Dashi (Japanese soup stock), Seasonings Edogawa, Koto
Established in 1688 (first year of Genroku era)
Order the finest miso with 300 years of history.
A long-established miso shop that has been in business for over 300 years. It is mainly sold in department stores and large supermarkets, but can be purchased directly through its online store. They use only carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, such as Koshihikari rice and dashi kelp from Hokkaido. Thanks to techniques passed down from generation to generation, the miso is loved by many food connoisseurs for its great flavor. The company offers an unparalleled range of miso varieties, including “Oedo ama-miso,” known as Edo miso, “Jurodai hidenzukuri,” and “kobu dashi miso. Another popular product is “Rikishi Miso,” a stamina-enhancing lick miso that wrestlers have long been known to eat after intense training sessions. The spicy Rikishi Miso can be used in a variety of ways, such as dipping raw vegetables or as an accompaniment to rice.
History
During the Keian era (1648-1651), Yoshimichi Takeguchi Sakubei Yoshimichi of Chikuma-go, Ise Province (present-day Nakaman-cho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture) moved to Edo and started a lacquer ware store in Nihonbashi. Later, Katsuyoshi Takeguchi Sakubei began brewing miso under the name “Nyukumaya Sakubei Shoten” at the foot of Eitai Bridge over the Sumida River, which was the beginning of Chikuma Miso. It is also the historical store where the famous Ako Ronin of Chushingura fame stopped by after their revenge attack, and this historical fact is inscribed on a stone monument. In the Kabuki play “Yonsenryo Koban Umehaha,” the line “No wonder it tastes so good, Chikuma Miso is the best miso.
Featured Products/Pickups
Oedo sweet soybean paste (Shiro)
6 pieces, 4,629 yen
Lavish use of koji malt for deep sweetness
This miso is a reissue of a popular taste from the Edo period. It uses a luxurious 12% koji ratio, which gives it a deep sweetness. Its low salt content of 7.5% is also attractive.
wrestler’s miso
12 pieces, 7,159 yen
It is best served over hot rice.
Namemiso is a faithful representation of the traditional flavor of sumo wrestlers. Chicken meat is blended with garlic, chili pepper, and sesame oil for a mouth-watering flavor. It is best served over hot rice.
Outline of long-established businessOutline
| phone | 03-3641-3310 |
|---|---|
| Payment Method | Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diner’s Club) |
| External Links |
03-3641-3310 Official Web Site
The information is current at the time of publication. The information is subject to change.
