Prized for their sweet honeydew like meat brimming with sweet liquor, Kumos are loved for their clean and fruity aromas.
Grown from rare, mid-century heirloom seeds dating back to the original Japanese imports of the 1940s. Slow-grown and a labor of love these Japanese natives grow significantly slower than most oysters (approximately 3-5 years!), but some things in life are worth the wait, and Kumos are one of them!
Petite but deeply satisfying, these oysters measure approximately 1-2 inches and offer a consistently delicious oyster on the half shell.
Quantity: 30 count
Flavor Profile: Bright, sweet flavors with a cucumber finish.
Size: Approximately 1 - 2 inch shell
We had never tasted this type oyster before so we was going to give it a try and we don't regret a second. The oyster arrived in time and was nice packed. I have to say this is the best oyster I have ever eaten. We ate it raw and we also put the on the grill, both ways it was very good. I will order Kumamoto oyster again.
Product was fresh and very tasty. Made for angreat dinner party. Only had one oyster that was completely open upon delivery. But when your dealing with live food. Some just cant make the flight! Will be ordering again for sure!
I was nervous when these first arrived because they had an off smell. I washed them straight away and got 'em stored but could still smell it. Eventually i singled out three or four that had the strongest smell and they ended up being empty/muddy inside, one of which had a wormy parasite guy who had i suppose eaten them. However, once i figured that out and got the bad ones out, the rest were totally awesome. Ate them raw, both family and friends were loving 'em. Got a lot of compliments on bringing oysters to the late-summer parties. The kumamotos seem small when you see the shell, but they pack a lot of flavor and are one of my favorite oyster varieties. Thumbs up.
