Where To Buy Japanese Ingredients

Here are some information to help you navigate Japanese ingredient shopping:

  • Explore Asian grocery stores in your area. They often stock a variety of Japanese ingredients, including sauces, noodles, spices, and fresh produce.
  • If you live near Japanese markets like Mitsuwa Marketplace or Marukai, you can easily find all the Japanese ingredients you need.
  • Sections within larger supermarkets, like Whole Foods Market, may offer an extensive selection of authentic Japanese ingredients.
  • Don’t forget to check out local farmers’ markets for fresh vegetables commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
  • Many online retailers specialize in Japanese ingredients and offer a wide range of products that may not be available in local stores. Websites like Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, Japan Centre, and Asian grocery stores’ online platforms are excellent places to start.

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Commonly Used Japanese Ingredients

Here, you can find some of the commonly used ingredients at Chef JA Cooks.

Condiments

IngredientStoreRecipes
Soy SauceAmazonCold Ramen Salad, Chahan, and more
MirinAmazonTofu Katsu Don, Kinpira Gobo, and more
SakeJapancentreDaikon Takikomi Gohan, Chirashi Sushi, and more
Miso PasteAmazonMiso Soup Recipe, Miso Glazed Eggplant, and more
Rice VinegarAmazonSoba Noodle Salad, Avocado Sushi Roll, and more
MayonnaiseAmazonTuna Mayo Onigiri, Avocado Sushi Roll, and more
MentsuyuAmazonSoba Noodle Soup, Vegetable Tempura, and more
Chuno SauceAmazonTofu Katsu, Vegetable Yakisoba, and more
Shio KojiAmazonPickled Daikon, Nimono Recipe, and more
PonzuAmazonSauteed Eggplant With Ponzu Sauce

Dashi

IngredientsLink
Dashi PackKayanoya
Dashi Powder (Bonito)Walmart
Dashi Powder (Kombu)Walmart
KatsuobushiAmazon
KombuAmazon
NiboshiAmazon
Dried Shiitake MushroomsWalmart

Tofu

IngredientsLink
TofuAmazon
AburaageJapancentre
AtsuageJapancentre
Koya TofuAmazon

Rice and Noodles

IngredientsLink
Japanese Short-grain RiceAmazon
Brown RiceAmazon
Udon NoodlesAmazon
Soba NoodlesAmazon
Kiri MochiAmazon
Rice KojiAmazon

Seaweed

IngredientsLink
Nori SheetAmazon
Shredded NoriAmazon
Wakame SeaweedAmazon
Shio KombuAmazon
Hijiki SeaweedAmazon
AonoriAmazon

Fish

IngredientsLink
Sake flakesAmazon
KamabokoJapan Centre
ChikuwaJapan Centre
Canned MackerelAmazon

Sweet

IngredientsLink
Anko (Red bean paste)Amazon
Soy MilkAmazon
Matcha PowderAmazon
Agar-agar PowderAmazon

Other

IngredientsLink
NattoAmazon
FurikakeAmazon
AgedamaAmazon
KimchiAmazon
PankoAmazon
UmeboshiAmazon
Curry RouxAmazon
Ochazuke MixAmazon
Commonly used Japanese ingredients.

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