This time, I visited during breakfast time. It is a seaweed factory direct sales store. I was unsure of what to get, but this time I purchased rice ball seaweed. Purchase details: Rice ball seaweed (3 sheets, 15 pieces) 270 yen. The rice ball seaweed is domestically produced roasted seaweed cut to fit the size of rice balls. It had a crispy and satisfying texture. The store mainly consists of an office floor, with a sales corner in one corner of the office. In addition to rice ball seaweed, they also have various other types of seaweed. It is a seaweed shop near Heiwajima Station.

When it comes to wholesaler, it can be quite intimidating for individuals to enter. However, this time there was a sign outside the store encouraging individual customers to come in, so I took the plunge and entered. The interior of the store had a typical wholesaler feel, with an office-like atmosphere. I started talking to what seemed to be an employee, but then the president suddenly appeared from the back. The president of the wholesaler. Contrary to the stereotypical image, he was a friendly and stylish middle-aged man. I bought "Premium Mixed Tabletop Nori (\648)" and "Salted Nori (\648)" this time. The "Premium Mixed Tabletop Nori" is said to be used in high-end sushi restaurants where meals cost tens of thousands of yen. The sales pitch was full of confidence, but when I actually tasted it, the aroma was amazing, and I felt like I couldn't go back to supermarket nori anymore. It's been years since I last enjoyed the true aroma and taste of nori. I can't find any more words to describe it. The "Salted Nori" is as the name suggests, nori sprinkled with salt. It seems to be popular with children, but the balance between nori and salt is not quite right, or they don't complement each other well. Perhaps because both the nori and salt used are of good quality. When I searched online, I found a large number of highly rated reviews. I was impressed.

My wife's father has a long-standing relationship with Gomi Shoten, and every year during the gift-giving seasons, they make special seaweed for us (50 sheets minimum order required, the factory here specializes in roasting seaweed). The seaweed has a firm texture that requires a bit of force to tear, but once you put it in your mouth, it has a soft touch. The flavor of the seaweed mixes with saliva, creating a unique taste. The elegant aroma and taste make it a paradise for the senses. Recently, my wife has taken over communication with the shop, and we decided to visit together to learn more about its roots. The shop is near Heiwajima Station, with a parking lot for both the factory and the store. Inside, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who turned out to be the second-generation president of Gomi Shoten. He explained various things to us, and we were impressed by his presentation skills. We ended up talking more than buying seaweed, but it was a valuable experience. The president's dedication to roasting seaweed and his craftsmanship were evident. People who try this seaweed find it hard to go back to other brands. We purchased some seaweed varieties, ranging from affordable to premium options. Gomi Shoten offers a wide range of seaweed products, but the custom order seaweed is not available in-store.

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Ad-machi Koku Nori Sales Shop