Sauces and seasonings
- Japanese soy sauce (shoyu)Used for (examples)Teriyaki and simmered dishesSupermarketInternational aisle
- MirinUsed for (examples)Teriyaki glaze and nikujagaSupermarketInternational aisle
- Cooking sakeUsed for (examples)Marinades and simmered dishesJapanese or Asian grocerWine and spirits
- Rice vinegarUsed for (examples)Sushi rice and sunomonoSupermarketOil and vinegar
- Miso (white or awase)Used for (examples)Miso soup and marinadesSupermarketInternational aisle
- Roasted sesame oilUsed for (examples)Dressings and sauteed dishesSupermarketOil and vinegar
- Mentsuyu (noodle soup base)Used for (examples)Cold noodles and rice bowlsJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
- Tonkatsu sauceUsed for (examples)Tonkatsu and croquettesJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
- Japanese curry rouxUsed for (examples)Curry rice and curry udonJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
- Umeboshi (pickled plums)Used for (examples)Onigiri filling and bentoJapanese or Asian grocerCanned and jarred goods
Dashi and dry goods
- Kombu (dried kelp)Used for (examples)Dashi and sushi riceJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)Used for (examples)Dashi and cold tofu toppingJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
- Dried shiitake mushroomsUsed for (examples)Simmered dishes and shiitake dashiJapanese or Asian grocerDried goods aisle
- Dried wakameUsed for (examples)Miso soup and sunomonoJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
- Nori sheetsUsed for (examples)Onigiri and zaru sobaSupermarketInternational aisle
- Toasted white sesame seedsUsed for (examples)Sesame-dressed greens and garnishSupermarketBaking aisle
- PankoUsed for (examples)Tonkatsu breadingSupermarketRice, pasta and grains
- Potato starch (katakuriko)Used for (examples)Coating fried food and thickening saucesJapanese or Asian grocerRice, pasta and grains
- Shichimi togarashiUsed for (examples)Udon and soba toppingJapanese or Asian grocerSpice aisle
- Wasabi (tube or powder)Used for (examples)Sashimi and soba dipping sauceJapanese or Asian grocerInternational aisle
Rice and noodles
- Japanese short-grain riceUsed for (examples)Steamed rice and onigiriSupermarketRice, pasta and grains
- Dried soba noodlesUsed for (examples)Zaru soba and hot sobaSupermarketRice, pasta and grains
- Frozen udon noodlesUsed for (examples)Hot udon soup and yaki udonJapanese or Asian grocerFreezer aisle
Fresh each week
- ScallionsUsed for (examples)Miso soup and noodle garnishSupermarketProduce section
- Fresh gingerUsed for (examples)Pork dishes and grated garnishSupermarketProduce section
- Daikon radishUsed for (examples)Grated garnish and simmered dishesJapanese or Asian grocerProduce section
- Napa cabbageUsed for (examples)Sukiyaki and hot potSupermarketProduce section
- Fresh shiitake mushroomsUsed for (examples)Sukiyaki and simmered dishesSupermarketProduce section
- Green shiso leavesUsed for (examples)Garnish and onigiri wrapperJapanese or Asian grocerProduce section
- Tofu (silken and firm)Used for (examples)Miso soup and sukiyakiSupermarketRefrigerated case
- Aburaage (fried tofu pouches)Used for (examples)Inari sushi and miso soupJapanese or Asian grocerRefrigerated case
- Shirataki noodlesUsed for (examples)Sukiyaki and nikujagaJapanese or Asian grocerRefrigerated case
- NattoUsed for (examples)Served over steamed riceJapanese or Asian grocerFreezer aisle
