Soy sauce, gochujang, miso paste, fish sauce, curry roux, and more — the pantry staples aisle at Hayato has what you need for authentic Asian home cooking.
Alongside snacks, noodles, and drinks, Hayato Asian Market in Seaside, CA carries a full pantry and cooking essentials section — everyday staples for authentic Asian home cooking, now extended with Middle Eastern and West Asian ingredients too.
What's on the pantry shelves
Our pantry section includes soy sauce, gochujang, miso paste, sriracha, fish sauce, oyster sauce, curry roux, Hondashi stock, rice varieties, and nori sheets — everything you need to cook your favorite Asian dishes at home.
Sauces & pastes
Soy sauce, gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste), miso paste, sriracha, fish sauce, and oyster sauce cover the base flavors for Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cooking.
Stocks & roux
Hondashi stock (Japanese dashi granules) and curry roux blocks make it easy to build a proper broth or Japanese-style curry at home without starting from scratch.
Rice & nori
We carry rice varieties and nori sheets for everything from a simple bowl of rice to homemade rolls.
New: Middle Eastern & West Asian pantry staples
We've recently extended our pantry section into Middle Eastern and West Asian ingredients — spices, grains, dates, tea, halal-friendly items, and specialty ingredients. It's part of our push to bring more of the world's flavors to Seaside, alongside our existing Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian staples.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hayato sell gochujang?
Yes — gochujang is part of our regular pantry lineup alongside miso paste, soy sauce, and sriracha.
Can I find dashi or stock for Japanese cooking?
Yes, we carry Hondashi stock along with curry roux for Japanese-style curry.
Does Hayato carry rice and nori?
Yes — rice varieties and nori sheets are both part of our pantry and cooking essentials section.
Does Hayato carry Middle Eastern or halal-friendly items?
Yes — we've recently added spices, grains, dates, tea, halal-friendly items, and specialty ingredients from the Middle East and West Asia.
Where can I find the pantry section in the store?
It's part of our regular shelf layout at 1872 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA. We're open 7 days a week, with hours varying by day — see our Visit Us page for the full schedule. See our What We Carry page for the full category breakdown.
Stock up on the basics — see what we carry or plan your trip with hours and directions.
