24, 2021
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I love tofu cute! It's really hard to find an otaku store in my town so when I found tofu cute I fell in love with it ! It's more of a kawaii store than a traditional otaku shop with figures and other stuff. It's a shame that they don't have figures but it hardly let's them down as a store! It's a great store :) what they do have is lots of yummy snacks, plushies and gotcha stations and some other bits. I can't speak for their other things like stationary and clothes as I have never brought them but what I have got is snacks and plushies and mini figures. I also really like their sister location
Vicky Reid
Nov 28, 2021
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I love this shop and all what, they have to offer, I have tried many different items and I've been pleased with what I have gotten whether it been sent to me it picking it up on my way to my holiday destination, the staff have been awesome andni loved Robb that puts a smile face on my order form it makes my day with each order. You guys are amazing!
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Jodie Moo
Nov 09, 2021
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Such a great range of products and priced reasonably compared to other places in the UK. Customer services are also amazing! quickly amending a mistake in my order. I will continue to buy from abd hopefully one day will see what the physical store is like
Zeronineonetwo
Oct 20, 2021
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My favourite shop in Portsmouth. A true hidden gem. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Puccho and Meiji chocolate is my absolute favourite. They also have enthusiast grade Kit-Kat. While you are at it check out some of their Puccho. My thanks to the Tofu Cute Staff!
Puccho and Meiji chocolate is my absolute favourite. They also have enthusiast grade Kit-Kat. While you are at it check out some of their Puccho. My thanks to the Tofu Cute Staff!
Me Be Despresso
Sep 26, 2021
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The online staff was very helpful, when we encountered some trouble with the ordering, they responded and helped quite a bit. Over all it was a overseas shipping, the package got little bit damaged but that was to be expected. The order was perfect, thank you especially Laska Chan and Robb for setting up my order ( )
Marley L.
Jul 26, 2021
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I have been buying from tofu cute for sometimes and not only are the snacks they have delicious, the delivery and service I get in terms of delivery is always good a joy. I recommend checking out their store in person if you live nearby or like me go online and have a look around! :)
Miyuki Maribel
Jul 11, 2021
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Tofu Cute wonderful online shop I have been ordering from for a few years with a dedication towards Amuse plushies, which it is by far the best stockist in the UK for those. I appreciate the regularly updated authentic Japanese items especially since I can't go there this summer as planned, annoyingly. I visited their Portsmouth shop for the second time today and while unlike last time I couldn't shop inside (temporarily click and collect only), I was nonetheless able to collect some lovely items which made it worth taking buses to in an area I don't know at all (I live in London).
