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Jan 30, 2020

Looking for gravy granules / powder in stores in Tokyo area

Christmas back in the UK has got me hankering for some gravy. I know this has been an issue for some of us in Japan for some years now but I thought I’d revisit it. However, Costco and Seijo Ishi have turned up no gravy. I’m yet to try Kaldi and Meidi-ya but I’m not hopeful. Anyone spotted any gravy in stores in Japan recently (preferably Tokyo area)?

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KamaT

KamaT

Long-term foreign resident of Japan, moving deeper into Chiba for a slower life and lifestyle.

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  • edthethe

    edthethe

    on Jan 30

    I have only ever made gravy from scratch, with oil, flour, milk, and lots of stirring. I have poutine packets from kaldi from a few years ago. What about Amazon or something else online?

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  • JapanRamen

    JapanRamen

    on Jan 30

    I once bought a pack from Kaldi but they don't carry it regularly apparently, and the taste was meh, to be honest, but worth asking them again and see when they might have some stock again. The only one time I had good gravy in Japan was when someone made it from scratch lol

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  • BlueButterfly

    BlueButterfly

    on Jan 30

    The easiest way is possible to just make it from scratch. I liked to use those poweders too when I lived in europe, but now I realized how easy it is to make it just by myself. Alternativly amazon Japan offer many from England.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Jan 30

    National Azabu in Hiroo usually has gravy! It's just a couple of minutes on foot from Hiroo Station.

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  • STBSup

    STBSup

    on Jan 30

    I'm in the UK, flying back tonight, I'll try and get you some Bisto. Failing that I have spare Oxo cubes you can have. Send me a direct email. Paul

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  • KamaT

    KamaT

    on Jan 30

    @genkidesu - Not been there in ages. Definitely worth a look!

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  • KamaT

    KamaT

    on Jan 30

    OK, so who's going to write the blog post about how to make your own gravy using stuff readily available in Japan? Ha ha!

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Jan 30

    I've only ever had home made gravy. My favorite kind of gravy that I miss from home is miso gravy from a vegetarian restaurant in my home city. Googling revealed a recipe that is pretty faithful to the original. You can easily make tasty gravy from whatever you can get your mitts on. Make a roux by melting butter and mixing in flour, then add herbs, broth, drippings or cream and s&p. It takes maybe 10 minutes to make and keeps in the fridge for a few days. What foods do you like to pour your gravy over?

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  • STBSup

    STBSup

    on Jan 30

    @Tomuu Mate I've picked you up some Bisto. How do you want me to send it to you? Or if you work in town happy to drop off.

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  • Terrilyn

    Terrilyn

    on Jan 30

    I know for sure I was able to buy gravy way way back but I can't seem to find it anywhere now. :(

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  • STBSup

    STBSup

    on Feb 1

    Mate I have Bistro gravy granules sitting in my cupboard if you want them. Let me know.

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  • KamaT

    KamaT

    on Feb 3

    @TonetoEdo - Well, primarily roast beef and Yorkshire puddings but given the lack of the latter and the expense of the former over here, I would like a bit of gravy to pour over maybe some chicken, veggies, mash potato ... perhaps some nice sausages on occasion.

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Feb 3

    @Tomuu When I get a break in a few weeks, I’m going to experiment with a toaster oven to make Yorkshire pudding. I’m tempted to get a slow cooker. You can do roast beef in one, and that means juices, and juices mean gravy.

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  • Ade57

    Ade57

    on Oct 15

    @Tomuu Here you go - all your questions answered! https://www.thomasgreen.tokyo/blogs/lifestyle/roasting-in-a-combo-oven

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Jul 2

    I know this is an old question, but they sell it on AmazonJP now: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Favourite-Granules-bisuto-Favorite-Juices/dp/B008OMA6LO/ref=sr_1_2?crid=WU1B71H05RFX Kinda pricey but it is a half kilo container of it!

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