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[happytechnogirl]

Do regular grocery stores sell miso? or am i stuck going to an asian grocer?

[lexy]

I'm pretty sure I've seen tubs of miso in A&Ps. You might have to go to a larger one that has more selection though.

[Wine_Dad]

Depending on where you live, you'll get some Miso at the grocery store but likely middle of the road Miso.

If you're near Broadview & Danforth got to Carrot Common. The best selection if you're in the city is Sanko on Queen West (w of Bathurst).

[Librarian_chef]

Almost all of the Loblaw's and A&P/Dominion's in North York carry both red and white miso paste. Finding Bonito flakes is more of a task, but is starting to become more readily available. T&T's offer a good assortment. You can also try Sanko on Queen West, Ozawa on East Beaver Creek up in Richmond Hill, and Little Tokyo on Augusta in Kensington Market. Oh, and J-Town on Steeles east of the 404.

These are definately the three best japanese import stores for culinary stuff.

Mark

Edited by Librarian_chef, 29 April 2005 - 05:35 AM.

[jayt90]

Korean stores of a certrain size always have a good selection of Japanese staples.
The easiest access is in Korea Town, Bloor west of Bathurst. There is a large supermarket near Palmerston. They have a huge selection of miso, seaweed, and a small selection of bonito, including pellets, and flakes. I remember asking someone for tuna flakes and being shown canned tuna!
There are more Korean marts at Lawrence east of Wrden, and Yonge north of Shepperd, and on Spring Garden.

[mhkhung]

The Japense market at Steeles/Victoria Park sells many kinds/brands of miso..

M

[happytechnogirl]

thanks! :D