"March 7 is Tuna Day"... Lotte Mart Offers Tuna Sashimi Starting at 10,000 Won

March 7 Tuna Day Discount
Tuna Belly Assorted Sashimi 40% Off... Sold for 19,900 Won
Popular Seafood Like Sushi and Abalone Also Discounted

Lotte Mart is offering tuna sashimi priced in the 10,000 KRW range to celebrate Tuna Day.

On March 7th, Lotte Mart announced that it will sell "Tuna Belly Assorted Sashimi (350g)" at 19,900 KRW, a 40% discount from the regular price, across all stores in celebration of "March 7th Tuna Day." The sale period is one week, from that day until the 13th.

Lotte Mart Assorted Tuna Belly Sashimi.
[Photo by Lotte Mart]

The tuna sashimi prepared this time is made exclusively from belly meat, which is popular among consumers and characterized by its high fat content and tenderness. The sashimi is decorated with the navel meat of bluefin tuna, known as the most premium species among tunas, adding a special touch. The tuna sashimi product is portioned at 350g, suitable for two adults.

To celebrate Tuna Day, a "Tuna Filleting Show" will also be held. From the 8th to the 9th, for two days, 20 stores including Lotte Mart Songpa and Junggye branches will host events where whole tunas are filleted. The start times of the filleting shows vary by store and will take place between 3 PM and 7 PM in front of each store’s seafood section. Lotte Mart plans to package and sell the freshly filleted tuna immediately to provide customers with fresh tuna sashimi.

Meanwhile, until the 13th, Lotte Mart will also offer discounts on other popular seafood items such as Spanish mackerel and assorted sashimi including flatfish and rockfish. Grilling Spanish mackerel (500g) will be sold for 3,300 KRW, and the popular assorted sashimi of flatfish, salmon, and rockfish (300g) will be available at a 20% discount for L.Point members at 24,900 KRW.

Assorted sushi made with live fish including flatfish, salmon, and rockfish (12 pieces) will be offered at a 30% discount for L.Point members at 12,900 KRW. "Sanjittukshim Abalone (14 pieces/4 packs)" and "Prepared Freshwater Eel (600g)" will be available at 20% off during the seafood fair, priced at 9,920 KRW and 29,600 KRW respectively.

Kim Taek-yeon, MD (Merchandiser) of Lotte Mart & Super Seafood Team, said, "To celebrate March 7th Tuna Day, we prepared this event so that consumers can purchase the most preferred tuna belly at a reasonable price. In addition to tuna sashimi priced in the 10,000 KRW range, we are also offering various popular sashimi and sushi products to help customers shop smartly during these high inflation times, so we ask for your great interest."

A model is promoting assorted tuna belly sashimi at Lotte Mart Zeta Plex Jamsil branch located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
[Photo by Lotte Mart]

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