Sushi term
Chutoro 中トロ
Chutoro is the diplomat of the tuna world — the medium-fatty cut between lean akami and unctuous otoro. It has the melt of otoro but keeps enough of tuna's clean, meaty flavor that many people quietly prefer it.
The balanced choice
Where otoro can be almost too rich two pieces in, chutoro stays interesting. It's the cut to order when you want luxury without fatigue.
Where it sits on the fish
Chutoro comes from the upper belly and the area toward the back, blending the marbling of the belly with the firmer flesh above it.
Insider tip. If you can only order one tuna piece, make it chutoro — it shows off both sides of the fish at once.
Where to try Chutoro near you
Top-rated sushi spots on Yes Ichiban with real, orderable online menus:
Bayridge Sushi
Kissimmee, FL · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8
VOLCANO STEAK AND SUSHIDULUTH, GA · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Royal SushiChicago, IL · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Bayridge SushiLongwood, FL · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Volcano Steak & SushiWEST BERLIN, NJ · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7
Mikata Japanese Grill & SushiKnoxville, TN · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6