Trader Joe's Crispy Garlic - 4 oz

Thin-sliced garlic fried until crisp. For the garlic-loving Korean palate, this is a no-explanation-needed all-purpose topping. Sprinkle it over ramen, noodles, fried rice, grilled dishes, salads, or soups, and you get fried garlic's savory umami and a crunchy texture all at once. The key is convenience — no slicing and frying garlic yourself; just shake it from the jar.

Use it like the fried garlic in Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese cooking, and it's great on steak, pasta, and avocado toast too. Extremely versatile to keep on hand whenever you want a hit of garlic.

• On ramen or noodles — sprinkle for an umami boost.
• On fried rice or rice bowls — add fried-garlic flavor.
• On grilled dishes or steak — crispy garlic over meat.
• On salad or soup — a savory crunch topping.
• On avocado toast — add a garlic crunch.

This one's a good fit if

• You love garlic
• You want an umami cooking topping
• You cook noodles and fried rice often
• You want a crispy crunch topping

Crispy (fried) garlic is widely used in Southeast Asian and Chinese cooking, but surprisingly hard to keep stocked in Korea. For the garlic-loving Korean palate it's an endlessly versatile topping — an especially practical pick for adding umami to home cooking.

A Trader Joe's store exclusive with no official Korean distribution.

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Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. A tracking number is sent to your email once your order is on its way.

All orders are processed as personal-use overseas purchases, which means they clear Korean customs without requiring KC certification. Shipments are handled using your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) for full transparency, and you can track your parcel through the Korea Customs Service UNI-PASS portal at any time.

Orders valued under USD 200 from the United States qualify for duty-free clearance under Korea's simplified customs scheme. In the unlikely event that any order encounters a customs issue, we will issue a full refund without question.

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Is this authentic?

Yes. Every item is purchased directly from Trader Joe's stores in the US, inspected, and then shipped — 100% authentic.

Why can't I buy this in Korea?

Trader Joe's has no official stores or online shop in Korea. Their products are sold only in US stores, which is exactly what we bring to you through direct import.

What about the expiration date?

Because we purchase every item from the US only after you place your order, we ship products with plenty of shelf life remaining. The exact best-by date is printed on the package.

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2. We purchase your item from a US store and inspect its condition.
3. Your order ships by air and goes through Korean customs.
4. As soon as it clears customs, it's delivered to your door by domestic courier.