10 Best Soy Sauces 2024 | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

Our number one choice is this unbeatable artisanal soy sauce by Kishibori Shoyu. It is crafted with an incredible amount of care and skill, resulting in the most piquant and perfect umami and complexity of flavour. It contains only high-quality whole soybeans, wheat and sun-dried sea salt, and has no additives or preservatives whatsoever. 

Not only is this extremely highly-rated soy sauce made with the purest process, but the packaging is to die for and would make a perfect gift for a foodie. This is hands down the most exquisite soy sauce available anywhere!

An authentic Japanese soy sauce perfect for salads, vegetables, seafood and carpaccio, this one is a bit of a luxury. Produced using the traditional Japanese method which consists of fermenting the soybeans in wooden barrels, it contains soybeans, wheat and salt — and nothing else.

It has a mellow flavour with woody undertones, eschewing the sharp saltiness often experienced in less finely made soy sauces. Use in the same way as a standard soy sauce, but taste the difference for yourself.

This is truly a shoyu of the finest quality. Made from selected soybeans and wheat flour, it has been naturally fermented in cedarwood kegs to give it a distinctive flavour. It will delicately enhance the balance of any dish, creating subtle flavours in soups, sauces, salads or accompanying grains and vegetables.

Created by an artisan producer, every aspect and ingredient of its recipe is of the finest quality. A few drops of this rich, savoury seasoning is all that's needed for a delectable dish!

Similarly to its low-salt Kikkoman counterpart earlier in the list, this soy sauce is also naturally brewed with just soybeans, wheat, salt and water. It has a rich yet mellow flavour that comes from months of unhurried natural brewing, which is the traditional signature of this brand.

On the table of any worthy ramen or sushi restaurant, it's fantastic with Japanese cuisine. Although its well-balanced flavour makes it a great kitchen staple for everything from Asian-influenced dishes to a tasty addition to a classic shepherd's pie!

Clearspring Organic Tamari is a double-strength, gluten-free and organic soy sauce made using twice as many beans for each bottle as ordinary recipes. The higher proportion of soybeans results in a smoother and more balanced flavour.

Made to a 500-year-old Japanese recipe in which it is naturally fermented and aged, it has an award-winning flavour that's rich, full-bodied and complex but never overpowering. Its best as a dipping sauce to accompany sushi and sashimi and for salad dressings, marinades, sauces, or anything really!

Habhal's Kicap Manis is a sweet, molasses-like sauce widely used in Malaysian cooking. It's slightly different from a standard soy sauce, as it's made using soybean extract, wheat flour, caramel, sugar, salt, and preservatives – not the healthiest but very tasty! 

This type of soy sauce is less common than the Japanese or Chinese varieties you may see at a supermarket; but is definitely worth the investment if you are planning on whipping up a feast of Southeast Asian dishes. 

Pearl River Bridge has been the leading authentic Chinese soy sauce brand since 1958, so if you are looking for something trustworthy without paying over the odds, this might be the one for you.

Stronger-tasting, darker and slightly thicker than other 'light' competitors, you may prefer this one if you find light sauces don't stand out in cooking. It has a delicious flavour and colour; and it's ideal for seasoning all types of dishes, particularly Chinese cuisine, of course!

Kikkoman soy sauce is made according to a traditional recipe and contains four simple ingredients: soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Naturally brewed soy sauce with less salt is the ideal seasoning for rice, sushi, noodle dishes and as a dipping sauce for spring roll and dim sum.

Its deep brown colour and unique aroma provide a delicious spiciness whilst being delicate enough not to absorb the flavours of the main dish ingredients. Perfect for use on a low-salt diet or for those committed to a more natural, healthy approach.

This light soy sauce is naturally brewed with non-GM soybeans and doesn't contain any added MSG or preservatives, which is great for a budget soy sauce. Generally used for seasoning, its umami taste uplifts any dish.

It can be used as a marinade or as a dipping sauce, in a stir fry or as part of a dressing, or even instead of salt in Asian cooking. Light in colour and thin in consistency, this soy sauce is a flexible all-rounder, although true connoisseurs may be put off by the E numbers. 

Healthy Boy's offering is a naturally fermented, sweet soy sauce which can be found in authentic Asian supermarkets. It is rich, thick and dark in colour, and is particularly good when used for making Thai food.

This sauce has a consistency similar to ketchup which makes it perfect for dipping shrimp crackers, and goes well with crispy duck and roast pork. However, due to this thickness, it's important not to purchase this if you are looking for a typically thinner soy sauce for everyday cooking, or something low in sugar!