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famed as the emperor's beef and a top 3 luxury brand from Japan

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Pick up by next business day*

All orders are automatically packed based on the schedule below, and you must pick up the order by the latest pickup time. We can’t take pre-orders or change your pickup to a future date. Please note we're closed on Sat & Sun.

cutoff earliest latest

Mon 6am

Mon 9:30am-12pm

Tues 7:30am-12pm

Tues 6am

Tues 9:30am-12pm

Wed 7:30am-12pm

Wed 6am

Wed 9:30am-12pm

Thurs 7:30am-12pm

Thurs 6am

Thurs 9:30am-12pm

Fri 7:30am-12pm

Fri 6am

Fri 9:30am-12pm

Fri 9:30am-12pm

DETAILS & FAQ

Do I HAVE TO PICK UP MY ORDER BY THE LATEST PICK UP DATE?

Yes. Please pick up your order on time and before the latest pick up time using the chart above.

CAN I SET A SPECIFIC PICK UP-DATE OR PLACE A SPECIAL ORDER FOR FRESH UNI AHEAD OF TIME?

No. Unfortunately, uni harvesting is influenced by bad weather and scarcity. Our website tracks live inventory and we only pack to order. Once the uni is out of stock on our website, we are sold out until the next weekly batch. Check out our website often since we typically update inventory on Sundays.

DO YOU OFFER SAME DAY PICK UPS?

Yes, if your order is placed before our 6am PST cut off time. During the major holidays, please call us for our hours.

DO YOU PACK YOUR ODERS WITH ICE?

Orders over $50 are packed with ice packs and a free cooler bag.

 

Orders under $50 are packed with ice packs and a plastic bag. Please bring your own cooler if you're traveling for an extended period of time.

CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY ORDER?

Yes. Please reach out to us with your order number and let us know who is picking your order up.

QUESTIONS?

click here for common questions & FAQ

Ships overnight by next business day*

All orders are automatically packed based on the schedule below. We can’t take pre-orders or change your delivery to a future date. Please arrange for someone to receive your perishable package.

cutoff ships arrives

Monday 6am

Monday

Tuesday

Tuesday 6am

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday 6am

Wednesday

Thursday

Thursday
to Sunday

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shipments

no
shipments

DETAILS & FAQ

WHEN WILL MY PACKAGE ARRIVE?

All orders placed after 6am on Wednesday will be shipped out the following Monday.

We recommend you sign up for package notifications from FedEx or UPS directly in the shipping confirmation e-mail. Please have someone receive the package to transfer the perishable items into the refrigerator or freezer. We go to great lengths to ensure your packages are sent out on time and kindly ask for your help. Maruhide Marine Products will not be responsible for packages left out.

 

Delivery times will vary, and we can't guarantee a delivery time for any order. During the holiday season, deliveries may be later than expected. Use the chart for the estimated arrival date.

After we ship out your order, you'll receive a 2nd e-mail with the tracking number (check your spam folder if you don't see it). Orders typically arrive on the next day if there are no delays. We recommend signing up for notifications from UPS or FedEx directly in the shipping e-mail.  

• Days we ship out: Mon, Tues, & Wed.

• Orders placed after the 6am cutoff on Wednesday will be shipped out the following Monday.

• Days we don't ship: Thurs, Friday, Sat, Sun, & certain holidays.

• Times are in pacific standard time (PST)

 

Unexpected Delays

We pack our products with insulation and ice packs to last a few days in case of an unexpected delay in transit. There may be unusual circumstances, such as severe weather, which are out of our control.

We can't guarantee a delivery time for any order. Deliveries may be as late as 8-9pm in some rural areas, especially during holidays.

In the event of a package delay, please contact us.

HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING?

We're passionate about shipping the best products at the lowest prices. We work on slim margins and give you access to ingredients usually reserved for the top restaurants. We recommend stocking up on products or splitting an order with friends to offset the shipping charge.

We offer flat rate, overnight shipping on our products. Flat-rate.

State Overnight

California

$35

Contiguous States

$50

Hawaii & Alaska

$60

WHAT IS THE CUTOFF TIME FOR DELIVERY?

Orders placed before our cut-off time will be shipped out according to the schedule. All orders placed after 6am on Wednesday will be shipped out the following Monday.

After we ship out your order, you'll receive a 2nd e-mail with the tracking number (check your spam folder if you don't see it). If there are no delays, orders typically arrive the next day. We recommend signing up for notifications from UPS or FedEx directly in the shipping e-mail.  

• Days we ship out: Mon, Tues, & Wed.

• Orders placed after the 6am cutoff on Wednesday will be shipped out the following Monday.

• Days we don't ship: Thurs, Friday, Sat, Sun, & certain holidays.

• Times are in pacific standard time (PST)

Cut Off Time Ships Arrives

Monday 6am

Monday

Tuesday

Tuesday 6am

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday 6am

Wednesday

Thursday

Thursday

no shipments

no shipments

Friday

no shipments

no shipments

Saturday (closed)

no shipments

no shipments

Sunday (closed)

no shipments

no shipments

CAN I ASSIGN THE DELIVERY DATE OR TIME?

No. Unfortunately, we can't guarantee a delivery date or time for any order. All orders will be shipped according to the schedule above. Please do not place an order if the schedule doesn't work for you. Fedex and UPS deliveries may be as late as 8-9pm in some rural areas, especially during holidays.

DO YOU REQUIRE A SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY?

No. Please make sure someone will be home to receive your package and transfer the perishable items to the refrigerator or freezer.

Maruhide Marine Products will not be responsible for spoiled shipments from sitting outside by the heat and stolen packages after the carrier delivers. We take great care to ship out packages on time and kindly ask you to do the same. Thank you for your help.

HOW DO I TRACK MY PACKAGE?

Delivery times will vary, and we can't guarantee a delivery time for any order. During the holiday season, deliveries may be later than expected. Use the chart for the estimated arrival date.

After we ship out your order, you'll receive a 2nd e-mail with the tracking number (check your spam folder if you don't see it). Orders typically arrive on the next day if there are no delays. We recommend signing up for notifications from UPS or FedEx directly in the shipping e-mail.  

Enter your tracking number directly on the shipper's website

www.ups.com

www.fedex.com

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Wagyu beef and caviar products aren't shippable to Japan. Please browse our other popular products which are available to ship to Japan.

HIGHLIGHTS

Japan's oldest wagyu brand (400+ years old) served by the shogun to his warlords, hence the nickname "emperor's beef."

• Includes: One striploin steak, approx. 4oz (.21 to .29lb)

• Thickness: about .75" thick

• Grade: Certified A5 Japanese Fullblood Wagyu (100% Wagyu Genetics)

• Brand: Omi Wagyu by Okaki Farm in Shiga Prefecture, Japan

• Ships frozen with ice packs. Some thawing is to be expected during transit. Transit times may vary. Please refrigerate or (re)freeze all products upon arrival.

• Not shippable to Japan. Available for pickup in Long Beach, CA & U.S. shipping.

WAGYU FARM/BRAND

OMI WAGYU BY OKAKI FARM

We're excited to present Omi Wagyu from Okaki Farm, a farm-specific program by the Okayama family. Their business started in 1839 and has over six generations of experience.

Omi wagyu ranks as one of the top 3 major finest wagyu brands next to Kobe Beef and Matsusaka Beef. Legend has it the shogun gave Omi wagyu to his warlords as a gift. Before the Meiji era, Buddhism made it illegal to kill wagyu by law. Wagyu were used as working animals and not consumed for meat.
In the Meiji era, wagyu beef became legal, and the Ministry of Agriculture started breeding wagyu for meat. Omi beef was once Kobe beef since Omi-raised beef shipped from the Kobe port to Tokyo.

Today, Okaki Farm has about 800+ wagyu cattle and is vertically integrated. They aim to produce world-class Omi wagyu by mixing traditional cattle-raising methods with new feed ingredients. Please visit their restaurants & butcher shops for a Farm to Table experience.

What is A5 wagyu?

THE WORLD'S BEST BEEF

100% wagyu genetics tends to lead to better marbling

Wagyu
"Wa" translates to Japanese and "Gyu" translates to cow.

American & Australian F1 Crossed Wagyu
Almost all of the wagyu you consume in the United States are crossbred (hybrid) wagyu. Most of the crossbred wagyu is F1, which is a cross between fullblood Japanese Wagyu cattle and Angus cattle. These wagyu should be called "Hybrid Wagyu" or "Crossbred Wagyu" from America or Australia. In general, F1 wagyu steaks still have a steak-like texture, but is incredibly more tender than USDA prime beef.

Japanese Fullblood Wagyu
In Japan, cattle must be 100% fullblood, with no genetic crossbreeding by law to be called wagyu. A5 is the highest grade of wagyu in Japan and produced in small amounts, relative to worldwide beef production. Only fullblood wagyu have the world-famous melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Enter your 10-digit cattle ID number here:
https://www.id.nlbc.go.jp/CattleSearch/search/agreement

Beef Mable Score (BMS)
The beef marble score measures the amount of intramuscular fat (marbling). A5 wagyu ranges from BMS 8 to 12, and all A5 wagyu melts in your mouth. However, the texture differences are very different, especially if you enjoy fattier proteins.

BMS 8 | chu-toro (fatty tuna)
BMS 12 | o-toro (extra fatty tuna)

PORTION SIZES, SERVING, RECIPES

HOW MUCH SHOULD I ORDER?

Our sashimi-grade ingredients can be consumed raw and can be enjoyed many ways. We recommend smaller portions with sushi rice. The portion sizes depend on what other ingredient's you're serving. Mix any combination between fresh uni, uni shutou, A5 wagyu, ikura, and caviar.

Portion Size Per Person (Donburi Bowl With Sushi Rice)
Ikura: 1oz
Uni: 1-2oz
A5 Wagyu: 1-2oz

RECIPES

Youtube is a great resource for recipe inspiration

1. With Sushi Rice

We recommend pairing rich ingredients with sushi rice - the high acidity in the sushi vinegar and the texture of the rice balance out the richness. Sushi rice is relatively easy to make, but the prep takes some time to make the vinegar. Once you add the sushi vinegar to the hot rice, you can create many dishes with sushi rice.

Tip: brush on nikiri (sweet soy sauce reduction) over your uni and wagyu to tie in the dish - perfect for new uni eaters.

Donburi Rice Bowl

Rice bowls are one of the easiest dishes to make. Make your sushi vinegar ahead of time and make the sushi rice before serving. Our A5 wagyu, ikura, and caviar allow you to make exceptional dishes you'd typically find at fine restaurants. Simply add the ingredients on top of the sushi rice.

Nigiri & Sushi

Uni nigiri is an amazing way to enjoy sushi at home with your other ingredients, like wagyu beef. Cutting wagyu nigiri requires knife skills, but you can make nigiri with any combination of: sushi rice, uni, A5 wagyu, ikura, caviar, and nikiri sauce.

HANDLING & STORAGE

STORAGE

Please make sure someone is home to receive the perishable package, or make arrangements for the package to be received shortly after delivery.

Maruhide will not be responsible for shipments that sit outside and spoil. We take meticulous measures to make sure your products arrive safely, and we kindly ask you for the same when receiving. Thank you for your help.

Refrigerated
Transfer to the refrigerator immediately, even if you plan on eating it right away. Best one week from the ship date.

Frozen
Transfer to the freezer immediately if you plan on eating at a future date (Up to 3 months for best experience), or keep refrigerated for immediate enjoyment.

Please follow food-safe handling guidelines when storing, preparing, and consuming our products.

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