Sushi and Sashimi Fish Guide

Understanding common fish names makes a sushi menu easier to navigate. Different cuts and species vary in fat, sweetness, texture, seasonality and price, even when they appear similar at first glance.

Tuna

Akami is the lean red meat, chutoro is moderately fatty and otoro is the richest cut. Learn the differences in our tuna cuts guide and compare bluefin vs yellowfin tuna.

Salmon, yellowtail and white fish

Compare salmon and salmon belly, hamachi and kanpachi, and engawa and hirame.

Shellfish, eel and roe

Explore raw vs seared scallop, amaebi and botan ebi, unagi vs anago and ikura vs tobiko.

Seasonality and sustainability

Use our seasonal fish calendar and sustainable seafood guide when choosing what to order.