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Happy World Sushi Day! Whether your order is classic nigiri, delicate sashimi or a flavour-packed new-style roll, we all have our favourite way to enjoy tuna.
And while we’ve recently rounded up the best sushi spots in Cape Town for your next raw-fish fix, we can’t stop thinking about a very different kind of tuna experience coming to the city.
Forget the chopsticks. Enter the ring!
For one night only, Time Out Market Cape Town will transform into the arena for an extraordinary culinary showdown centred around one magnificent whole tuna - carved fresh before guests and transformed into bold, inventive dishes by some of Cape Town’s top chefs.
Taking place in the Time Out Market Studio on Thursday, July 30, this is not a delicate, bite-sized tasting experience. It’s a full-blown feast.
The participating chefs will present their own bold interpretation of tuna, drawing inspiration from cuisines around the world. Think pristine Japanese-style sushi facing off against vibrant African street-food flavours, Italian pasta taking on Greek gyros, Mexican tacos challenging tuna-topped pizza! It's set to be a flavour showdown where creativity has no limits.
The question is simple: whose dish will reign supreme?
While the chefs battle for flavour glory, guests are the true winners. A R900 ticket includes multiple chef-created tuna dishes, unlimited fresh tuna from the carving station, a bottle of wine, a selection of ice-cold Stella Artois and a live music soundtrack to keep the atmosphere buzzing throughout the night.
Limited Seats Available!
With only 150 tickets available, Tuna Fight Club promises to be one of the most exclusive food events on Cape Town’s winter calendar. After all, there’s only one rule of Tuna Fight Club: leave nothing behind.
Need to know
- What: Tuna Fight Club
- Where: Time Out Market Studio, V&A Waterfront
- When: Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7pm–10pm
- Price: R900 per person
- Tickets: Limited to 150 guests - Book via the Time Out Market App.
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