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Those tiny green pearls that pop between your teeth are what make green tobiko different from ordinary fish roe, Each available batch is inspected for clean appearance, separate pearls and fresh seafood aroma, then supplied ready to use rather than requiring cooking, with 500g at AED 75 or 1kg at AED 150 . You can order 500g or 1kg through Fresh Fish Dubai for Dubai delivery, including Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Business Bay and Al Barsha in 60 to 90 minutes, while Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah are 90 to 120 minutes and Arabian Ranches, Mirdif and Silicon Oasis are 120 to 150 minutes; other UAE locations including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman are also served with same day delivery where available. The roe is kept under refrigerated conditions at 0 to 4°C and packed for temperature controlled delivery, with 2 hour express delivery available. Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020, and you can order 24 hours a day through the online shop, phone or WhatsApp. Green Tobiko Variants and Prices Weight Price Preparation Suitable For 500g AED 75 Ready to use Home sushi, gunkan, poke bowls and garnishing 1kg AED 150 Ready to use Frequent sushi preparation, family use and catering The 1kg option is priced at twice the 500g option, making the two listed sizes straightforward to compare.
Attribute | Product Information |
English Name | Green Tobiko |
Arabic Name | بيض سمك طوبيكو أخضر |
Product Type | Seasoned flying fish roe |
Scientific Name | Cheilopogon agoo where applicable to the supplied batch |
Family | Exocoetidae |
Habitat | Marine, pelagic and neritic waters |
Documented Region | Northwest Pacific, including southern Japan and Taiwan for Cheilopogon agoo |
FAO Area | FAO Area 61 may apply to relevant Northwest Pacific sourcing, subject to batch documentation |
Texture | Small firm pearls with a popping bite |
Flavour | Briny with mild wasabi style warmth |
Preparation | Ready to use |
Piece Count | Not applicable because this is roe rather than whole fish |
Storage | Keep refrigerated at 0 to 4°C |
Availability | Subject to current stock at checkout |
SKU | Confirm against the live product catalogue before publishing |
Star Rating | Not displayed until genuine customer reviews exist |
Review Count | Not displayed until genuine customer reviews exist |
Certification Body | Must be confirmed from the current product certification documents before publication |
The scientific classification of Cheilopogon agoo places it in Exocoetidae, with marine pelagic and neritic habitat and documented Northwest Pacific distribution. FAO records also document Japanese flyingfish within the Northwest Pacific fishery area.
Green tobiko is the edible roe of flying fish rather than a fillet or whole fish. The small pearls are valued for their firm pop, salty marine taste and bright green presentation.
The green colour and flavour of commercial tobiko can come from seasoning and colouring ingredients, so the exact formulation should be checked on the current product label. Unlike whole fish, there is no fillet bone structure to remove from the prepared roe.
Fresh Fish Dubai checks each available batch for an even appearance, separate pearls, intact texture and a clean seafood aroma before dispatch. The product is kept chilled between 0 and 4°C because the small roe pearls are more useful when they retain their individual shape instead of becoming soft or sticky.
For this product, picking means batch selection and quality inspection, not selecting individual whole fish. The supplied roe is checked before the order is packed according to the selected 500g or 1kg quantity.
Green tobiko is normally used as a finishing ingredient rather than cooked as a main seafood portion. Its small pearls can be placed directly over sushi rice, rolls, gunkan or chilled seafood dishes.
Compared with salmon roe, green tobiko has smaller pearls and a firmer popping texture. This makes it useful when you want visible roe that stays distinct on sushi and seafood platters.
Fresh Fish Dubai keeps green tobiko under refrigerated conditions at 0 to 4°C and limits unnecessary temperature changes during preparation and delivery. That matters here because the product is valued for its separate pearl texture rather than the flaky texture expected from fish fillets.
Use green tobiko directly after preparing the sushi. Add it immediately before serving so the pearls retain their popping texture.
Prepare the rice, seafood and vegetables first, then add green tobiko as the final topping. Allow about 5 minutes for assembly after the main ingredients are ready.
Spread a small amount of cream cheese or labneh on a canapé and add green tobiko immediately before serving. The dish needs no additional cooking once the roe is added.
Feature | Green Tobiko | Salmon Roe | Masago |
Texture | Small firm pearls with a pop | Larger softer pearls | Smaller and softer pearls |
Flavour | Briny with wasabi style warmth | Rich salty marine flavour | Mild salty flavor |
Bones | None in prepared roe | None in prepared roe | None in prepared roe |
Best Use | Sushi, gunkan and garnish | Sushi, rice and seafood toppings | Sushi fillings and toppings |
Price Position | Specialty roe | Usually higher priced specialty roe | Often positioned as a lower cost roe |
Dior Fresh Fish similarly describes tobiko as small flying fish roe used for sushi and contrasts it with larger salmon roe and smaller masago.
