22 Costco Snacks, Freezer Staples, And More That Let Me Skip The Separate Trip To The Asian Grocery Store

These thinly-sliced beef rolls are technically meant for hot pot, but I use them for so much more than that. They cook in literally minutes, which makes them perfect for lazy stir-fries, noodle soups, or any dinner where I need protein fast.

I always keep these in the pantry for emergency meals because there are days when I truly don’t even have time to break out the rice cooker. The rice reheats nicely in the microwave, and each container is a perfect single serving to go with leftovers or whatever quick and easy entree I can find in the freezer. 

This sauce always makes me feel like I put in way more effort than I actually did. The sweet-savory flavor works for marinating chicken, glazing salmon, or tossing with stir-fried veggies and noodles. 

Baby bok choy is my multipurpose veggie of choice, and I love that I no longer need to make a separate trip to my local Asian supermarket to get it. It cooks so quickly and adds a nice crunch to any meal. 

Shrimp dumplings are my favorite dimsum dish, and these are as close to restaurant quality as you can get from the freezer aisle. The wrappers stay pleasantly chewy, the shrimp filling is actually generous, and they steam up so quickly. It’s one of my favorite freezer shortcuts for a low-effort lunch. 

I skip the Kewpie mayo at Costco, which unfortunately uses different ingredients than the legit Japanese version, but I do grab this dressing. The nutty, creamy dressing is fantastic in salads, noodle bowls, and as a marinade.

I buy green onions every Costco trip without fail, so I can batch prep and freeze them. That way, I always have chopped scallions ready to toss into recipes or use as a garnish.

There's always a rotation of dumplings in my freezer, including these, because they save dinner on a regular basis. Crispy bottoms, juicy filling, fast cooking time — truly everything I need from a freezer dumpling.

Pocky was one of my favorite childhood snacks, and now I pack them in my son's lunchbox. I steal one of the chocolate or strawberry packages for myself every single time we open a new box.

This is one of my favorite freezer lunches when I need something fast but still satisfying. The butter chicken filling is creamy and flavorful, and the wrap crisps up perfectly in the microwave (yes, microwave!) thanks to whatever magic happens in the included crisping sleeve.

Don’t be fooled by the giant size. If you buy a bag, be prepared for it to disappear way more quickly than you’d think.

This is my mom’s preferred brand, which automatically makes it the only one I buy. We grew up eating Chinese sausage in fried rice, sticky rice dishes, and sometimes just steamed with white rice and an over-easy egg, so buying this now feels equal parts practical and nostalgic.

I grew up eating Nissin instant noodles, but as an adult, I fully converted to Shin Ramyun because of its thick, wavy noodles and spicy flavor.

You'll always find a box of this seasonal find in my freezer once temperatures start to rise. The variety box — which includes mango, strawberry, and the OG honeydew melon — is especially great for summer barbecues.

These little seaweed packs are one of the easiest snacks to keep around because adults and kids both love them. We go through the 20-count package alarmingly fast.

This broth is one of my favorite shortcuts for homemade-ish ramen nights. It’s rich and creamy, making it ridiculously easy to throw together a comforting bowl with the Sun Ramen noodles I always keep in the freezer and whatever protein and veggies we have in the fridge — minimal effort, maximum cozy.

These panda buns are almost too cute to eat. Soft, lightly sweet, and filled with a creamy custard, they make breakfast or snack time feel a little more fun.

This is the rice I reach for most often because it works for almost everything. It’s fluffy, but still has that slightly sticky texture that’s great for rice bowls, fried rice, sushi bakes, and more.

I always keep cans of this on hand because it makes weeknight soups and sauces come together so quickly. It’s rich without being too heavy and works beautifully in everything from curry to coconut pudding.

If you, like I, love a good matcha but can no longer justify the coffee shop prices, then I recommend keeping a bag of this matcha powder on hand. It's by no means the highest quality matcha on the market, but for the price, it makes a solid matcha latte and is also great for baking. 

Another must-have freezer find. I usually steam the soup dumplings straight from the freezer, add chili crisp and black vinegar, and suddenly, a last-minute weeknight dinner feels significantly more put together.

Another childhood favorite that's now a constant in our cabinet of snacks.