But what is ahi tuna, and where can you find the best of the best?
TheHawaiian term “ahi"refers to two types of tuna: bigeye and yellowfin.
The word itself has nothing to do with style of preparation or cooking temperature.
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Steakhouses and even some more casual restaurant chains serve ahi tuna.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood offers three uniqueahi tuna dishes.
It is served with wasabi, soy sauce, and a sriracha drizzle.
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I’m surprised by the perfection of the tuna on a very busy Saturday night.”
When it’s time to move on to the main course, you have choices.
The restaurant’smenuis primarily built on a foundation of great seafood options, including its selection of ahi tuna.
Bonefish Grill
The seared pepper ahi tuna is served with avocado, cabbage slaw, and a wonton salad.
Legal Sea Foods
Legal Sea Foods has several locations in the Boston area.
It comes with sesame and soy roasted broccoli and sesame and cilantro jasmine rice.
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The tuna can also be added to any salad as your protein of choice.
I’ll definitely be back."
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McCormick & Schmick’s
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McCormick & Schmick’sis known for servinghigh-quality seafood, which extends to its ahi tuna.
Many locations feature the fish as both an appetizer and an entree.
Ahi poke also appears in the seafood tower, along with lobster, prawns, oysters, and crabs.
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Ocean Prime
For a signature seafood dining experience, head to Ocean Prime.
The chain excels at fish- and steak-centric dishes, including ahi tuna.
First up is the yellowfin tuna crudo with ponzu, avocado, and Dynamite sauce.
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Try Truluck’s hiramasa ponzu with thinly sliced raw Dutch yellowtail tuna, tamari, citrus, and jalapeno.
Customers can also order seared yellowfin tuna.
It’s prepared with nori and gochugaru-crusted and served with cucumber kimchi and coconut fried rice.
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Morton’s The Steakhouse
Another steakhouse chain that serves high-quality seafood is Morton’s The Steakhouse.
you’ve got the option to always order its ahi tuna poke off themenu.
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