Hokkaido Kinki Thornyhead Fish – Whole Round (500g-600g)

Ask any Japanese chef how to enjoy Kinki (喜知次), and they’ll tell you: grill it. This deep-sea delicacy is prized for its clean, rich oils, delicate sweetness, and buttery-soft texture that comes alive when kissed by flame.

At Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, even B2B wholesale prices for fresh Kinki reach up to $160/kg — and that’s before any markup. In high-end restaurants, prices climb even higher, with a single grilled Kinki often costing well over $100 per fish.

But here’s the best part: when it comes to grilling, frozen Kinki tastes nearly identical to fresh. Why? Because grilling draws out the oils, crisps the skin, and enhances the natural umami, masking any subtle difference in freshness. That’s why many top Japanese establishments still use frozen Kinki for grilling — it delivers the same luxurious experience without the steep cost.

Delivered frozen with ice packs/cooler bags.

Size: 500g to 600g per fish

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