Our Farmed Kagoshima Madai Fillet features true Japanese red sea bream (Pagrus major), commonly known as madai. In Japan, madai is regarded as the highest-quality sea bream and is valued for its purity of flavor, refined texture, and versatility.

Raised in the carefully managed waters of Kagoshima, this fish benefits from strict aquaculture standards that prioritize water quality, feed control, and slow, balanced growth. The result is a fillet with a clean, lightly sweet profile and firm flesh that holds beautifully when sliced raw or gently cooked.

Often referred to simply as tai in culinary settings, madai is the precise species name used in professional seafood trade and sushi bars to distinguish true Japanese red sea bream from other “snapper” or sea bream varieties.

Why Kagoshima Madai?

Kagoshima is one of Japan’s most respected regions for premium fish farming, known for:

Clean coastal waters

Rigorous farming standards

Consistent, sushi-grade quality

Fish raised for texture and flavor—not speed

Madai from Kagoshima is trusted by chefs for its reliability and elegance.

How to Enjoy

Slice thin for sashimi or nigiri

Excellent lightly cured or crudo-style

Performs beautifully steamed or gently pan-seared

Season minimally to highlight its natural sweetness

Product Details

Species: Japanese Red Sea Bream (Madai, Pagrus major)

Also Known As: Tai

Origin: Kagoshima, Japan

Harvest Method: Farmed

Cut: Fillet

Grade: Sushi / Sashimi handling

Condition: Fresh or frozen depending on availability

Packaging: Vacuum sealed

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate or freeze immediately upon arrival

If frozen, thaw slowly under refrigeration

Consume promptly after thawing for best quality