Our Favourite Asian Foodie Finds From Costco

Kimchi, a traditional fermented cabbage dish, is often used as a flavour base in many Korean dishes. It’s delicious served so many ways — as a cold side, in fried rice, in a soup or stew or even in these 30-Minute Chicken and Kimchi Patties.

Five hand-wrapped shrimp wontons fill each soup bowl in this convenient frozen take on a classic Chinese dish. Want to try another take on wontons? Try these Fried Crab Rangoon Wontons.

Originating from Japan, dried seaweed is eaten on its own as a snack (sometimes coming in a variety of flavours) or crushed and sprinkled over noodle or rice dishes. Kirkland brand’s version is lightly flavoured with sea salt, making it a versatile snack or topping.

Mandu are Korean dumplings that can be either steamed, boiled, pan-fried or deep-fried. These Costco frozen beef bulgogi mandu are juicy and large in size. They have a Korean BBQ flavour and vegetables stuffed within the wrapper. Bibigo Frozen Beef Bulgogi Mandu is a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

This classic nibble-sized biscuit from Japanese manufacturer Meiji has been around since the late 1970s. They have a crunchy shortbread cookie shell and a creamy centre that comes in flavours like chocolate (as in this pack), strawberry, and vanilla. They’re a classic childhood favourite that can be enjoyed well into adulthood.

Ramen is such a heartwarming meal and having it readily available is an excellent option for any day of the week. Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen is a noodle soup made with pork broth and comes with a spicy Umamai sauce packet. The box comes with six bowls and if you want to spice things up a notch, try making a carbonara ramen with the noodles.

Nearly every country has a dumpling that’s beloved. Thought to have originated in Northern China, there are countless varieties across Asia: Chinese dim sum, Japanese gyoza, Nepalese momos, Indian muthia, and Korean mandu, to name a few. These frozen pork and veggie Korean dumplings are just a sampling of the many stuffed pockets that Costco offers.

A popular Japanese candy that packs big flavour and a chewy texture, Hi-Chew is similar to a Starburst. This Costco-sized bag comes with all the classic flavours: strawberry, green apple, mango and grape.

We couldn’t round up our favourite Asian finds from Costco without including the absolute staple of Asian cuisine: rice. One of the world’s most consumed foods, rice is a key ingredient across Asian and comes in so many varieties: basmati rice from India, Jasmine rice from Thailand, broken rice from Vietnam, sushi rice from Japan… the list goes on. If you’re looking to load up, this 10 kilogram bag of Thai Jasmine rice should keep your rice cooker well-stocked.

Related: Learn How to Cook the Perfect Rice, Every Time

Boba on the go? Count us in! Costco has a 12-pack of O’s Bubble Jelly Popping Boba Drink, and we’re here for it. The beverage is vegan and made with real juice. It also consists of oolong tea with lychee, popping boba and aloe vera. Boba, also known as Bubble Tea and Pearl Milk Tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has become widely popular across Canada.