Ask Takuya: A Weekly Seafood Learning Series - Cod roe; Tarako & Mentaiko
Sun, Jan 18
|North Vancouver
Special seafood bowl is included for all participants！ At TSUKIJI KITCHEN, we’re hosting an ongoing series where we make seafood easier — and more enjoyable — to understand. What makes truly delicious Tarako & Mentaiko?
Time & Location
Jan 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
North Vancouver, 228 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1, Canada
About the event
Special seafood bowl is included!
In this session of Ask Takuya, Takuya will clearly explain the key factors that truly determine the deliciousness of Tarako and Mentaiko. You'll learn about the differences between mature and immature cod roe, as well as the characteristics of DAP (Domestic American Product) - roe that is removed and flash-frozen on the boat to preserve freshness. Takuya will also share how not only the raw material and its origin, but also the handling - processing methods, temperature control, and other steps - directly influence the final taste.
It's a session that will make Tarako and Mentaiko even more delicious, and even more fascinating.
Takuya Hikita is the owner and chef of TSUKIJI KITCHEN and one of Vancouver’s most trusted seafood professionals. A former auctioneer at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, he brings rare firsthand expertise in selecting and handling top-quality seafood.
Since 2018, Takuya has been running Tsukiji…