I tried the classic Kikkoman soy sauce but it’s just too overpowering compared to the soy sauce that comes in those little packets when you buy sushi/sashimi in the supermarket. There were way too many options at the supermarket so I feel a bit overwhelmed. I tried to do a little research and they mention that the tamari type is good? Not sure how to look out for that though.
Does anyone have any recommendation for brands in the supermarket that you’ve found compliments sushi and sashimi well? Thanks in advance!
by jettyguy
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There is a specific category for sashimi and it will have さしみ written on their package.
Soy sauces produced in the southern part of Japan, especially in the Kyushu area, tend to be less salty and a little sweeter instead. It is delicious when used for sashimi.
Look for soy sauce labeled “あまくち” or “うまくち” at local stores. Depending on the area you live in it may be hard to find.
Kikkoman’s sales have been struggling for a while, so instead of supporting them you’ll venture out to different brands? Kikkoman when he’s down? SMH.
My family likes soy sauce with “だし”
I don’t think most foreigner understood difference type of soy sauce. I didn’t for a while.
As other have said, there are usually specific soy sauce for sashimi. But even for non-sashimi, for dipping and general dressing at table, you want **Usukuchi 薄口** soy sauce. The main Kikkoman soy sauce is 濃い口 Koikuchi soy sauce mainly used for cooking.
If you don’t mind shelling out a bit extra, I really like [Yamaroku](https://yama-roku.net/en/product). It’s naturally fermented in giant wooden barrels (kioke) for 4 years. The flavor is very deep and complex, and you only need a tiny bit for sashimi. The company even sends its workers to the barrel manufacturer to keep the dying art of kioke production and repair alive.
Mate you get some tiny small bottles that cost almost same as big ones but they are thick. Get boat load of fish and enjoy.
You can buy soy sauce for sushi anywhere