what is tai fish
Sea bream, or âtaiâ in Japanese is one of the best loved fish and an important symbol in Japanese culture. It is in season in the spring and is called the âKing of Fishâ in Japan. A whole tai is quite expensive and is enough for an entire meal.
While the correct name of Tai in English is Sea Bream, it is closely related to the Red Snapper, and in fact, according to Elizabeth Andoâs excellent Japanese cookbook, Washoku, Tai is a member of the snapper family.