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Best furikake, according to chefs

One pick, tied to named tasters and public sources — from Scott Clark. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com.

International Pantry · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Ajishima Nori Komi Furikake

    Chosen by
    • Scott ClarkChef-owner, Dad’s Luncheonette · Half Moon Bay
    Clark calls it “straightforward, consistent, and just plain delicious,” in Simply Recipes’ piece on furikake as a one-ingredient popcorn upgrade. A widely sold Japanese nori-and-sesame blend.
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Questions, answered

What is the best furikake, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Ajishima Nori Komi Furikake, chosen by Scott Clark (chef, Dad’s Luncheonette, Half Moon Bay). Clark calls it “straightforward, consistent, and just plain delicious,” in Simply Recipes’ piece on furikake as a one-ingredient popcorn upgrade. A widely sold Japanese nori-and-sesame blend. Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
Why is there only one pick for furikake?
Ajishima Nori Komi Furikake is a rare one-pick exception: no second brand sold nationally has an unpaid backer strong enough to rank yet. Regional, single-chain and weaker national brands were checked and left off until one clears the bar.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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