Discover the Winter Delicacy: Ankou Dishes at Kakujo Fishery

Dive into Ankou this Winter!

As the sweltering summer fades away, the winter season tantalizes our taste buds with the arrival of ankou, a classic winter delicacy. Kakujo Fishery Holdings has officially kicked off the season with fresh ankou straight from the market. You'll find various offerings at all Kakujo locations, including pot sets and fried versions featuring this unique fish.

Freshly Sourced Ankou

Around mid-October, a surprising number of whole ankou fish start arriving at Kakujo stores. Sourced from the ocean, these are no ordinary fish. Each one weighs between 6 to 10 kg or more, delivered in styrofoam boxes that stack high. Staff promptly cut them into various sections for pots and ready-to-eat fried delicacies, ensuring customers can enjoy natures best.

The Size and Quality of Ankou

During one of our visits late in October, we witnessed a massive ankou weighing over 13 kg delivered fresh from the Japan Sea. Extracting it from the box required considerable effort due to its bulk.

The preparation process is crucial; trained staff carefully fillet each fish to ensure every part is usable. Ankou's gelatinous skin, tantalizing liver, and delicate white flesh offer both texture and flavor that discerning palates crave.

Safe and Smooth Preparation

To prevent slipping during the filleting process, staff employ large knives with careful precision. Sensitively navigating the slippery surface requires skill. Each cut removes fins, tails, and skin, which are prized for their gelatinous qualities and not wasted. Every part of the ankou is treated with care to maximize flavor for the customer.

Ankou is also known for its unique diet, which includes everything from small fish and plankton to squid and even birds. It's this broad diet that results in the rich, creamy ankou liver that seafood lovers celebrate.

Exciting Menu Options

At Kakujo, we offer a variety of ankou dishes, starting with the pot set. This delicious meal features ankou’s white flesh, gelatinous skin, and essential ingredients to enhance flavors. It’s served alongside the prized liver for a dining experience that perfectly captures winter’s essence.

Each pot set is beautifully rich in flavor, benefiting from the complementary ingredients and careful preparation aimed at bringing out the best in the ankou. Prices start at around 500 to 700 yen for the pot sets, depending on the day’s freshness.

Delights Beyond the Pot

Our restaurant also features customer favorites like homemade steamed ankou liver sashimi, artfully prepared in-house! Its smooth texture and savory flavor embody the term “sea foie gras.” Each bite melts in your mouth, perfect dipped in soy sauce or added to hot pots for an extra boost.

Additionally, try out the crunchy and juicy fried ankou—it's a true delight from our deli selection. With a crispy coating surrounding the tender and flavorful flesh, it’s sure to please.

Experience Kakujo Fishery

Enjoy seasonal ankou delicacies at Kakujo Fishery, where every dish is created with care, driven by our passion for quality seafood. From the freshness of fish arriving from various ports such as Niigata and Toyosu to our skilled staff ready to guide you, Kakujo is dedicated to providing an extraordinary fish experience for all.

Visit Our Official Site

Check our store hours and menus on our official website. Enjoy the winter delicacies of ankou only at Kakujo, where quality and great service come first.

Note: The images used are for illustrative purposes only; actual products may vary. Availability depends on stock levels and market conditions.

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