IT is one of the most unusual foodie experiences around.
A so-called ‘ronqueo’ of tuna is to take place at the leading Marbella restaurant KOI tomorrow (Wednesday June 3).
The traditional Japanese tuna-cutting demo will see a team of experts strip a celebrated blue fin tuna, ensuring none of the world’s most expensive fish is wasted.
The one-night culinary event, rarely seen on the Costa del Sol, will then lead into an Omakase Experience, which is a special tasting menu popular in Japan.
The Tuna Ronqueo will see one of the large bluefins from the nearby Costa de la Luz area of Cadiz carefully converted into a range of premium sushi.
The later Omakase menu is one of the top expressions in Japanese cuisine.
It means ‘I’ll leave it up to you’ and allows chefs to showcase the finest ingredients available on the day through a carefully curated sequence of dishes.
“The menu has been designed to highlight a variety of premium tuna cuts, alongside seasonal ingredients and Japanese techniques,” explained one of the chefs.
Throughout the evening, diners will have the opportunity to experience flavours and preparations that are not typically available on the restaurant’s regular menu.
The vast majority of the blue fin tuna that are caught in the seven almadrabas in nearby Cadiz are exported straight out of the country to Japan.
The most expensive fish of all time was a blue fin tuna sold at Tokyo’s main fish market earlier this year.
Sushi specialist Kiyoshi Kimura paid a record 510 million yen (€2.75m) for the giant bluefin in January.
The so-called ‘Tuna King’, paid the top price for the 243kg fish caught off Japan.
The second most expensive fish ever sold was a blue fin, also in Tokyo, in 2019.
KOI has built a reputation as one of Marbella’s leading destinations for Asian cuisine, combining influences from Japan, Thailand and China while maintaining a strong focus on premium ingredients and craftsmanship.
To ensure an intimate atmosphere and allow guests to fully engage with the experience, places are strictly limited.
The price to join this exciting event is just €95 per person and booking must be done via the group’s website www.koimarbella.com.
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