Sushi & Sashimi
Chu-Toro
Available at Mizumi Sushi in Encino, this premium Japanese tuna selection served fresh and delicately prepared to highlight its perfect balance of richness, tenderness, and clean ocean flavor.
Product Description
Fresh chu-toro is prepared in the traditional Japanese style and served as sushi over seasoned rice or as delicate sashimi slices. This prized medium-fatty tuna is smooth, lightly buttery, and deeply flavorful, making it an elegant choice for sushi, sashimi, or omakase.
About This Dish
Chu-toro is appreciated for its balance between lean bluefin tuna and richer toro. It offers a silky texture, refined marbling, and a clean umami finish without being overly rich. It pairs beautifully with soy sauce, wasabi, sake, champagne, white wine, and other premium seafood dishes.
