But there is one store-bought mayo that nearly every professional chef and in-the-know food lover keeps in their chill chest: Kewpie. This Japanese brand has long been the secret weapon of the ...

If you're tuned in to the world of food influencers, it won't be long before you hear somebody talking about Kewpie mayo.

It's no secret that we here at The Takeout have been a big fan of Kewpie mayo for years now, which is why we've taken a keen interest in its meteoric rise in popularity throughout the 2020s.

There are two types of Kewpie mayonnaise — and one is far superior than the other. Food & Wine / Q&B Foods / Getty Images Kewpie mayonnaise is a favorite among chefs — and for good reason.

“Kewpie is where it’s at,” says 2013 F&W Best New Chef Jason Vincent. This Japanese mayo is the only mass-produced brand that uses MSG, an umami-enhancing ingredient. And, like Duke ...

So, I grabbed seven different varieties of mayo and tried each on its own and in homemade chicken salad. Here's how I'd rank them, from my least favorite to my top pick. 7. Kewpie was unique ...

There are classic American brands like Hellman's and Best Foods and regional faves like Duke's, but the U.S. is far from the only country that loves mayo. One prime example of that fact is Kewpie ...