Finding Thai Ingredients in Tokyo
Do you live in Tokyo ? Do you want to make Thai dishes at home? All you need is the right recipe, easily obtainable ingredients and cooking passion.
Though most Thai ingredients are not available in Japanese local supermarkets, they 're readily available in Asian supermarkets.
1. Thailand shop is where I usually grab Thai ingredients and products. They have a real big selection. You can find fresh lime, galangal, lemon glass,chili, fish sauce, etc.
Here, they also serve hot & quick menu like noodles, barbecued pork, Pad Thai, fried rice. The food is of the right flavor, authentic and down to earth.
The shop locates just 10 minutes walk from Kinshicho station.
Kinshi 3-7-5 tel.03-3625-7215
2. Asia Supermarket is another place to look for Thai ingredients. Although it offers less selection than Thailand shop, the Thai ingredients here are usually cheaper.
The shop locates just 10 minutes from Kinshicho station.
1-4-11, Kinshi, Shumida-ku, Tokyo
Tel 03-3621-8040
or you can try Kaldi
3. Kaldi stocks some Thai ingredients. The shop offers Thai ingredients in small packages.
If you don't want to go outside, you can get them online.
1. asia superstore Real big selection. You can get condiments, canned foods, fresh fruit, dessert, etc.
2. allied-thai I found this label on packages at Kaldi and I went to check their website. They have a big selection and everything is well categorized. It is easy for you to navigate.
