Toyosu Fish Market March 活天然ヒラマサ ボイルド蛍烏賊 生蛍烏賊 HIRAMASA HOTARUIKA BOILD HOTARUIKA RAW. Chiba. Toyama. Toyama

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1 Toyosu Fish Market 2019 March HIRAMASA 活天然ヒラマサ The least fatty of all the yellowtail family, it is a refreshing fish with a flavor unto itself. Firm in texture with plenty of umami, it is excellent when served as sashimi. ボイルド蛍烏賊 HOTARUIKA BOILD Fishing season is about to open in the gulf of Toyama. The firefly squid from this bay are getting larger, however we suggest sticking to those from Hyogo for the time being while the prices for the new catch are still high. If you would prefer those from Toyama, please indicate Prefer those from Toyama when placing your order. HOTARUIKA RAW Toyama 生蛍烏賊 Similar to those boiled, these come in a 21-count package of new, raw squid. As with the boiled squid, their prices fluctuate during this time until they start to come down around the end of Toyama March. They are popular in French and Italian cuisine and known for their compatibility with pasta.

2 SHIROUO 白魚(いさざ) These are not to be mistaken for icefish. Shipments are yet to stabilize despite these being a quintessential fish of spring. However, they are Karatsu, Shiga exclusively available during this season. We will ship them to you live. 鯛の白子 As with last year, seabream milt has begun to arrive just around TAI-SHIRAKO / TAI-MAKO Girl s Day festival. Red seabream are said to be in their spawning As with the milt, the season season so we have set the prices a for seabream roe is upon us. bit high as a precaution. Sold Freshness is guaranteed as individually in 500 g packages. we only ship those extracted from live fish. These are also Karatsu, Saga / Uwajima, Ehime sold individually in 500 g packages. 鯛の真子 天然真鯛 MADAI (Wild) We will deliver select seabream to you by air upon receiving our catch. They are a main product of spring, however the meat itself is losing popularity due to customers interests focusing inevitably on the milt and roe. When we receive boxed items, we will ship you the best ones at reasonable prices. Kumamoto / Other

3 SAKURAMASU 桜マス The catch of cherry salmon has stabilized, and we now carry those from Nemuro, Hakodate, and Aomori. Among those, we especially recommend the itamasu which are the larger salmon among the cherry variety and have ample marbling due to their plumpness. Their price does get higher, but if you prefer this type, please specify Hokkaido as such when placing your order. MASUNOSUKE マスノスケ Caught on fixed shore nets of near-by seas, stocks are still unstable, however we flash freeze them and ship them when we do receive stock. Undoubtedly, they are the king of salmon. HATSUGATSUO 初ガツオ We expect the early catch to come in around the end of March. Bonito start to swim Northwards towards Japanese waters from the coast of the Philippines on the black (Japan) current every Wakayama spring. Bonito caught during this period is called early bonito. KINMEDAI 金目鯛 Although prices seem high due to continuous stormy weather and small catches, we anticipate stable catches from here on out. Fukuoka

4 ISHIDAI イシダイ Of our top recommendations for white fish during this season, our large striped beakfish, upwards of 1 kg, are sweet thanks to their wellmarbled flesh and are exceptional when used as a topping for sushi. Boiling slices of the meat in a thin sea water soup, along with sweet- Nanao, Ishikawa boiling or grilling are delicious ways to enjoy this fish. MEDAI 目鯛 This is the height of the line-caught Tsushima butterfish season. The high-quality fatty meat is guaranteed to melt in your mouth. Tsushima Island, Nagasaki MENUKE 目抜け Line-caught, we will deliver well-marbled perch directly from Nemuro where they are caught. Please place advanced orders for this item. HOUBOU ホウボウ We are currently also receiving live, nerve extracted sea robins. They are on the larger side in size, measuring at 1 kg, ensuring a plentiful meal. Please try this fish as your main white meat fish through the Spring.

5 ABURABOUZU アブラボウズ The fat on skilfish is triglyceride, which is a type of unsaturated oleic acid, similar to good-quality plant-based oils. Skilfish are different from escolar or oilfish. We expect this to be a popular fish in America. RENKODAI レンコ鯛 March and April are especially popular months for seabream. Although orders concentrate on young seabream, the skin is soft and flavorful for Suruga Bay, Shizuoka yellowback seabream during this season as well. The orange color of the yellowback is especially vibrant in those caught in the Suruga bay. SUMI-IKA スミ烏賊 It is the season for delicious golden cuttlefish that have matured and exude a sweet taste. Why not try squid ink pasta since squid ink is said to prevent cancer?