Latest news with #TunaFightClub
Evening Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
David Ellis on Eel Sushi Bar: London's best sushi, hidden in a shed
Thing is, none of this has done a jot of harm to D'Sylva's business; whatever he puts down, others pick up. His celebrity fans are by now well-publicised — Victoria Beckham is so devoted to Dorian that last winter she brought out a handbag named for it — but he's got so many local regulars that he can't seem to help opening places. Besides the Michelin-starred mothership is the Notting Hill Fish Shop and Supermarket of Dreams; a £250-a-head, invite-only night called Tuna Fight Club; and a sellout, supper-only Japanese bistro called Urchin. All of these in W11. An empire is forming. Genghis Khan got started with less.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I went to UK's most unique restaurant – I can't believe what happened there'
A food reviewer has shared his experience at one of London's most unique restaurants which offers 'the craziest dining experience' and is priced at a whopping £250 per person A food lover from the US was floored after visiting this unique restaurant in London – and it is not for the squeamish. There are so many restaurants in the capital city which cater to people's food needs, and if you are a fish lover, Tuna Fight Club could be for you. The VIP spot has been hailed as "the craziest dining experience" as staff chop up a large tuna fish, killed the day before off the coast of Spain, moments before you eat it. The owner of the Notting Hill eatery, Chris D'Sylva, started the tradition at the local fishmonger he co-owns, before transforming it into a premium supermarket during the Covid-19 pandemic. The owners hired chefs who had been made redundant, partnered with Cornish fishermen, then began hosting an event at Supermarket of Dreams in Holland Park, where guests are ushered in to see and taste the bluefin tuna. Viral food reviewer Jack, better known as Jack's Dining Room on TikTok where he boasts 1.7million followers and tries the most popular food spots, went to experience Tuna Fight Club for the first time recently. As he shared clips of his experience, Jack explained: "We're at Tuna Flight Club, they get a fresh tuna flown in to Heathrow Airport and they drive it directly to the restaurant then they cut it in front of the entire restaurant. They wheel it through the restaurant, put it on this massive chopping block, saw this tuna in half and you have a nine course tasting meal. "Honestly, this is one of the most insane things I've ever seen in my life," he added. "It doesn't really get fresher than this, they break it down two inches away from your table." They served the tuna in seaweed wraps, in sushi form with some fresh truffle, cooked with caviar on top, and more. One individual who is keen to visit the spot said: "London has the BEST restaurants in the world!" "As a tuna fisherman, this is so cool to watch," commented another. "This is my dream meal," commented one other. "Wow this looks and sounds absolutely amazing," added one other. One other agreed: "Broooo! This is amazing. I need to go there! Just wow! You really put on the the people. Bless man." Another said: "Looks amazing! I'd so try this. What an experience." Another who is not as keen, commented: "I know about this." "Raw fish? No way," commented another. "Nah, this is wild," said another. "Anybody thinking, oh my god that poor fish?" questioned another. "The tripping blood got me...," agreed another. "I wouldn't eat raw fish for anything," added one other. How to visit Tuna Flight Club Tickets to visit Tuna Flight Club are £250 per person, which includes Krug Champagne on arrival and caviar through the night. Tickets are now available for August. A spokesperson for Tuna Flight Club said: "Due to overwhelming demand, you will no longer be able to 'race' online for tickets. To eliminate the resale and trading of Tuna Flight Club tickets, regulars can purchase through direct channels and first timers/newbies will need to be invited, in person, by visiting one of our brands. Tuna Flight Club is earned." They added: "We have introduced a new system, with Monday night only for first timers/newbies and Tuesday night for regulars. Tickets will be offered in tranches of two or four. Priority will be given to tranches of four tickets per purchase. First timers: will only be able to secure tickets in person (IRL) by coming to eat at Urchin, Dorian or Eel sushi, This won't necessarily entitle you to tickets but 'charm is the currency', entitlement is punished! "If you're a nice the team will invite you to purchase tickets."
New York Times
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Too Many People Talked About Tuna Fight Club
For a while, Tuna Fight Club was not only one of the most gruesome meals in London, but one of the most exclusive. Then influencers broke the unspoken rule. The type of food served at Fight Club can be found on high-end tasting menus throughout the city. But what's on offer here is a show, with a side of dinner. The star is a Harley-size female bluefin tuna, killed the day before at a fish farm off the coast of Spain. Its carcass lies prone on a stainless steel slab as chefs carve it into pieces throughout the evening, then serve up the fish as sashimi and nigiri. From the start, the spectacle was conceived as an insiders-only pop-up to be publicized by word of mouth among West London types who could afford a few hundred pounds for a Wednesday night sushi dinner. The owner, Chris D'Sylva, started the tuna cuttings at the local fishmonger he co-owns in the early days of the pandemic lockdowns. They received little press coverage, save for a 2020 article in the Financial Times that gave Tuna Fight Club its name. But toward the end of last year, the event quickly took on the tone of TikTok, after flashy food influencers made video after fawning video. Reservations are now sold out through July. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
