Sea urchin, on a sushi menu

UNI

Think of the creamy orange delicacy often served in small, spiky shells at high-end Japanese restaurants.

This clue refers to "uni," the Japanese term for sea urchin roe, which is a common delicacy in sushi. On a sushi menu, it’s often listed simply as "uni" rather than the full name, so the clue hints at the shortened version. The answer plays on the cultural context—anyone familiar with sushi will recognize "uni" as the go-to name for this ingredient. No wordplay here, just a direct nod to how it’s labeled in restaurants.