Online Japanese Supermarket

Some essential Japanese pantry ingredients include:

• Soy sauce: A versatile seasoning used in everything from marinades to soups.
• Miso paste: A fermented soybean paste used in soups, marinades, and sauces.
• Wasabi paste: A spicy condiment commonly paired with sushi and sashimi.
• Rice vinegar: A mild vinegar used in sushi rice, dressings, and sauces.
• Mirin: A sweet rice wine used in cooking to add sweetness and balance to savoury dishes.

Japanese cooking primarily uses the following noodles:

• Ramen: Perfect for traditional Japanese noodle soups.
• Soba (buckwheat noodles): Great for cold dishes or stir-fries.
• Udon: Thick, chewy noodles ideal for soups and stir-fries.
• Somen: Thin, delicate noodles often served cold with dipping sauces.

Japanese cuisine primarily uses short-grain rice, known for its sticky texture, which makes it ideal for sushi and rice bowls. We also offer premium brands of sushi rice and glutinous rice for traditional dishes like onigiri or mochi.

Some popular Japanese drinks include:

• Matcha (green tea): A powdered green tea with a rich, earthy flavour.
• Ramune: A carbonated soft drink known for its unique bottle design.
• Calpico: A sweet, milky soft drink with a tangy flavour.
• Sake: Traditional Japanese rice wine, often enjoyed warm or chilled.
• Barley tea (Mugicha): A refreshing, caffeine-free roasted barley tea.

Some beloved Japanese snacks include:

• Pocky: Chocolate-coated biscuit sticks in various flavours.
• Mochi: Chewy rice cakes with sweet fillings like red bean or matcha.
• Senbei: Crunchy rice crackers available in both savoury and sweet varieties.
• Kit Kat: Unique Japanese flavours like matcha, sake, and red bean.
• Hi-Chew: A chewy fruit-flavoured candy.

Most Japanese pantry ingredients, like soy sauce and rice vinegar, should be stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, items like miso paste and wasabi paste should be refrigerated to maintain freshness.