Half Moon Bay Wasabi, LLC

Authentic Wasabi, Locally grown in California

Half Moon Bay Wasabi has been providing the freshest, most authentic wasabi to restaurants & foodies since 2011

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Fresh Wasabi Rhizomes

$40.00 USD

Wasabi Grater

$55.00 USD

Wasabi Flowers

$25.00 USD

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Authenticity you can taste.

Experience the complex, fresh taste ofauthentic wasabi, grown sustainably right here in California—unlike the imitation you find elsewhere.

Trusted by top chefs.

Chosen by Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S., our wasabi meets the high standards of culinary professionals.

Quality you can count on.

We take great care in every step of production to ensure our wasabi reaches you with the exceptional quality and flavor chefs rely on.

Yes, I want authentic wasabi!

How to Enjoy Real Wasabi

The proper way to prepare and enjoy real fresh wasabi for maximum flavor, aroma, and heat.

CLEAN

Gently rinse the wasabi under cold running water to remove any dirt or residue. This helps preserve its natural flavor and prepares it for grating.

GRATE

Use a fine wasabi grater to grate the rhizome into a smooth paste. Grating helps release the natural compounds that create wasabi’s signature heat and aroma.

SERVE

Serve immediately for the best flavor. Freshly grated wasabi delivers a clean, aromatic heat that pairs perfectly with sushi, sashimi, and your favorite dishes.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Wow! Having authentic, fresh wasabi in our rolls was such a luxury. It was so delicate and fresh, and it really upped our sushi roll game! We feel deeply lucky to live so close to accessing such a delicious delicacy- can’t ever imagine having sushi without real wasabi ever again. And the wasabi flowers were just divine - definitely try in a roll! 5+++

- Pearl Chaozon B.

My first time tasting real wasabi was the wasabi from Half Moon Bay. Such a delight! I'd wait for 3 minutes after grating, and put the wasabi on the sashimi directly (not mixed with soy sauce). Customer service was also great (the owners went extra mile to ensure we taste the best possible wasabi from them).

- Van Pham

Frequently asked questions

At the moment, we're no longer offering farm tours. Coordinating visits takes a lot of time, and we want to stay focused on growing and shipping the best wasabi possible.

Orders placed by Sunday at 8 p.m. Pacific time ship on Monday and typically arrive by Thursday.

At this time, we're not able to offer order pickups. Due to the volume of daily orders, shipping allows us to serve everyone more efficiently.

Yes. Fresh wasabi should be stored in the refrigerator. You can read our full storage guide here:

https://hmbwasabi.com/blogs/wasabi-knowledge/what-s-the-best-way-to-store-fresh-wasabi

Fresh wasabi typically stays fresh in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 weeks. For best results, wrap it in a moist paper towel or fully submerge it in water. Freezing is not recommended.

Yes, the skin should be removed before grating the rhizome. Also, please avoid freezing wasabi if you plan to store the rest for later use.

Wasabi takes about 2 years to reach maturity. The plant starts we sell are already around 6 months old, so you can expect about 18 months of growing time.