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Seagen 海玄: The Ultimate Tuna Hack in Tsukiji

If you’re a fan of high-end sashimi but you’re getting a bit "sushi-fatigued," the Kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) is your best friend. It lacks the delicate hand-pressed refinement of a proper nigiri, but what it lacks in "art," it more than makes up for in raw, unadulterated volume. Amazing tuna with affordable price The Pedigree Don't let the touristy location fool you. Seagen (海玄), which opened in 2021, is actually operated by Yamayuki, the legendary tuna wholesaler from Toyosu. These are the same guys who bid millions on the top tuna at auction and supply elite, impossible-to-book Omakase spots. By eating here, you’re basically cutting out the middleman and going straight to the source - sounds too good to be true? Hope they will keep the menu price affordable The Experience It’s tucked away in a side street of the busy Tsukiji Outer Market. I arrived in the late morning and faced about 10 people in the queue. A 20–30 minute wait is a small price to pay for w...