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Chūtoro 中トロ

Medium-fatty tuna

Cut from the flank between the lean loin and the belly. It balances the iron depth of akami with a soft, marbled richness.

Best season
Dec, Jan, Feb
Style
Nigiri
How it's served
Nikiri brushed
Richness
4 of 5
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