Hapuka is a dense, snowy-white sea bass long treasured across the islands as a celebration fish, the centerpiece of the table on the occasions that matter most. The flesh is thick and luxurious, moist with large, satiny flakes and a mild, clean sweetness that welcomes a light hand.It is a natural steamed whole-fish style with ginger and scallion, though it pan-roasts to a golden crust just as beautifully. Elegant, forgiving, and quietly impressive, it is the kind of fish that makes a simple dinner feel like a special one.Best for: steaming, pan-roasting, and premium entrees. Wild-caught. We choose every fish by eye and by hand. If it does not meet our standard, it never makes the box. How it reaches you 1 Cut to order — by hand in Honolulu the day it ships. 2 Packed cold — sealed with gel ice in an insulated box built to hold temperature. 3 Two-day delivery — flown cold, tracking sent when it leaves. ✓ Backed by our Freshness Guarantee. Arrives right, or we make it right. A note on weight: Every cut is portioned by hand, so the exact weight varies slightly from the size you choose. You may receive a little over or a little under, and your order is billed at the listed price for that size. That is the nature of a fresh, hand-cut product.