Tuna tastes more mild, tender, and oily, It's incredibly difficult to fully describe something you've never experienced. Unique because of their pink to dark red flesh. Their meat has a flaky texture and rich flavor with high oil content. It has a unique taste, texture and versatility that make it popular around the world. Tuna dries out quickly & turns crumbly, so it should be cooked very briefly over a high heat in a frying pan, on griddle or barbecued.