Ask Takuya: A Weekly Seafood Learning Series - Salmon vs Trout: What’s the Difference?
Tue, Feb 10
|TSUKIJI KITCHEN
Special seafood bowl is included! At TSUKIJI KITCHEN, we’re hosting an ongoing series where we make seafood easier — and more enjoyable — to understand. They look similar — but are they really the same fish? Learn the biological and commercial reasons behind the names “salmon” and “trout.”
Time & Location
Feb 10, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
TSUKIJI KITCHEN, 228 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1, Canada
About the event
Special seafood bowl is included!
Salmon and trout are often confused — and in some cases, they are closely related.
In this session of Ask Takuya, we explore the biological background behind salmon and trout, including how they are classified and why some species are called differently despite their similarities. Takuya will also explain the commercial side of the story: how marketing, farming practices, and regional standards influence what we call “salmon” or “trout” in stores and restaurants. By understanding both the science and the business behind these names, you’ll gain a clearer picture of what you’re actually buying — and how to choose seafood with confidence.
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 Fish Market…