For the freshest, creamiest sushi-grade ahi, your best bets are Tower Market on Portola in Twin Peaks or Piedmont Grocery on Piedmont Ave. in Oakland. Get one piece of tuna, as thick as you can.

(Note: unfortunately, we don't have a photo of our own dish, but the image above gives you a good idea of the amount of doneness you're going for.)

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