Flavor & texture
Crisp first bite softening into rounded sweetness.
At peak · current selection
Kensaki Ika
剣先烏賊Summer swordtip squid with translucent flesh, controlled sweetness, and enough body for precise knife work.
Quality rangeExcellentCurrent selection
Mantle24–32 cmObserved range
AvailabilityModerateSteady
Price movement¥4.0–4.8k / kgStable
Seasonal context
Buyer’s note
“Summer swordtip squid with translucent flesh, controlled sweetness, and enough body for precise knife work.”
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For the kitchen
Chef’s assessment
Best application
Ika somen, sashimi, nigiri, or quick tempura.
Estimated yield
61–67% cleaned mantle and tentacles.
Signals in context
Current relationship
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QualityExcellent
Mantle24–32 cm
AvailabilityModerate
Price¥4.0–4.8k / kg