Lee Kum Kee 5.3 lb. Sushi Unagi Sauce

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$16.99/Each$0.20/Ounce

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Product Overview

  • Made with a traditional Japanese recipe
  • Sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine
  • Traditional accompaniment for grilled eel; perfect dip for sushi or sauce for grilled dishes
  • Essential ingredient for Japanese restaurants and sushi bars
  • Bulk container is perfect for high-volume establishments

UPC Code:078895154498

Specs

Quantity
1/Each
Shipping Weight
5.5 lb.
Features
Made in America Vegan Vegetarian
Package Size
5.3 lb.
Package Type
Bulk Jugs
Type
Sushi Sauce

Details

Take the prep work out of serving traditional Japanese sauces with this delicious, ready-to-use Lee Kum Kee sushi unagi sauce. Also known as unagi no tare or eel sauce, this classic condiment is made with soy sauce, sugar, and salted sake rice wine to create a salty sauce with sweet caramelization and a beautiful golden-brown color that's versatile in application. Packaged in a bulk 5.3 lb. jar with a convenient handle, this unagi sauce is a perfect way to ensure that you keep your Asian restaurant well-stocked with the essentials. Plus, it's made without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, making this sauce a natural choice for your establishment.

Unagi sauce is a traditional accompaniment to Japanese grilled unagi (eel) or unagi sushi. It also makes a delicious dip for many varieties of sushi, including nigiri, shrimp tempura, or temaki. It also makes a great topping for Hawaiian poke bowls. However, unagi sauce isn't limited to sushi! This caramelized condiment can be used as a delicious barbecue sauce that's perfect for practically any grilled entree, such as meat, fish, tofu, mushrooms, or any vegetable. Just a light coating of this sauce is all you need to add complex umami flavor to a whole host of dishes! Try creating a satisfying fusion entree by marinating a flank steak in unagi sauce with ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and scallions, then grilling to medium rare. No matter how you choose to use it, this delicious and versatile sushi unagi sauce will add delicious Japanese flavor to your menu.

While running a humble tea and oyster soup shop in Guangdong, China, Lee Kum Sheung had a happy accident; one day in 1888, he simmered his oysters for too long. His normally clear oyster soup had turned into a thick brown sauce with a rich aroma and an astonishingly complex flavor. Lee knew he had accidentally made something wonderful! He created the Lee Kum Kee brand to promote his newly-invented oyster sauce, and as the sauce's popularity began to grow, so did his company. Though today, Lee Kum Kee is an international brand that is well-known throughout China and around the world, this family-owned business has remained rooted in its beginnings as a simple company founded on delicious flavor. Lee Kum Kee offers a wide variety of traditional Chinese sauces and condiments and is constantly creating innovative new flavors that set the standard for great taste. Whether you're looking for authentic Chinese flavor or delicious condiments to help you keep up with industry trends, Lee Kum Kee offers something for every establishment.

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  • Made in America

    Made in America

    This item was made in the United States of America.

  • Vegetarian

    Vegetarian

    This item is vegetarian per the manufacturer.

  • Non-MSG

    Non-MSG

    This item does not contain any monosodium glutamate (MSG).

  • Vegan

    Vegan

    This item is vegan per the manufacturer.

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4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

22 Customer Reviews

Customers Say

Customers find this sauce and soy sauce to be versatile and convenient, with options for low sodium and gluten free. Many mention good flavor and quality, though some differ on taste and thickness. Packaging and portion sizes are appreciated. Price is seen as reasonable. Some customers note differences compared to other brands.

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Showing 22 of 22 reviews
Review by

Stacie P.

Posted on 06/29/2021

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
5.1 fl. oz. (Bottles)
Type:
Less Sodium Soy Sauce

I love that the low sodium is available in this table serving size and that it has an airtight metal cap as well as a pour cap.

Review by

William D.

Posted on 05/23/2021

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Type:
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

i found this sauce/ingredient was a disappointment....to me it was almost pure fructose corn sweetener with an overlay of cooked garlic sort of flavor and red coloring....it didn't add anything to my dishes except sugar which i could get elsewhere from the sugar bowl....not reccommended

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Review by

Matthew B.

Posted on 07/27/2020

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
18 oz. (Bottles)

This chili sauce tastes exactly the same as the most popular Sriracha brand, but it is a better price. We use it to make spicy mayonnaise, and it tastes great.

Review by

Kevin P.

Posted on 02/25/2026

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Oyster Flavored Sauce
Style:
Bottle

Works fine for us

Review by

Mei L.

Posted on 12/17/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Oyster Flavored Sauce
Style:
Bottle

Fast delivery and great quality.

Review by

Kamonwan U.

Posted on 08/08/2025

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Type:
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

They send short expired

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Review by

Paul T.

Posted on 07/15/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Lee Kum Kee’s 4.87 lb. Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is a versatile, restaurant-quality condiment that delivers a balanced sweet-spicy flavor. Its vibrant, mildly spicy taste with a tangy kick makes it an excellent dip for spring rolls, fried chicken, or fish cakes, and a great glaze or marinade for stir-fries, BBQ meats, or roasted vegetables.

Review by

Jeffrey E.

Posted on 07/13/2025

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
5.1 fl. oz. (Bottles)
Type:
Less Sodium Soy Sauce

Not the best tasting soy sauce. Price is right.

Review by

Son N.

Posted on 05/16/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Hoisin Sauce

Best for pho

Review by

Tommy Z.

Posted on 05/14/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
8 mL (Packets)
Type:
Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

GREAT KITCHEN PRODUCT. YOU NEED THIS!! packaging is great and stores well.

Review by

Anna J.

Posted on 07/26/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
1/2 gallons
Type:
Less Sodium Soy Sauce

This is the best soy sauce I’ve ever tried! Don’t hesitate and buy it. You will definitely enjoy the quality and flavor. The original is way too salty for me and this is just perfect

Review by

Nhan T.

Posted on 07/08/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Hoisin Sauce

Loveee this! Saves me so much time!

Review by

Denise L.

Posted on 07/01/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Seasoned Aromatic Vinegar

Review by

Daria R. from Plantaste Development Inc

Posted on 03/30/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Sushi Unagi Sauce

Vegan unagi sauce!!!

Review by

Hao from Red Ginger

Posted on 03/15/2023

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Type:
Sushi Unagi Sauce

it was ok, but little too thick and salty.

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Review by

Bin C.

Posted on 02/09/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
8 mL (Packets)
Type:
Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

We love use Lee Kum Kee gluten free soy sauce for our customers that have gluten allergy, beside the taste is very good to cook with fried rice and meats, its also great on small package for customer who requests ad on more sauce on the go!

Review by

Matthew P.

Posted on 02/02/2023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
1/2 gallons
Type:
Less Sodium Soy Sauce

This brand of soy sauce is so delicious and we love that it comes in a less sodium version. Tastes just as good as the name brand versions you find in the store.

Review by

Poke B. from WNB Factory BJ LLC

Posted on 02/01/2023

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Type:
Sushi Unagi Sauce

Not bad. I prefer the Kikkoman products.

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Review by

Ryan B.

Posted on 12/06/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
1/2 gallons
Type:
Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

Super great gluten free soy sauce option. No as salty as the san-J or kikkoman tamaris. We use this for all of our sauce making at our new american chinese restaurant. A little pricier than others, but it's been consistently in stock.

Review by

Joseph T. from Fat Joes Pizza Inc. D.B.A. Parthenon Pizzeria

Posted on 08/10/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Type:
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

The best sweet chili for my Crab Rangoon recipe. I've tried others, I carry others for other items. But this is the ONLY sweet chili for my crab Rangoon pizza. I use it in the mix as well as a topping. My customers rave about this pizza. It's all in the sauce. I have gone to great lengths to find this sauce when others stop selling it. I've gone without my Crab Rangoon pizza because I didn't have this sauce. It's that good.

Review by

Ucf D. from Sus Hi Eatstation

Posted on 05/21/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
8 mL (Packets)
Type:
Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

Good option for a tamari. The only thing is the brand Lee Kim Kee has a low sodium soy sauce that is also in green packaging and it might be a bit hard pick the right one whenever packaging orders, so I would recommend putting them apart.

Review by

Sakana H.

Posted on 02/15/2022

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Package Size:
8 mL (Packets)
Type:
Premium Soy Sauce

Lee Kum Kee premium soy sauce is very good in flavor. It is 8ml packet, which is bigger than other brand. Other brands normally only 6ml.