It appears on sashimi and nigiri menus as buri (referring to smaller yellowtail) and, more well-known, hamachi, which comes from the larger fish. But yellowtail doesn't have to be eaten raw.

dishes featuring sashimi made from tuna, bonito, yellowtail and others have become popular. The restaurant offers famous Handa somen from Tokushima Prefecture served with fish sashimi toppings and ...