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.
Textureplump
Finishumami
Shelllarge, elongated
Umami depth is best enjoyed plain or with ponzu.
Pair with
Dry SakeChablisJapanese Lagerponzu
Details
Cultivationsuspended-longline · 18–24 monthsWaterIshinomaki BayAppearancelarge · elongated
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