Japanese Taste Reviews 232

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.3

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Considering 89 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people found the customer service to be unhelpful and unresponsive, often receiving template replies or no assistance with issues like lost orders or customs problems. Customers frequently reported significant delays in order processing and shipping, with some waiting weeks or even months for their items to be dispatched or delivered. A common frustration was unexpected customs fees and import taxes, which were often not clearly communicated upfront, leading to additional costs and parcels being held or returned. However, some people also felt that their orders arrived on time, were well-packaged, and contained high-quality products, appreciating the selection of hard-to-find Japanese items. A few other people also felt that the delivery was fast and smooth, with good communication about the shipping process.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I'm in the UK. I bought three sharpening stones for £154, which is a reasonable but not low price. I could get little useful tracking info, and a visit to this site raised concerns that JT may not d... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The products are good but their communications are terrible. The tracking for my order did not update for weeks until I checked with them. Then my order got lost in Australian customs and Japanese tas... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered on 11/17. My order shipped to the United States on 12/5. Today, 12/15, I am trying to figure out how to file the import paperwork with FDA they didn’t. I have never had an international merc... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is basically a scam. Order the product from in Italy. The site did not mention that it was being sent from Japan. The delivery got stuck at custom due to Italian custom did not have my import... See more


Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Japanese Delicacies

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Japanese Taste is the go-to online store for high-quality products Made in Japan. Our user-centric ecommerce platform makes unique Japanese products accessible from anywhere in the world. We specialize in food, beauty, health
 & home: in other words, what we do best is bring your favorite Japanese flavors, design, and wellness-related products closer to you, no matter where you are.


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2.3

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

232 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

I almost didn't order from them due to the reviews but my SIL loves a certain type of chips that you can only get here at a good price. The order was shipped quickly and arrived at my home before an order that I had placed in the states. My SIL said everything was delicious and fresh.
FYI... Just because people have a good experience and write a good review, it does not mean it is a bogus review.

December 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Are they running a scam or just really incompetent, who cares??

This site is not up front about delivery or taxes or anything really. I am still waiting on items that are a week late and being held in customs for ransom. And I feel lucky compared to others. Are they running a scam or just really incompetent, who knows?
Do not believe the positive reviews mentioned here.
Merry Christmas.

December 29, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken crackers broken promises

Ordered rice crackers and received them broken into bits, unable to be used as gifts. Customer service was lousy and accepted no responsibility for poor packing. Avoid this company if you want good products and good service.

December 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered on BlackFriday OrderJT99225

I ordered on BlackFriday OrderJT99225, the confirmation email already mentioned about delayed shipping which was understandable (up to 17 days for shipping). It is a long flight from Osaka to USA. The shipping email was sent on 12/6/23 by DHL. 2days later the box arrived at front deck. I completely satisfied with products and shipping. I think some country has custom rule for import products. For me my order is less than $800 so the US custom did not charge for any thing. I will order more in the future. Thanks for bringing varieties of Japanese snacks to USA.

December 8, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very slow

Very slow. Placed an order 2 weeks prior and still has not shipped, says processing. My wife is Japanese and was very happy to find this site, but that is quickly turning to dissatisfaction.

November 28, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered Tamari soy sauce

I ordered a couple of bottles of Tamari shoyu on their website with express delivery. No problems. They got the bottles to me quickly by FedEx and everything was wrapped and packaged securely. Very happy with the service.

November 26, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible product

Terrible product, arrived all balled up and creased and you can’t return it for ‘customer reasons’. What a joke

November 23, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

dude

dude, i paid almost 90% tax in thailand, basically paying double, the tax is so high when arrive, and also i ordered 1st time, a pan, it was only less than $15 on japanese amazon, they were selling me $80. freaking insane website. AND I paid that tax as well. why is when i buy from iherbs, never need to pay tax. get your business together! NEVER BUYING IT AGAIN!

November 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

underrated japanese online store

I love this company so much that I ordered from them twice. They have a variety of products and very competitive prices. Also, they write down the ingredients and allergens of the product on their website. They also ship on FedEx at prices suitable for everyone (15-20$). The only negative is that they are late in shipping orders (about 10 days) BUT DON'T LISTEN TO NEGATIVE REVIEWS, 🌸❤️‍🔥 I RESPECT THIS COMPANY.

November 4, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Legitimate and fast

I’ve wanted to order from Japanese taste for a year now, but I’ve always been reluctant because of the reviews here, this time I finally decided to do it

My order was shipped 6 hours after payment, shipping took 4 days only, all items are sent and in good condition

If you’re from Saudi Arabia like me, you’ll have to pay extra charges which’s the 15% VAT

*shipping method I used was the standard Shipping

November 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Takes a while to ship, but gets there

Ordered ramen to Israel on Sep7,
the order was shipped almost 2 weeks later but arrived in 5 days, in total it was within 9-17shipping days promised.

Products arrived, well packaged.

September 7, 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not scam

Despite of some negative reviews, I decided to order from japanesetaste.com Order placed on August 2nd, 2023 and was delivered on August 17th, 2023.
They shipped items as described.
Update:
When placing my second order using the coupon, all seemed fine. However, as I was about to place the order, I noticed that the prices of the products I wanted to buy, to my surprise, had changed. For example, the Oyster sauce before the use of the coupon was $21, but went back to $25 during check-out, which I remember distinctly was how much I had paid for my first order of Oyster Sauce ($25). So, I came to the conclusion that this was a just trick of theirs, as if they were giving out a discount, which is why I lowered my original rating to 2.5 stars from my initial 5.

August 16, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Slow processing worth the good quality

The processing of the order was very slow. After over two weeks when I did not receive a tracking number, I contacted them via e-mail. They answered promptly that the shipment is still prepared. It took another week or so but finally shipped. Arrived within 3 days of shipment. The product themself are exactly what I ordered and very good quality. I will order again.

July 31, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scame

Very bad costumer service they bland the charge fee from fedEs USA when they are the one charge.

July 12, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is scam webpage

This is scam webpage, they do not ship orders and do not refund money. I created chargeback request, they are trying to make fraud by giving false information to credit card information, like information other customers orders tracking numbers etc.
Do not buy anything from this webpage, you cannot get your product.

March 16, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give this company zero stars if…

I would give this company zero stars if I could. I ordered $70 worth of food from them. They never shipped my order even though I have sent 5 emails asking them for shipping information. After not hearing back I asked to cancel the order and get my refund, which they are STILL IGNORING. Order number JI34399. If you are reading this, please refund me.

June 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glad that i tried

My first time to shop with Japanese taste and i’m very satisfied. My shipping was fast, maybe it vary depending on the items. They literally packed it with care. I’ll definitely shop with them again.

June 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My ordered takes 2weeks

My ordered takes 2weeks. Fianally I got today.
All stuff and food very good and high quality.
Costumer service Wonderful too.
Highly recommend this great store.
I'm going to order again soon.

May 14, 2023
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