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Bachan's

4.6 • 85 Reviews

Bachan's makes a variety of Japanese-inspired, all-natural barbecue sauces.

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Bachan’s earns enthusiastic reviews for delivering deeply savory, Japanese-inspired barbecue sauces that elevate everything from rice bowls and salmon to stir-fries, with standouts like Original, Yuzu, Miso, and Hot & Spicy. Reviews also surface consistent drawbacks: the sauce runs thin and can taste overly sweet, and the twist-top nozzle frequently clogs; some wish for bolder heat or more gluten-free variants—strong reasons to sample flavors before committing.

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  • 6mo ago

    These sauces are amazing. Add some white rice and chicken and you have a quick, great tasting meal. I’ve been looking for a sauce like the Japanese bbq one for awhile, and will be buying this again when I run out.

  • 10mo ago

    A great and versatile sauce. We love trying all the different flavors, the Miso is my favorite. Makes any meal a lot better and packs a punch without needing a lot. My only complaint is the price seems a bit high for the amount.

  • 10mo ago

    overall a solid sauce to keep in your pantry. i've tried a few of the varieties: original, yuzu, and spicy—I personally think that the original is the one I'll keep coming back to, as it's the most basic and versatile? I've used it as a quick finisher topping AND as an overnight marinade for meat and fish dishes. The flavor is savory and sweet, but I will say that I also don't find the flavor to be particularly innovative or have a high wow factor. I do appreciate the packaging and branding—it's cute and brings an element of delight to my product experience.

  • 1y ago

    I really love this sauce! I'm on my second bottle and I can't wait to try the extra spicy one! It's a little pricy compared to other sauces, and I find that the cap can be difficult to open, but I'll still continue to buy it.

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Bachan's makes a variety of Japanese-inspired, all-natural barbecue sauces.

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Shop the #1 barbecue sauce made with authentic Japanese ingredients. Created from a multi-generational family recipe, our sauce is cold-filled, small batch, and non-gmo certified – Try Bachan's, the Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce.