Bluefin Tuna Otoro

66 total reviews

Details

Species: Bluefin Tuna
Scientific Name: Thunnus orientalis
Japanese Name: Hon Maguro
Cut: Saku (Block)
Flavor: Full rich flavor with very high umami
Texture: Soft and buttery; skin-off, no bones
Source: Ranched in or near Baja, Mexico
Method of Harvest: Ikejime
Sustainable: No
Responsible: Yes
Packaged: Fresh (never frozen) or Superfrozen
Sushi Grade: Yes
Recommended Preparation: Sashimi or Sushi

Storage

Superfrozen upon packaging. Store in conventional freezer, for best results and to reduce chance of oxidization (color change) please consume immediately or within 1-2 weeks.

Defrosting

Keep product in package, place in cold water for 15 to 30 minutes, until thawed. Pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.

Pro Tip: Keep product in package, defrost in running water. Once thawed, remove from package, pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.

Bluefin Tuna Otoro is prized around the world for its buttery soft, umami flavors and extremely delicate features. Our Bluefin tuna are responsibly caught in the wild, and then ranched in the pristine waters of Baja by Bluefiná. Each and every Bluefin is harvested to order, always utilizing the Ike Jime method to maximize flavor and texture. 

Otoro is the belly cut the Bluefin Tuna featuring intense fat marbling resulting in a rich, melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavor and tenderness not found with any other fish. With each bite your palate is pleased with waves of full and rich umami flavor, complemented by a soft and buttery texture. These cuts are typically only found at highest-end sushi bars.

Each piece is perfectly cut as a Saku (or Block), individually packed and shipped using overnight delivery to your door.

**WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND EATING FRESH OTORO THE SAME DAY IT IS RECEIVED**

Note: It is common practice to inject carbon monoxide in Bluefin Tuna to prevent a change in color after long storage. We DO NOT agree with this method and NEVER inject our bluefin tuna with carbon monoxide.

Time your defrost process to a couple of hours before your meal for the optimal outcome.

Yes and no. Yes, you can refreeze it for a future cooking preparation. No, if you plan on using it for raw preparation.

Yes! We suggest that most super-frozen products may be stored in a conventional freezer for up to 2 months upon usage.

The United States is late to the game... Many countries, including Japan, depend on this technology to assure minimal loss in quality and maximum gain in shelf life.

Customer Reviews

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Kariim Smith
Excellent Quality

I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical about ordering otoro online, but I was pleasantly surprised. The quality and freshness exceeded my expectations. It was truly exceptional, and I’ll definitely be ordering again.

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Kevin McCarthy
Unbelievable Quality, Shipping, and Service

I've been ordering from Riviera for a few years now and I'm so happy with everything! I have ordered Wagyu A5 in various forms, a few different salmons, and always Blue Fin Otoro. This order was a pound each of Blue Fin Otoro and Bakkafrost Salmon. Both are off the charts delicious, absolute top shelf as always. The Otoro has gorgeous marbling, sooooo fatty and delicious. I do them as nigiri, and put a light sear on top with a culinary torch as eaten, and it is THE best Otoro I've eaten, and I've enjoyed it many times over the decadea at AAA sushi shops (most sushi shops can't or wont obtain Otoro at all). My wife snapped a picture before we indulged, you can see that Riviera is THE best, bar none. Look at that marbling!! It instantly begins to melt and sizzle under light sear, and then melts in your mouth, it is the definition of cullinary decadence. The shipping is always overnight, no issues, and arrives extremely well packed with dry ice to spare, products are still superfrozrn upon arrival. Riviera has earned a lifetime customer many times over.

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John True
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I really enjoyed the ontoro and I’ll reordering

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James

This cut was good. Not as good as fresh but acceptable. The price is a bit higher than what I would pay for fresh at a local supplier. Will not purchase from Riviera again.

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K.B.

The otoro was great I wasn’t the biggest fan of it but my guests loved it still super good

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David

Very tasty!

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Jodi

Always beyond expectations!

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Minh

Excellent!

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Lamario

Fresh and fatty blue fin otoro! Package came to my door wrapped as to where my fish wouldnt spoil... Dry ice made a big difference compared to other delivery purchases i made from different fish companies where the fish is spoiled due to them not packaging my order right.Will definitely consider re purchase from your company in the future

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Cha Yang
Delicious

Melt in my mouth sweet and taste like clam.