What Sushi Should I Order If I Love Yellowtail?

Yellowtail — called hamachi in Japanese — is a rich, buttery fish with a clean finish. If you want it on its own, order nigiri or sashimi:

• Yellowtail Nigiri ($11, 2 pieces) — a slice of yellowtail on seasoned rice. The simplest way to taste hamachi.
• Yellowtail Sashimi ($20, 5 pieces) — sliced yellowtail with no rice. Just the fish.

Compare the two formats in our nigiri vs. sashimi vs. rolls guide.

Yellowtail holds spice differently than tuna — the buttery fish balances the heat. Two rolls put spicy yellowtail at the center:

Yellowtail pairs naturally with citrus and jalapeño — the richness of the fish against sharp, bright flavors. These starters are the signature yellowtail preparations at Sushi Brokers:

• Jalapeño Tail ($20) — yellowtail sashimi, avocado, ponzu, miso, sriracha. Yellowtail with jalapeño heat and ponzu.
• Citrus Yellowtail ($19) — yellowtail sashimi, avocado, ponzu, miso, sriracha, fresh lemon and orange juices. Yellowtail with double citrus.

Both are raw yellowtail preparations served as shareable starters — not rolls.

Yellowtail also appears inside larger specialty rolls, where it mixes with other fish and flavors:

There is one cooked yellowtail option on the menu: Hamachi Kama ($20) — grilled yellowtail collar, cucumber spears, masago, lemon, ponzu. The collar is a richer, fattier cut, grilled so the outside is charred and the inside stays moist. It is an entree, not a roll, and the only yellowtail dish at Sushi Brokers served fully cooked.

For more cooked options across all fish, see our cooked sushi guide. Browse the full menu or use the sushi menu guide to find more by what you like.