Tonai
Nagasaki · East China Sea, Japan · Crassostrea gigas
Nagasaki Prefecture oyster from the sheltered Omura Bay — warmer southern Japanese waters and fast growth produce plump, sweet oysters with intense umami depth and mild brine. A softer, sweeter expression than the cold-water Sanriku coast varieties.
Textureplump
Finishumami
Shelllarge, elongated
Rich umami and sweetness benefit from acid.
Pair with
Dry SakePinot GrisJapanese Lagerponzugrated daikon
Details
Cultivationsuspended-longline · 12–18 monthsWaterOmura BayAppearancelarge · elongated
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