Reviews

Wagaya no Teppan Review: One Bite and You’ll Want Another Beer!

My top pick for a Japanese rice snack to enjoy with beer! With seven different flavors and textures, it’s the perfect beer snack!
Recs

3 Japanese Rice Snacks That Pair Perfectly with Beer!

Nothing beats an ice-cold beer in summer! Looking for a snack to go with it? How about Japanese rice snacks? Here are three of my favorites.
Reviews

Inaka no Okaki Review: A Tiny Log-Shaped Snack with a Surprisingly Light Crunch!

A surprisingly unique okaki with an eye-catching shape and a light, airy texture. A high-quality Japanese rice cracker you can find at supermarkets!
Guides

Not All Senbei Are Made with Rice?! How to Spot Wheat Flour in Japanese Senbei

Avoiding gluten? Here's a quick way to check whether a senbei is made with rice or wheat flour.
Reviews

Yukari Review: Wait… It’s 70% Shrimp?!

Love shrimp? This Japanese premium shrimp cracker is packed with an incredible amount of shrimp flavor. One bite and you'll understand why Yukari is so loved in Japan.
Reviews

Kabukiage Review: A Sweet and Savory Fried Senbei with a Satisfying Crunch

Love the rich flavor of potato chips? Then you have to try Kabukiage! Thick, crispy, sweet, savory, and packed with that irresistible fried goodness.
Reviews

Funwari Meijin Review: One of the Most Surprising Textures I’ve Ever Tried!

Funwari Meijin completely flips the script on Japanese rice crackers! It gives a tiny crunch for a millisecond before melting away like cotton candy. With its unique, nutty-sweet kinako flavor, this mind-blowing snack is a huge hit and highly recommended as a souvenir from Japan!
Reviews

Soft Salad Review: A Soft, Light Senbei with a Salty Umami Taste

A long-selling senbei loved for over 50 years, with a light texture and a subtle umami that makes you stop and wonder why it tastes so good.
Seasonal

2 Spring-Only Rice Crackers from Depachika

Two spring-only senbei from depachika, with sakura, butterflies, and soft pastel colors.Delicate designs on the outside, and a nice mix of sweet and savory flavors inside.
Culture

Why Japanese Senbei Wrappers Sometimes Have Different Designs

Japanese senbei are almost always individually wrapped — but why? From humidity to portion size and sharing culture, here’s what’s behind this uniquely Japanese packaging style.