Jeju Island
Jeju Island · Pacific Coast, South Korea · Ostrea denselamellosa
Korea's rare flat oyster from the pristine waters of Jeju Island — similar in character to O. edulis with metallic-mineral depth and hazelnut notes, deeply embedded in Korean traditional food culture. Not exported internationally.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Flat oyster metallic complexity — serve plain.
Pair with
Korean Makgeolli (rice wine)Chablissoy saucewasabi
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 3–5 yearsWaterYellow Sea / East China SeaAppearancemedium · flat
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