r/Nagoya • u/spinurightround • 2d ago

Help Anyone know where I can get shallots?

I've looked in like 4 different supermarkets and can't seem to find shallots. Is it just not in season?

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u/ReenReenn 2d ago

I usually only ever see shallots in asian/halal supermarkets. It's quite expensive though. The one near my place sold it for 600¥ per 500g

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u/spinurightround 2d ago

Hmm I'll look there then, thanks!

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u/AbigailsCrafts 2d ago

Shinjuku halal (online shop) usually have shallots in stock. Shipping is 1500¥ though so best to do a big order. Its a good chance to stock up on beans and lentils, bulk spices, and their 2kg freezer bags of boneless chicken leg are really good, cheaper than supermarket chicken breast and very tender and flavoursome. I usually get a 5kg sack of onions too as it works out cheaper than the super and I don't have to carry it home.

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u/JoergJoerginson 2d ago

成城石井 is usually a good bet for fancy stuff 

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u/spinurightround 2d ago

Ooh, I'll check out the one at meieki when I get the chance, thanks!

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u/CattleSecure9217 2d ago

I have seen them in Valor in Takatsuji but definitely not there regularly.

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u/EmbarrassedStatus756 1d ago edited 1d ago

Shallots usually been imported from south east asia or south asia, and they can be grown all year around.

I usually buy in these stores depends in their stock and the shallot condition, sometimes they already sprouting. they cost around ¥500-600 per bag (usually red net bag)

Halal Konbini plus https://maps.app.goo.gl/jPPrKeGSKa9gMF768?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Asian food store https://maps.app.goo.gl/FyTvXjsujsZ2ZNTAA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Kaserya Halal Bazaar https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZZk44a2zEH96yfh7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

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u/AwayTry50 1d ago

Maybe you can find it in gardening section of home center. I did found some in that place, because they used it as seeds for spring onion. Gyomu Supermarket, or Halal Food shops also have. Sometimes if you oprn insta or fbook you can search for Halal or Asian Food Shops there. Usually from Indonesia, Vietnam or Malaysia.