Farmed
Madai (Red Sea Bream) is the most culturally significant fish in Japan — served at weddings, New Year's, and celebrations under the phrase 'medetai' (auspicious). Its elegant pink-red skin, firm white flesh, and refined flavor make it the king of Japanese fish.
Farmed Madai from Nagasaki and the Seto Inland Sea offers year-round availability with consistent sizing and quality. The fish is raised in clean ocean currents that produce firm, flavorful flesh.
Advance Intertrade supplies farmed Madai in sizes from 500g to 3kg, whole or filleted, with daily air-freight shipments available.
Delicate, sweet white flesh — often served with the beautiful pink skin scored and left on (matsukawa-zukuri).
Grilled whole with salt — the classic celebratory preparation, often served head-on.
Whole fish cooked with rice in a clay pot — a beloved regional specialty across Japan.
Sashimi-grade slices placed over rice and doused with hot green tea — a simple, elegant dish.
| Size | Grade | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 800g–1 kg | Small | Whole fish for steaming, hot pot |
| 1–2 kg | Medium | Most popular — sashimi, sushi, grilling |
| 2–3 kg | Large | Restaurant-grade whole fish, celebrations |
| 3+ kg | Jumbo | Special order, display fish |
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