![]() Premium Akami has a very smooth texture with a delicate acidity and the slightest sweetness and aroma of fat. We serve all three parts so that you can enjoy the three distinct flavors!Īkami is mostly in the backside area of the tuna. It is rich in iron and minerals and has the strongest tuna flavor. Tuna is divided into three parts Akami, Chu-toro and O-toro depending on the section and its fat content. Its fatty content due to its preference for cold water and smooth texture makes it the king of all tunas. We use Bluefin tuna, which is often referred to as the Black Diamond because of its color and rarity. Tuna varieties include Bluefin, Southern Bluefin, Bigeye, Yellowfin and Albacore tuna. Tuna plays an integral part to the Japanese food culture and is the centerpiece of sushi. 本鮪 Bluefin Tuna - Hokkaido, Aomori, Mie, Wakayama, Japan ![]() At our restaurant, we carefully hand select seasonal, top quality fish from various seaports within Japan. ![]() So much so that particular fish caught in a specific season and place are given a different name and sold at premium prices. Thus, the same fish depending on when and where they are caught can taste dramatically different. LA is also blessed with direct-route, same-day shipping allowing us to serve the freshest of the catch at our sushi counter.ĭoes fish taste different depending on where it’s caught?Įach fish has their own unique habits and travel the sea accordingly based on their feeding and breeding cycle. Furthermore, the cold currents from the north and warm currents from the south clash together producing abundant plankton, attracting many fish to feed and breed in these waters. The tiny island of Japan is surrounded by continental shelves which make it ideal habitats for fish. Japan is one of the best fishing spots in the world. Also, it means we can offer our Omakase at a reasonable price because we only order what we need of our precious resources. By offering one focused menu, we are able to devote our time and energy preparing fish to bring out its maximum umami flavors to our sushi.
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