Where to find perilla (Japanese Basil)

[bosswappers]

I am looking for Perilla or Japanese Basil. I would prefer it cut but I would settle for it potted.

Where do you find less common herbs in the city? I have been to every farmer's market (even to an Asian vendor who looked at me like I had five heads) to no avail. The Super 88 is gone so are there other options?

Thanks!

[steinpilz]

Another place to try is Japanese Viilage Mart in Brookline Village

http://www.yelp.com/biz/japan-village...

[lipoff]

I've certainly seen cut shiso leaf at Ebisuya Market in Medford. If they don't have it already, I can't say if they can order it, but they won't look at you like you have five heads.

[chefematician]

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/695634

[chefematician]

Almost positive I've seen it at Russo's.

Also, there's still a market where Super 88 used to be on Brighton Ave. I think it's called Hong Kong Market and it carries many of the same products that the Super 88 once had. I'm not in there on a regular basis though so I don't know if they have perilla or not.

[Spike]

I've never seen perilla at Super88 or Cmart or Ming's...

[smtucker]

Call the Reiiable Market in Union Square, Somerville. I sometimes see it in the produce/refrigerated section. There is a Japanese market in Medford as well that would be worth a call. I am sure that someone will remember the name!

[Luther]

The Korean style shiso/perilla/beefsteak/sesame leaf stuff seems to be thicker and less fragrant- it's for slicing and making banchan, not eating straight. At least that's my experience with that they sell at H-Mart.

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H-Mart
3 Old Concord Rd, Burlington, MA 01803

[nasilemak]

Ebisuya market, Medford.