🍣 Sea urchin (uni): うに (uni)
Melting and sweet. Flavor varies by species and origin; sold neatly lined in wooden boxes. In season in summer in many areas.
- Japanese
- うに
- Reading
- うに · uni
- Kanji
- 雲丹・海胆
- Best months
- Jun – Aug
Order this
Japanうにをお願いします。
South Korea성게 부탁드립니다.
Sea urchin (uni), please.
Other names
| ムラサキウニ むらさきうに · murasaki-uni | At the market / sushi bar · Lighter in color and flavor |
| バフンウニ ばふんうに · bafun-uni | At the market / sushi bar · Deep orange and rich |
Local dishes with this fish
| Red sea urchin (aka-uni) from Awaji Island · Hyogo (Kobe, Akashi) | Jul – Sep |
| Shakotan sea urchin bowl · Hokkaido (Sapporo, Otaru) | Jun – Aug |
Name in other languages
| 한국어 | 성게 |
| 简体中文 | 海胆 |
| 繁體中文 | 海膽 |
| Tiếng Việt | Nhím biển (uni) |
| Español | Erizo de mar (uni) |
| 日本語 | うに |
← Sushi fish guide: names and seasons
Seasons shift with the weather and the catch each year. Ask the restaurant what is in today.