Ajinomoto Grilled Flying Fish Dashi Nabe Cube Soup Base - 7 Cubes

5. Who is this for?

1. The Home Chef Who Wants Authentic Japanese Flavor Without the Fuss

You love exploring world cuisines and want to recreate the deep, savory umami of a Japanese nabe hot pot at home, but don't have hours to make dashi from scratch.

2. The Busy Parent Who Wants a Quick, Wholesome Family Meal

You need to get a nutritious, comforting dinner on the table fast, and want a simple base to turn vegetables and protein into a special, shared meal that feels homemade.

3. The Health-Conscious Foodie Who Wants Clean, Savory Flavor

You read labels and seek out minimally processed, natural ingredients to build meals with complex taste, appreciating the simplicity of a soup base made from grilled flying fish.

4. The Culinary Adventurer Who Wants to Explore Regional Japanese Ingredients

You're curious about the specific flavors of Japan, like katsuo bushi and flying fish, and see this product as an accessible, authentic gateway to a new culinary tradition.

5. The Comfort Seeker Who Wants a Warm, Nostalgic Bowl of Soup

You crave the simple, soul-warming comfort of a flavorful broth, whether for a cozy night in or to soothe a cold, and value the convenience of a pre-portioned cube.

Restaurant-Quality Broth in 60 Seconds

Stop spending hours simmering kombu and katsuobushi. This cube dissolves instantly to give you the deep, smoky umami of a professional Japanese kitchen, making 'from-scratch' taste effortless.

No More 'Fishy' Taste or Smell

Many dashi pastes leave a strong, unpleasant odor. Customers say this one has 'no smell' and a 'clean taste,' so you get pure savory flavor without any off-putting notes.

Makes Weeknight Japanese Meals Possible

Between work and life, cooking feels hard. This is your secret weapon. It turns simple ingredients into a comforting nabe or miso soup that tastes like you fussed, but took only minutes.

Unlocks the 'Fifth Taste' of Umami

This isn't just salty. It's the authentic, savory depth (umami) that makes Japanese food so satisfying and craveable. It makes your vegetables, tofu, and noodles taste profoundly better.

Consistent Flavor Every Single Time

No more worrying if your dashi is too weak or too strong. Each pre-measured cube gives you the same perfect balance, so your recipes turn out right, every time.

The Trust of a 100-Year-Old Japanese Brand

This isn't an unknown import. It's from Ajinomoto, a name Japanese families have trusted for generations. You're getting the real, approved standard for home cooking.

Elevates Simple Ingredients Instantly

Just water, this cube, and whatever you have in the fridge. Customers love how it 'makes everything taste good,' transforming basic meals into something special with zero skill required.

Perfect for Mindful Eating

With 30% less salt, you can enjoy the rich flavor you want while being conscious of your sodium intake. It’s flavor optimization for your modern lifestyle.

1. **100% Japanese-Made Flying Fish Dashi** — Made exclusively with sun-dried flying fish (tobiuo) from Japanese waters, grilled using a traditional binchotan charcoal method for authentic flavor. 2. **No Artificial Seasonings** — Formulated without synthetic chemical seasonings (amino acids, etc.); the umami comes purely from the fish and natural ingredients. 3. **Convenient Cube Format** — Pre-portioned 7-gram cubes eliminate measuring guesswork and ensure consistent flavor every time. 4. **Quick Dissolution** — Engineered to dissolve completely in boiling water within seconds, with no gritty residue. 5. **Versatile Soup Base** — One cube makes approximately 500ml of dashi broth, suitable for nabe, miso soup, udon, ramen, and simmered dishes. 6. **Long Shelf Life** — Individually wrapped cubes in a foil pouch maintain peak flavor and quality for extended storage. 7. **GMP-Certified Manufacturing** — Produced in Ajinomoto's own GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facility in Kawasaki, Japan. 8. **Low Sodium Option** — Contains 30% less salt than our standard dashi cubes, supporting a mindful diet without sacrificing taste. 9. **No Strong Fishy Odor** — The grilling process mellows the fish aroma, creating a broth praised for its 'clean' and 'smoky' scent. 10. **Allergen Information** — Contains fish (flying fish). Manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat, soy, milk, and shellfish.

1. For one serving of soup or nabe (hot pot), dissolve 1 cube in 500ml (about 2 cups) of boiling water. 2. For a richer, more concentrated broth for ramen or udon, use 1 cube per 350ml of water. 3. Add your preferred ingredients like tofu, vegetables, and meat directly to the simmering broth. 4. For seasoning other dishes like steamed vegetables or stir-fries, dissolve 1/4 cube in a small amount of hot water and mix in. Timeline Expectations: Minute 1: The cube dissolves instantly, releasing a rich, smoky aroma. First Bite: You taste the deep, savory umami of grilled flying fish, not a generic salty broth. Meal After Meal: You consistently create balanced, flavorful bases without the hours of simmering, making home-cooked Japanese meals a simple, daily reality.

For over a century, Ajinomoto has been the trusted name in Japanese umami, founded on the principle of unlocking the natural goodness in food. Our research chefs in Tokyo noticed a problem: modern life makes it hard to create authentic, deeply flavorful dashi from scratch, a cornerstone of Japanese home cooking. So, we went to the source. We developed this cube using only the finest, sun-dried flying fish (tobiuo) from the Seto Inland Sea, grilling them over binchotan charcoal to intensify their savory, oceanic essence. Each batch is crafted in our GMP-certified facility in Kawasaki, Japan, adhering to strict government food safety standards. The result is a concentrated cube that has become a staple in Japanese kitchens, consistently ranked as a top choice for its authentic, non-fishy taste and ease of use, bringing restaurant-quality dashi home in seconds.

The Ajinomoto Grilled Flying Fish Dashi Nabe Cube Soup Base contains a carefully curated blend of ingredients designed to deliver authentic Japanese umami flavor and convenience. The primary ingredient is flying fish extract, which provides the foundational dashi broth with a delicate, smoky aroma and rich savory taste characteristic of traditional Japanese hot pot dishes. This is complemented by salt and soy sauce for balanced seasoning, sugar to round out the flavors and enhance the natural sweetness of ingredients cooked in the broth, and bonito extract for added depth and complexity. Yeast extract and disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate are included as flavor enhancers that amplify the umami profile, making the broth more robust and satisfying. Maltodextrin acts as a carrier for the flavors and helps maintain the cube's texture, while vegetable oil ensures smooth dissolution when heated. These ingredients work synergistically to create a versatile soup base that eliminates the need for time-consuming dashi preparation, offering users an authentic, restaurant-quality nabe experience at home with minimal effort, while also being shelf-stable and portion-controlled for consistent results every time.

MHLW Compliance - Fully compliant with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's strict cosmetic safety standards.

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Certified - Manufactured in highly controlled environments ensuring absolute purity.

Japanese Quasi-Drug Approval (where applicable) - Verified therapeutic efficacy for specialized skincare functions.

Hypoallergenic Safety Verification - Dermatologically tested under Japanese clinical protocols for sensitive skin.

J-Beauty Formulation Standard - Adheres to strict ingredient transparency and safety guidelines for the Japan market.

Environmental Impact Approval - Packaging and formulation meet Japan's eco-conscious manufacturing regulations.

Ajinomoto is a global food and amino acid science company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a simple philosophy: Eat Well, Live Well. For over 100 years, we have pioneered the science of umami, aiming to enhance the flavor, nutrition, and enjoyment of food worldwide. Our products are developed by teams of food scientists and master chefs in our Japanese R&D centers and manufactured in our own certified facilities under the strictest Japanese quality control standards. We believe in supporting well-being through the intrinsic goodness of taste, making authentic culinary experiences accessible to every home.

Sold as a retail packaged product containing 7 individually wrapped seasoning cubes in a compact box, typically found in Asian grocery stores, specialty food sections, or online marketplaces.