Next time you're at your favorite sushi bar, embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure by ordering Big Island abalone. You don’t want to miss out on the freshest abalone available from Hawaii's only farm on the Big Island.

It's Sustainably Farmed

When you choose Big Island abalone, you’re choosing environmental responsibility. In producing a premium variety of Ezo abalone, Big Island Abalone utilizes the latest advances in sustainable aquafarming. The abundant sunlight on the Kona Coast makes it the ideal location for the growth of abalone's natural food source, kelp. The aquafarm, which is one of the largest in the world, pumps fresh, nutrient-dense seawater from deep within the Pacific Ocean, providing the perfect, untreated environment for the abalone to thrive. The company ships live abalone throughout the islands as well as to Asia and the continental United States.

It's a Unique Ingredient

Big Island abalone is unlike any other type of seafood at a sushi bar. Because it grows in natural seawater, it takes on a deep salty taste that complements its melt-in-your-mouth butteriness. Texture-wise, abalone is pleasantly crunchy when eaten raw as sashimi, though it takes on a tender consistency, not unlike calamari, when steamed or boiled. It’s often thinly sliced and served in its shell on a sushi platter.

Natsunoya Tea House proudly serves Big Island abalone at their sushi bar. Since 1921, they have served authentic Japanese cuisine through their a dine-in restaurant, full-service catering options, and onsite banquet facilities. Both Honolulu locals and visitors alike have long trusted Natsunoya Tea House for the freshest, most delicious Japanese food on the islands. To make a reservation for their sushi bar or schedule catering or banquet services, call (808) 595-4488 today. Find out more about their reservation guidelines on their website. You can also check out the facilities and food through previous client reviews on Yelp.