A collection of Asian pantry must-haves I always reach for. From sauces and seasonings to cooking essentials, these ingredients make it easy to create delicious, flavor-packed meals at home.
Sesame oil is one of my favorite pantry staples! Just a few drops add a rich, nutty aroma that makes fried rice, noodles, stir-fries, and dumpling sauces taste so much better.
Sesame Oil - Walmart
If you want that authentic Chinese restaurant flavor at home, don't skip this oyster sauce!!!
Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce - 9oz
This is the oyster sauce I always keep in my kitchen! It adds a rich, savory umami flavor to stir-fries, fried rice, noodles, and marinades. A little goes a long way.
Oyster sauce Lee Kum Kee
If you've never tried Indomie Mi Goreng, you're seriously missing out! It's savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. One of those pantry staples I always restock.
Indomie Mi Goreng Instant | Stir Fry Noodles
Shin Black is my go-to instant ramen whenever I want something extra satisfying. The broth is rich, deep, and incredibly flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.
Nongshim Shin Black Instant Ramen Cup
The easiest way to make Korean BBQ at home! This marinade adds rich bulgogi flavor with minimal effort — simple, delicious, and no fuss.
Korean BBQ Sauce Original Bulgogi Marinade
Looking for a flavorful plant-based instant ramen? Shin Ramyun Vegan is packed with bold Korean-inspired flavors, making it a pantry staple for quick and comforting meals.
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Vegan
I always keep gochujang at home! It's my go-to ingredient whenever I want to add a delicious Korean-style kick to any meal. Definitely a pantry staple for me.
Gochujang – Premium Korean Red Chili Paste
Gochugaru is a must-have if you love Korean cooking! It adds a beautiful red color and a mild, smoky heat that's perfect for kimchi, tteokbokki, soups, and marinades.
Korean Red Pepper Powder | Gochugaru
Hondashi is a must-have. It's perfect for making dashi broth and adds delicious umami to soups, noodles, hot pots, and many everyday dishes.
Ajinomoto Hondashi Bonito Soup Stock
Oh this is literally my favorite seaweed snack all the time!!!!!
Tao Kae Noi Classic Flavor Grilled Seaweed Roll Snack
Best mie goreng instant
Indomie Mi Goreng Instant Noodles
I always have this Kewpie Sesame Dressing at home because it tastes amazing! It’s perfect for salads and sandwiches, but you can also use it for so many other dishes. Such an easy way to level up your meals 🤤
KEWPIE DEEP ROASTED SESAME DRESSING 500ML
One of my favorite kitchen staples! Kewpie Mayo is so versatile, I use it for sandwiches, dipping sauces, Japanese dishes, and whenever I want to add extra creaminess and flavor to a meal.
Kewpie Mayonnaise
I always keep a bottle of sriracha at home! Crying Thaiger adds the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor to noodles, eggs, sandwiches, dipping sauces, and so many everyday meals.
Crying Thaiger Authentic Sriracha Sauce
More than just a snack! These crispy seaweed sheets are perfect with steamed rice, baked sushi, kimchi fried rice, poke bowls, or whenever you want to add a delicious savory crunch to your meal.