Flounders is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Eurpoean Turbot is not Kosher

Does Flounders have fins and scales?

Yes. Flounders has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Flounders sushi or sashimi?

If Flounders is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Flounders sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Flounders is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Flounders

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Flounders are flatfish found on the bottom of oceans worldwide, and some species also enter estuaries. They're ambush feeders over soft, muddy seabed and around structures like bridge piles, docks, and reefs. They span several families in the suborder Pleuronectoidei.

Kosher Flounders in foreign languages

Hebrew	Flounders
Yiddish	Flounders
Arabic	Flounders
Spanish	Flounders
Portuguese	Flounders
French	Flounders
Italian	Flounders
German	Flounders
Greek	Flounders
Russian	Flounders
Turkish	Flounders
Chinese	Flounders
Japanese	Flounders
Korean	Flounders
Hindi	Flounders
Bengali	Flounders
Vietnamese	Flounders
Thai	Flounders
Indonesian	Flounders

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Most flounders are kosher, with fins and scales, but check the species. European turbot is a flatfish that lacks proper scales and is not kosher.
Flounder is a broad market name, so confirm the exact fish behind it.