Where to purchase sushi-grade ahi tuna in Arizona? (or purchase online overnight shipping)

I was looking around and I couldn't find any good options for buying ahi tuna for sushi/sashimi in Arizona and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.

I've also tried online at Honolulu Fishing Market, Seattle Fish Company and Catalina. No luck here.

BONUS: If I go to Costco or the like is the fish here also acceptable for sushi/sashimi/nigiri?

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Best Answer

If you mean sushi grade ahi tuna, you can’t buy it or consume it fresh, because of parasites in the flesh. All sushi grade fish is held frozen at 0°F for at least forty eight hours to kill the parasites.

If you don’t have a local source for sushi grade tuna, you can find a variety of reliable shippers on-line, although they can be a bit pricey.

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Is wild ahi tuna from Costco sushi-grade?

Costco offers sashimi-grade super frozen yellowfin tuna which is one of the 2 types of fish typically called ahi tuna. The other type, not typically available at Costco is bigeye tuna. And they also offer wagyu sashimi-grade Hamachi, which is also known as yellowtail. This too is perfect for sushi.

Can I use store bought tuna for sushi?

Tuna steak from the grocery store should only be consumed raw if it is labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade. While this is still not a guarantee against parasites, it means the fish was caught, cleaned, and frozen quickly while still on the boat and is the best option for sushi or sashimi.

What is the best sushi-grade tuna?

Bluefin tuna Bluefin is usually served in top-notch sushi restaurants because it is, quite simply, the most delicious tuna available in the world. In particular, the fat and protein are perfectly balanced, and pieces have a melt-in-your-mouth-type feel.

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