Matsuba-gani
松葉がにIngredientNov to Mar
Matsuba-gani is the male snow crab landed along the San'in coast, and it suits a winter trip, since the season opens only on 6 November.
Where to eat Matsuba-gani · 1 place
- Naniwa IssuiMatsue
The inn adds crab to dinner for an extra charge when booked two days ahead.
San'in calls the male snow crab matsuba-gani and the female oyagani. Tottori boats land both, and each crab gets a tag naming the port, which lets buyers trace it. Recently moulted males go by wakamatsuba-gani in Tottori, and fishers in the region agree among themselves to limit the catch beyond the national rules.
Plan a crab meal between November and March, when port markets like Karoichi sell it and inns add it to dinner.
Quick answers about Matsuba-ganiよくある質問
How do you order Matsuba-gani?
Ask for matsuba-gani for the large males and oyagani for the smaller females. Tottori crab carries a Tottori matsuba-gani tag on the leg, and the top grade sells under the Itsukiboshi brand.
When is Matsuba-gani in season?
Matsuba-gani: The season opens on 6 November. National rules west of Toyama let boats land males until 20 March and females until 10 January, and the fishers' own agreements cut some of that back.
Where can you eat Matsuba-gani in Japan?
Places we list for Matsuba-gani include Karoichi.