I have never had calamari salad before so I didn't really know what to expect when I tried this calamari salad from Costco.
I liked the sweet taste of the calamari, and the calamari had a nice, soft and chewy texture. The combination of vegetables like the mushrooms, red peppers, and lettuce stems created a good crunch. The overall salad had a sweet, vinegar-y and ginger-y taste, and it was good, but I would have preferred less ginger.
Food: Azuma Gourmet Calamari Salad
Source: Costco, Tucson, AZ
Price: $11.49 per container
Rating: Good
10 Comments
REVIEW – Azumagourmet: Calamari Salad from Costco
I thought it had very little flavor except for ginger juice. The calamari was highly processed thin strips and fairly chewy like a medium beef jerky. There weren’t many vegetables in it to provide a crunchy contrast to the chewy squid. The vegetables didn’t have much flavor either. I’d give it a 2 out of 10.
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I took a chance on this calamari salad, and I’m glad I did! It’s delicious and perfectly spiced. I love the peppers. I’m not sure if it contains seaweed or not, but the taste is very good. I hope this isn’t one of those Costco items that suddenly disappears from inventory.
I loved the calamari salad . love the texture, all the spices , it is great ! Thank you
call or e-mail the manufacturer, ask them who buys it for distribution…
RUBBERY! it was fantastic… What are you doing, cooking it for? sheesh.
Where can I buy Azuma Gourmet Calamari Salad? Costco no longer carries it. Bring it back!!!
Delicious , right balance of flavors . I ate it cold with rice ( seasoned w a little of Maggi ) .
This calamari salad is delicious. If you’re not accustom to,the rubbery consistency of squid then don’t buy it. Octopus and calamari are very healthy and this salad is very enjoyable cusine. Try it you’ll like it!
It’s unfortunate that Costco in my area no longer carries it. I keep asking to bring it back without any luck. BRING IT BACK!
The calamari was tough and rubbery. It was everything that causes people to hate squid. I’ve made fresh calamari salad… Apparently YOU haven’t.
This was disgusting and is in my trash. I will NEVER buy it again.
Apparently, it must be served immediately or it overcooks into rubber bands.