Ishinomaki

Ishinomaki · Pacific Coast, Japan

Crassostrea gigas

Sanriku coast oyster from the Ishinomaki Bay — the Oyashio current's cold, nutrient-dense water produces plump, sweet oysters with characteristic Sanriku umami depth. Ishinomaki is a major fishing port whose oyster farms were devastated by the 2011 tsunami and rebuilt with international support.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality3/5
Umami4/5
Textureplump
Finishumami
Dry SakeChablisJapanese Lagerponzu
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Sanriku coast oyster from the Ishinomaki Bay — the Oyashio current's cold, nutrient-dense water produces plump, sweet oysters with characteristic Sanriku umami depth. Ishinomaki is a major fishing port whose oyster farms were devastated by the 2011 tsunami and rebuilt with international support.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
4
Mineral
3
Umami
4
Acid

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Cultivationsuspended-longline · 18–24 monthsWaterIshinomaki BayAppearancelarge · elongated
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