Bluefin Tuna, The World’s Most Expensive Seafood

Not only puffer fish, Japan also serves one of the most expensive seafood dishes in the world. Bluefin tuna is the most expensive of all types of fish, but that doesn’t stop Japanese people from eating it.

In 2013, sushi restaurant owner Kiyoshi Kimura spent $1.76 million or around 250 million rupiah on bluefin tuna. He is one of the record holders for buying the most expensive bluefin tuna.

4. The most expensive seafood in the world Almas caviar, IDR 360 million
Almas caviar has long been a delicacy for the rich, but The Caviar House & Prunier in England has really upped the ante. Customers can enjoy the best fish roe served in a 24-karat gold tin for IDR 360 million. Caviar House & Prunier is the only restaurant in the world that offers Almas Caviar.

Types of Seafood in the World that Have Exorbitant Prices, Really Expensive!

Types of Seafood in the World that Have Exorbitant Prices, Really Expensive!
Seafood or food that comes from the sea is a type of food that is quite popular and has loyal fans. Various types of fish to shellfish are widely sold, both at roadside stalls and even restaurants and five-star luxury hotels.

Of the many types of seafood that we generally consume with different flavors and processing methods, it turns out that there are also several types of seafood that are very expensive. For a full review, see the following explanation about the most expensive seafood in the world according to sensescambridge.com

Puffer fish
Known as a highly toxic fish, the processing of fugu until it becomes food that is safe for consumption must be done by a trained and certified chef. A serving of processed fugu fish is sold at a price range of Rp. 2.8 million.

Baby Eel
On the European continent, to be precise, Spain has its own delicious ‘diamond’, namely the baby eel. The price alone is around IDR 36 million per pound. Strangely, in ancient times, these baby eels were not at all desirable for human consumption, and even used as animal feed.

Pearl Lobster
Having soft-textured meat, Mutiara lobster is the favorite lobster of Indonesians. It’s not surprising that this lobster with the Latin name Panulirus Ornatus is priced at around IDR 5 million per kilogram, weighing around 1.4 kilograms.

Coffin Bay King Oysters
King oysters are mostly caught in the waters of Coffin Bay in southern Australia. Having a soft and chewy texture with a fresh taste, this type of oyster is sold at around IDR 1.5 million per kilo.
Bluefin Tuna

Tuna King, as Kiyoshi is called, spent US$1.76 million or around Rp.250 million in 2013 to buy bluefin tuna. This fish can only be found in special Japanese restaurants.

Almas caviar
Caviar has long been the king of food for the bourgeoisie. Almas caviar is produced from the roe of a rare sturgeon fish that is around 60-100 years old. Customers can enjoy the best fish eggs served in 24-karat gold cans starting at IDR 360 million.