Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara)

Featuring premium short-spined sea urchins, our Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara) boasts a luminous golden hue, a firm yet creamy texture and a naturally sweet finish reminiscent of roasted chestnuts — a true indulgence for uni lovers. Freshly harvested from Hokkaido, the uni is meticulously arranged in an elegant bara style that showcases both craftsmanship and quality.

Bara (ばら) means ‘woven’. Bara trays contain pieces of uni that may be of different sizes and shapes, which are arranged in a criss-cross or more ornamental fashion. While the appearance is less uniform, the quality is still excellent and some chefs prefer it as the smaller pieces can offer a more concentrated umami flavour. 

Here are a few ways to enjoy our Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara):

Pure Sashimi

• Savour the Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara) on its own to appreciate the melt-in-your-mouth custard-like consistency
• Use a spoon to gently press it against the roof of your mouth to release its natural sweetness

Battleship Roll (Gunkan-Maki)

• Eat it the classic way where the Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara) is wrapped in crisp seaweed (nori) providing a salty crunch that contrasts perfectly with the creamy uni

Luxury Toppings

• Elevate other rich ingredients by using the Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara) as a compound butter
• Pairs exceptionally well with Japanese Wagyu beef, scallops, salmon roe (ikura) or caviar

Uni Pasta

• The rich texture of Japanese Yellow Sea Urchin (Bafun Uni Bara) makes it ideal for whisking into cream-based sauces for spaghetti or linguine

To get more inspiration for uni dishes, try the Bafun Uni Toast or Hokkaido Seafood Paella at Esquina.