Tachigui Sushi Masa

For a chance to compare lean, medium-fatty and fatty tuna in one sitting, the assorted tuna sushi is an appealing choice. One diner’s account of ordering 8 pieces of tuna sushi at Tachigui Sushi Masa lists lean tuna, medium-fatty tuna, seared tuna, fatty tuna and minced tuna. Another diner chose a 8-piece set, sampling medium-fatty and lean tuna, marinated tuna and toro-taku before finishing with fatty tuna. The set offers plenty of contrasts: the richness of medium-fatty tuna, the deeper flavour of lean tuna, and toro-taku, where smooth minced tuna meets the crunch of pickled daikon. Each piece brings something different to enjoy.

If you would rather order smaller amounts of your favourite cuts, sushi is also available à la carte. The menu lists lean tuna at ¥400, medium-fatty tuna at ¥750 and fatty tuna at ¥850, making it easy to work from lighter to richer flavours. For a rice bowl, the combination of lean tuna and minced tuna, with 2 varieties, is ¥1,500; the bowl with medium-fatty tuna, lean tuna and minced tuna, with 3 varieties, is ¥2,000. The 5-variety bowl also includes fatty tuna and seared tuna, alongside medium-fatty tuna, lean tuna and minced tuna, and is listed at ¥3,000. Choose sushi with vinegared rice for a piece-by-piece comparison, or a bowl to enjoy several kinds of tuna together.

Omakase sets are another option: 8 pieces with Japanese omelette and clear soup for ¥3,500; 10 pieces for ¥4,500; or a special set of 10 pieces with a sushi roll for ¥5,500. Whether you want to discover your favourites one piece at a time in Tsukiji or sample a selection chosen for you, tuna is at the centre of the choices here.