Royal Miyagi

British Columbia · Pacific Coast, Canada

Crassostrea gigas

A premium BC tumbled Pacific — intensive tumbling produces a perfect deep cup and glossy shell. Balanced brine, mild sweetness, and a clean umami finish make it one of BC's most consistent offerings.

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

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

BC Pinot GrisChablisCraft Lager
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The reference version.

A premium BC tumbled Pacific — intensive tumbling produces a perfect deep cup and glossy shell. Balanced brine, mild sweetness, and a clean umami finish make it one of BC's most consistent offerings.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationtumbled · 2–3 yearsWaterVarious BC inletsAppearancesmall-medium · deep-cupped · glossy

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