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Best miso, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Cara Nicoletti, Christopher Gross, Ryan McCaskey, Kazushige Suzuki and 2 more. Recommendations come from nymag.com.

International Pantry · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Hikari Organic White Miso

    Chosen by
    Four of the Strategist’s 18 chefs named it for accessibility and quality — the everyday white miso.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
  2. 2

    Ishino Saikyo White Miso

    Chosen by
    Sweet Kyoto-style miso: “milder and more balanced, which makes it more versatile” (Akiyama).
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
  3. 3

    South River Three Barley Miso

    Chosen by
    Her favorite from the Massachusetts family maker: aged three summers for a rich, hearty flavor.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best miso, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Hikari Organic White Miso, chosen by Christopher Gross (James Beard Award winner); Ryan McCaskey; Cara Nicoletti. Four of the Strategist’s 18 chefs named it for accessibility and quality — the everyday white miso. Source: nymag.com ↗
What are the other top picks for miso?
No. 2 is Ishino Saikyo White Miso, chosen by Kazushige Suzuki (Sushi Ginza Onodera); Takanori Akiyama (Tsukimi). No. 3 is South River Three Barley Miso, chosen by Carolina Santos Neves (American Bar). Each card above links to the original source.
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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