Toyosu Fish Market
April 2021
MADAI - Wild Red Seabream
Caught all year around but this time around is at its best condition.
SAKURAMASU – Cherry Salmon
Stable quality ones are arriving from Nemuro, Hakodate, Aomori and other places. The light pink color flesh has lot of oil and tasty! Guts are removed to keep the freshness.
CHIAYU – Baby Sweetfish
It is going into full season now. Bones are soft and can be eaten whole, so whole fried is very exquisite to try.
SAWARA - Spanish Mackerel
Sawara is written as Spring's Fish in Japanese. As the name suggests, they are very fatty this Spring season.
KASTUO - First Bonito
It is a fish that will let you know the arrival of spring.
The meat is refreshing, the color is deep red and very beautiful. Please try Katsuo no tataki with this.
AINAME - Greenling
It has lot of fat in its white flesh. It is very good for sashimi, grilled, and boiled dishes.
SOGE - Wild Young Flounder
It is a small flounder about 35 cm in length. Pretty white flesh is perfect for sashimi and sushi.
SUZUKI - Wild Japanese Seaperch
Will be entering the season at this time. Although it is not high season yet, but good ones are already coming in.
MAKOKAREI - Marbled Sole
It is still unstable for ordering, but please still try it.
AMADAI - Tilefish
The more you chew the more sweetness comes out, and it is very exquisite. It fits various recipes.
KAMASU - Japanese Barracuda
This time around will be the last time for kamasu. It still have some oil in the flesh. It is delicious both raw and grilled.
HAMO - Pike Conger Eel
Hamo season has started. It is going to be a steady seasonal item along with anago.
SABA - Mackerel
The quality is now stable, and it is very fat now. It is the best for raw eating.
HOKKAI TAKO ASHI - Hokkai Octopus Legs
Big and thick octopus leg have a good texture and taste.
TAI SHIRAKO - Seabream Milt
It will come into the spawning stage as soon as possible. Fresh 500g/pk.
HOTARUIKA - Raw Firefly Squid
It is a young firefly squid. Just like the boiled, it has price fluctuation. Recently used in French and Italian dishes as well.
HOTARUIKA – Boiled Firefly Squid
The firefly Squid is getting bigger. The price is stabilizing, it is worth trying it.