Hokkaido is renowned for its excellent seafood, especially uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe, often known as "red caviar"). These two delicacies, simply arranged on top of cooked rice in a generous-sized bowl, offer a superb contrast of textures and flavors. The firm globes of salty salmon roe complement the rich, melt-in-the-mouth softness of the sea urchin. Other favorite toppings for seafood rice-bowl dishes include crabmeat and scallops freshly caught off the coast of Hokkaido.
