Ishidai Sushi (Striped Beakfish) Description, Taste, Photos

πŸ“• Description: Ishidai Sushi, also known as striped beakfish sushi or striped knifejaw, is a rare fish that’s not often seen at sushi restaurants. The small black and white striped fish is usually found in Japanese waters. Ishidai fish got the name knifejaw because it feeds on shellfish and sea urchin using its strong jaw.

πŸ˜‹ Taste: Ishidai taste has a clean, sweet flavor and a surprisingly high fat content for a white fish. Ishidai texture is described as soft yet chewy which is great for sashimi, nigiri or shiromi-style sushi.

πŸ“† Season: The best season for Ishidai sushi is summer and fall.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ English Name: Striped Beakfish or Striped Knifejaw
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Chinese Name: N/A
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korean Name: μ΄μ‹œλ‹€μ΄ (Pronounced: E shi dai)
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese Name: むシダむ (Pronounced: E shi dai)
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Thai Name: N/A

πŸ“· Photos:

Kamashita Sushi Omakase Fatty Tuna Collar at Kabuto in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kamashita Sushi (Fatty Tuna Collar) at Kabuto in Las Vegas, Nevada

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