Bachan's

4.7 β€’ 67 Reviews

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

Bachan's Reviews

Bachan's reviews

4.67

95% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Incredible taste
  • Versatile use
  • Appealing packaging
  • Preferred original flavor
  • Limited flavor variety

Bachan's sauces are highly praised for their versatile and incredible taste, with many reviewers claiming they use it on almost everything, favoring the original flavor. The packaging is also admired, particularly the lid/top. However, a potential weakness may lie in the lack of flavor variety, as customers overwhelmingly prefer the original to other options.

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67 reviews and posts

  • I purchased the original sauce and loved it! After the first bottle I purchased a few of the other flavors and the sweet one is excellent as well! Great on my tofu and rice dishes! Also on meat!

  • Yes. Get the original teriyaki. It's perfect on absolutely everything. Costco now sells larger bottles too!

  • I recently tried Bachan's Japanese-inspired barbecue sauces, and while there are certainly some standout qualities, there are also some aspects that might not be for everyone. The first thing that struck me was the authenticity of the flavors. Each sauce has a unique blend of ingredients that deliver a rich, savory experience, perfect for grilling, marinating, or even as a dipping sauce. It's clear that a lot of care and expertise have gone into crafting these sauces. However, I couldn't help but notice the high sugar content. While the sweetness complements certain dishes, for my palate, it was a bit overpowering. If you prefer your barbecue sauces on the sweeter side, you might find Bachan's to be just right. But if you're someone who likes more balanced or less sugary flavors, this might be a touch too much for you. Overall, Bachan's excels in delivering authentic, complex flavors with high-quality, all-natural ingredients. Just be prepared for a significant dose of sweetness.

  • My boyfriend bought a couple of these recently and I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting them to be full of sugars and nasties, but actually the ingredients list was definitely better than expected and the taste is chefs kiss. Japanese BBQ is the fave right now. Wish it came in a glass bottle and not plastic!

  • Bachan's sauce is amazing! I use the original instead of soy sauce all the time. I've repurchased numerous times!

  • I grabbed the Honey Barbecue flavor on a whim at Target and I am so glad I did. It’s now my go-to for salmon marinades and rice bowls. Will definitely be buying again.

  • I replenished a bunch of my dipping sauces the other day. This was the crown jewel of that haul. It goes well on everything! I also love that it is a soy sauce consistency, so a little bit goes a long way. Highest possible recommendation.

  • Delicious, my roomate and I made a bbq chicken & cauliflower steak with cheese and red onion and this flavor profile elevated the dish completely. Will be grabbing this over regular bbq sauce until I’m in the ground.

  • Randomly stumbled across this brand in a NYC Whole Foods, decided to give it a shot, and haven't looked back. So tasty. I add it to my lunch and dinner meals (usually brown rice and chicken / beef / turkey) and it adds fantastic flavor. I'm addicted, and would highly recommend!

  • Tried this sauce 2 different ways.....as a topper sauce and as something thrown into a wok with veggies. It's not something I'd normally like but wanted to give it a try and it just didn't hit with me or anything it was put with, even for different methods of cooking and different ingredients. This is just a personal preference because my son actually really liked it.

  • Obsession doesn't begin to explain how I feel about this sauce. I bought my first bottle a few months ago and now I use it with every meal. I didn't know that I could feel so strongly about a BBQ sauce. I would start with Original, and then expand to Hot and Spicy once you're ready. Also they offer Gluten Free sauce which is incredible. Overall such good product!!!

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    Literally nothing. Pure perfection.

  • Loves this stuff, I eat it plain with avocado very often. The yuzu is my favorite!

  • So yummy, love it on rice bowls. Also the packaging is so nice and satisfying to use (the lid/top).

  • so good - bought the original sauce at costco, and it's now become our go-to sauce for everything (marinating meats, on top of rice, etc!)

  • Omg, this sauce. We stock up when it is at Costco as you get twice as much for the price. We put it on nearly everything, but especially love it over salmon rice bowls or glazed chicken thighs. This is a true 10/10!

  • I think this sauce is a great "quick and easy" condiment to have around the kitchen. It has a thinner consistency which makes it excellent for marinades and stir-fries. The flavor itself is good, but nothing new or extraordinary to me. It has a very close taste profile to Hoisin sauce.

  • I can't go to Whole Foods without impulse buying 40 sauces and I recently tried this-- SO good on everything.

  • I tried the Japanese barbeque sauce and while I think the packaging is great, and I love the idea of having more, unique flavors conveniently in my fridge or pantry (Im a big fan of Omsom, & Fly By Jing for example) this produst just isnt worth the money or fridge space.

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    Way too watery. The sauce doesnt stick to food at all, just seeps to the bottom of the bowl. I ended up reducing the sauce a couple of times which worked, but why am I gonna pay for all that water?

  • Sooo tasty! I love the spicy flavor. A super versatile sauce for dipping things and tossing in a stir fry.

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    Sauce is a little runny, wish it was thicker.