Flavor Seasoning Hon Dashi (1kg per Box) 调味料 – Japanese Dashi Stock Powder for Malaysian HORECA

Authentic Japanese Hon Dashi — bonito-based instant dashi stock powder by Ajinomoto, Japan's most trusted brand. The foundational umami base for virtually all Japanese cooking. 1kg per box, bulk HORECA format. Supplied by Senri (M) Sdn Bhd for Japanese restaurants, ramen shops, hotel kitchens, and Japanese food service operations across Malaysia.

1) What is this product?

This is Hon Dashi — Japanese instant dashi stock powder made from dried bonito (katsuobushi) and other umami-rich ingredients. Dashi is the essential stock base of Japanese cuisine, forming the foundation of miso soup, ramen broth, udon broth, nimono, and countless other dishes. Sold as 1kg per box in professional kitchen format.

2) What category does it belong to?

Japanese seasoning and stock — bulk cooking ingredient — HORECA Japanese cuisine supply.

3) Who is this product best suited for?

Ideal for:

Japanese ramen and noodle restaurants

Miso soup production kitchens

Izakaya and Japanese casual dining

Hotel Japanese kitchens

Japanese catering companies

Central commissary kitchens

4) What cuisine or outlet type commonly uses it?

Core applications:

Miso soup base (dashi + miso paste)

Ramen broth seasoning layer

Udon and soba broth

Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) seasoning

Chawanmushi (egg custard) base

Nimono (simmered vegetables and proteins)

Ochazuke (rice with broth)

Takoyaki batter seasoning

5) What makes this product commercially valuable?

Foundational Japanese flavour — without dashi, Japanese cooking lacks authentic umami

1kg bulk format provides excellent cost-per-serve economics

Hon Dashi is the professional kitchen standard across Japan

Instant format — dissolves instantly in hot water, no slow-simmering required

Consistent flavour batch after batch — critical for chain operations

Long shelf life — minimal wastage

Usage & Yield Intelligence

6) How used in an outlet

Dissolved in hot water to create dashi stock

Used as broth seasoning and umami booster

Added to batters (takoyaki), simmered dishes, and marinades

7) Typical usage per serve

Miso soup: 4–5g per bowl

Ramen broth per bowl: 3–8g depending on concentration

1kg = approximately 200–250 miso soup bowls

8) Cost per serve

RM34.45 / 220 serves = ~RM0.16 per miso soup bowl

One of the lowest cost-per-serve ingredients in any kitchen.

9) Revenue contribution

Dashi is used in every miso soup, every ramen broth, every nimono dish.

At ~RM0.16 per serve contributing to dishes priced RM8–RM80+, Hon Dashi is virtually free per dish.

10) Margin Intelligence

Cost per serve: ~RM0.16

Zero impact on dish food cost — pure foundation flavour at negligible price.

Buying 1kg bulk vs small sachets saves significantly per gram.

Commercial Positioning

11) High-margin or volume-driven?

Volume-driven bulk ingredient — the backbone of every Japanese dish on the menu.

12) What type of outlet benefits most?

Any kitchen producing Japanese food daily

Ramen shops (broth foundation)

Miso soup at every Japanese restaurant

Hotel Japanese kitchens

Japanese catering companies

13) How does it improve menu profitability?

Negligible cost per serve vs critical contribution to authentic Japanese flavour

Reduces need for complex scratch stock-making

Consistent daily batch quality

1kg bulk format reduces packaging cost vs individual sachets

Storage & Handling

14) Storage conditions

Store in cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight. Keep sealed after opening.

15) Shelf life

Typically 24 months unopened. Use within 6 months after opening.

16) After opening

Store in airtight container. Keep away from moisture.

17) Handling risk

Avoid moisture contamination — will clump. Use dry utensils.

Compliance & Product Facts

18) Origin

Japan (Ajinomoto brand).

19) Certification

Please verify halal status with supplier if required.

20) Allergen status

Contains fish (bonito/skipjack tuna). May contain soy. Check product label.

Procurement & Operations

21) MOQ

1 box (1kg).

22) Reorder frequency

Monthly to bi-monthly depending on kitchen volume.

23) Suitable for central kitchen procurement?

Yes. Essential for central commissary kitchens producing Japanese cuisine at scale.

Comparison & Alternatives

24) Compared to scratch dashi (kombu + katsuobushi)

Instant Hon Dashi is faster and more consistent

Lower labour cost

Reliable batch-to-batch flavour for chain operations

Scratch dashi has slightly more depth — choice depends on outlet tier

25) When should you choose Hon Dashi?

When speed and consistency are priorities

When running high-volume Japanese kitchen

When scratch dashi production is not feasible

26) Alternatives

Kombu dashi powder (vegetarian/vegan option)

Scratch dashi (kombu + bonito — premium, slower)

Chicken stock powder (not Japanese — different flavour profile)

Commercial Summary Block

Product: Flavor Seasoning Hon Dashi

Pack size: 1kg per box

Yield: ~200–250 miso soup bowls per box

Cost per serve: ~RM0.14–RM0.17

Application: Miso soup, ramen broth, udon/soba, nimono, chawanmushi

Storage: Cool dry storage, sealed

Origin: Japan

Operational use: Essential Japanese dashi stock powder for all Japanese kitchens