Heading to mitsuwa market for a fall restock - what Japanese grocery store snacks/sweets/condiments/etc. should I add to the list? If it's a pantry good - how are you using it?

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niti · Answer

S&B Golden Curry Mix Extra Hot: Japanese curry (specifically this recipe) has become one of my go-to recipes to use up leftovers so I always have these curry blocks on hand. they are flavor bombs that can be used for so many things, in addition to curry: fried rice (another go-to leftovers dish), curry croquettes, stir-fired noodles, etc.

they also come in varying spice levels, I just prefer the extra hot!

JaperMoon · Answer

Mishima Furikake Yukari Dried Ume: I love to sprinkle this on homemade ramen, or rice or salad

Annie Loves · Answer

These perfect mochi rice crackers: Iwatsuka Seika Osode Furi Mame Mochi Rice Crackers.

For a while there, every time I went to Mitsuwa or Tokyo Central, I would try a new rice cracker until I worked my way through the whole aisle. Unfortunately for me, I waited a long time before these made it to the top of the queue because they didn't look as exciting as as some of the other options. I was wrong and immediately stood corrected. They are airy and light but also satisfying, crisp but also soft, salty but not overpoweringly so. They are the perfect snack.

Here's what the package looks like: