What is the best rice vinegar, according to chefs?

MyTastr’s top pick is Marukan Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar, chosen by Ariana Losch (Sporked). Sporked’s 10/10 “Best of the Best”: “a sharper, bolder, more rounded flavor that lingers.”

What are the other top picks for rice vinegar?

No. 2 is Iio Jozo Pure Rice Vinegar (Fujisu), chosen by Michael Harlan Turkell (author, Acid Trip); Fanny Singer (author, Always Home). No. 3 is Mizkan Natural Rice Vinegar, chosen by Namiko Hirasawa Chen (Just One Cookbook).

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.

Best rice vinegar, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Ariana Losch, Andy Baraghani, Yuto Omura, Michael Harlan Turkell and 3 more. Recommendations come from sporked.com, nymag.com, sudachirecipes.com and saveur.com and 1 other sources.

International Pantry · The ranking

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Top pick
Marukan Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar
Chosen by
- Ariana LoschTaste tester, Sporked
Also chosen by
- Andy Baraghani · Cookbook author · ex-Bon Appétit source ↗
- Yuto Omura · Sudachi source ↗
Sporked’s 10/10 “Best of the Best”: “a sharper, bolder, more rounded flavor that lingers.”
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: sporked.com ↗
2
Iio Jozo Pure Rice Vinegar (Fujisu)
Chosen by
- Michael Harlan TurkellAuthor, Acid Trip
- Fanny SingerAuthor, Always Home
Also chosen by
- Nancy Singleton Hachisu · Author, Japanese Farm Food source ↗
Turkell: “This is the best rice vinegar I’ve ever tasted.” Singer: “I could drink this stuff, it’s so good.”
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
3
Mizkan Natural Rice Vinegar
Chosen by
- Namiko Hirasawa ChenCreator, Just One Cookbookjustonecookbook.com ↗
Also chosen by
- Ariana Losch · Taste tester, Sporked source ↗
Her recommended rice vinegar brand for sushi rice, dressings and pickles.
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: justonecookbook.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best rice vinegar, according to chefs?: MyTastr’s top pick is Marukan Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar, chosen by Ariana Losch (Sporked). Sporked’s 10/10 “Best of the Best”: “a sharper, bolder, more rounded flavor that lingers.” Source: sporked.com ↗
What are the other top picks for rice vinegar?: No. 2 is Iio Jozo Pure Rice Vinegar (Fujisu), chosen by Michael Harlan Turkell (author, Acid Trip); Fanny Singer (author, Always Home). No. 3 is Mizkan Natural Rice Vinegar, chosen by Namiko Hirasawa Chen (Just One Cookbook). 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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