Shimaya Udon Soup Powder 60g

Shimaya's Udon Soup Powder is a staple of the Japanese home kitchen — a clean, carefully balanced dashi broth in powder form that delivers the depth of a properly made stock in a matter of seconds. Produced at Shimaya's Shinchi Factory in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, this is a product with genuine regional provenance and decades of trust behind it. Each box contains eight individual sachets of 7.5g, making portioning effortless and freshness easy to maintain.
The flavour is built on a foundation of dried bonito and kelp — two of Japan's most essential dashi ingredients — with powdered soy sauce adding a warm, savoury undertone. The result is a broth that is rounded and clean, with just enough sweetness to balance the salt. Notably, no MSG is added, allowing the natural umami of the bonito and kelp to carry the flavour without artificial amplification.
Each sachet dissolves quickly in hot water to produce a bowl of proper udon broth, but the uses extend well beyond noodle soup. It works beautifully as a seasoning base for simmered vegetables, Japanese egg dishes like chawanmushi, or light hot pot broths. The compact 60g box is a practical everyday staple and a thoughtful, versatile gift for anyone who enjoys cooking Japanese food at home.