New Product Nuoc Mam Tin Fish Sauce

The scoop

If you have been searching for an authentic fish sauce to elevate your Vietnamese cooking, Tin Fish Sauce just landed on Costco shelves and it looks like a serious find.

This bottle, called Nuoc Mam Tin in Vietnamese, comes from a brand that says it has been crafting fish sauce since 1693. The label notes it is made from anchovies extracted from a two year fermentation process near the 41 degree North latitude, which the packaging ties to its heritage recipe.

The presentation alone sets this apart from typical grocery store fish sauce. It arrives in a decorative box with rope detailing and graphics depicting the fishing boats and coastal towers tied to its origin story, so this feels like a sauce meant to be a pantry staple rather than a one-and-done condiment.

We cannot speak to the taste firsthand, but a sauce built on a centuries-old process and a lengthy fermentation window sounds like it should deliver a deeper, more complex flavor than the mass-market bottles most of us are used to.

Bottom Line: If you are a fan of Vietnamese cuisine or just want to upgrade your fish sauce game, Tin Fish Sauce looks like a promising addition to the pantry worth trying.