Founder of ITACHO Mr. Ricky Cheng, guest celebrity Mr. Edmund Chen and General Manager of ITACHO Singapore Mr. Chris Hung with the 120kg Wild Bluefin Tuna | Photo by ITACHO
When we say giant,we mean giant. At a whopping 120kg, the massive yet delicate Bluefin tuna fish was skillfully filleted by master chefs. First into tuna blocks, then into prized cuts for a selection of premium slices – the rare demonstration was eagerly watched upon by the media and shoppers alike. Valued for its tender red meat, the wild Bluefin tuna is a must-try for those who adore sushi. Especially “o-toro”, probably the best slivers of fatty Bluefin you can ever get, decked at premium prices measured upon its robust taste, smooth texture and rich flavor.
Chef Hiro skillfully filleting the Bluefin tuna | Photo by ITACHO
Plates of ruby red bluefin tuna sushi ready for sampling | Photo by OpenRice
One of the lucky 200 who got to savour the tender bluefin tuna | Photo by OpenRice
Years of skilled training, precision technique and calculated speed are important in the complexed tuna cutting | Photo by ITACHO
Some 200 people were fortunate enough to taste the freshly portioned blue fin tuna sushi whilst catching a glimpse or two of guest celebrity Edmund Chen, who not only graced the occasion but also drew and presented a Koi portrait with a heartfelt congratulatory message to ITACHO as well.
Mr. Edmund Chen draws both a Koi portrait and the attention of many | Photo by ITACHO
We decided to host a giant tuna fish cutting ceremony to signify an auspicious start to our new outlet at ION and also to usher the opening of our seventh outlet at the soon-to-be opened Bedok Mall in the middle of November this year. -- Mr Chris Hung, General Manager of ITACHO Singapore.
With a worldwide chain of restuarants, ITACHO's 64th outlet is now at B3 of ION Orchard | Photo by ITACHO
Apart from more spacious seating areas, the new outlet at ION boasts more sophistication, parallel to that of their range of sushi. From 13th to 30th September, sushi lovers can enjoy the attractive Bluefin tuna promotion at all ITACHO outlets. What are you waiting for?
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