WE ARE
OSS IMPORTS
WHAT WE DO
OSS Imports is LA’s leading importer of premium Japanese seafood, combining global sourcing expertise with reliable domestic distribution nationwide.
MORE THAN SEAFOOD
“We don’t see this as simply selling fish. We see it as a connection between chefs, working together to help you serve the very best food.”
OUR FOUNDER
FROM SUSHI CHEF TO SEAFOOD CURATOR
Founded by former sushi chef Ken Senju, who trained at one of the world’s most renowned Japanese restaurants, OSS Imports was born from a passion for exceptional ingredients and genuine hospitality. After years behind the sushi counter, he built OSS Imports with a simple philosophy: treat every customer the way he would want to be treated as a chef. Today, that same perspective guides every relationship, every recommendation, and every seafood that gets delivered.
WHY CHEFS CHOOSE OSS IMPORTS
wE ARE THE FASTEST.
OUR MODEL IS BUILT FOR FRESHNESS AND SPEED.
With an unmatched turnaround time of just 24 hours - from the boats and Toyosu Market in Japan to your restaurant in Los Angeles - we deliver exceptional seafood with a level of speed and freshness few can match.
While most seafood is first routed through central wholesale markets, many of our selections are sourced directly from local fishing ports throughout Japan. By working closely with trusted agents and producers at the source, we are able to secure exceptional catches before they reach the market, allowing us to select the finest seafood and preserve its freshness from the very beginning. This streamlined approach shortens the supply chain and enables us to deliver some of Japan’s most prized seafood to chefs around the world.
Unlike conventional distribution channels, where seafood is often sorted and stored at airport facilities upon arrival, OSS Imports moves quickly from customs clearance to delivery. Once shipments arrive at LAX in the morning, they are immediately loaded onto our trucks and delivered directly to restaurants the very same day, ensuring unparalleled freshness and quality from Japan to your kitchen.
INDUSTRY LEADING BRANDS
WILD & PREMIUM FARM-RAISED
Many of the iconic brands we carry are highly coveted and notoriously difficult to obtain in Los Angeles. Leveraging our deep connections within Toyosu Market and Japan’s premier producers, we provide chefs with access to some of Japan’s most celebrated seafood brands - an exclusivity that few suppliers can offer.
Among them are legendary tuna and hamachi producers, revered throughout the industry for their unwavering commitment to quality and trusted by top chefs around the world.
CONCIERGE SERVICE
A CONNECTION BETWEEN CHEFS
Founded by a former sushi chef who trained at one of the world’s most renowned Japanese restaurants, OSS Imports was built with a chef’s perspective at its core. Our team brings more than 40 years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, giving us a deep understanding of the demands, expectations, and nuances of professional kitchens. This unique background allows us to provide a truly personalized, concierge-style experience, where responsiveness, reliability, and your individual needs always come first. Every aspect of our operation is thoughtfully designed to make sourcing exceptional seafood as seamless and effortless as possible.
Our support extends far beyond simply supplying seafood. As a former sushi chef, our founder brings a perspective that few salespeople can offer - understanding firsthand the realities of the kitchen and providing thoughtful guidance, creative solutions, and hands-on-support with genuine passion for helping our clients succeed. We pride ourselves on being responsive, accessible and available whenever our clients need us, with support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Where do we source from?
TOYOSU MARKET
The famous Tsukiji Market moved in October 2018 to Toyosu, which is located in Tokyo Bay. Tokyo Bay is the largest industrialized area with a total of 6 ports and boasts the title of being the busiest import/export hub in all of Asia. The new Toyosu Market is almost twice the size of Tsukiji, making it the biggest fish market in the world.
Many of our selections come from Toyosu but we do source from other famous fish farms from all over Japan. From Fukuoka to Hokkaido, we only deliver fish and other seafood that are specifically grown in certain regions that are best for each species.
The market is known for their live tuna auctions and the new complex now is home to many famous restaurants serving the fresh seafood coming in. The adjoining building also sells fresh fruit and vegetables as well.
Our fish buyers in Toyosu come highly praised and have the reputation of being the best in Japan. Their ability to scout out the best fish out of the whole boat is world renown and we are proud to be in partnership with them.
