Online Asian Supermarkets – Weee! vs. Amazon: Which One is Better?

An assortment of Asian food products, highlighting the diverse selection of hard-to-find ingredients and foods available for purchase.

Weee! vs. Amazon – Which One Is Better for Asian Groceries?
Weee! is a major Asian and Hispanic online grocery store offering over 15,000 products with nationwide shipping across the continental U.S. They specialize in hard-to-find global goods, and if you live near one of their distribution centers, you can get next-day delivery on fresh produce, meat, seafood, and more. Free shipping on orders over $35 makes it a budget-friendly option.
Amazon, on the other hand, carries a massive selection of Asian groceries, and if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can enjoy fast and free shipping. Smaller orders are easier to place, whereas Weee! typically requires a minimum order for free shipping.
While Weee! sometimes sometimes sells out of popular items, Amazon‘s third-party sellers often have those same items in stock—though sometimes at higher prices.

Our Verdict
For small-ticket items (under $5), Weee! often has better prices and more variety, especially for fresh produce, meat, and seafood. In that sense, it closely resembles a local Asian supermarket in terms of selection.
Amazon however, offers a broader selection overall—especially for non-food items like rice cookers and sushi rolling mats—and is more reliable for hard-to-find products.
Mrs. JapanDude notes that Weee! uses the “throw-in method” (投げ込み式) for packaging,meaning items are loosely packed together in the shipping box. This can lead to delicate items (like potato chips) getting crushed by heavier ones (like canned goods). Despite this, she still orders from Weee! regularly due to their great prices and variety.
Pros
  • Better prices for small-ticket items
  • Great variety for fresh produce, meat, and seafood
  • Only $35 to qualify for free shipping
Cons
  • Popular items frequently sell out
  • Packaging isn’t careful—delicate items may get crushed
Pros
  • Wider selection overall (especially non-food items like kitchen tools)
  • Better prices on high-ticket items (e.g., rice cookers, sushi rolling mats)
  • Fast, reliable shipping with Amazon Prime
Cons
  • Shipping can be slow and expensive without Prime
  • Third-party sellers often overcharge for hard-to-find items

Price Comparison
Planning an at-home sushi party? Here’s how Weee! and Amazon compare on essential at-home sushi-making supplies. (Food ingredients are assumed to be purchased locally.)
A package of Sushinoko seasoning, a convenient way to make sushi rice by simply sprinkling it on cooked rice.
Sushinoko
Just sprinkle on for quick and easy sushi rice!
A 50-sheet pack of high-quality nori, ideal for wrapping sushi or making onigiri.
Sheet Nori (50 sheets)
Wrap and eat!
A sushi rolling kit featuring a bamboo rolling mat, chopsticks, and a shamoji rice scooper for making homemade sushi.
Sushi Rolling Kit
Roll like a pro!
$7.64$17.99Not available
$5.88$14.95$9.99
A bottle of Kikkoman sushi soy sauce, slightly sweeter and milder than regular soy sauce, perfect for dipping sushi.
Sushi Soy Sauce
A tube of Japanese wasabi, a spicy and flavorful condiment often paired with sushi and sashimi.
Wasabi (in tube)
 A package of instant miso soup with tofu, offering a quick and easy way to enjoy a traditional Japanese soup.
Instant Miso Soup
$6.49$2.89$4.29 (and wider selection available)
$11.85$3.49$6.99
A medium-sized Zojirushi rice cooker, known for consistently making perfect rice with advanced cooking technology.
Rice Cooker
Make great rice anytime!
$196.99
$139.99 (and wider selection available)
📝 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of writing (February 20, 2025) but may change due to stock levels, promotions, and vendor pricing. Be sure to check the latest prices on Weee! and Amazon before purchasing.
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