🟠 Local-First — Best in its home region : Kanazawa (Hokuriku).
Buri is loved across Japan, but Hokuriku’s winter kanburi stands apart.
Last updated: 2025-11-04
Introduction
Kanburi—winter yellowtail—embodies Hokuriku’s cold season. As the water cools, the fish builds rich fat: sashimi turns glossy and sweet, shabu-shabu gently melts the edges into a refined umami, and buri-daikon carries the fish’s sweetness deep into the radish. With firm bite and a buttery finish, this is a true winter gift—felt most purely in port-close Kanazawa.
What to Try
• Sashimi — judge the gloss, cut, and clean sweetness.
• Buri shabu — a quick swish for a warm, silky finish.
• Buri-daikon — soy–ginger simmer; classic winter comfort.
Tokyo or Trip?
🟠 Local-First — Best in its home region : Kanazawa.
You’ll find yellowtail in big cities, but in Kanazawa you can savor the fresh snap of sashimi-quality kanburi at its seasonal peak.
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