Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients
in Australia

A growing guide to Japanese grocers, Asian supermarkets and local shops for everyday pantry basics.

Updated June 2026

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Melbourne

19 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Melbourne? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

South Yarra / Prahran

Fuji Mart

Strong pantry rangeJapanese grocery

One of Melbourne’s most useful Japanese grocery stops for everyday pantry staples. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

Camberwell

Suzuran

Strong pantry rangeJapanese grocery

A long-running Camberwell store with groceries and prepared foods that feel close to Japan. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

Fitzroy

Hinoki Japanese Pantry

Strong pantry rangeJapanese grocery

A smaller Fitzroy pantry with carefully chosen Japanese ingredients and snacks. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

Sydney

16 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Sydney? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

Northbridge

Tokyo Mart Sydney

Strong pantry rangeJapanese grocery

A Northbridge staple with one of Sydney’s stronger Japanese pantry ranges. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

Crows Nest

Ume-Ya

Japanese grocery

A friendly Crows Nest grocery for everyday Japanese ingredients. Items to check may include pantry basics, miso & dashi and frozen foods.

Crows Nest / St Leonards

Miso Mart

Japanese grocery

A Crows Nest grocery and cafe stop for onigiri and everyday basics. Items to check may include pantry basics, onigiri and bento.

Brisbane

15 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Brisbane? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

Woolloongabba / Buranda

Fuji Mart Brisbane

Japanese grocery

A Buranda Japanese grocery with a strong pantry and sake range. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

CBD

Genki Mart, Charlotte Street

Japanese grocery

A Charlotte Street Genki Mart for city pantry runs and snacks. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

CBD

Genki Mart, Adelaide Street

Japanese grocery

A handy Adelaide Street stop for Japanese basics during the week. Items to check may include pantry basics, snacks and rice.

Gold Coast

6 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Gold Coast? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

Southport

Fuji Mart Gold Coast

Japanese grocery

A Southport Japanese grocery with a strong pantry and sake range. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

Biggera Waters

Go Go Mart

Japanese grocery

A Biggera Waters Japanese grocery for food, daily goods and snacks. Items to check may include pantry basics, snacks and drinks.

Currumbin

Sumptuous Fine Food

Local grocery

A Currumbin gourmet grocery with a small Japanese selection. Items to check may include pantry basics, gourmet groceries and gluten-free options.

Adelaide

5 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Adelaide? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

CBD / Central Market

Little Tokyo

Japanese grocery

A Central Market Japanese grocery and homeware shop with a gentle city feel. Items to check may include pantry basics, sake and tea.

CBD / Grote Street

FUTAKE

Japanese grocery

A small Grote Street Japanese grocery for snacks, drinks and basics. Items to check may include pantry basics, snacks and sake.

CBD / Chinatown

Homes Supermarket, Gouger Street

Asian grocery

A large Gouger Street Asian supermarket with a useful Japanese range. Items to check may include pantry basics, pantry basics and snacks.

Canberra

5 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Canberra? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

Fyshwick

T&E Asian Grocery

Asian grocery

A Fyshwick market grocery with one of the clearer Japanese ranges. Items to check may include pantry basics, dashi and frozen udon.

Acton / ANU

Daily Market Groceries, Kambri

Asian grocery

A small Acton grocery for Asian basics near ANU. Items to check may include pantry basics, pantry basics and fresh produce.

City

Emart Asian Supermarket

Asian grocery

A city Asian supermarket to check for Korean and Japanese basics. Items to check may include korean / japanese basics, snacks and noodles.

Perth

4 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Perth? These local shops may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

Subiaco

Fuji Mart Subiaco

Japanese grocery

A Subiaco Japanese grocery with a strong pantry and sake range. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and miso & dashi.

Northbridge

MIYU Japan Northbridge

Japanese grocery

A Northbridge Japanese variety store for snacks, drinks and home goods. Items to check may include snacks, drinks and home goods.

Cloverdale

Mirai Japanese Mart

Japanese grocery

A Cloverdale Japanese mart for groceries, snacks and prepared foods. Items to check may include pantry basics, snacks and prepared food.

Regional & Other Areas

Japanese ingredients outside the major cities

These regional sections are growing slowly. Some areas have only a few listings for now, but they give each place a clear home as the shop list expands.

Know a good regional shop? Send a store update here.

Geelong

2 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Geelong? Start with larger Asian grocers for Japanese pantry basics such as soy sauce, rice, miso and dashi packs.

Ballarat

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Ballarat? Local Asian grocers may be useful for sauces, noodles, rice and everyday Japanese pantry basics.

Know another good shop in Ballarat? Send a store update here.

Bendigo

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Bendigo? Check larger Asian grocers for Japanese pantry basics such as rice, sauces, miso and noodles.

Know another good shop in Bendigo? Send a store update here.

Central Coast

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Central Coast? Local Asian grocers can be a useful place to look for Japanese pantry basics, sauces, noodles and rice.

Know another good shop in Central Coast? Send a store update here.

Wollongong

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Wollongong? Larger Asian grocers are a good starting point for Japanese pantry basics, sushi rice, miso and dashi.

Know another good shop in Wollongong? Send a store update here.

Newcastle

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Newcastle? Korean and Asian grocers may be useful for Japanese pantry basics, rice, snacks and frozen items.

Know another good shop in Newcastle? Send a store update here.

Sunshine Coast

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Sunshine Coast? Local and online Asian grocers can help with Japanese pantry basics, sauces, noodles and rice.

Know another good shop in Sunshine Coast? Send a store update here.

Toowoomba

2 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Toowoomba? Korean and Asian grocers are worth checking for Japanese pantry basics, rice, snacks and frozen foods.

Cairns

1 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Cairns? Larger Asian grocers can be useful for Japanese pantry basics, sauces, rice and everyday ingredients.

Know another good shop in Cairns? Send a store update here.

Townsville

4 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Townsville? Asian and Korean grocers are a good place to check for Japanese pantry basics, sauces, rice and snacks.

Willows

Big Asia Supermarket

Asian grocery

A large Asian grocery option in Townsville with Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese and Southeast Asian ingredients. Items to check may include pantry basics, rice and sauces.

Hyde Park

Asian Supermart

Asian grocery

A Castletown Asian supermarket with products from Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Items to check may include pantry basics, sauces and noodles.

South Townsville

Seoul Mart

Asian grocery

A Korean grocery that also carries some Japanese ingredients and can be useful for pantry basics. Items to check may include korean pantry, pantry basics and rice.

Darwin

2 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Darwin? Broader Asian grocers may be useful for Japanese pantry basics such as rice, sauces and frozen items.

Tasmania

5 places

Looking for Japanese ingredients in Tasmania? Start with Hobart, North Hobart, Moonah and Launceston shops for Japanese and Asian pantry items.

Hobart CBD

Kinoko Deli

Japanese grocery

A Japanese deli and grocery in central Hobart, useful for Japanese food, snacks and selected pantry items. Items to check may include pantry basics, snacks and prepared food.

North Hobart

Wing & Co

Asian grocery

A long-running North Hobart Asian grocer with Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai and other Asian products. Items to check may include pantry basics, sauces and noodles.

Hobart CBD

PinGu Asian Grocery

Asian grocery

A Hobart Asian grocery where shoppers may find Chinese, Japanese and Korean food items. Items to check may include pantry basics, korean pantry and snacks.

Next helpful guides

Once you know where to shop, these guides can help you choose Japanese rice, a rice cooker and pantry basics for everyday cooking.