I was only looking for a dashi powder for the miso soup few weeks ago. Well, I found one online. But then, is that what I am only going buy? Straykat got amused scrolling on the store's products and ended up having more on her cart. And after a careful deliberation, these were the items which made it to the final list:

MY LITTLE NIHON FOOD HAUL

🌸 Hondashi Powder

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The culprit for this unplanned haul. It's used to enhance the miso soup. I'm actually happy that I decided to follow the miso soup's instruction to add dashi powder because it tastes better with it.
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I've already used it twice for my miso soup. If you wish to know how to make a miso soup, you can check out my previous post [(Quick and Easy Soup: MISO SOUP!)](https://ecency.com/hive-141359/@straykat/quick-and-easy-soup-miso).

🌸 Salmon and Egg Furikake

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Furikake is flavoring or seasoning sprinkled on top of rice. I was really curious how it tastes because I often see this rice topping on photos and even on anime. I bought two flavors (salmon and egg) and the similarities I found in these two are they both contain seaweed and sesame seeds.
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Okay, please don't laugh but as soon as I opened the packet of salmon furikake the smell reminded me of those pellets given to fishes. It even looks like one. Lol!
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As for the egg flavor furikake, well, nothing much special about it but it had a faint taste of egg in all fairness. The furikake is fun to add on rice as it also provided a crunchy texture while eating rice although I don't think I will be purchasing furikake again.

🌸 UFO Instant Yakisoba Noodles

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The name itself is already interesting and easily catches attention. I still can't give a feed back on its taste but I bet this is good because I've seen this before posted by a Japanese theater actor I am following. Plus, I like yakisoba noodles as well.

🌸 Matcha Milk Tea

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Of course, matcha! A good-tasting matcha drink instantly makes my day happy. I've already tasted it once on hot water and I'd say it's good. Maybe it would even taste better when I use milk instead of water. I specifically bought this matcha drink because it says "Tsujiri" on its description which reminded me of my favorite matcha store.

🌸 Matcha Chocolate

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I've contemplated several times whether to purchase this or not because it's the second most expensive item on my cart. But it's already my chance to taste a Meiji matcha chocolate so it's now or never. Lol. ![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmVDBrFe8ZV8Q6mndPHh4GucBn1GnbXzK1fuZg2p9Nk3CD/1745953878189.gif)
I didn't expect the box was small. it contains 26 thin little blocks which is a bit saddening. I wish it was larger because it tastes delicious. The chocolate is almost melted when I opened the wrapper so it's best to refrigerate it first before consuming.
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Oishii!

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I love my little food haul especially the matcha. The furikake is also interesting although I don't think I would be needing it on my rice. Still, it was nice to finally try it. I'm glad there are now online shops selling goods from Japan. I can now try their goods which I can only see online. Shopping online is kind of addictive, and with the options to pay it later, makes it more twice enticing to go on a shopping spree. If you're not careful enough, you might end having a debt you aren't capable to pay. So be a responsible shopper always. Happy shopping! Arigatou!
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