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Santa Barbara Premium Fresh Sea Urchin Uni (Grade XA)
Sweet, briny & creamy · wild Santa Barbara · Grade XA
4.8135 reviews$299
Sizes from $299
“Wonderful, ordering again!” Carrie C.
Keeps 4–7 days refrigerated · Packed to order · Overnight cold chain
About
About Santa Barbara Premium Fresh Sea Urchin Uni (Grade XA)
Dorasti Santa Barbara uni is wild red sea urchin, hand-harvested by divers off the California coast and graded XA, the highest grade for sea urchin. Large, sweet lobes with a clean ocean finish and rich umami, the uni Michelin-starred chefs serve.
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Tasting notes
Sweet, briny and creamy, with a clean finish. Bright orange to golden lobes.
How to serve
Straight from the tray, over warm rice, on toast, or folded into butter and pasta. Add caviar for the classic uni and caviar bite.
Wild harvest
Supply depends on weather and season, since every tray is hand-harvested by divers.
Delivery and storage
Shipped overnight on ice in a cold-chain box. Keeps 4–7 days refrigerated; the date is on every tray.
Ways to enjoy it
Uni profile
Red sea urchinGradeXA, the highest
AAAXA
ColorVibrant golden orange
Pale yellowOrangeDeep orange
TextureCreamy, holds its shape
MeltingFirm
Per 3.5 oz tray12–20 lobes, by season
Flavor
SweetClean finishRich umamiButtery
4.8
135 verified reviews of this uni · 4.8 across 596 product reviews
Customers mention: fresh, creamy, sweet umami, orders again, great gift
★★★★★
“This is really good Uni, fresh, delicate, creamy with amazing flavor. We have ordered numerous times and they never disappoint.”
William B. · Verified buyer
★★★★★
“A perfect blend of sweet umami with a touch of sea saltiness. My parents really enjoyed it as a Christmas gift.”
Ash · Verified buyer
★★★★★
“My husband doesn’t like Uni and I had to share it with him! Melts in your mouth!”
Kim A. · Verified buyer
Why Dorasti uni
Why our Santa Barbara uni tastes sweeter
- 01The Santa Barbara ChannelCold, clean water grows large, plump lobes.
- 02Fed on California kelpRed sea urchins graze on kelp forests, which gives Santa Barbara uni its sweet finish.
- 03First pick, hand-selectedBeing based in Los Angeles gives us first pick of the catch.
- 04Wild, diver-harvestedHarvested by divers and packed fresh, at your door the next day.
Santa Barbara or Hokkaido?
From the Santa Barbara coast to your table
- 1Wild-harvested off Santa BarbaraOnly grade XA makes our trays
- 2Packed fresh the day it shipsOrder by 3 PM PT, Mon–Fri
- 3At your door the next dayKeeps 4–7 days, date on every tray
Uni care
Refrigerate on arrival and keep cold. Fresh uni keeps 4–7 days; the date is on every tray. Lobes may shift a little in transit; the taste is unaffected.
Origin and species
Every Dorasti caviar tin carries a CITES code on the back showing the species and country of origin, so each tin is fully traceable. Uni trays are labeled with their harvest origin.
Shipping and gifting
Free overnight shipping in a cold-chain box. Order by 3 PM PT Mon–Fri for next-day delivery, or choose any Tue–Sat delivery date at checkout. Add a handwritten note for $5.
Santa Barbara uni FAQ
What does grade XA mean?
XA is the highest grade given to sea urchin: the best color, size and firmness, and the grade Michelin-starred chefs prefer.
What does Santa Barbara uni taste like?
Sweet, briny & creamy. Uni is the edible roe of the sea urchin, best served raw and well chilled.
How long does fresh uni last?
Refrigerate on arrival. It keeps 4–7 days depending on the harvest, and every tray carries its own date.
What is the difference between Santa Barbara and Hokkaido uni?
Santa Barbara uni is sweeter, buttery and vibrant orange. Hokkaido bafun uni has a more intense umami, a velvety texture and a touch of brine.
Can I order uni now and have it delivered later?
Yes. Choose any Tuesday–Saturday delivery date at checkout and we pack it fresh for that shipment.
How is uni shipped?
Overnight on ice in a cold-chain box. Order by 3 PM PT Mon–Fri for next-day delivery.
Santa Barbara uni$299 · arrives next day
$299 · arrives next day
Overall rating: 4.8382354 / 5 from 136 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Santa Barbara Premium Fresh Sea Urchin Uni (Grade XA) offers Michelin-Star quality with a clean, sweet aftertaste and rich umami flavor. Customers praise the excellent delivery, quality, and taste of the product. The service is exceptional, and the uni is highly regarded for its texture and sweetness. Pairing with premium caviar enhances the culinary experience.
Summary topics
- Delivery (7%): It was noted by customers that the delivery of the items was excellent and the items arrived promptly.
- Quality (17%): Many customers brought up the excellent quality of the product, with multiple mentions of it being great, high, excellent, and very good.
- Taste (7%): It was observed by customers that the taste of the product is excellent, fresh, and clean.
- Service (11%): It was reported by customers that the service provided by Dorasti was exceptional and top-notch.
- Uni Quality (50%): Many customers pointed out that the UNI is the best, sweetest, and most wonderful textured UNI ever.
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Review highlights
- "As always, the Uni and caviar are very fresh and tasty." —
- "The Uni itself was delicious and superb quality." —
- "Best domestic uni, great quality" —
Reviews
OUTSTANDING!
"OUTSTANDING! THANKYOU!!!"
This is hands down my
"This is hands down my favorite place to order premium ingredients. It came in so fresh, so delicious. Huge fan!"
"Okay"
Fantastic products
"Best Uni Ever. Worth the price"
Santa Barbara Uni
"The uni was fresh and delicious. We so enjoyed it"
Delicious
"Uni was such a quality box set and a perfect blend of sweet umami with a touch of sea saltiness. My parents really enjoyed it as a Christmas gift"
Everything was fresh and delicious
"Everything was fresh and delicious"
They were very good both
"They were very good both of them"
small size and not as
"small size and not as sweet as last purchased"
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