Best Japanese Snacks For Serious Foodies, From Uni Crackers To Atas Grape Jelly

Honda Seika Kin no Uni-sen Rice Crackers, $4.60 

Hailing from Saitama – believed to be the birthplace of senbei (Japanese rice cracker) – these crispy goodies are made from finely-milled premium rice and splattered with a bright orange sea urchin-flavoured glaze that adds subtle umami depth to the snack. As a bonus, they come in individual packets for maximum freshness.

Okayama Shine Muscat Jellies, $5.50 for 4 pcs 

Considered a luxury gift in Japan, the shine muscat is an atas green seedless grape known for its unique fragrance. Made from the puree of this premium fruit, these fancy jellies have a sweet and slightly floral aroma that’s not cloying. Pop into the freezer to transform the jellies into a refreshing, sorbet-like treat.

CanSasa Ajillo, $14.50 

Inspired by the Spanish garlic sauce ajillo, CanSasa Ajillo is an inventive Japanese-style tapas – in a can. Simply pop the lid open to enjoy tender morsels of sasa kamaboko, a Miyagi specialty grilled fish cake made from pure white fish paste, dressed with olive oil, garlic, mushroom and chilli. Great as a sophisticated nibble any time of the day.

Koikeya Pride Potato Chips Iron Plate Garlic, $3.30 

The innovation of Japanese potato chips knows no bounds. Case in point – this version claims to channel the addictive garlic chips you get at teppanyaki restaurants into each morsel. The verdict? Tasty, mildly savoury notes reminiscent of soy-glazed garlic and an addictive crunch delivered by a thicker-than-usual chip. Delish.

Kameda Tsuuno Edamame Rice Cracker, $3.90 

These elegant hexagonal snacks are made with edamame beans kneaded into a rice dough, so they have a nutty, savoury flavour that pairs perfectly with beer. We love that these crispy bar bites are grilled instead of deep-fried, which helps to ease our guilt while snacking.

Hoshuji (Summer Orange) Cider, $3.20 

This fab, fizzy soft drink (despite its name, it does not contain alcohol) is pleasantly sparkling with a good balance of sweetness and a zesty finish thanks to the use of real Yamaguchi orange juice. Superbly refreshing, it’s perfect as a thirst-quencher on its own or to be enjoyed with any snack.

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