Only a limited run of Ootoya’s Large Fried Oysters is available at Ootoya restaurants across Japan. The winter staple returns on October 2, 2026, using large Hiroshima oysters fried in a light, crisp coating.
The seasonal menu is scheduled from October 2, 2026, through February 28, 2027, but service may end earlier if supplies run out. All Ootoya restaurants are included, although food-court locations may offer different menu items, and some restaurants may sell out during busy periods.
The standard Large Fried Oysters set meal costs ¥1,420 (tax included), or ¥1,330 (tax included) as a single item. The six-oyster version with two additional oysters costs ¥1,720 (tax included) as a set meal and ¥1,630 (tax included) as a single item.
About Ootoya’s Seasonal Fried Oysters
Ootoya coats the large Hiroshima oysters in a delicate breading designed to keep the texture light and crisp. Each bite brings out the oysters’ rich flavor and ocean aroma, while the restaurant’s house-made tartar sauce adds a creamy, savory contrast.
Highlights
- Made with large oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture.
- Prepared with a light, crisp fried coating.
- The standard set meal is ¥1,420 (tax included), while the single-item option is ¥1,330 (tax included).
- The six-oyster option adds two oysters and costs ¥1,720 (tax included) as a set meal or ¥1,630 (tax included) as a single item.
- House-made tartar sauce is prepared at each restaurant every morning.
Menu and Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Large Fried Oysters |
| Menu / items | Large Fried Oysters; Large Fried Oysters with two additional oysters, six pieces total; house-made tartar sauce |
| Release date | October 2, 2026 |
| Period | October 2, 2026 – February 28, 2027; quantity limited and may end early if supplies run out |
| Location | Ootoya restaurants across Japan |
| Stores | All Ootoya restaurants; food-court locations may have different menu items |
| Price | Large Fried Oysters set meal: ¥1,420 (tax included); single item: ¥1,330 (tax included); six-piece Large Fried Oysters set meal: ¥1,720 (tax included); six-piece single item: ¥1,630 (tax included) |
Before you buy
- When can I buy Ootoya Large Fried Oysters?
- The menu is available from October 2, 2026, through February 28, 2027, while supplies last. It may end before the scheduled closing date if demand is higher than expected.
- Where can I get Large Fried Oysters?
- They are planned for all Ootoya restaurants across Japan. Food-court locations may offer different menu items, and some restaurants may run out during the day.
- How much are Ootoya Large Fried Oysters?
- The standard set meal costs ¥1,420 (tax included), or ¥1,330 (tax included) as a single item. The six-piece version costs ¥1,720 (tax included) as a set meal or ¥1,630 (tax included) as a single item.
The tartar sauce is made in each restaurant every morning with onions, pickles, specially blended mayonnaise, and coarsely broken boiled eggs. Large-cut ingredients provide a crisp texture, while anchovy adds a subtle savory note that complements the oysters’ natural sweetness.
Customers can choose between the standard serving and the larger six-piece option, depending on how many oysters they would like. The six-piece menu includes two additional oysters compared with the regular serving and is available at the listed set-meal and single-item prices.
Because the promotion is quantity-limited, availability can vary by restaurant and time of day. The menu is intended as a seasonal winter offering, giving diners at Ootoya a chance to enjoy Hiroshima oysters with freshly prepared tartar sauce during the colder months.
