Chefs' Umami Tasting Box – Features 9 authentic Japanese ingredients, crafted to enhance umami. A chef favorite in professional U.S. kitchens.
Inside the Umami Tasting Box – Bold Japanese ingredients like sansho, yuzu kosho, koji sauce, and kombu inspire new ideas and big flavor.
Budo Sansho Powder made from rare, citrusy Japanese pepper, carefully seedless and stone-milled to keep its color and aroma.
Rishiri Kombu - Authentic Japanese kombu from northern Hokkaido, aged 1–3 years to develop deep umami and refined aroma.
Yuzu Kosho Paste – Fermented Japanese paste of green yuzu zest, green chili, and sea salt, adding citrusy heat without overpowering.
Smoked Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce – Two-year-aged Japanese soy sauce from Gunma, smoked over sakura wood for soft, lingering umami and smokiness.
Kidaru Kotobuki Rice Vinegar – Premium Japanese rice vinegar aged 3+ years in Gifu, crafted in-house for rich, smooth acidity and nuanced brightness.
Shizen Ichi Miso – Naturally brewed rice koji miso made with organic soybeans and rice, aged 1+ year for rich umami, sweetness, and depth.
Misoful Crumble – Dehydrated miso from 10 fermented grains like soybeans and barley, adding bold umami and texture without extra moisture.
Sweet Koji Sauce – Naturally fermented from koji rice with no added sugar, offering gentle sweetness and layered umami for sweet or savory dishes.
Umami Dashi Pack Tomato – Vegan dashi with tomato, onion, basil, and oregano. Steep for broth or sprinkle for rich, savory depth in dishes.
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Chefs' Umami Tasting Box

This tasting box features 9 authentic Japanese ingredients, each one crafted to amplify umami across your menu. At The House of Umami, we introduce these products in restaurant kitchens across the U.S., and the response from chefs has been unanimous — they ask for more.

Inside, you'll find bold standouts like sansho, yuzu kosho, koji sauce, kombu, and versatile, high-impact ingredients that inspire new menu ideas.

New to our site? This is the perfect starting point. These are the products top chefs keep reaching for. (*See detailed description of each in the images)

  • Budo Sansho Powder (0.10oz / 3g)
  • Rishiri Kombu (1oz / 30g)
  • Yuzu Kosho Paste (3.2oz / 90g)
  • Smoked Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce (2.4fl oz / 70ml)
  • Kidaru Kotobuki Rice Vinegar (Aged for 3 years) (8.4fl oz / 250ml)
  • Shizen Ichi Miso (3.5oz / 100g)
  • Misoful Crumble (1.76oz / 50g)
  • Sweet Koji Sauce (6.3oz / 180g)
  • Umami Dashi Pack Tomato (0.25 oz / 7g x 5 packs)

・Budo Sansho Powder
Sansho Pepper

・Rishiri Kombu
Kombu (Kelp)
*May contain Shrimp, Crab

・Yuzu Kosho Paste
Yuzu, Green Pepper, Salt

・Smoked Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Soybean, Wheat, Salt, Alcohol

・Kidaru Kotobuki Rice Vinegar (Aged for 3 years)
Rice, Rice Koji

・Shizen Ichi Miso
Rice, Soybean, Salt

・Misoful Crumble
Jukkoku Miso (made from soybean, barley, white rice, black rice, red rice, green beans, millet, green rice, pearl barley, Japanese barnyard millet), Dextrin, Salt

・Sweet Koji Sauce
Rice Koji
*Manufactured in a facility that uses soybeans.

・Umami Dashi Pack Tomato
Tomato powder, Onions, Salt, Sugar, Tomatoes, Starch hydrolysate, Yeast extract, Basil, Oregano

・Budo Sansho Powder
Store at room temperature.

・Rishiri Kombu
Seal the package tightly and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate. This product is harvested from the sea with shrimp and crab habitats. There may be small sand or seaweed from the sea.

・Yuzu Kosho Paste
Store at room temperature away from high temperatures and direct sunlight (unopened).
*Refrigerate after opening.

・Smoked Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening. Consume as soon as possible after opening.

・Kidaru Kotobuki Rice Vinegar (Aged for 3 years)
There may be sedimentation from the ingredients and the color may become darker, but this does not affect the quality. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (unopened).
*Refrigerate after opening.

・Shizen Ichi Miso
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (unopened).
Preservatives are not used, please refrigerate after opening.
Please do not use if you have allergies with any of the ingredients.

・Misoful Crumble
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (unopened).
Please do not use if you have allergies with any of the ingredients.
Due to the nature of miso, it tends to harden easily. Please shake before use.

・Sweet Koji Sauce
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep the package sealed for freshness. Exposure to temperature changes or direct sunlight may cause browning reactions, but this does not affect its quality.

・Umami Dashi Pack Tomato
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.
Recommended Shelf Life:
1 year when stored in a cool place.