Sushi term
Hamachi はまち
Hamachi is young yellowtail — buttery, rich and clean, with a fattiness that makes it one of the most beginner-friendly fish at the sushi bar. It's the fish that wins people over after tuna.
A fish by many names
In Japan the same fish is called by different names as it grows (a "shusse-uo," or promotion fish) — hamachi, buri and more depending on size and season.
Hamachi kama
The collar (kama), grilled, is a prized izakaya dish — fatty, tender meat right behind the gills that many regulars order first.
Insider tip. Ask for hamachi with a sliver of jalapeño and yuzu or ponzu — a modern pairing that's become a sushi-bar classic for good reason.
Where to try Hamachi 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