Real Wasabi

[richl2214]

Are there any Japanese groceries or specialty stores that carry the rhizome? I want it specifically for home use. Not interested in eateries that serve it. I am trying to avoid mail order too.

[hitmanoo]

Are there any Japanese groceries or specialty stores that carry the rhizome?  I want it specifically for home use.  Not interested in eateries that serve it.  I am trying to avoid mail order too.

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The only place I've seen it is in a couple of Asian stores in Manhattan. It was quite expensive too, about $25 for 1/8 of an ounce.

[Jason Perlow]

I would be surprised if Mitsuwa couldn't get it for you.

[jpr54_]

Han Ah Reum in Ridgefield has fresh wasabi

also Fairway in Ft. Lee

[BryanZ]

Mitsuwa has it, for sure. It is very expensive though. It only comes in fairly large pieces that aren't less than $15-20. If you can find some other use for it other than serving a meal or two of sushi, I'd love to hear it.

[johnsmith45678]

Savory Spice Shop has wasabi powder for $2.30/oz (I know, it's mail order if you don't live in Denver). I tried it with sushi a week ago, and it seemed alright. But I've never had actual whole/ground/etc. wasabi root (but theirs should just be the powdered, dehydrated form).

[Anonymouze]

Since you're in Nutley you may want to hit 280 and go to the East Hanover Asian Supermarket it's in the same plaza as home depot more or less... you really can't miss it. I would bet they have it there. Goodbye, goodluck!

[Jason Perlow]

Kam Man Foods? I seriously doubt it. Its Chinese stuff, mostly.

[Jason Perlow]

Mitsuwa has it, for sure.  It is very expensive though.  It only comes in fairly large pieces that aren't less than $15-20.  If you can find some other use for it other than serving a meal or two of sushi, I'd love to hear it.

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Grind some up and put it in mayonnaise. Amazing over roast beef sandwiches or a shrimp salad or crab cakes.

[Daniel]

I just bought some yesteday at Mistuwa, the cheapest piece was 18 bucks... Good in a Bloody Mary too..

Edited June 4, 2006 by Daniel (log)

[richl2214]

Thanks!!!!

I will hit Mitsuwa