Hokkaido Octopus, Large Cut
Giant Pacific octopus with Japanese wasabi stems and a wasabi sauce.
Thaw and Serve
Thaw under refrigeration and serve sashimi-style as an izakaya appetizer.
16 x 1 lb per Case
Frozen 1 lb packs, 16 per case, for restaurant use.
Product Overview
Tako wasabi (also called takowasa) is a Japanese izakaya appetizer of octopus dressed in wasabi seasoning. N.A. Sales item 21361 from Sojitz Corporation of America uses large-cut Hokkaido giant Pacific octopus with Japanese wasabi stems and a wasabi sauce. It keeps a raw-like texture and is served sashimi-style after thawing. Packed frozen in 1 lb bags, 16 per case, it is a product of Japan for restaurant use. N.A. Sales offers it wholesale to restaurant and foodservice buyers.
Product Specifications
| N.A. Sales Item Number | 21361 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Tako wasabi (frozen octopus with wasabi seasoning) |
| Brand | Sojitz Corporation of America |
| Octopus | Hokkaido giant Pacific octopus (mizudako), large cut |
| Wasabi | Japanese wasabi stems and wasabi sauce |
| Net Weight | 16 oz (1 lb) / 454 g per pack |
| Case Pack | 16 packs per case (16 lb net per case, calculated) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Storage | Keep frozen at 0°F (-18°C) |
| Thawing | Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use. Do not refreeze once defrosted. |
| Serving | Ready to serve after thawing, sashimi-style |
Commercial Applications
- Izakaya appetizer or small plate (otsumami)
- Bar snack to pair with sake or beer
- Sushi bar side dish or omakase starter
- Topping for chilled tofu or a side for rice dishes
Who This Product Is For
- Japanese restaurants and izakaya
- Sushi bars
- Asian restaurants with bar or small-plate menus
- Foodservice purchasing managers and wholesale buyers
How to Order
Item 21361 is available wholesale by the case of 16 x 1 lb packs. Contact your N.A. Sales sales representative to order, or email info@nasales.com. New buyers can register as a customer.