Chef's Picks 🍱 Japanese Pantry & Kitchen

A Japanese chef with 20 years of experience hand-picks the ingredients and tools I actually use — so you can cook authentic Japanese food at home.

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🥢 Pantry & Seasonings 30

365 Organic Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce

365 Organic Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce

Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce

Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce

Hellmann's Japanese-Inspired Mayonnaise

Hellmann's Japanese-Inspired Mayonnaise

Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise (Squeeze)

Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise (Squeeze)

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Yamaroku 4-Year Barrel-Aged Soy Sauce (Tsuru Bishio 5oz)

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Yamaroku Tsuru Bishio 4-Year Aged (18oz)

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Yamasa Artisanal Soy Sauce (Non-GMO)

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Eden Foods Organic Mirin (Real Hon-Mirin)

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Yuzu Shichimi Togarashi (Made in Japan 15g)

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Kewpie Mayonnaise (Original Japanese)

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S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix (Medium Hot)

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House Vermont Curry (Mild)

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Kikkoman Ponzu Citrus Sauce

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Mizkan Rice Vinegar

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Hikari Organic Miso Paste

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Kadoya Pure Sesame Oil

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Nori Komi Furikake Rice Seasoning

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Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce

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Otafuku Okonomiyaki Sauce

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S&B Prepared Wasabi Paste

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Kewpie Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing

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Liquid Shio Koji

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Organic Tamari (Gluten-Free Soy Sauce)

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Mizkan Seasoned Sushi Vinegar

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Kikkoman Hon Tsuyu Noodle Soup Base

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Bull-Dog Tonkatsu Sauce

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Yuzu Kosho (Citrus Chili Paste)

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Roasted Sesame Seeds (White & Black)

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Takara Cooking Sake (Ryorishu)

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🔪 Knives 15

Kai Magoroku Damascus Petty Knife

Kai Magoroku Damascus Petty Knife

Kai Sekimagoroku Takumi Nakiri

Kai Sekimagoroku Takumi Nakiri

Kai Magoroku Kinju Knife

Kai Magoroku Kinju Knife

Kai Sekimagoroku Santoku Knife

Kai Sekimagoroku Santoku Knife

Kai Sekimagoroku Kitchen Knife

Kai Sekimagoroku Kitchen Knife

Kai Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke Knife

Kai Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke Knife

Stainless Japanese Kitchen Knife

Stainless Japanese Kitchen Knife

Dalstrong Premium Whetstone Kit

Dalstrong Premium Whetstone Kit

Sharp Pebble Whetstone

Sharp Pebble Whetstone

Complete Knife Sharpening Stone Set

Complete Knife Sharpening Stone Set

Magnetic Knife Holder

Magnetic Knife Holder

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Tojiro DP Gyuto 8.2 inch (VG10 Steel)

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Tojiro DP Damascus 2-Piece Set (Chef and Paring)

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Tojiro Professional Santoku 6.7 inch (170mm)

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🍳 Cookware 34

Handmade Donabe Clay Pot

Handmade Donabe Clay Pot

Donabe Rice Pot (1200cc)

Donabe Rice Pot (1200cc)

Tamagoyaki Pan (Rectangular)

Tamagoyaki Pan (Rectangular)

HAPPi STUDIO Tamagoyaki Pan

HAPPi STUDIO Tamagoyaki Pan

Yosukata Wok Spatula & Ladle

Yosukata Wok Spatula & Ladle

Hot Pot Skimmer Spoon

Hot Pot Skimmer Spoon

Bincho Tabletop Yakitori Grill

Bincho Tabletop Yakitori Grill

Portable Charcoal Grill

Portable Charcoal Grill

Binchotan Charcoal

Binchotan Charcoal

BBQ Skewers Set

BBQ Skewers Set

Takoyaki Pan

Takoyaki Pan

Electric Takoyaki Maker

Electric Takoyaki Maker

Makisu Sushi Rolling Mat

Makisu Sushi Rolling Mat

Hangiri Sushi Rice Tub

Hangiri Sushi Rice Tub

Onigiri Rice Ball Mold

Onigiri Rice Ball Mold

Bamboo Onigiri Triangle Mold

Bamboo Onigiri Triangle Mold

Rice Storage Container

Rice Storage Container

Portable Bento Container

Portable Bento Container

Stackable Leak-Proof Containers

Stackable Leak-Proof Containers

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Tamagoyaki Pan (Wooden Handle)

MyLifeUNIT Nonstick Tamagoyaki Pan

MyLifeUNIT Nonstick Tamagoyaki Pan

Miso Muddler (Stainless)

Miso Muddler (Stainless)

Yoshikawa Yukihira Saucepan

Yoshikawa Yukihira Saucepan

KOURIKKA Stainless Kitchen Tool

KOURIKKA Stainless Kitchen Tool

Standing Rice Paddle

Standing Rice Paddle

Morikuru Bamboo Rice Paddle (Shamoji)

Morikuru Bamboo Rice Paddle (Shamoji)

Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker

Toshiba TRCS01 Rice Cooker

COMFEE Portable Rice Cooker

COMFEE Portable Rice Cooker

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Benriner Mandoline Slicer

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Ceramic Oroshigane Grater (Ginger & Daikon)

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Saibashi Long Cooking Chopsticks

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Japanese Take-Apart Kitchen Shears

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🍚 Dry Goods & Staples 8

Instant Dashi Stock (Bonito)

Instant Dashi Stock (Bonito)

🍚Dry Goods & Staples

Tamaki Gold Rice (Koshihikari Short-Grain)

🍚Dry Goods & Staples

Yaki Sushi Nori (Roasted Seaweed Sheets)

🍚Dry Goods & Staples

Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs

🍚Dry Goods & Staples

Dried Kombu Dashi Kelp

🍚Dry Goods & Staples

Dried Cut Wakame Seaweed

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Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (Whole)

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🍜 Noodles 9

Fresh-Style Ramen Noodles

Fresh-Style Ramen Noodles

Nissin Ramen (Chicken)

Nissin Ramen (Chicken)

Nongshim Gourmet Instant Noodles

Nongshim Gourmet Instant Noodles

Nongshim Bowl Noodle Spicy

Nongshim Bowl Noodle Spicy

J-Basket Fresh Instant Noodles

J-Basket Fresh Instant Noodles

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Hakubaku Organic Udon Noodles

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Hakubaku Organic Soba Noodles

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Dried Somen Thin Wheat Noodles

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Shirataki Konjac Noodles

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🥡 Tableware 27

KooK Ceramic Noodle Bowls

KooK Ceramic Noodle Bowls

Ceramic Noodle Bowl Set with Chopsticks

Ceramic Noodle Bowl Set with Chopsticks

Ceramic Ramen Bowls with Chopsticks

Ceramic Ramen Bowls with Chopsticks

Ceramic Ramen Noodle Bowl

Ceramic Ramen Noodle Bowl

Swuut Ceramic Bowls

Swuut Ceramic Bowls

KooK Microwave-Safe Bowls

KooK Microwave-Safe Bowls

Artcome Japanese Dinnerware Set

Artcome Japanese Dinnerware Set

Handmade Ceramic Serving Plate

Handmade Ceramic Serving Plate

Vancasso Stoneware Serving Dishes

Vancasso Stoneware Serving Dishes

Ceramic Dipping Dishes

Ceramic Dipping Dishes

Ceramic Side-Dish Plates

Ceramic Side-Dish Plates

Porcelain Seasoning Dishes

Porcelain Seasoning Dishes

JapanBargain Dipping Dishes

JapanBargain Dipping Dishes

Porcelain Condiment Bowls

Porcelain Condiment Bowls

Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser

Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser

Dripless Glass Soy Sauce Dispenser

Dripless Glass Soy Sauce Dispenser

Portable Reusable Chopsticks

Portable Reusable Chopsticks

Stainless Steel Chopsticks (Multipack)

Stainless Steel Chopsticks (Multipack)

Antner Reusable Chopsticks

Antner Reusable Chopsticks

Urban Tokyo Hand-Painted Chopsticks

Urban Tokyo Hand-Painted Chopsticks

Stainless Steel Chopsticks (Lightweight)

Stainless Steel Chopsticks (Lightweight)

Melamine Restaurant Chopsticks

Melamine Restaurant Chopsticks

Chopsticks & Spoons Set

Chopsticks & Spoons Set

Asian Soup Spoons (Renge)

Asian Soup Spoons (Renge)

Cooking Tweezers

Cooking Tweezers

Japanese Demitasse Spoons

Japanese Demitasse Spoons

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🍶 Sake & Glassware 14

🍶Sake & Glassware

Mino Ware Sake Set (Black Kuro Oribe / Gifu Japan)

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Mino Ware Sake Set (Green Mashikodake)

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HIBINO Japanese Sake Set Midnight Sakura with Bamboo Tray

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Cedar Masu Sake Cup

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Japanese Cold Sake Glasses (Set)

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Sake Set with Warmer (Bottle, Cups & Glass Pot)

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Electric Sake Warmer (Tokkuri Kanzake)

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Nousaku Tin Katakuchi Sake Pourer

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Edo Kiriko Cut-Glass Sake Cup

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Traditional Ceramic Tokkuri Carafe

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Ochoko Sake Cup Set (Assorted)

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Cold Sake Carafe with Ice Chamber

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Katakuchi Lipped Serving Bowl

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🪨 Traditional Tools 4

🪨Traditional Tools

Mino Ware Suribachi and Surikogi Set (5.5 inch)

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Mino Ware Ripple Ridge Suribachi 6.6 inch (Ivory)

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Wooden Otoshibuta Drop Lid

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Bamboo Steamer Basket (10 inch)

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🍘 Snacks & Sweets 20

Senbei Rice Crackers

Senbei Rice Crackers

Tao Kae Noi Tempura Seaweed

Tao Kae Noi Tempura Seaweed

Nori Maki Arare

Nori Maki Arare

Kaki no Tane (Ume)

Kaki no Tane (Ume)

Glico Pocky Strawberry

Glico Pocky Strawberry

Lotte Koala's March Chocolate

Lotte Koala's March Chocolate

Sakuma Drops Candy

Sakuma Drops Candy

Hi-Chew Strawberry

Hi-Chew Strawberry

Hi-Chew Fantasy Mix

Hi-Chew Fantasy Mix

Nestle Kit Kat

Nestle Kit Kat

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Kit Kat Matcha Green Tea (Japanese Import)

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Glico Pocky Chocolate

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Meiji Hello Panda Chocolate

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Calbee Jagarico Potato Sticks

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Ramune Marble Soda Candy

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Umaibo Variety Pack

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Tohato Caramel Corn

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Calbee Kappa Ebisen Shrimp Chips

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Japanese Dagashi Snack Assortment Box

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Glico Pocky Matcha Green Tea

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🍵 Tea 8

Yamamotoyama Genmaicha

Yamamotoyama Genmaicha

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Naoki Matcha Superior Ceremonial Blend (Uji)

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Aiya Premium First Harvest Ceremonial Matcha (Nishio)

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Sugimoto Sencha Fukamushi Loose Leaf

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YAMASAN Kyoto Uji Hojicha (JAS Organic)

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Aiya Premium Hojicha Loose Leaf (500g)

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Ocha and Co Organic Gyokuro (Shade-Grown)

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Ippodo Japanese Green Tea Set (Gyokuro Sencha Hojicha)

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🍵 Tea Ceremony 8

🍲Tea Ceremony

Iwachu Nambu Tetsubin Hobnail Black Cast Iron Teapot

🍵Tea Ceremony

Iwachu Nambu Tetsubin Dragonfly Green

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BambooMN Matcha Whisk Set (Chasen and Chashaku)

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JapanBargain Matcha Whisk Set (100-prong Chasen)

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Buucup Matcha Whisk Set (Ceramic Bowl, Whisk, Holder and Scoop)

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9-Piece Ceramic Matcha Set with Spouted Bowl

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7-Piece Matcha Set with Handmade Bowl and 100-Prong Purple Chasen

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ZENSO 10-Piece Premium Matcha Tea Ceremony Kit (Bowl, Canister, Purple Bamboo)

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🌱 Wellness & Superfoods 10

🌱Wellness & Superfoods

Aojiru Green Juice (Barley Grass Powder)

🌱Wellness & Superfoods

Culinary Matcha Powder (Latte & Smoothie Grade)

🌱Wellness & Superfoods

Kinako Roasted Soybean Flour

🌱Wellness & Superfoods

Black Sesame Paste (Neri Goma)

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Umeboshi Pickled Plums

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Dried Mozuku Seaweed

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Roasted Barley Tea (Mugicha)

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Meiji Amino Collagen Powder

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Kuzu (Kudzu Root Starch)

🌱Wellness & Superfoods

Dried Hijiki Seaweed

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📚 Books 4

📚Books

Japan The Cookbook (Nancy Singleton Hachisu)

🐟Books

Japanese Soul Cooking (Tadashi Ono)

📚Books

Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking

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Japanese Farm Food (Nancy Singleton Hachisu)

✨ Specialty Ingredients 3

Royal Family Green Tea Mochi

Royal Family Green Tea Mochi

Specialty Ingredients

Yuzu Juice (100% Japanese Citrus)

🍙Specialty Ingredients

Aonori Dried Green Seaweed Flakes