Kusshi

Kusshi · Pacific Coast, Canada

Crassostrea gigas

Brine shows up, but the sweetness is already waiting.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Canadian)Grüner VeltlinerDry Sake (Junmai)
Always start here

The reference version.

Brine shows up, but the sweetness is already waiting.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

If you like this, try

Chelsea GemSouth Puget SoundBrine arrives first, with sweetness close enough behind it that the two feel simultaneous.Hog IslandTomales BayThe California upwelling-fed Pacific opens with sweetness leading the salt — the brine registers after the sweetness is already there, which is the signature.
Taste them tonight
Find an oyster bar ↗book a table

Shucking these yourself? The Oyster Kit

Links open the merchant’s site. Some links may earn Oysterminds a commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, Oysterminds earns from qualifying purchases. Availability varies by season and region.