Rikuzentakata
Rikuzentakata · Pacific Coast, Japan · Crassostrea gigas
Hirota Bay in Iwate Prefecture — the Sanriku rias concentrate nutrients and produce sweet, umami-rich oysters. Rikuzentakata's farms were rebuilt after 2011 and are now producing premium quality.
Textureplump
Finishumami
Shelllarge, elongated
Deep umami and sweetness are best plain or with ponzu.
Pair with
Dry SakeChablisponzu
Details
Cultivationsuspended-longline · 18–24 monthsWaterHirota BayAppearancelarge · elongated
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