Gluten-free Japanese barbecue sauce made with tamari, ginger, garlic and green onion. Offers balanced sweet-savory umami flavor suitable for marinating, glazing or dipping.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).Non-GMO Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Cane Sugar, Mirin (Water, Rice, Koji Seed, Sea Salt), Tomato Paste, Organic Ginger, Green Onion, Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Toasted Sesame Oil
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).| Serving size | 1 serving (19 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 40 |
| Sodium (mg) | 550 |
| Total carbs (g) | 9 |
| Total sugars (g) | 8 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
The Gluten-Free Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce receives strong praise for its authentic yet accessible flavor profile that blends sweet, savory, and umami notes from tamari, ginger, garlic, and green onion. Reviewers highlight its versatility as a marinade, glaze, or dip for proteins, vegetables, rice, and dumplings, noting a balanced sweetness and clean ingredient list without preservatives. It is frequently described as a Japanese-American fusion that exceeds basic teriyaki in complexity while remaining approachable. Minor notes mention it runs saltier or sweeter than some traditional Japanese versions.
Pros
- balanced sweet-savory-umami flavor with ginger, garlic, and sesame notes
- versatile for grilling, marinating, dipping, and glazing multiple foods
- clean ingredients, vegan, no preservatives, gluten-free via tamari
- creates nice glossy glaze and caramelizes well when cooked
Cons
- noticeably saltier than some traditional Japanese teriyaki recipes
- slightly sweeter than authentic homemade Japanese versions
“Bachan’s is the Pinnacle of Barbecue Sauces... balanced, bright sweetness... works as a marinade... for grilled or baked salmon, cod or chicken... tossed it with some shredded chicken for taco filling.”
eater.com →“It’s a lot more complex than I thought. I can taste ginger, garlic, and sesame. It tastes somewhere between the Japanese yakiniku sauce and teriyaki sauce... I highly recommend it.”
japanesecooking101.com →“It's wonderful, great with Asian style dumplings as a dipping sauce, and excellent for a Hawaiian Style BBQ, chicken, ribs, all taste excellent with this sauce either while grilling or after-when serving!”
thekansascitybbqstore.com →“This is truly a well crafted sauce and you can taste the focus on quality ingredients... anyone looking to give their chicken, pork, or veggies that distinct Japanese barbecue flavor will be pretty well served by this sauce.”
meatwave.com →
Sourced from 1 editorial, 1 blog, 2 retailer, 2 review, 1 video, 1 forum. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals.
