Submitted by EksXxx t3_zy6a6e in jerseycity
I will visit couple friends who live in Japan. What stuff should I bring for them as gifts that are specialty from NJ or JC? Thank you!
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EksXxx OP t1_j246ipl wrote
TY for the recommendations! Will check them out. How about Mallomars or saltwater toffy?
pigdog12 t1_j246mir wrote
Fresh mozzarella or some other good cheese
EksXxx OP t1_j246vdb wrote
Im also thinking about thosb or imported cheese like pecorino romano from places in Downtown but Idk about custom border in Japan. Will double check. TY so much!!!
TheTuccIsLoose t1_j246zq8 wrote
Maybe you could bring Lee Sims chocolate or some mozzarella or pasta or sauce from Cangiano’s?
EksXxx OP t1_j24786s wrote
Thats good idea!!! Yes, Im thinking of getting them mozarella/pecorino romano cheese, but never thought of pasta/sauce. That will be great! Thank you so much!!!
TheTuccIsLoose t1_j247sw4 wrote
Happy to help! Have fun in Japan. I’ve always wanted to go
nasty_brutish_longer t1_j248uqf wrote
If you can get them through customs, I think either would be perfect.
Barring that, I think anything Asbury related would be the most identifiably Jersey while avoiding the reality TV connotation that's plagued everything south of Manasquan. Not sure how easy it would be to get anything during the winter, though.
lccskier t1_j249cm6 wrote
Any stuffed bread from the 2nd Street Bakery.
EksXxx OP t1_j249gbw wrote
TY! What is your recommendation? Ive never had stuffe bread from that particular store. Lemme also check if it can go trough custom and if it is still fresh to be carried.
deem707 t1_j249txn wrote
Bagels! I traveled to London with them with no problem. You might have to go to Hoboken to get some good ones ha
EksXxx OP t1_j24a8f1 wrote
TY so much for sharing! Where/which shop did you get the bagels from?
deem707 t1_j24ax2x wrote
I’m pretty sure I got them from Obagel first thing when they opened!
glitterpumps t1_j24fc51 wrote
There’s a store called Kannibal & Co downtown JC that has a TON of Jersey City branded odds and ends— postcards, mugs, magnets, shirts. Kitschy stuff that’s really cute for souvenirs!
lccskier t1_j24o5nl wrote
Just get there early. You'll be happy you did. Their sandwiches and meals to go are awesome and at a great price, in my opinion.
halofernes t1_j24ojgt wrote
I’d check out nearby farmers markets or buy some locally roasted coffee.
sweatery_weathery t1_j24sp7x wrote
I go to the Just Jersey store in Montclair and get the NJ shaped pasta. You can also order online from them.
Salt water taffy is also a good choice. I find that a lot of people appreciate local sweets.
Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_j24zxyh wrote
Mini bronze Liberty statuettes of course! Most things uniquely Jersey are experiences that cannot be exported.
flockofcells t1_j25dmhb wrote
Cranberries and Taylor ham
pigdog12 t1_j25o4bn wrote
I second this. Get some of their chocolate bread too if they have it
Jimmoe t1_j25xen9 wrote
My wife is Japanese and a big hit with her friends is tote bags from The Strand bookstore, Trader Joe's, etc. They don't really differentiate Jersey City from New York City, so anything NYC-related is considered a hometown gift. As much as I love Second Street's and Antique Bakery's stuffed breads, if they make it through customs -- and that's a big "if" -- they'll be stale and worst for the wear after that 12-hour flight. Enjoy the trip, Japan is another -- better -- world.
EksXxx OP t1_j25xmsa wrote
This is very helpful! TY soooo much for your input!!
Jimmoe t1_j25xsrn wrote
You're welcome. Anytime.
nasty_brutish_longer t1_j246518 wrote
Bring Taylor Ham and don't worry about customs because no one believes it's an actual meat product.
Or maybe a small slag of hexavalent chromium. Just a little won't hurt anyone.
Or just find something with "Jersey City" printed on it at Kanibal & Co. Or even go get an Asbury Park t-shirt/beachtowel/whatever.
It's a tough one, because Jersey doesn't have many worthwhile gifts that aren't food.