This is the byJAPAN Baratz Butter & Soy Sauce, a savoury snack featuring bara nori—raw domestic seaweed dried in its natural sheet form—layered with toasted almonds and cashews, then seasoned with butter and soy sauce.

On tasting, a buttery richness emerged first, quickly giving way to a light sweetness before the deeper savouriness of soy sauce developed mid-sip. As the seaweed gradually hydrated on the tongue, its umami intensified, shifting from crisp delicacy to a soft, tender chew by the finish. The cashews delivered a smooth, buttery crunch with mild sweetness, while the almonds provided a firmer, more roasted nuttiness. Together, the contrast between the crisp seaweed and the textures of the nuts created a satisfying complexity.

The snack demonstrated depth across both flavour and mouthfeel—balancing savoury, sweet, and nutty elements with clarity. High-quality ingredients were evident in every bite, contributing to its distinctly moreish quality. Exceptionally satisfying and well worth repurchasing.

This ByJAPAN Baratz Butter & Soy Sauce contained 51 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sendai, Japan in 2024.