Ask Takuya: A Weekly Seafood Learning Series – Why Does Fish Smell “Fishy”?
Tue, Mar 17
|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. What does “fishy smell” really mean? Learn how freshness affects aroma — and why good fish shouldn’t smell strong at all.
Time & Location
Mar 17, 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!
Why does fish sometimes smell strong, while other times it smells clean and mild?
In this session of Ask Takuya, we explore what people really mean by a “fishy” smell and how it relates to freshness, handling, and time after harvest.
Takuya will explain what happens to fish after it is caught, how odor develops, and why properly handled seafood can have little to no unpleasant smell.
By understanding the science behind freshness, you’ll gain confidence in choosing and enjoying seafood.
This session is perfect for anyone curious about seafood quality and how to appreciate fish at its best.