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Compared to Madako, it is sweeter and soer in texture, and therefore recommended to be served raw. inly sliced and served for tako shabu-shabu is also popular. OCTOPUS (TAKO-ASHI) 北海タコ足
HKD1100
2-5 LB/PC
FROM HOKKAIDO
Iidako’s spawning season is spring, therefore from fall to winter they will carry the “Ii” (eggs) in their body. When perfectly steamed with soy sauce, it creates a deep Umami. OCTOPUS (IIDAKO) イイダコ
IID1000-IID2300
2-4 PC/LB
BASKET CAUGHT IN SETONAI, KYUSHU, EHIME
FARMED IN KYUSHU, SHIKOKU e prime time for the luxury sh, Kue, is from now until spring. Because of its umami, there are even stores that exclusively only serve Kue. e transparent white meat is great for sashimi, but also exceptional in stew. Since the head is packed with umami, it can be used in a dish by itself.. When broiled, the skin becomes like gelatin, melting in your mouth. OUPER (KUE) 養殖クエ 3 LB/PC Tairagai has a unique delicious avor and umami di erent from hotate! By cutting it vertically or horizontally, the texture changes and can be enjoyed di erently. Not just for sushi, it can also be exceptional when grilled. PEN SHELL ADDUCTOR (TAIRAGAI) 平貝 KUE2100
TAI5506
5-8 PC/LB
FROM KOREA, OKAYAMA
Its meat is rm and packed with umami. It can be served stewed or steamed. Nigokori (a method where they stew and simmer the sh collagen into a gelatin) is exceptional. POMFRET (MANAGATUO) マナガツオ
MAN1100
2-5 LB/PC
NET-FISHED IN SHIKOKU, KYUSHU, YAMAGUCHI
ese sh live among rocks and feed on seaweed, creating a unique avor during the summertime; winter time’s Kan-Mejina is di erent. Mildly oily and a delicious white meat sh. ere is a layer of Umami under the skin so we’d advise to serve seared or yubiki with the skin-on. RUDDER FISH (MEJINA) メジナ
MEJ1101
1.5-3 LB/PC
LINE-CAUGHT/NET INCHIBA, NAGASAKI, NIIGATA
As a sushi ingredient, it is widely known and popular for its avor and nutrition! Full of vitamin, iron, calcium, EPA and DHA, it can burn o excessive body fat. Can be served in sashimi, carpaccio, tempura, or in many other ways. PREMIUM SARDINE (JO-IWASHI) 上イワシ
IWA1100A
3-4 PC/LB
NET-FISHED IN CHIBA, MIE
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