Tofu
- Published 2015.8.25
Where to get Tofu
In Japan, tofu is a primary protein source. You can pretty much purchase tofu anywhere! In stores, Tofu is prepackaged in small plastic container boxes filled with water. Here is a list of places you can purchase tofu:Supermarkets
People often purchase tofu at supermarkets as they are more reasonably priced. Usually there is an entire section dedicated for tofu. Back in the day, finding tofu in the West was relatively hard but due to the tremendous growth in the soy and tofu industries, it has become much easier to find. Two popular grocery stores in the U.S., who have been selling Tofu and soy products for years, are Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.
Convenience stores
Major convenience stores in Japan such as Seven Eleven, Lawson and Family Mart sell tofu that comes with soy sauce or salt. They also sell healthy salads with Tofu inside. There are not as many tofu varieties as supermarkets but it is convenient if you want tofu to-go.
Speciality shops
In Japan, you might here this term, "senmonten" a lot. Senmonten is basically a store that specializes in a certain product. Typical Japanese restaurants in the US offer every Japanese food you can think of. However, in Japan, every food has its own place. Tofu sold at specialty stores are made from scratch and they only use beans made in Japan so they are highly organic. Tofu senmontens are usually located in residential areas.
Mori Toften (毛利豆腐店).
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Interview with Mori Toften (毛利豆腐店)
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Address:〒158-0083 8-3-2 Okusawa Setagayaku Tokyo Japan
TEL: 03-3701-1415
Tofuya Ukai (とうふ屋うかい).
Located right next to Tokyo tower, you can conveniently experience the culture of Edo and enjoy traditional Japanese tofu recipes. Tofu Ukai is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden so it is highly recommended if you want to experience traditional Japanese cuisine and culture within a day. They take vegan/vegetarian requests in advance.
