Soba (buckwheat) noodles has a history dating back to the Edo period (17th century) in Japan. These noodles are made using buckwheat and has various nutritional values compared to white rice. 100% buckwheat soba noodles tend to be very brittle so many soba noodles contain a percentage of wheat to combat the brittleness. Soba noodles […]
Himekuri Calendar 2022 is now avaliable! Click here to purchase yours today.
As we approach Christmas, it’s getting pretty chilly even for the LA area. While walking around in Santa Monica the other day, I walked by Jinya Ramen Bar and decided to have lunch there. Jinya Ramen Bar is a ramen chain restaurant with over 35 locations located in both the US and Canada. I’ve heard […]
There are many delicious places to eat Japanese food in Torrance. The other day, I went to “Hasu” located in North Torrance, CA. Hasu has been around for a very long time but was closed for a while due to renovations of the building. Prior to its reopening, Hasu reminded one of a traditional yakitori/izakaya […]
With the never ending increase in prices this year, we decided to do another giveaway for one of our best selling items to enjoy during the Christmas holiday season. We released our Umami Veggie Dashi earlier this year on amazon and has been selling very well since its release. Although we can’t stop or reverse […]
As we approach the end of each year, for over 20 years, Kinjirushi Wasabi proudly distributes to our customers our famous “Himekuri Calendars”. Himekuri means “turning the day” in Japanese and this day to day calendar brings good luck to its holder as it is designed with the year’s Chinese Zodiac written with traditional Japanese […]
This year, our Black Friday Sale will be on 11/25 and 11/26 on Amazon. We will have 15% off the following items so if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to stock up, this would be a great time! Umami Veggie Dashi (DVS-70) – Reviews on Amazon – Air & Fire ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ […]
What is Yuzu? Yuzu is considered an exotic citrus fruit that is mainly cultivated in Asia. Compared to other fruits, it’s highly aromatic but due to the seed-packed ultra sour taste, it is not meant to be eaten but instead used for its zest and juices. Yuzu is also one of the few citrus fruits […]
Went to South Coast Plaza located in Costa Mesa, CA the other day to do a bit of shopping. Since we were there around lunch time, we decided to eat at one of the restauarnts located in the plaza. I often go to Ding Tai Fung but today I decided to eat at Hamamori Sushi […]
Japanese Food Fair Collaboration with @nankaishochuofficial at the Japanese Food Fair hosted by @hichimikai on 10/18 & 10/19, 2021. Wasabi cocktail using shochu from @nankaishochuofficial and Wasabi Salt. Wasabi Cocktail Recipe – WASABI SOUR – 3 oz Nankai Shochu – 1 oz Simple Syrup – 1 oz Lemon Juice – 1/4 tsp Wasabi Salt […]
Quick and Easy! Japanese Umami Vegan Broth 🥬Vegan 🥒Gluten Free 🥦No Artificial Colors 🌽Natural Umami Broth UMAMI : Utilizing the umami flavor of Shiitake Mushrooms and Kombu (kelp), this broth is a perfect balance of a variety of vegetables combined with our smoked salt. HEALTHY: This broth not only brings out the wonderful flavors of […]