Abalone has long been prized as a luxury ingredient in Japanese food culture.

Its firm texture and the rich umami that deepens with each bite give it a distinctive presence unlike any other shellfish. Widely used in Japanese cuisine, it is often featured as a special dish for celebratory occasions.

 

One of the key attractions of abalone lies in its texture and flavor, which are greatly influenced by freshness. When served fresh, it offers a pleasant, firm bite along with a delicate ocean aroma. When cooked, it becomes tender, while its natural sweetness and depth of flavor are further enhanced.

Abalone is a highly versatile ingredient suitable for both simple preparations and refined dishes, including:

 

Sashimi

Steamed with sake

Butter-grilled

Simmered

Charcoal-grilled

 

Thanks to its exceptional quality, abalone delivers a satisfying experience even with minimal seasoning.

 

At our company, we carefully select abalone with a strong focus on origin, freshness, and quality. We handle a variety of types, including farmed Ezo abalone and wild kuro abalone. While wild abalone is highly valued, it is limited in supply and comes at a higher cost. For export markets, farmed abalone from Korea is commonly used due to its stable availability.

 

For export, government authorization is required to prevent illegal harvesting and smuggling. We work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that all procedures are properly followed at all times.

 

We provide abalone in optimal condition—live or chilled—according to your needs, serving both household and professional use.

With a stable supply system and strict quality control, we deliver products our customers can choose with confidence.

 

For more details, please feel free to contact us.

 

Refer more information of Itabashi Trading Food Department

 

【Contact us】

Itabashi Trading Co., Ltd

Food Department　

TEL :+81-3-3248-1016（Workday 10:00～17:00）　

FAX :+81-3-3248-1008

Email: shokuhin@itabashi-trading.com