Oishii is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from Flavor Pack #7 and Moonbow 112 F2, known for a Zkittlez-style candy aroma with a skunky, diesel twist. It was bred by Archive Seed Bank, and its name is Japanese for delicious. AllBud lists 18–23% THC, and users describe a fast, tingly high with a heavy, relaxing body.
Oishii Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid, often described as indica-leaning |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Oishii III (retail menus, likely the same cultivar) |
| Lineage | Flavor Pack #7 × Moonbow 112 F2 |
| Breeder / origin | Archive Seed Bank |
| THC | 18–23% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Not listed |
| Aroma and flavor | candy, lemon, citrus, diesel, skunk, sugary citrus candy, fruit, kush finish |
| Reported effects | tingly, relaxed, euphoric, creative, body high |
| Best for | evening use, flavor-focused sessions, unwinding |
Where Oishii Comes From
Oishii is an Archive Seed Bank strain built from two of its own lines: Flavor Pack #7 and Moonbow 112 F2. Leafly, AllBud and Leaf Magazine all give that cross and credit Archive. SeedFinder lists Flavour Pack as an Archive cross of Hollywood Pure Kush and Moonbow, and a Leaf Magazine reviewer noted Hollywood Pure Kush, Z and Dosido in the background. AllBud explains that the name is the Japanese word for delicious.
The strain has had a second life as a parent. Leaf Magazine reported that Archive’s newer Ichiban, a Toad Venom and Oishii cross, helped push the Toad Venom trend and called it one of the seeds to grow in 2026. In New Jersey, Niche Cannabis grows Oishii, and retail menus there often list it as Oishii III, which appears to be the same cultivar under a cut name.
Oishii Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often report tingly, relaxed and euphoric effects, and Leafly describes the high as mostly calming but cerebral. AllBud says it comes on quickly with a tingly, happy energy, and a Leaf Magazine reviewer described an immediate weighted-blanket feel in the body with a mood-boosting, creative buzz on top.
That combination of a bright head and a heavy body points toward evening use or a lazy afternoon. The Leaf Magazine reviewer called it more potent than most candy strains, and an AllBud reviewer said it hits hard without being overwhelming. Take a small first hit.
Oishii Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Oishii is a flavor strain first. Leaf Magazine’s reviewer described a strong Zkittlez-like candy nose, a mouth-coating candy and citrus taste, a gassier turn midway through a joint, and a kush finish. AllBud describes bright lemon, spicy diesel and skunky dank on the nose and a sweet-and-savory citrus candy taste. Leafly lists diesel, skunk and tree fruit, and describes a sweet citrus nose with a fermented, skunky twist.
No terpene breakdown is published on Leafly or AllBud, so check the lab label for a given batch.
Side Effects and How to Use Oishii
Leafly reviewers list dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness. The fast onset and heavy body feel can catch people off guard, so go slowly.
If you are new to Oishii, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Oishii for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often mention reaching for Oishii during low mood (25%), anxiety (25%) and stress (21%). AllBud adds chronic pain, fatigue and headaches. These are consumer reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Oishii
- Moonbow: the Archive line on both sides of the cross
- Zkittlez: similar candy aroma, noted in its background
- Rainbow Belts: another candy-forward Z-family strain
- Gelato: a sweet, relaxing dessert hybrid
- Zoap: another loud candy-and-gas hybrid
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Oishii
Dispensary menus change every week, and Oishii may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Medford, browse Medford dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Substance Crater Lake Hwy and Oregon Farmacy. In Tacoma, browse Tacoma dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Joint Tacoma and Commencement Bay Cannabis Black. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Oishii FAQ
Is Oishii indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly’s description calls it indica-dominant, while AllBud lists it as 50/50.
What is Oishii a cross of?
Flavor Pack #7 crossed with Moonbow 112 F2.
Who bred Oishii?
Archive Seed Bank.
What does Oishii mean?
It is the Japanese word for delicious.
What does Oishii taste like?
Sugary citrus candy with skunk and diesel, finishing on kush.
What strains come from Oishii?
Archive’s Ichiban is a cross of Toad Venom and Oishii, according to Leaf Magazine.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.