When it comes to oysters, Hiroshima and Miyagi prefectures are famous, but did you know that Itoshima city in Fukuoka prefecture is also famous for oysters?
We recommend the brand of oysters, "Itoshima Oysters," from Maruhachi, an oyster hut in Itoshima. This is especially recommended for those who like small, bite-sized raw oysters!
This is because the Itoshima Oyster, a brand of oyster from Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is slightly smaller than regular Pacific oysters, but is still packed full of meat, has a strong flavor, and is a size that makes it easy to eat raw.
"Itoshima Oysters" are a brand of oysters from Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Irodori rock oysters are also available for sale in the summer.
Maruhachi runs an oyster hut called "Kaki House Maruhachi" at Funakoshi Fishing Port in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Kaki House Maruhachi 415-17 Shima Funakoshi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 819-1332
About 20 minutes by bus from Rikuzen-Maebaru Station
At Kaki House Maruhachi, you can enjoy oysters and other seafood harvested by Maruhachi.
What's great is that you can even bring your own alcohol!
If you have a chance to visit Fukuoka Prefecture, be sure to check it out.
The brand oysters "Itoshima Oysters" and rock oysters "Irodori" produced by Maruhachi, the owner of this extremely popular oyster hut, are delicious!
What are the features of Maruhachi's Itoshima oysters (raw oysters in the shell)?
Maruhachi's brand oysters, "Itoshima Oysters", are grown in Funakoshi Bay, which faces the Genkai Sea, known as one of the world's leading fishing grounds. Funakoshi Bay is a fertile sea fed by the Izumi River, blessed by the warm Tsushima Current of the Genkai Sea and the sacred mountain Raizan of the Sefuri mountain range.
The taste and size of Maruhachi's Itoshima oysters (raw oysters in the shell)
Maruhachi oysters are bite-sized oysters that are about 80 to 100g each, and are suitable for eating raw. Of course, they can be eaten raw. They are characterized by their very strong umami flavor, starting off a little salty but leaving a lingering umami flavor and subtle sweetness at the end.
Recommended way to eat Maruhachi's Itoshima oysters as raw oysters with shells
Recommended ways to eat Maruhachi's "Itoshima Oysters"
1. Squeeze the lemon
2. Minuette sauce
Here is the link to the Minunet source
Minuette sauce is a sauce that is often served in oyster bars overseas, and its slightly salty yet refreshing taste goes well with oysters.
These Itoshima brand oysters, "Itoshima Oysters," start off salty, then the flavor spreads and leaves a subtle sweetness, making them a perfect match!
How to make minuette sauce
・Red wine vinegar (if not available, use 1:1 ratio of red wine and vinegar)
・Shallots (if not available, onions will do)
・A little black pepper Mix the above ingredients together.
We also have a video introducing the highly recommended raw oysters from Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, so we hope you will take a look.
Maruhachi also offers rock oysters called "Irodori"!
"Rock oysters" are in season in the summer. Maruhachi sells not only "Itoshima oysters", which are in season in the winter, but also "Irodori", which is a rock oyster, in the summer!
In the oyster industry, this variety is so popular that many people say they prefer rock oysters to Pacific oysters.
The distinctive feature of Iwagaki oysters is that they are much larger than Pacific oysters!
Maruhachi's rock oysters are no exception. However, compared to other giant rock oysters, they are intentionally made a little smaller.
This is to reduce the bitterness and create a refreshing taste.
Why not give the rock oysters, which were very popular last season, a try?
Click here for Iwagaki oysters "Irodori"
Afraid of getting sick from oysters?
Itoshima's brand of oysters, "Itoshima Oysters", are harvested under strict hygiene control. Oysters are harvested in waters that have passed strict water quality inspections, and are delivered directly from the source to you in a fresh state, so you can eat them with peace of mind.
Oyster shell processing
We thoroughly clean the oyster shells before shipping them to you, but sometimes some dirt may remain.
When eating raw oysters, you can enjoy them with peace of mind by removing any dirt from the shells with a scrubbing brush before eating.
How to shell oysters
Place the knife slightly above and to the right of the center of the oyster and pierce it slowly, slowly pulling it apart without applying too much pressure.
If you hold the knife horizontally and apply force, the knife may slip and cause injury.
If you are a beginner, we also recommend wearing gloves.
You can also cut the tip with kitchen scissors to create a space and insert the knife there.
We have also included a video introduction, so we hope you will find it useful.
summary
This time we introduced "Itoshima Oysters" from Maruhachi in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, a recommended brand of oysters!
If you would like to purchase the delicious Itoshima oysters introduced today, please purchase them from the Oyster Young Association online shopping site at the link below!
Oyster Young Association Online Shopping Site
In addition to the brand oysters introduced today, we also have a range of non-raw products, such as delicious oysters preserved in oil, so please click here to visit our store.
We're sure you'll find an oyster product that's right for you!