Ikadaba Hon Wasabi Root AAA

Freshly harvested Ikadaba Hon Wasabi (本わさび) root — AAA grade, direct from Japan. Real wasabi delivers a clean, floral heat that disappears cleanly, nothing like the harsh burn of tube substitutes.

What is Hon Wasabi?

True wasabi (Wasabia japonica) grows only in cold, fast-moving mountain streams and demands years of patient cultivation. The Ikadaba brand selects only AAA-grade roots prized for their dense, aromatic rhizomes. Freshly grated on a sharkskin grater, it releases volatile compounds that give genuine wasabi its signature mild heat and floral complexity — notes entirely absent from the horseradish-based paste sold in most stores.

Product Details

• Brand: Ikadaba
• Grade: AAA
• Origin: Japan
• Size: approx. 90–100 g per root
• Condition: Fresh (not frozen)

How to Use

Grate only the amount you need — rhizome end first — using a fine grater or traditional sharkskin oroshigane. Rest grated wasabi 3–5 minutes for the heat and aroma to fully develop. Serve immediately alongside sashimi, nigiri, hand rolls, or thinly sliced wagyu. Store unused root wrapped in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator.

Storage

Keep refrigerated at 34–40 °F (1–4 °C). Use within 2–3 weeks of delivery for peak flavor. Do not freeze.

Important Notes

• Extremely perishable — ships once weekly; limited availability due to seasonal harvest.
• Color and size may vary slightly with each harvest; minor surface blemishes are normal and do not affect quality.
• This is fresh rhizome, not paste or powder.