"Addictive, once you have it? Try “Kusaya”, one of the world’s smelliest food."

“Kusaya” is a salted and dried fish (brown-striped mackerel scad) and has been a popular preserved food among Izu-island. Named after its distinct smell, Kusaya is full of Umami (savory taste), and best eaten on rice or with sake. Once you like it, it may become addictive. The bottled and already grilled Kusaya is ready-to-eat, so you don’t have to heat it. It is also convenient for storage. Kusaya is also known as a healthy, low-sodium food compared to other dried fish.