The 5 Best Seaweed Snacks to Stock in Your Pantry

Ali Domrongchai
Ali DomrongchaiAssociate Editor, Groceries
Ali Domrongchai, a Southern-raised, Brooklyn-based food writer, grew up around her family's Thai restaurant that sparked her initial love for food. (Fun fact: her grandparents briefly ran a Thai grocery store in the 70s). In this space, her curiosity on the role that food plays…read more
published Jan 29, 2025
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A few months ago, Whole Foods’ official Trends Council — made up of foragers, grocery stockists, and culinary experts — predicted the biggest consumer shopping trends for 2025. The group forecasted that as more people work to integrate sustainable eating into their weekly grocery hauls, plant-based aquatic ingredients will be at the forefront of it. While ingredients like sea moss and agar agar (vegan gelatin) are gaining momentum, seaweed continues to make the biggest moves in this space.

Seaweed is having a bit of a renaissance all on its own. We’re not just seeing consumers eat nori-wrapped sushi rolls these days. There’s a lot of excitement, particularly across the snacks category, which has translated to seaweed-speckled potato chips, flavored nori sheets, and even seaweed in veggie burgers. Here are five of our favorite seaweed snacks. 

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1. Gimme Wasabi Seaweed 

Nori in the form of miniature sheets was one of the first big seaweed snacks to take off. Their on-the-go nature makes for an excellent snack to eat throughout the day (or to accompany an at-home DIY poke bowl). Gimme Seaweed is one of the most popular brands, and for good reason: The nori sheets are airy, crispy, and full of delicious umami flavor. The brand has plenty of flavors, including original sea salt, chile lime, and, my personal favorite, Gimme Wasabi Seaweed. It’s sweet, salty, a little tangy, and has an unbelievable crunch.  

Buy: Gimme Wasabi Seaweed, $4.27 (on sale!) for 5 packs at Amazon

2. Kirkland Signature Organic Roasted Seaweed

One of the consistent issues that I have with seaweed snacks is that they come with far too few sheets of seaweed. There are some days where a dozen airy, wafer-like nori sheets just won’t cut it — and for those days I rely on the Kirkland Signature Organic Roasted Seaweed from Costco. In Costco nature, the store’s name-brand roasted seaweed snacks feature oversized containers packed to the brim with salty seaweed goodness. They are my go-to pick for eating deconstructed sushi bowls. I love snacking on them in place of a bag of popcorn during movie nights or to put out at a dinner party to feed a crowd.

Find it in stores: Kirkland Signature Organic Roasted Seaweed, $12.59 for 10 packs at Costco

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3. Nora Seaweed Snacks Spicy Tempura 

Batter and fry basically anything in tempura and it will taste good. The Nora Seaweed Snacks Spicy Tempura feature tiny sheets of nori dipped and fried in tempura batter (that’s seasoned with white pepper, garlic, and chili powder), and are a testament to that fact. They’re crunchy, savory, and slightly salty. The only problem that I have with it is that it doesn’t come in a larger bag. 

Buy: Nora Seaweed Snacks Spicy Tempura, $2.59 (on sale!) for 1.6 ounces at Instacart

4. Atlantic Sea Farms Basil Pesto Veggie Burger

Just like seaweed, the world of veggie burgers is an exciting category. By combining them, Atlantic Sea Farms has truly unlocked something special. I’m an especially big fan of the brand’s pesto flavor; it’s nutty, savory, and infused with deep umami flavor of seaweed. I’d even go as far to say that it’s the tastiest sea-veggie burger that I’ve had to date. Although, I do recommend cooking this veggie burger a few more minutes than the instructions say for a bit more crunch to balance out the soft veggies.

Buy: Atlantic Sea Farms Pesto Veggie Burger, $6.79 (on sale!) for 10 ounces at Instacart

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5. Calbee Seaweed Potato Chips 

And last, but certainly not least, one of the tastiest chips on the market are these under-the-radar Calbee Seaweed Potato Chips. Seasoned with seaweed flakes, they make for a snack experience unlike anything you’ve ever tried. They have the same crispy potato flavor and structure like any other chip, but with a kick of salty-umami flavor that makes them incredibly delicious.

Buy: Calbee Seaweed Potato Chips, $2.99 for 2.8 ounces at Instacart

What’s your favorite seaweed snack? Tell us in the comments below.