our highest grade of fresh uni, packed in a metal tray
- Pickup
- U.S. Shipping
- Japan Shipping
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?
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 6am | Thursday | Friday |
Friday | no | no |
DETAILS & FAQ
ORDER CUT-OFF TIMES & WHEN WILL MY PACKAGE ARRIVE?
Orders placed before our cut-off time will be shipped out according to the schedule. All orders placed after 6am on Thursday 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 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.
• Days we ship out: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs
• Orders placed after the 6am cutoff on Thursday will be shipped out the following Monday.
• Days we don't ship: 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.
| Cut Off Time | Ships | Arrives |
| Monday 6am | Monday | Tuesday |
| Tuesday 6am | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Wednesday 6am | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Thursday 6am | Thursday | Friday |
| Friday | no shipments | no shipments |
| Saturday (closed) | no shipments | no shipments |
| Sunday (closed) | no shipments | no shipments |
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 |
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
Estimated 4-5 days
We ship packages to Japan on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Packages take 4-5 days to arrive after we ship out, and Yamato will contact you directly to coordinate a date. We can’t take pre-orders or change your delivery date. Please arrange for someone to receive your perishable package.
DETAILS & FAQ
WHEN WILL MY PACKAGE ARRIVE?
Yamoto Transport will reach out to you directly too coordinate an estimated delivery time. 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.
• Orders to mainland Japan take about 4 days (including Saturdays & Sundays)
• Orders to other parts of Japan take about 5 days (including Saturdays & Sundays)
Unexepcted Delays
• 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
• There may be unusual circumstances out of control such as: severe weather, flight delays, and customs delays. In the rare event of a package delay, please contact us.
HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING?
Shipping to Japan is $55 + 14% duties & taxes (automatically calculated at checkout).
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.
DO I HAVE TO PAY DUTIES?
Yes, all applicable orders to Japan will incur duties and taxes.
CAN I ASSIGN THE DELIVERY DATE OR TIME?
We can't guarantee an exact day or time your package arrives. Yamoto will reach out to your directly to schedule your home delivery. You should be able to choose between morning or night delivery.
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?
Enter your tracking number directly on the shipper's website
premium uni
wild red sea urchin in Santa Barbara is typically larger and sweeter than the prized bafun uni in Japan.
ocean to table
diver's harvest the live red sea urchin. our refrigerated trucks deliver the live urchins to our factory.
cracked to order
instead of sitting on a shelf, our team cracks live sea urchin fresh to each new order.
meticulous selection
we only sell the best grades on our website. 1000 pounds of sea urchin only yields about 5 trays of premium uni
fast shipping
unmatched freshness by shipping out your order on the same day it's processed, since 1975.
HIGHLIGHTS
Our highest grade of uni used by Michelin chefs and fine restaurants. 1000 pounds of sea urchin only yields about 5 trays of premium grade uni.
• Type: Santa Barbara, wild-caught red sea urchin. Fresh, not frozen.
• Grade: Premium (Highest), Sashimi Grade
• Packaging: We pack the sturdy uni in the metal trays. For shipping orders, we recommend the saltwater tray instead, which hold up better during transit.
• Net Weight: 100g / 3.5oz (approximately)
• Fresh uni sells out quickly - please check back often or shop our frozen uni products.
• Ships refrigerated with ice packs. Available for pickup in Long Beach, CA. Shippable to Japan & U.S.
MARUHIDE FRESH UNI
Trusted By Michelin Chefs
cracked, packed, and shipped same day
Our factory is the premier Santa Barbara uni supplier to Michelin chefs, restaurants, smaller distributors, and home chefs.
Most of the uni you will find in the U.S. isn't fresh because the product sits on a shelf for a long time. Additionally, the uni can pass through multiple retailers before you consume it, resulting in a fishy taste. Only fresh sea urchin retains its ideal sweet flavor, color, and buttery texture.
Our expert divers harvest the wild sea urchins and bring them to our facility. We start by cracking the sea urchins early in the morning. Maruhide's masters carefully select the best uni, pack to order, and ship on the same day it's processed.
We're passionate about serving you the best uni the ocean offers. Check out our episode on Eater below.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FRESH UNI PRODUCTS
What are the differences between the two uni grades?
We sell two grades of uni on our website and they differ in how they're packaged.
Note: the wooden trays can't be shipped and are only available for pick up in Long Beach, CA.
| Grade | Packaging | Level | Shippable |
Premium Uni | Large Wooden Tray | Highest | No, pick up in Long Beach only |
Premium Uni | Metal Tray | Highest | Yes, but not recommended |
A+ Uni | 5 Pocket Plastic Tray | 2nd Highest | Yes, but not recommended |
A+ Uni | Small Wooden Tray | 2nd Highest | No, pick up in Long Beach only |
A+ Uni | Salt Water Tray | 2nd Highest | Yes, best for shipping* |