Atún Rojo Balfegó

29/09/2026

🏆 Paolo Cini from IE Koji Sakaba, Italy, is Europe’s Best Sushi Chef!

The Italian chef has been crowned the winner of the 4th edition of ITAMAE Balfegó, bringing together some of Europe’s finest sushi talent.

🥈Chi Pam Tan, Sushi By Goma, Paris
🥉 Heung Chul Han, Juno Omakase, London

And, above all, we want to congratulate all 10 finalists for their dedication, passion and outstanding level throughout the competition.

You showcased your passion for gastronomy and for the world’s finest bluefin tuna, one dish at a time.

28/09/2026

The jury is ready for 🇯🇵



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22/09/2026

The jury is ready.⁠
And so are we.⁠
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Let the countdown begin🥢⁠
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20/09/2026

Because mastery is never a solo act. Meet the partners joining us at

These are the ones making it happen.

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The stage is set. Who will be the next ?

14/09/2026

Great tuna demands great mastery.⁠
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We asked former ITAMAE Balfegó judges what it takes to become the next Sushi Master.⁠
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Think you have what it takes to claim the title?⁠
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September 28 |The next Sushi Master awaits.⁠
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08/09/2026

The best-kept secret is finally out: meet the 10 sushichefs selected for !

Ten exceptional talents. Ten distinctive visions. One shared pursuit: culinary excellence.

United by their passion for Japanese cuisine, their respect for technique, and a shared appreciation for one exceptional product: Balfegó bluefin tuna.

Now, the secret is revealed.
The challenge begins.

ITAMAE Balfegó 2026. Where the world crowns its Sushi Master

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Por fin sale a la luz nuestro secreto mejor guardado.

Os presentamos a los 10 sushichefs seleccionados para competir en ITAMAE Balfegó 2026.

Diez talentos excepcionales. Diez formas de entender la cocina japonesa. Y un mismo objetivo: alcanzar la excelencia culinaria.

Todos ellos comparten pasión por la cocina japonesa, respeto por la técnica y una misma materia prima excepcional: el atún rojo Balfegó.

Ahora que conocemos sus nombres, empieza lo verdaderamente importante, empieza la cuenta atrás para ITAMAE Balfegó 2026.



Adrián Figueroa, Omakase – A Coruña, Spain 🇪🇸

Bishnu Gharti, Midori* – Sintra, Portugal 🇵🇹

Chi Tam Phan, Saint Laurent-Sushi Park Paris – Paris, France 🇫🇷

Eduard Dimant, Mochi – Viena, Austria 🇦🇹

Eduardo Fabricio Rodríguez, Yakuza by Olivier – Lisboa, Portugal 🇵🇹

Heungchul Han, Juno Omakase – London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Jaume Marambio, Alapar – Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸

Meidan Sibioni, Panorama Skybar (Warsaw Presidential Hotel) – Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱

Numan Seckin, Golden Eye (Fairmont Praga) – Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿

Paolo Cini – IE Koji – Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

The countdown is on.
Who will the world crown as the next ITAMAE Balfegó?

02/09/2026

Meet the jury!

Every cut matters. And every decision does too. That’s why we’ve brought together a jury with the expertise, experience and sharp eye needed to recognise true excellence in sushi.

Top-level professionals. Uncompromising standards. And one shared passion: sushi and bluefin tuna.



Hideki Matsuhisa, Koy Shunka* (Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸)

Endo Kazutoshi, Endo at the Rotunda* (London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧)

Alon Than, Alon Omakase* (Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱)

Yoshikazu Yanome, Kaido* (Valencia, España 🇪🇸)

Emanuele Bombardier, Matsuhisa du Palace Le Royal Monceau (París, France 🇫🇷)

Masazi Suzuki, Iyo Omakase (Milano, Italy 🇮🇹)

Van Giang Nguyen, Chang (Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪)

Meet the jury!

Every cut matters. And every decision does too. That’s why we’ve brought together a jury with the expertise, experience and sharp eye needed to recognise true excellence in sushi.

Top-level professionals. Uncompromising standards. And one shared passion: sushi and bluefin tuna.

23/08/2026

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23/08/2026