棉花PPG
01/23/2026Verified Purchase
It's a bit artificial, but I love it 🤣
Mentaiko
Description
Experience the bold, umami-rich flavors of authentic mentaiko, a beloved Japanese and Korean delicacy. Whether you are looking for spicy mentaiko paste to elevate your home cooking or a ready-to-use mentaiko sauce for the perfect wafu pasta, our collection offers the finest selection. From premium frozen mentaiko to convenient mentaiko mayo and savory snacks, Yami brings the taste of the sea directly to your table with products from trusted brands like Kewpie and S&B.
What Customers Say
海盐奶盖茶
11/12/2025Verified Purchase
It's pretty good for spreading on bread.
tomatobasil
03/09/2018Verified Purchase
this is delicious!
user1159771097
03/29/2019Verified Purchase
I started eating as soon as I received the package, with a rich taste of Mentaiko. The crunchy texture is so delicious that it can’t stop.
Leon 1014
05/17/2020Verified Purchase
It's so delicious and worth buying back, or Japanese snacks are not easy to roll over.
user1857044407
05/26/2020Verified Purchase
The taste is not bad, but it’s too salty, you have to drink a lot of water every time you eat a little
匿名的名称
10/11/2017Verified Purchase
good to eat
爪鱼儿
04/26/2017Verified Purchase
Super super delicious! ! ! ! I really like small snacks, but I don’t have the strange taste of mentaiko, because I don’t like mentaiko.
小牧牧童鞋
10/19/2016Verified Purchase
Delicious
user361848492
07/04/2021Verified Purchase
The taste is good, the amount is OK, but it is a bit heavy
橘子汽水真好喝
03/04/2021Verified Purchase
Delicious but salty
Kolipoaoa
02/08/2021Verified Purchase
It is definitely the world's number one snack! It’s so delicious, the kids love it!
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer everything you want to know about Mentaiko.
What is mentaiko made of?
Mentaiko is made from the roe (eggs) of Alaska pollock, a member of the cod family. It is salt-cured and then marinated in a blend of chili peppers, sake, and other seasonings to create its signature spicy and umami-rich flavor profile.
Is mentaiko safe to eat raw?
Yes, mentaiko is safe to eat raw because it has been salt-cured and marinated, which acts as a preservation process. It is commonly enjoyed raw over steamed rice, in onigiri, or mixed into creamy pasta sauces. At Yami, we ensure our mentaiko products are handled with the highest quality standards.
What does mentaiko taste like?
Mentaiko has a complex flavor that is salty, savory (umami), and subtly spicy. It has a rich seafood essence without being overly fishy. The texture is creamy and delicate, consisting of tiny eggs that create a smooth, sauce-like consistency when mixed into dishes.
How do you use mentaiko in cooking?
Mentaiko is incredibly versatile. Popular ways to use it include making Mentaiko Pasta (mixed with butter and cream), as a filling for Onigiri (rice balls), a spread for mentaiko toast, or as a topping for ochazuke. You can also find mentaiko mayo and furikake for easy seasoning.
What is the difference between Tarako and Mentaiko?
While both are pollock roe, Tarako is simply salted and has a neutral, briny flavor. Mentaiko is Tarako that has been marinated with chili peppers, giving it a spicy kick and a deeper reddish color. Mentaiko is generally preferred for dishes that require a bit of heat.
