I was gifted with a pound of masago (the tiny roe often found on sushi) and am at a loss. Short of eating it with rice (or sneaking a spoonful every time in in the kitchen), I’ve no idea what to do with this stuff. There... (8 replies, last updated by Jim Washburn December 11, 2007)

Hi, Hounds. Where can I buy masago? I LOVE making masago-related sushi at home...or just masago and avocado on a rice cake makes a great tasty snack. But my usual masago sources have let me down. 99 Ranch Market in Van Nuys has... (0 replies, last updated by mrs. fitzwilliam darcy January 3, 2007)

Ikura (the larger roe) and Masago (the smaller roe) are definitely available for the kosher community in Long Island and Queens (many sushi restaurants and caterers serve it). But i cant seem to find ANY fish store in the area... (1 reply, last updated by queenscook June 30, 2009)

Does anyone know the hours of operation for the Asian Corner Mall that’s just north of Charlotte? I tried to call them but the number they have listed goes to a fax machine. I’m looking for a place to buy masago. Are... (0 replies, last updated by nearlywild January 14, 2004)

Drunken Fish Roll -Shrimp tempura, unagi, crab salad, avocado & cucumber with masago & unagi sauce Fiona -Spicy tuna, unagi, crab salad, avocado, soybean paper and masago & avocado dressing Shrek -Maguro, hamachi, black tobiko roll... (3 replies, last updated by redwall February 2, 2007)

is the Haru maki roll. It’s basically tuna and masago in a spicy mayo sauce with avacado wrapped in lettuce and then wrapped in rice paper. It comes with a ginger dressing dipping sauce. Although it’s good on... (1 reply, last updated by percyn March 5, 2008)

I used a canola mayo last time and it was too sweet. Any suggestions? Should I use masago? And while I have you attention . . . anyone have a good recipe for a spicy tuna handroll? (8 replies, last updated by gordeaux September 17, 2009)

Lately, I have been on a Black Dragon Roll kick (maki rolls made with shrimp tempura, masago, cucumber and topped with avocado and eel). I can’t get enough of it! The problem is that they can be quite expensive when you... (3 replies, last updated by PrincessStress July 16, 2009)

Does anyone know of a place that makes a good Zig Zag Roll in LA? Zig Zag roll= Deep fried soft shell crab with avocado, scallion and masago sauce wrapped in soy paper. Thanks!! (3 replies, last updated by mileena February 6, 2009)

with a mushroom side, gold dusted seared tuna, great blue crab handroll, and the basics. Had to try a spicy salmon roll with masago as I always do at a new place, and it was perfect, even served with a dollop of the chili sauce... (0 replies, last updated by Quesera November 2, 2006)

Just a quick note that some places sell masago, which is similar to tobiko but inferior and cheaper. Check the label first before you purhcase. Sunrise Mart and Katagiri carry both. (8 replies, last updated by michele cindy July 31, 2009)

One of the most common is using masago (smelt eggs) for tobiko (flying fish roe). These days, virtually all California rolls get their orange crunch from masago. Of course, that is not actually cheating as most places don’t... (4 replies, last updated by Ed Dibble September 2, 2008)

These days, cal rolls are more likely to have masago instead of tobiko. It is cheaper and in something like cal rolls where cost is more important than the flavor of the roe, an adequate substitute Real tobiko can be quite good as... (8 replies, last updated by Boccone Dolce July 9, 2008)

of masago and the black mini eggs. Ichi roll – yellowtail, salmon and green onion served tempura style. My friend liked this the best. I’m not a huge fan of tempura and I thought this tempura style to be really crunchy... (2 replies, last updated by Alice May 7, 2004)

of the chef’s special rolls—they were fresh, delicious and IMMENSE! The Kawasaki roll was excellent—spicy tuna, yellowtail, tempura crunch, snow crab meat and masago in a soybean paper roll. My guy proclaimed it to be... (1 reply, last updated by kattyeyes October 11, 2009)