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OKUI KAISEIDO

Japan's Best Kombu Kelp Producer

The company Okui Kaiseido has been established in 1871 and is now run by the fourth generation of the Okui family. The company is located in Tsuruga, which at the time of the establishment was one of the main ports used to trade Kombu kelp from Hokkaido to Osaka and Kyoto.

Aging and improving Kombu does not only take several years, but even more so, highly controlled conditions and a lot of expertise. Similar to wine production, careful observation and balance is needed to produce the highest quality.

Nowadays, there are very few makers that understand and master this traditional art. Mr. Okui is one of these makers and therefore the Kombu from Okui Kaiseido is well-known and often chosen by famous Japanese chefs.

To make good Kombu it has to be laid out to sun-dry the same day it was harvested, while it is still fresh. The dried Kombu is then cut into smaller pieces and folded in order to transport to the Okui warehouse.

There, it is wrapped in cloth to protect the Kombu from mold and dust, while it allows the slow fermentation process. The Kombu ages between one and three years to develop the umami that provides the classical intense aroma to soup bases and dashi. 


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  • OKUI Matsuba Taki Kombu Savory Rice or Salad topping, 80g

    Regular Price:$7.40

    $7.40
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  • OKUI Kombu Tsukudani Taster Set

    Regular Price:$55.74

    $55.74
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  • OKUI Kombu and Yuzu-Chili strips, 125g

    Regular Price:$3.74

    $3.74
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  • OKUI Salty Bite-size Kombu Snack, 45g

    Regular Price:$5.43

    $5.43
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  • OKUI Flavorful Soft Kombu Knots for Oden and Soup, 25g

    Regular Price:$3.95

    $3.95
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  • OKUI Yamadashi Kombu for Stock and Kelp Water, 80g

    Regular Price:$13.32

    $13.32
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  • OKUI Easy-to-Use Rishiri Kombu Powder, 50g

    Regular Price:$6.11

    $6.11
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Easy-to-Use Rausu Kombu Powder, 50g

    Regular Price:$6.11

    $6.11
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Kombu Gift Set "Traditional Flavors", 5 items

    Regular Price:$17.76

    $17.76
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Kombu Gift Set "Japanese Dinner Table Essentials", 8 items

    Regular Price:$49.32

    $49.32
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Rausu Kombu and Ginger Seasoning Mix, 120g

    Regular Price:$3.74

    $3.74
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI 'Hitofuri' Kombu Furikake 105g

    Regular Price:$8.88

    $8.88
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI 'Hitofuri' Kombu Furikake with Chili, 105g

    Regular Price:$8.88

    $8.88
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Soft Azuki 'Ame' Candy with Kombu, 80g

    Regular Price:$2.96

    $2.96
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Soft Kombu 'Ame' Candy, 100g

    Regular Price:$2.66

    $2.66
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI "Kami Kami" Chewy, Healthy Kombu Snack, 20g

    Regular Price:$2.76

    $2.76
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Umami Kombu Vinegar, 300ml

    Regular Price:$6.91

    $6.91
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Rishiri Kombu for Dashi Broth, Premium Quality, 150g

    Regular Price:$29.59

    $29.59
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  • OKUI Rishiri Kombu for Dashi Broth, Medium Size Cut, 80g

    Regular Price:$14.80

    $14.80
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  • OKUI Tororo Kombu Garnishing Flakes, 50g

    Regular Price:$5.52

    $5.52
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  • OKUI Marble Kombu Sheets, 10 pc.

    Regular Price:$5.92

    $5.92
    Add to Cart
  • OKUI Minced, Young Hidaka Kombu for Seasoning and Salad, 30g

    Regular Price:$2.96

    $2.96
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  • OKUI Hidaka Kombu for Vegetables and Oden, 150g

    Regular Price:$19.24

    $19.24
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  • OKUI Rausu Kombu for Miso Soup, 80g

    Regular Price:$14.80

    $14.80
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