Capelin fish Sushi Caviar - Tobico Black, imported from Iceland. Tobico (Tobikko, Tobiko) is the Japanese word for the fish roe used to create certain types of sushi. Flavor: Delicate and refreshing, these light grains are reminiscent of fresh ocean breezes. Size: Light, tiny, Chewy eggs. Color: Black. Appearance: Glossy. This caviar is the latest craze to enter gourmet food markets. A perfect addition to a creative chef's repertoire, it may be used as a substitute in recipes calling for the more traditional roes, or as a versatile garnish in Continental cuisine and sushi. Applied lavishly in Japanese cuisine, Tobico roes (Tobikko, Tobiko) have recently received extraordinary acclaim on the West Coast of the United States and are steadily gaining popularity due to the current boom of trendy Sushi Bars and Japanese restaurants.