Sushi Sonic, Wasabi Powder, 1.5 Fl Oz

The reviews for this wasabi are interesting and somewhat inaccurate. To my taste, this is indeed real wasabi. My guess is that people are not allowing time for it to reconstitute with water. Add a little water, let it sit for a while, and THEN taste test it. When I first added water it tasted strange and spinachy to me and not hot at all - what I at first thought was a complete disappointment. Then I read the 5 star reviews and went back to the mix I left in a bowl in the sink. What I found after about 30 minutes was a strong, HOT, flavorful paste! I'll take this over the fake stuff any day.

The product came in quickly. A good amount for the money. I used it a few days ago and was completely disappointed by the taste. it had an off taste to it and absolutely NO wasabi heat to it. I could gotten better heat with cayenne powder. If you like warm at all this is NOT what you want.

I really like this Wasabi! I've had the real stuff ground up on shark skin right in front of me so many times that I know real from wannabe Wasabi. I've bought the typical store-bought version of horseradish and mustard plus food coloring version of Wasabi in powder form and hoped that it would be tasty. Big mistake. There were certainly lots of flame thrower heat singing my sensitive sinuses but not even a remote sense of true Wasabi sweetness. Sushi Sonic delivers! Make no mistake. It's NOT hype. It's the real deal, as far as I'm concerned since I cannot afford the real root. If you buy the root then not only is it expense, you have to use it rather quickly because it will get stale fast just sitting in your refrigerator. Wasabi powder can be more cost effective since it will last 10 times longer than fresh. I compared the Wasabi that arrived with my take-out sushi to the Sushi Sonic 100% Real Powdered Wasabi. Note, I like the restaurant's version of Wasabi because it's more mild than the stuff I get from the tube. When the Sushi Sonic Wasabi arrived I made a small batch immediately. That's how much I love Wasabi. I don't care for hot pepper heat at all. It's all heat and whatever flavor it has is derived from garlic, onion or other added spices.100% Wasabi doesn't need any fillers. It provides all the flavor. Its heat can be intense but it's over quite quick. The flavor, however, tends to shimmer on the tongue, exciting the saliva glands. Hint: rather than using water to make the Wasabi paste use ORANGE JUICE. I suggest that you also experiment with other liquids than water. You might find something that really improves the Wasabi experience. Orange and Lemon flavors meld greatly with fish and poultry. Beer, Scotch and Bourbon pair nicely with beef. I've used Wasabi with butter and made amazingly tasty scrambled eggs without adding salt and pepper. Finally, if you love horseradish and mayo on your Prime Rib then you'll love Wasabi and mayo. Trust me, you're just scratching the surface of Wasabi's palatable potential. There are Wasabi recipes yet to be written. Will yours be one of them?

If you've ever grown your own peppers or had an apricot tree, or gardened anything for that matter, you know that not all vegetables, even when from the same garden and/or plant, are "created equal." This is REAL freeze dried wasabi powder, and will certainly render a wasabi for sushi that is far far far superior to that horseradish and green food coloring crap that is served in most sushi bars today! And in my opoinion, I think that freeze drying is an excellent processing choice because it ensures greater freshness texture and flavor than the standard air drying of dehydrated food products. The reason I have only given the product four stars is because it is not quite up to the flavor mark of super premium true freshly grated wasabi. I don't think Masaharu Morimoto would give it a second glance. But for this incredible price, what was I expecting? A fairy god mother? If you like REAL wasabi with your sushi, this is the stuff for you! And the shipping and handling was excellent! Oh, and next time you're whipping up some mashed potatoes, try adding a dash of freeze dried wasabi powder to them. DEEE-licious!

This is authentic Wasabi powder, which is what I was wanting. The flavor is amazing and the value is not bad either. I had bought the Wasabi paste, but the shelf life isn’t long at all (a matter of months). Because of the unique and very powerful taste, I simply couldn’t use a whole tube before its expiration date. So this time I thought I’d try the powder version, and I wasn’t disappointed. Same great taste, authentic ingredients, yet lasts much longer. Not to forget, I can make as much as I need with no wastage. This is the best way (I’m my opinion) to purchase and enjoy this amazing and flavorful condiment. I would highly recommend buying this Wasabi powder for its authenticity, taste, life expectancy, and value

Was not that impressed. It did not have that great of a flavor, kind of flat and weak. Sadly, I can't recommend.

I think it is the best option for making wasabi from powder. It is quite pungent. I used to buy only this brand locally, but recently can't find it. Glad Amazon has it. I store it in the fridge after opening and it keeps for some time. It is pricy, but it tastes good and has no non-wasabi ingredients.

Authentic if you are using it right after mixing (and setting). It is not as spicy like the horseradish mix we are all used to with sushi and it does not keep. For a real wasabi experience, it's good. Wasabi is a mild and more delicate spice. Oh and you can't add this powder to anything. You need to mix this up as directed, allow it to set for full flavor and then use it. I still prefer the horseradish-type paste that is served in restaurants.