Hello everyone.
Today, I’d like to share a useful tip for foreign visitors in Japan:
👉 you can easily customize the flavor of convenience store meals.
Sometimes foreign visitors feel that:
👉 Japanese convenience store food tastes lighter than expected.
Especially when eating:
👉 bento boxes
👉 pasta
👉 rice dishes
👉 salads
👉 sushi
Some visitors think:
👉 “This needs a little more flavor.”
Or sometimes:
👉 “It tastes too mild for me.”
Honestly:
👉 this is completely normal.
Japanese food is often designed to be:
lighter
less oily
less salty
than food in many other countries.
But the good news is:
👉 Japanese convenience stores sell many small seasoning products.
What Kind of Seasonings Can You Buy?
At most convenience stores, you can usually find mini-size seasonings such as:
👉 soy sauce
👉 salt & pepper
👉 Tabasco sauce
👉 wasabi
👉 mustard
👉 garlic paste
👉 chili pepper
👉 ketchup
👉 salad dressings
They are usually:
👉 inexpensive
👉 easy to carry
👉 perfect for hotel meals
Personally:
👉 I strongly recommend Japan’s tube-style seasonings.
One popular brand is:
👉 S&B.
You may find:
👉 garlic paste
👉 ginger paste
👉 wasabi
👉 Japanese mustard
These small tubes can completely change the taste of a meal.
For example:
👉 garlic paste works surprisingly well with pasta or fried rice.
Looking for Something More Japanese?
You may also find:
👉 momiji oroshi.
This is:
👉 grated daikon radish mixed with red chili pepper.
It has:
👉 a fresh taste
👉 a little spice
👉 a very Japanese flavor
Japanese people often enjoy it with:
👉 grilled meat
👉 noodles
👉 fried foods
Some people love it.
Some people don’t.
But:
👉 trying unusual Japanese seasonings can be part of the fun of traveling.
My Advice?
If your meal feels too mild:
👉 don’t give up immediately.
Try adding a seasoning first.
Sometimes:
👉 a small change can make a big difference.
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