Santa Barbara Uni
TRUSTED BY MICHELIN CHEFS
Santa Barbara Uni
TRUSTED BY MICHELIN CHEFS

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.

Bundles &
Dinner Kits

chef-created gourmet kits shipped to your home
easy & fast recipes included

Uni Cream Sauce
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Uni Soba Kit
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What Does “Crack, Pack, and Ship” Mean?
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At Maruhide, crack, pack, and ship is our commitment to delivering the freshest uni possible. Every day, our production manager estimates the number of trays we can produce based on how much sea urchin is being harvested by our boats at sea. We then update our website with only what we expect to make that day—no more, no less.

When you place your order, we begin the process the following morning:

Crack the fresh sea urchin
Pack it into trays
Ship it directly to you

We don’t keep a standing inventory in the fridge. Every tray is made fresh to order, ensuring you receive uni at its peak flavor and quality—just as nature intended.

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Serving the freshest Uni since 1976 and our happy customers have spoken.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As we are two uni lovers, a pickup at the factory has become our first stop in LA. The staff was so kind that they waited for us till slightly outside the normal pickup range (we were stuck in the traffic), even when we only come for a small tray. The uni itself is the freshest I’ve had! The taste is pleasant and sweet - we finished all in 2 minutes in front of the Iowa without any condiment.

-Yifu

I have been ordering fresh uni from Maruhide for some time, and I have never been disappointed. They are at the mercy of elements and natural factors like spawning, which impact availability. However, when they do have it, it is far superior to anything I can get at my local Japanese markets.

Recently, I have noticed they are developing new products and offering other gourmet Japanese foods like A5 Japanese wagyu, uni pasta kits, caviar, and soba kits. I have tried most of these products and have been extremely satisfied, especially with the soba! In my opinion, it truly rivals the fresh soba I get at restaurants that make their noodles on-premise. It's much better than any dried brands I've tried. I highly recommend it!

I have always been impressed with the quality of their uni, and now their other products are equally as good. Maruhide has become my go-to for gourmet Japanese foods.

One more thing: delivery. It is always well packed and arrives overnight. I live locally to the processing plant so I could pick it up, but why bother when the packaging and delivery are so excellent?

-Michael

All of the products were outstanding! I've only had Uni from Japan about a dozen times both in the US and in Japan. This was by far the best I've had. It was great to taste side by side with your California Uni. Both incredible and different in a lot of ways. Used the Uni butter, Uni soy sauce, sake, and some green onion to make a pasta sauce. Topped with miso ika and smoked trout roe (one jar still was enough). The Ikura from Hokkaido was more delicate and flavorful then what you get in the states. A wonderful meal shared with friends.

- Andrew

雲丹の酒盗、食させて頂きました。まず瓶をあけてびっくり。雲丹の色がきれいで、粒がしっかりしていて大きい。
酒盗というと、しょっぱくて、日本酒とちょびちょび食べるといったイメージで、過去にいろいろな酒盗を食べさせて頂きましたが、この雲丹を
酒盗と言ったら、雲丹に申し訳ないと思いました。
一口頂いたら、これまたびっくり。まったくしょっぱくないじゃないですか。雲丹の香り、甘味がちゃんとわかって、でも味がしっかりしているから醤油は
いらなくて・・・これはすごいです。生ウニと言っても良いのではないかと思いました。おいしい。最高においしいと思いました。
色・形・大きさ・味どれもクオリティーが高い商品だと思いました。
私はこれから常備珍味として購入したいと思っています。兄や親せきの家にも配りたいとも思っております。皆が喜ぶことに違いないと確信しております。
いや～世の中にはすごいものがまだまだあるのですね。大変幸せな時間でした。美味しいものは人生を豊かにしてくれますね。良いものをご紹介頂き
誠にありがとうございました。早速ネット検索しました。近々購入予定です。笑
この雲丹ははまります。ここ一年で言うならば、ナンバー１推しですね。ご馳走様でした。私の人生の引き出しがまた１段増えました。感謝。

- 亀森

Maruhide Marine Product in LA is my go-to spot for indulging in the finest seafood delights. Nestled in the heart of the city, this hidden gem offers a captivating array of traditional Japanese marine products that never disappoint. With each visit, I'm greeted by the tantalizing aroma of fresh seafood, and the sight of their premium-grade uni never fails to excite my taste buds. The staff's warm hospitality and expert guidance add to the overall experience, making every trip to Maruhide Marine Product a memorable culinary adventure. Whether I'm treating myself to a solo sushi feast or gathering with friends for a seafood extravaganza, Maruhide never fails to impress with its impeccable quality and exceptional service.

-Bob

The world’s top Santa Barbara Uni producer. They supply the best restaurants in the US and Japan, so you already know what you’re getting. The saltwater Uni boxes are beyond incredible, they also sell pasta kits and A5 Wagyu which are 10/10. Can’t recommend enough.

-The Sushi Guide