Senbei crackers are part of the Japanese food culture and are often served together with green thee.

Most Senbei are made from rice flour, but there are also varieties based on wheat, fish or shrimp. Traditionally, they are baked, grilled or roasted over charcoal, while brushing them with soy sauce, ‘mirin’ and a sometimes an additional characteristic sauce. They are often wrapped in Nori seaweed to complement the taste and look. 

Nowadays, they can be found in many creative forms and shapes, including curry flavour, a fish bone base and even chocolate! Senbei have gained popularity abroad as a low-calorie and savoury snack, but few people have experienced the difference between industrial and traditionally-made Senbei.