How to Use ahi in a Sentence

ahi

noun
Definition of ahinext
  • Or, as one filleter observed, the ahi closest to the bones makes the best poke.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 26 Sep. 2017
  • The ahi tacos, served on a paper plate, were great, and the BYO beer seemed like a stroke of sheer genius.
    — Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, 7 Sep. 2017
  • The ahi nachos were a much better starter than the pretzels.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Better yet is the spicy ahi, veiled in mayonnaise with a streak of heat.
    — Author: Ligaya Mishan, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Five anglers reeled in a large 220-pound ahi tuna fish off the coast of Hawaii on Wednesday.
    — Fox News, 29 May 2020
  • The ahi was flavorful and fresh and cooked to perfection.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 12 May 2017
  • The fish (ahi or salmon) is beautifully fresh and well cut, in hunks large enough to give a sense of plushness on the tongue.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2016
  • Look for yellowfin tuna (also known as ahi) at the fish counter.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, The Seattle Times, 5 July 2017
  • The bright red color, much like raw ahi, is what caught the attention of Whole Foods' buyers.
    — Kellie Ell, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2017
  • The ahi poke crispy tacos also soak up chardonnay quite nicely.
    — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2017
  • In fact, most early Hawaiians didn’t hunt ahi very often, if at all.
    — Adam Skolnick, Longreads, 12 Feb. 2020
  • Linger on the starters, which include scallops en croute and mouth-watering ahi poke.
    — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Last but not least is the wild ahi tuna taco, which includes tuna, soy jalapenos, radish and pickled jalapeno aioli.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 12 May 2017
  • Broadly pink and velvety was the paprika-rubbed seared ahi.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 July 2019
  • The next step is the protein, which includes ahi tuna, tofu, shrimp, or spicy tuna.
    — Julia Sayers, AL.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Lighter items include an array of salads, like the ahi tuna, and soups, such as tomato basil.
    — Celestina Blok, star-telegram, 6 June 2018
  • Gone was the Asian marinade; the ahi was completely unseasoned.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 24 July 2019
  • Coconut sticky rice is heaped with a generous portion of raw ahi tuna that’s fresh as all get-out.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Caesar salad with seared ahi in light marinade: $16.67.
    — Christopher Reynolds, latimes.com, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Another restaurant, Akira Back, is one of the best dining spots in the city, serving ahi pizza and a sushi roll with foie gras.
    — Jim Byers, chicagotribune.com, 7 June 2018
  • To start, don’t miss the charcuterie plate, flatbread or local ahi tuna crudo.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2019
  • The signature is Shoyu ahi, which comes with scallions, sesame oil, and an all-important secret sauce.
    — Bloomberg.com, 2 May 2018
  • The seafood sensation is also a big hit, and includes a 6-ounce ahi tuna steak, two large sea scallops and two jumbo shrimp.
    — Jane Donahue, Naperville Sun, 27 June 2018
  • The crispy wonton shells were stuffed with ahi tuna poke and avocado, with dehydrated onion ash to make the ends look black like a smoked cigar.
    — Daily Pilot, 22 Aug. 2019
  • But the best part is a truly unique menu, where people can enjoy a craft beer or smoked cocktail until 2 a.m. while munching on ahi tuna.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Only the ahi tartare ($26) appetizer and the steamed lobster pot pie entrée can be found on the menu at other Mina restaurants.
    — Jay Jones, latimes.com, 16 May 2018
  • Third place went to Gourmet Guy Café with his exotic menu of Hawaiian jerk pork sliders and ahi tuna with soba noodles.
    — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, 15 July 2019
  • For the past six years, he's been living on a fishing boat in Hawaii, catching premium ahi tuna for some of the world's most discerning consumers.
    — CBS News, 6 Apr. 2018
  • For giant ahi, troll live mullet, menhaden, croakers, blue runners, or white trout.
    — David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2024
  • What makes ahi tuna so appealing is their aggressive nature, brute strength, and willingness to eat baits on the surface.
    — David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2024

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