Dried Shitake Mushrooms have an amazing smoky flavor and super meaty texture. They are one of the most versatile mushrooms in the culinary world and are used by many because of its extremely favorable price tag. Dried shitakes take very well to flavor when reconstituted and can be used in anything from soups to spicy stir fires. In Japan, they are the most commonly eaten mushroom and the dried versions are even more preferred because of the shelf life.