What Sushi-Grade Means at AAA

A plain answer for chefs and buyers, and the standard behind everything we sell.

Sushi-grade, also called sashimi-grade, isn’t an official government grade in the US. It’s a term suppliers use for fish selected and handled to be eaten raw, so the label is only as good as the supplier behind it. Here’s what it means at AAA.

Our Standard

We only sell sushi-grade

Every product we carry, fresh or frozen, meets the standard a sushi counter expects. There’s no second tier.

#1 grade fresh tuna

Our fresh Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Albacore are #1 grade, the top grade in the tuna trade, for color, fat, and texture.

Frozen to the same standard

Our AAA Branded Frozen Tuna, from loins and saku to ground tuna, is held to the same standard as the fresh.

Cold from dock to door

Every order is handled under HACCP-aligned, cold-chain protocols from the dock to your kitchen door.

Sushi-Grade Seafood We Carry

Fresh & Frozen

From #1 grade fresh tuna to fresh fish, Uni, and our own frozen tuna line.

Sushi-Grade: Common Questions

Is “sushi-grade” an official grade?

No. In the US it isn’t a government grade. It’s a supplier’s standard for fish meant to be eaten raw, which is why who you buy from matters.

What does #1 grade mean?

In the tuna trade, #1 is the top grade, given for the best color, fat, and texture. Our fresh Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Albacore are #1 grade.

Is everything you sell sushi-grade?

Yes. We only sell sushi-grade seafood, fresh or frozen.

Can you supply a fine-dining kitchen?

Absolutely. Tell us what you need and how often, and our sales team will put together a quote for you. Restaurants & foodservice

Delivery

Routes run from Santa Barbara and Bakersfield down through Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. See delivery areas

Volume

Buying in larger quantities? Pallet orders are available. Learn more

Pricing

Pricing follows the market, so we quote each order by product and quantity. Ask for a quote

Talk to Our Sales Team

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