Trader Joe's Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack - 2.1 oz

A step up from roasted seaweed snacks. Thin nori is dipped in a crisp tempura batter, fried, then finished with a spicy seasoning inspired by Japanese shichimi (togarashi). Seaweed umami, tempura crunch, and chili-garlic-paprika heat layer into something heartier and bolder than a plain seaweed snack. Interestingly, the nori comes from a Korean seaweed farm and it's made in Thailand.

US reviewers compare it to the upscale bar snack you'd get instead of nuts — it holds its own as a drinking snack.

• With beer or soju — salty, spicy, crisp — a top drinking snack.
• On its own — umami and heat keep you reaching.
• With ceviche or sashimi — the bag pairs it with seafood.
• Over rice bowls — crumbled for an umami crunch.
• On salad or soup — crushed as a crisp accent.

This one's a good fit if

• You love seaweed snacks
• You enjoy spicy umami snacks
• You like a crispy fried texture
• You want a beer or soju snack

Roasted seaweed snacks are ubiquitous in Korea, but nori dipped in tempura batter, fried, and spiced togarashi-style is a variation rarely found here. It upgrades the familiar seaweed snack with 'tempura plus heat' — a bar-snack twist that gives seaweed fans something new.

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

Shipping is free on every order, with no minimum. There are no handling fees, no customs processing charges, and no hidden costs added at checkout. What you see is what you pay.

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.

If you do not yet have a Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC), you can get one free of charge in under five minutes at unipass.customs.go.kr.

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.

1. Choose your option and complete your order. A Personal Customs Code (개인통관고유부호) is required.
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.