Tuna: How to order the good stuff

YOU don’t have to be Japanese to enjoy top-of-the-line tuna. But a little know-how goes a long way to getting your money’s worth. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide.

Maguro – This word simply means “tuna”. For bluefin tuna, say hon (“real”) maguro. While preferences differ as to which of the three bluefins taste best, most agree that the Pacific bluefin is the blue ribbon of the range. Connoisseurs may argue that wild tuna tastes better, but farmed tuna is clearly the conscientious choice. More support given to sustainable fishery practices may mean the difference between enjoying maguro for years to come as opposed to having none.