365 by Whole Foods Market, Toasted Sesame Seed Oil, 8.4 Fl Oz

This bottle may look humble, but inside it lies culinary magic. The moment you uncap the 365 by Whole Foods Market Toasted Sesame Seed Oil, you’re greeted by a deep, nutty aroma so powerful it could awaken an entire kitchen from slumber. Just a drizzle transforms a plain stir-fry into a restaurant-level masterpiece. Aroma: intoxicatingly rich, perfectly balanced between smokiness and sweetness. Flavor: bold but not overpowering — a golden whisper of roasted sesame that dances on rice, noodles, or dumplings. Texture: silky smooth, coating each grain and vegetable like liquid amber. Performance: a few drops go a long way. It turns ordinary soy sauce into gold and even humble ramen into luxury cuisine. This oil doesn’t just season food — it tells a story. A story of ancient woks, midnight feasts, and chefs who understand restraint. Whether you’re finishing a dish or marinating tofu, this toasted elixir makes you feel like a Michelin-starred chef commanding flavor itself. 🔥 Verdict: 5/5 — A small bottle of sesame glory. One drop, endless umami.

Nice strong flavor! Tastes good. Good quality oil. Organic as well. Good price and fresh taste!

I picked up a bottle of toasted sesame seed oil and it’s become a go‑to in my kitchen for adding quick flavor to a bunch of dishes. The aroma is rich and nutty right out of the bottle, and you really only need a small drizzle to boost stir‑fries, noodles, marinades, and dressings. I love using it at the end of cooking so the deep sesame taste really shines without burning, and it makes simple meals feel way more complex and tasty. A little goes a long way, it stores well, and it’s one of those ingredients that instantly makes dishes feel more authentic, especially in Asian‑inspired recipes.

This toasted sesame oil has a nice flavor. There's not really much more to say about it, since flavor is really what counts when using toasted sesame oil.

Not likely to buy this again. I thought I would give this a try, but it is over-roasted for my taste. As a result, I find it more bitter than I am used to. Most toasted sesame oils I use are lighter in color and nuttier and fragrant. I know these things can be very subjective. We will likely use up the bottle but not get any more of this brand. Update 6-30-2024 I have gone off and on with this product. We finished the bottle today and I have concluded that I will not purchase it again. If you only use a few drops, the fragrance added to the dish is acceptable, but if you use more, it is bitter and really not a good flavor. The very dark color is a tip-off to the over-roasting. We will go back to more golden-colored sesame oil. Update 6-22-25 After using this for awhile, we have changed our mind about it. As said above, this is dark roasted, which makes it very aromatic. There is also a bitterness, so you have to use it a bit sparingly. But, in addition to using it in stir fry, we have used it on noodles that have been cooked and refrigerated before stir frying. It adds a great deal of flavor. We have also used it in Asian salad dressings, again in limited amounts. If you want a mellower sesame oil, it could be combined with a milder oil, such as peanut, canola, or olive oil.

A hearty oil with an earthy flavor. A bit more pricey that some thinner generic sesame oils out there, but the taste & quality is worth it.

A good oil for stir fry. Not as aromatic as some that I have used, but completely worth it.

Great flavor and price