Exploring Different Soy Sauce Options Posted on 23 April 2025 0 Soy sauce is incredibly popular all over the world, used in a range of Asian cuisines including Thai, Japanese, and Korean, loved for its rich and flavourful taste that can enhance Soy sauce is incredibly popular all over the world, used in a range of Asian cuisines including Thai, Japanese, and Korean, loved for its rich and flavourful taste that can enhance a wide range of dishes. People add soy sauce to many recipes, commonly using it in stir fries, marinades, and dipping sauces, making it extremely versatile. At Thai Food Direct, we stock different soy sauces from leading brands, offering a wealth of choices to suit every taste. In this post, we’ll explore some of the soy sauce options from our range, and provide suggestions on how to use them in cooking and how to store them properly to keep them fresh. Soy Sauces at Thai Food Direct At Thai Food Direct, we offer a number of soy sauces. Below, we’ve highlighted five of the most popular soy saucues, to help you learn more about each one. Healthy Boy Black Soy Sauce Healthy Boy Black Soy Sauce is a well known brand from Thailand that produces a wide range of sauces. This soy sauce is enjoyed for its rich, slightly sweet, and deep umami flavour that has a hint of saltiness. It's ideal for use in stir fries, marinades, dipping sauces, and braised dishes, enhancing the overall taste of foods. In addition to the Black Soy Sauce, we also stock other Healthy Boy sauces, including their Thin, Sweet, and Mushroom Soy Sauce. Kikkoman Soy Sauce We also stock Kikkoman Soy Sauce, one of the most widely recognised soy sauce brands globally. With over 300 years of experience in crafting their sauces, Kikkoman offers a number of products, including their signature soy sauce. This versatile soy sauce can be used in a wide range of dishes, from sushi and stir fries to marinades. It has a perfectly balanced flavour, with an ideal blend of salty, sweet, and umami notes. Datu Puti Soy Sauce Datu Puti Soy Sauce, a Filipino brand that offers a wide range of high quality, flavourful sauces alongside their soy sauce. This particular soy sauce has a deep, salty, and rich flavour with a subtle hint of sweetness, making it ideal for adding umami notes to different dishes. It is commonly used in Filipino cooking for marinating meats, as well as in stir-fries, soups, and as a base for dipping sauces. Pearl River Bridge Superior Dark Soy Sauce We stock the Superior Dark Soy Sauce, made by the reputable Chinese brand Pearl River Bridge that is known for producing high quality, authentic sauces. They offer a variety of sauces including this soy sauce, which is made using traditional brewing methods to ensure a rich and natural flavour. It has a smooth, slightly sweet rich taste, and it is often used most commonly in Chinese cooking to enhance the flavour of stir fries, braised meats, and marinades. Yutaka Tamari Organic Soy Sauce The Tamari Organic Soy Sauce is another option enjoyed around the world, from the well respected brand Yutaka, known for offering a variety of high quality, authentic Japanese ingredients. This is a gluten free sauce, with a rich and smooth flavour. As Tamari is a type of soy sauce made primarily from soybeans, it makes it a great option for people who are sensitive to gluten. It has a full bodied umami taste, with a slightly less salty and more sweet profile compared to other sauces. How to Incorporate Soy Sauce into Cooking Soy sauce is a very versatile ingredient to add to a wide range of dishes, for depth, richness and an umami flavour. It's been used in cooking for a long time, and is loved for its ability to enhance the flavour and taste of foods without overpowering them. Below are some examples of how to incorporate soy sauce into cooking: Stir Fries and Sauteed Dishes Soy sauce is often added to stir fries and sautéed dishes, providing a savoury and salty base while enriching the flavour of meats, vegetables, or tofu. It pairs well with ingredients like chilli, ginger, and garlic, making it a popular seasoning choice for creating quick flavourful meals. Marinades It is also a key ingredient in many marinades, helping to tenderise meats while imparting a rich umami flavour. It’s commonly used in marinades for meats like pork, chicken, and beef, and can be combined with ingredients like garlic, honey, and vinegar to create a balanced, delicious mix. Broths and Soups Soy sauce can also be added to broths and soups to enhance their flavour and provide a rich base. It’s commonly used in ramen or miso soups, where its umami, salty taste complements the richness of the broth. How to Store Soy Sauce If soy sauce is unopened, it should be stored in a cool, dark place, such as a cupboard, ensuring it’s kept away from sunlight and heat. Once opened, it’s recommended to store it in the fridge to preserve its quality and flavour for longer. While soy sauce has a long shelf life, refrigerating it slows down the oxidation process, helping to maintain its rich umami taste. Also, make sure to keep the lid tightly sealed to prevent air from affecting the sauce. Discover Soy Sauce at Thai Food Direct Here at Thai Food Direct we are a reputable Thai and oriental food retailer, stocking a wide range of fresh, frozen, and dry produce delivered directly from Thailand. Alongside the soy sauces we’ve mentioned, we also offer other sauces to try including a number of fish, oyster, chilli, dipping and side sauces, whether it’s for marinating meats, adding to stir fries, or making delicious soups. Shipping starts from £3.49 within the UK, with fresh produce costing £7.99 and frozen at £13.31. We generally dispatch orders on the same working day if placed before 12 pm. Head over to our website and explore our full range of soy sauce options at Thai Food Direct.