Flavor & texture
Soft, moist flakes with rich skin-side fat.
At peak · current selection
Tachiuo
太刀魚Late-summer beltfish carries notably useful fat while retaining the clean profile and silver-skinned presentation chefs expect.
Quality rangeVery good–ExcellentCurrent selection
Fat14–18%Observed range
AvailabilityModerateSteady
Price movement¥3.4–4.1k / kgStable
Seasonal context
Buyer’s note
“Late-summer beltfish carries notably useful fat while retaining the clean profile and silver-skinned presentation chefs expect.”
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For the kitchen
Chef’s assessment
Best application
Aburi, salt grill, tempura, or rolled around seasonal vegetables.
Estimated yield
52–57% boneless portions.
Signals in context
Current relationship
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QualityVery good–Excellent
Fat14–18%
AvailabilityModerate
Price¥3.4–4.1k / kg