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Customers like the taste, ease of use, and quality of the packaged soup and stew. For example, they mention it makes great miso soup, is easy to use, complements the final meal exceptionally well, and is a nice powdered mix in a bag.
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38 customers mention35 positive3 negative
Customers like the taste of the powdered mix. They say it has a great flavor and complements the final meal exceptionally well. Some customers also mention that it makes an ok broth and is a nice powdere mix in a bag to make individual servings of broth or tempura.
"...Very easy to use and the flavor is subtle but not salty, which is what I was looking for...." Read more
"...I added to my miso and it complemented the final meal exceptionally well. Plans are to use the base by itself and see what it tastes like...." Read more
"As easy to make as a cup of tea, and really good flavor for the effort...." Read more
"...This is the best of both worlds! Super convenient, amazing, authentic flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes in 3 cups water, less for stronger broth...." Read more
25 customers mention25 positive0 negative
Customers find the packaged soup and stew easy to use. They mention it's convenient, quick, and simple to make dashi. Some say it'll give your recipes an authentic flavor. Overall, customers are happy with the product's ease of use and recommend it for any kind of meal.
"...Very easy to use and the flavor is subtle but not salty, which is what I was looking for...." Read more
"...Love the convenience. Will buy more. I keep the open pack in a sealed zip lock bag because of the smell and to try to keep the freshness." Read more
"...My first time making dashi and found this very convenient to use...." Read more
"As easy to make as a cup of tea, and really good flavor for the effort...." Read more
21 customers mention18 positive3 negative
Customers like the quality of the packaged soup and stew. They say it is a great product to use when making miso soup, and works well as a base.
"...This is the best of both worlds! Super convenient, amazing, authentic flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes in 3 cups water, less for stronger broth...." Read more
"This works very well as a base for miso soup, especially when using red miso paste...." Read more
"This is a great product to use when I made miso soup. A person recommended this product in an online recipe for miso soup. It is perfect for me." Read more
"Great to use when I make a Dashi stock for soup and easier than finding regular ingredients near me." Read more
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Customers are not happy with the smell of the packaged soup and stew. They mention that it smells up the house a bit.
"...Next I'm making Miso soup. I'd buy this again. It does smell up the house a bit." Read more
"Expires quickly. Taste is okay, it is an acquired taste...smells like seaweed and fish." Read more
"...the remaining packets, I sealed them in a ziplock as the smell is a bit non desireable." Read more
"...This stuff makes an ok broth when you in a jam but leaves your house smelling like fish" Read more
Really brings some added flavor to soup-making, even if it's the only/main flavor you're using. Very easy to use and the flavor is subtle but not salty, which is what I was looking for. It's all in Japanese writing, but I'm assuming, based on the reviews, that these have no MSG in them, which is also something I was on the lookout for. I haven't tried making miso soup with it, but will soon, since it's cozy soup season here in the Seattle area! What a great value for 6 bags.
Easy to use, not 100% on the amount of water it should be used with. I used several packets already to add to my soup base and you can tell the difference in the taste. Very nice for those that don't make their own dashi stock or for those who want soup in a hurry. Love the convenience. Will buy more. I keep the open pack in a sealed zip lock bag because of the smell and to try to keep the freshness.
Have only used it one time thus far but my family was quite pleased with the flavor. I added to my miso and it complemented the final meal exceptionally well. Plans are to use the base by itself and see what it tastes like. Would recommend the soup base product to achieve an authentic Japanese experience.
Dashi is required for authentic Japanese flavor. My first time making dashi and found this very convenient to use. Added 2 packets to 1200ml of water and boiled on low for 4 minutes then turned off heat and let steep for another 5 minutes. This is probably longer cooking than recommended. I found the flavor slightly strong so I added a bit more water to get the taste I wanted. Made a really good Udon soup. Next I'm making Miso soup. I'd buy this again. It does smell up the house a bit.
This is clearly mislabeled. I read Japanese and the ingredients list officially posted as advertising on this item--by the seller--do NOT list MSG. However, after you buy it and it arrives (with the US required nutritional information in English on a sticker over the Japanese), the English clearly lists MSG as the first item. This is completely misrepresented by the seller and is unavailable for return by Amazon rules. Feels like a bait and switch situation.
As easy to make as a cup of tea, and really good flavor for the effort. Stir in a little miso and a little chopped green onion, or any other little addition that suits your fancy (edamame, cilantro, black beans, rice, avocado, tofu, tomato, egg) and enjoy your snack , or premeal soup. Mmmmmmm.
I've used the instant types, and made my own from scratch. This is the best of both worlds! Super convenient, amazing, authentic flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes in 3 cups water, less for stronger broth. The best I've used.
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