Comments on: Tsukiji Fish Markets Tokyo

By: A Day In The Life of Justin North Chef of the Year Becasse Etch Plan B Le Grand Cafe @Not Quite Nigella

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:44 +0000

[...] Justin and his lovely PA Victoria arrive and he explains that there are three large sheds at Flemington Markets and that he and James his Head Chef at Etch head to Flemington markets 2-3 times a week to stock up on fruit and vegetables. The reason why they don’t use a buying agent is so they can get to see the produce themselves and the price fluctuations are so varied that it makes sense to make the decision themselves then and there whether to purchase or not based on what they want to put on the menu. “Watch out for the forklifts” he warns us a couple of times. I’m ready for them having experienced something like this at Tsukiji Markets in Tokyo. [...]

By: Beau

Beau — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:28:55 +0000

Wauw,,,those fish all look so special! not like a regular fishmarket! it looks so exotic! love it,,and the squid is beautiful!

By: keylei

keylei — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:55:39 +0000

unfortunately, the tuna auctions are temporarily suspended until Jan 15th 2009
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/tsukiji-tuna-auction-no-tourists-allowed/

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Bookmarks about Auctions — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:08:54 +0000

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By: lemonpi » Things to do in Tokyo when you’re There..

lemonpi » Things to do in Tokyo when you’re There.. — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:58:05 +0000

[...] it seemed too overwhelming, to try sorting through the lot. Lately however, I have been inspired by Lorraine’s Tokyo posts, to sift through some of our holiday snaps, and to share a few more with anyone out there who might [...]

By: Not Quite Nigella

Not Quite Nigella — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:20:18 +0000

Hi grace-ahh yes you don’t like seafood do you. Then it’s definitely not the place for you

Hi patrick-I’d love to read an article on fishing and Japan and/or other countries, could you point me to one?

Hi Maria-I could imagine that it’s very fresh! Thanks, it was hard but worth it

By: Maria

Maria — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:03:42 +0000

Can hardly wait to hear about the sushi if you try it next time. My hat goes off to you for rising so early! It looks like a great place to buy dinner supplies! Mmm Mmm!

By: patrick

patrick — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:01:15 +0000

I would love to go to the fish markets, but it would probably be tinged with sadness for me; knowing that most of those fish – especially the giant tuna and kingfish will be commmercial extinct in the next five years or so.

I love japanese food, and I love seafood, but man, the Japanese are raping the oceans for their tables, and screwing over a host of smaller, poorer nations in the process (those gorgeous tuna would be from SA waters, or Senegalese).

We’re not very good in Australia either, though, so shouldn’t be throwing stones.

By: grace

grace — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:55:09 +0000

dead fish make me squeamish, so i’m sorry to say that i’d be most uncomfortable at a fish market. i’m glad you enjoy it!

By: Not Quite Nigella

Not Quite Nigella — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:31:42 +0000

Hi M-I agree, there’s none of that “fishy” smell at Tsukiji, just the smell of the ocean. I really must make my way to The Ocean Room one day

Haha ok, so Ed like Adriano finally has a face!

Hi Non-Cook-you’re welcome! I thought it was mad to do it when the alarm went off but once we were up it became rather exciting. I really miss those two things as well, I’ve seen that there is an izakaya in Sydney but haven’t been yet!

Thanks so much for your lovely compliment! I’m so glad to hear that!

Hi the airy fairy-Hehe it’s a bit “monsters from the deep” isn’t it!