Due to the heft of flavors in this mignonette, Ho recommends using a sweeter, milder oyster, such as the Kumamoto, to let these flavors shine.

and visitors are welcome to make a stop there – but you need to make reservations (the phone number is on their Google page), especially if you plan to eat some super fresh oysters and mussels.

If you have a good source of fresh oysters, preferably small ones such as Kumamoto oysters, then by all means use them, but the soup will be expensive. I use frozen oysters, which are far more ...

fresh oysters that are used in dishes such as oyster omelettes and baby oyster congee. These might be difficult to find in other parts of the world, and using another small type, such as Kumamoto ...